Landmark disability-led production at Victoria Theatre
August 4, 2023, Press Release
A tribute to the past, a moving story of forgiveness, a benchmark for excellence in the field of arts & disability. From 4–6 August 2023, a total of 91 actors, dancers, singers and musicians across a spectrum of disabilities and ages, will take to the stage at Victoria Theatre for…
Inaugural art prize for PwDs announces winners
August 4, 2023, Press Release
Four remarkable individuals have emerged as the winners of the inaugural UOL X ART:DIS Art Prize 2023, Singapore’s first comprehensive art prize that recognises all stages of artistic practice by artists with disabilities, celebrating their unique perspectives and providing them a platform to gain public visibility and patronage. The biennial…
ART:DIS debuts lifestyle collection by artists with disabilities for everybody
May 20, 2023, Press Release
2023 marks 30 years of ART:DIS efforts in advancing disability inclusion in Singapore. Since its founding in 1993 by Ambassador-at-large Professor Tommy Koh, ART:DIS continues to champion the learning and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in and through the arts. Together with UNESCO and the Nippon Foundation, it…
Providing inclusive access to the arts with new multi-disciplinary art space
October 14, 2022, Press Release
A new multi-disciplinary arts space to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) was officially opened on 14 October 2022 by Guest of Honour Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law. Over 80 guests were present at its opening including Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary…