Diverse performers take to the stage for landmark production
August 4, 2023, Community Engagement
“Benchmark. Landmark. Dream,” shared Claire Teo. In three words, the lead actor of Chachambo: Taking Flight succinctly describes the essence of this landmark disability-led music theatre work. Indeed, Chachambo is about bringing an entire community together to set new standards for Singapore’s disability landscape. As the main cast moves into combined…
Community creates inclusive mural together
March 12, 2023, Community Engagement
From end-February to early-March 2023, Punggol Regional Library (PRL) was the site of inclusive cyanotype workshops conducted by ART:DIS teacher Billy Soh and 6 of our artists-in-training – Ariel Koh, Kenneth Lee, Serene Sng, Chong Yao Qing, Trevor Lee and Beatrice Goh. Together with over 195 residents of Punggol, they…
Building sector capabilities at leadership forum
February 20, 2023, Community Engagement
Jointly organised by ART:DIS and the National Arts Council, the fifth edition of the Arts & Disability Forum (ADF) saw over 500 individuals from the Arts/Cultural, Social Service, Education and Policy-Making sectors convening to discuss best practices in arts access. Under the theme Enabling Aspirations, Diversifying Pathways, participants attended workshops,…
Empowering artists to teach at festival
December 4, 2022, Community Engagement
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) was first proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations to raise disability awareness and advocate for the equal integration of PWDs in everyday life. ART:DIS is proud to be part of this movement and together with SG Enable, in conjunction with the Enabling…