Artist
(Artful Play Programme)
(Project-Based)

Artful Play is a weekly community play programme developed by Playeum in partnership with SHINE Children and Youth Services (SCYS), designed for children up to 12 years old. The programme responds to gaps in children’s social-emotional development and community engagement through an inquiry-based, child-led approach that empowers participants to co-create and explore their interests.

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At its core, Artful Play invites children to explore how play shapes their experiences, relationships, and sense of self. Sessions are structured as a balance of shared group activities and open exploration time, where children focus on self-directed play projects across different mediums (e.g. craft, movement, etc.). Through creative play, collaboration, and reflection, children form their own interpretations of play while contributing to a supportive and inclusive community for growth.

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You may read more in Playeum’s playlog here.
 

The Role

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The selected artist will work closely with Playeum Project Manager and Lead Playmakers as a co-facilitator, collaborator, and creative contributor within the sessions.

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This includes:
 

• Co-leading and collaborating with the Playeum Lead Playmakers to shape and facilitate each session

• Co-creating session plans with Playeum 

• Supporting a balance of group activities and open-ended play, where children focus on self-directed projects across various mediums (e.g. craft, movement, music)

• Helping to create a safe and responsive environment
   

Programme Details

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Schedule: Selected Fridays, 3.00pm - 5.00pm (set up at 2.00pm, debrief till 6.00pm)
Venue: Bukit Merah

 

Further details on exact in July - Nov dates and location will be shared during interview.
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Who We’re Looking For

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• Artists with experience working with children aged 7-12

• Experience in movement and/or music-based practices is highly valued

• Background in open-ended, child-led facilitation approaches is preferred

• Ability to create inclusive, responsive, and emotionally safe environments

• Sensitivity to diverse learning needs and social-emotional development
   

If you are passionate about working with children through creative, exploratory processes and believe in the power of play, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply

Please submit your portfolio with relevant experience, a short statement describing your facilitation approach, interest in the programme and rates to hafizah@playeum.com.

Submission closes 8 June 2026.

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