THE TROPICAL ARTS CLUB
In the Tropical Arts Club, we speak to Creative Professionals about their often unconventional personal and career journeys. Along the way we find answers to common questions like:
"Do I need a degree to work in the arts?"
"Do all artists starve?"
"How do I get my show funded?"
"Why do you wear black everyday?"
Listen to their stories and peek into the secrets and truths of creative industries... and maybe, you'll find out if the artist's life is right for you. Please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel and giving us a follow on Instagram @TropicalArtsClub
Season 1
EPISODE 0: "Do You Need a Degree to Work in the Arts?" with Adeeb Fazah
In this almost unreleased pilot episode of the Tropical Arts Club, we sit down for a chat with Adeeb Fazah, the artistic director of The Second Breakfast Company.
We discuss the necessity of a degree in the arts and the challenges of running an independent theatre company in Singapore.
EPISODE 2: "Is Lecturing An Easy Job?" with Leslie Neo
This week's guest is Leslie Neo - a Photographer and Senior Lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic Media, Arts & Design School.
EPISODE 4: "Going Pro While You're Still in School" with Sean Cham
This week's guest is Sean Cham - an artist from Singapore, working at the intersections of visual art, performance, and situated practice... and when we filmed this episode, he was still in school!
Sean’s body of work has been featured all over the world, from Korea to Ethiopia. We chat with this amazingly talented man about juggling commitments and about getting your art on the global stage.
EPISODE 1: "How to get Hired as a Freelance Writer" with Nicholas Chen
This week's guest is Nicholas Chen - a Senior Content Strategist at Clickr Media. We chat about his journey that took him from working in kitchens to forging a career in marketing. Along the way, he shares practical tips for content writers.
EPISODE 3: "Are You an Artist If You Have a Day Job?" with Daphne Huang Vargas
This week's guest is Daphne Huang Vargas - a geriatric doctor and the Artistic Director of Flamenco Sin Fronteras. If you've considered balancing your art with the demands of a day job, this episode is for you!
EPISODE 5: “Making a Living Making Crafts” With Nadia Dayan
An engineer turned swimwear entrepreneur, Nadia has lived around the world making bikinis. She's worked with brands like Vitamin Water and today, she visits the Tropical Arts Club!
EPISODE 6: "Freelancing Vs Running a Company" with Sharda Harrison
Joining us in the Tropical Arts Club today is Sharda Harrison - an actor, educator and founder of the theatre company, Pink Gajah Theatre.
Season 2
Read about the initiative by Arts Equator Magazine here