About Us
Our Vision
To empower persons with disabilities through the arts
Our Mission
To advocate and create opportunities for persons with disabilities through the arts
Our Values
Passionate, Open, Innovative, Community
Charity Status
Charity Legal Name: ARTDIS (Singapore) Ltd.
Charity Registration No: 01118
Charity Registration Date: 05 September 1995
UEN Number: 199500567G
GST Registration Number: 199500567G
IPC Status
Effective Date: 01 February 2025 to 30 November 2027
No. of Beneficiaries: 800
ARTDIS (Singapore) Ltd, formerly known as Very Special Arts Singapore, is a leading non- profit organisation dedicated to creating learning and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities in the arts.
Started in 1993 by Ambassador-at-Large Professor Tommy Koh, ART:DIS organises art programmes, projects, collaborations, exhibitions and performances for persons with disabilities to reach for excellence and be relevant in the future. ART:DIS further establishes pathways in the arts for persons with disabilities to express themselves, gain confidence and be part of a community.
In FY22/23, ART:DIS supported 692 clients across 19 programmes, conducted disability-awareness and capability-building sessions for more than 730 individuals, and generated upwards of $199,000 of income for our students/artists. Together with our partners and allies, join us in realising an inclusive Singapore – one where persons with disabilities are enabled to pursue their aspirations, empowered
The new name is a play on the word “Artist”, demonstrating our conviction that all persons with disabilities can benefit from access to the arts.
A colon is usually used to indicate quotes from a subject in speech. We drew inspiration from the function of a colon to represent our hope for our artists to grow into courageous, expressive individuals who dare to share their unique perspectives. It also portrays the unlimited opportunities we seed by connecting the arts and disabilities sector.
The new logo exudes modernity, creativity, dynamism and confidence. When combined with a bold red background, the logo is the embodiment of our progressive, compassionate and relentless spirit to lead the disability and arts sector in Singapore.