Mian Tze Kng

Mian Tze Kng is an artist and art educator who has been with National Gallery Singapore for about a decade, where her work bridges artistic practice and education, reflecting a deep belief in the capacity of art to nurture empathy, resilience, and connection.

At the Gallery, she has led the development of a meaningful art programme, Strength Through Art (stART), which empowers youths to explore identity and mental wellness through creative expression.

Trained as both a practicing artist and educator, Mian Tze approaches art as an exploration that honours lived experiences and the quiet strength found in everyday life. Her practice and educational philosophy continue to affirm art’s potential as a transformative force in individual and social growth.

Mian Tze Kng will be speaking at the Museum Wellness Summit 2026 :

Start Engaging NEET Youths Through Innovative Partnerships

What if museums weren’t just for masterpieces but for messy feelings? What if art festivals gave the spotlight not only to the notable, but to the neglected? National Gallery Singapore’s Strength Through Art (stART) programme reaches out to vulnerable youths in partnership with social service agency, Fei Yue Community Services. This initiative draws out youths who are in isolation or not actively engaged in society to transform their feelings and thoughts into creative works of art. Their works, when showcased during the Gallery’s signature festival, Light To Night, became a tool for advocacy to reshape society’s views on youth who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET).