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Spotlight on Artful Mamas: See How Mama on Palette is Making Headlines
Over the years, our impactful work has garnered media attention, with features on local and global media such as DW International, Channel NewsAsia, The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao, Capital 958, Channel 8, The Asianparent, and Berita Harian. In 2021, we were honored as a leading Ground-up Movement (GUM) by the Singapore Kindness Movement. Explore our media feature to see how Mama on Palette is making headlines and inspiring change!
Reborn: Motherhood — A Showcase of Hope at Mama on Palette (Plural Art Mag)
What does a community for mothers look like in the Singaporean context? You might imagine support groups that discuss postpartum blues, the dreaded PSLE, or the best deals around town. Tucked within the YWCA compound on Outram Road, however, is a large, vibrant community of mothers brought together by a passion for one thing: art.
September 2024 Singapore Events for Family Fun and Cultural Adventures (The Asianparent)
From September 1st to 28th, the Mama on Palette Community Space is transforming into a vibrant hub of creativity and inspiration. The “Reborn: Motherhood” exhibition is set to showcase the works of 16 amazing mother artists, each offering a unique perspective on the wild ride that is parenthood. But wait, there’s more! This isn’t just your typical art show.
We're talking interactive experiences, hands-on workshops, and even a chance to win some stunning artwork. So, whether you’re an art enthusiast, a curious parent, or just looking for a fun day out with the family, this event has something for everyone.
Art isn’t just for galleries — it’s for families, for fun, and for celebrating the wild ride of parenthood.
We're talking interactive experiences, hands-on workshops, and even a chance to win some stunning artwork. So, whether you’re an art enthusiast, a curious parent, or just looking for a fun day out with the family, this event has something for everyone.
Art isn’t just for galleries — it’s for families, for fun, and for celebrating the wild ride of parenthood.
Events to Catch during Singapore Gallery Month 2024 (The Artling)
In a partnership with UNIQLO, Singapore Gallery Month will be teaming up with non-profit organizations, Mama on Palette to broaden its offerings to families, and emerging artists.
Mama on Palette is Singapore's first community dedicated to mothers who are passionate about the arts, and will be co-conducting workshops including kintsugi, jewelry-making, and face, hand, and finger painting.
Mama on Palette is Singapore's first community dedicated to mothers who are passionate about the arts, and will be co-conducting workshops including kintsugi, jewelry-making, and face, hand, and finger painting.
Speech by SMS Low Yen Ling at the Opening of Staytion Lifestyle Centre @ Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station
One of the exciting offerings at Staytion Lifestyle is Mama on Palette, a community initiative involving around 1,000 mothers and members who share their experiences in art and motherhood, while raising awareness and support for mothers’ mental wellbeing. Art is very important, and it is evidence-based that art therapy can improve our wellbeing.
多美歌地铁站零售楼 推出全新生活休闲中心 (8 World)
多美歌地铁站的零售楼面改头换面，以生活休闲中心的姿态重新出击，平日将是集工作、餐饮、美容、保健养生为一体的中心，周末则会主办跳蚤市场。
From personal blog to thriving art community, Mama on Palette is where mums heal and find joy through art (CNA Lifestyle)
Mama on Palette began as a blog by a woman grappling with loneliness and prenatal blues – now, it’s a thriving community of mothers who heal, grow and find joy through art. In this Mother’s Day series, Mama on Palette founder Alice Yu Yuebo and other mummy artists tell CNA Women how the community has helped their lives.
Mums in charge: Her blog grew into a community of arts-loving mamas supporting mental health (The Straits Times)
When Ms Alice Yu Yuebo started a parenting and arts-related blog called Mama on Palette in April 2018, she never imagined it would grow into a 300-strong community of artistically inclined mothers doing good.
Ms Yu, 32, suffered from prenatal blues before she gave birth to her only child in October 2017. It was her love of drawing and painting that helped pull her out of the depressive episodes.
Ms Yu, 32, suffered from prenatal blues before she gave birth to her only child in October 2017. It was her love of drawing and painting that helped pull her out of the depressive episodes.
Mama on Palette, Singapore’s First Community of Mother Artists, Launches Landmark Art Book, “Singapore in the Eyes of Mother Artists (The Asianparents)
Mama on Palette, Singapore’s first community for mother artists, eagerly announces the launch of its landmark art book, “Singapore in the Eyes of Mother Artists,” on 12 May 2024 at South Beach Tower. Also referred to as SITE.MA, the book presents a rich tapestry of experiences from 28 talented mother artists, explored through nine themes: Mind, Home, Food, Romance, Work, Friends, Places and Movements, Nature, and Future.
妈妈艺术家们办展览 吁关注母亲心理健康 (联合早报）
本地首个由妈妈们组成的艺术家团体“Mama on Palette”举办母亲节艺术展览，希望通过多种艺术媒介揭示母亲身份的多面性。
这个团体星期天（5月12日）上午在风华南岸（South Beach Tower）举办开幕式，30位身为母亲的艺术家展出了她们的作品。
这个团体星期天（5月12日）上午在风华南岸（South Beach Tower）举办开幕式，30位身为母亲的艺术家展出了她们的作品。
Pameran papar keibuan melalui mata artis sempena Hari Ibu (Beritan Harian)
Antara 30 artis, yang merupakan para ibu dalam bidang seni, melahirkan perasaan tentang keibuan menerusi lukisan, foto dan seni lain di pameran ‘Menerusi Mata Wanita: Cerita Keibuan Yang Tidak Kelihatan’.
A Swiftie Anthem : Harnessing greatness for gender equality (The Pride, Singapore Kindness Movement)
The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion.
It is no doubt that Singapore is an inclusive society. Measures and conversations such as the White Paper on Singapore’s Women Development towards a fairer and more inclusive society have helped shape the government and community’s collective action plans.
It is no doubt that Singapore is an inclusive society. Measures and conversations such as the White Paper on Singapore’s Women Development towards a fairer and more inclusive society have helped shape the government and community’s collective action plans.
Celebrating Mothers (CNA938)
We celebrate Mother’s Day on Family Ties this week! Join Susan and her guests Gladys Foo and Alice Yu as they share stories of a mother’s love, their motherhood journeys and the importance of getting their partners involved in parenting.
Harnessing Art to Heal: The Inspiring Journey of Alice Yu Yuebo and Mama on Palette (The Asianparents)
Her personal revival through art sparked an idea: could other mothers benefit from this too? Alice started sharing her journey online, quickly resonating with other mothers who saw art as a vital outlet for their mental wellness.
Shaping Future Society (NUS Faculty of Science Annual Report 2023)
As a young mother, art helped Ms Yu out of postnatal depression. She founded Mama on Palette to encourage mothers to embrace the positive impact of art on parenting. Ms Yu is the recipient of the global Women in Marketing Award (2019), Singapore and SG 100 Women in Tech Award (2023).
National network for mental health to pilot well-being circles in the community (CNA)
Mama on Palette, which has a network of about 1,000 mothers, will focus on mental health support for mothers through art, said founder Alice Yu.
“We believe that most of the time, mums are the supporting pillar of the family and therefore her mental well-being is quite important,” said Ms Yu.
“We believe that most of the time, mums are the supporting pillar of the family and therefore her mental well-being is quite important,” said Ms Yu.
Art, Community and Motherhood: An Interview with Alice from Mama on Palette (NUS Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre)
For most of us, International Women’s Day falls annually on the 8th of March, reminding us to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the women around us. Yet, for Alice, whose work often involves championing women’s empowerment, every day is International Women’s Day.
Empowering young female graduates for the workplace (NUS News)
Executives who took part in the programme lauded its distinctive approach and called for more of such efforts in the future. “This is a very special mentorship programme specially designed to empower women. Kudos to the NUS CFG team! I think we need efforts more like this to truly embrace diversity and inclusivity, and raise more women leaders of tomorrow,” said Ms Alice Yu Yuebo
This Is How It Feels To Be Lonely in Singapore (RICE Media)
"Putting pencil to paper again relit that fire inside of me. It was the gateway to getting better overall, actually. Through art, I found this community of mums who share their experiences and tips with one another. It was such a blessing to have somewhere to go for advice. "
Prenatal depression: One mum-to-be started busking to ease pregnancy blues; another worked on a book (The Straits Times)
Ms Alice Yu Yuebo thought she was lucky because she had a worry-free pregnancy with no morning sickness.
But around the five-month mark, she suffered from water retention so bad that she could not recognise herself in the mirror. She tried to hide her face when she had to buy flip flops five sizes larger.
But around the five-month mark, she suffered from water retention so bad that she could not recognise herself in the mirror. She tried to hide her face when she had to buy flip flops five sizes larger.
14 non-governmental organization and 3 people awarded the certificate of "concentric circle" and the title of good deed ambassador (Capital 958)
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