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…
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…
How an NPO empowers persons with disabilities
July 28, 2023, CNA938
Peter Sau, Head of Performing Arts at ART:DIS, sheds light on how the non-profit has been steadily advancing disability inclusion in Singapore for the past 30 years – beginning from supporting those in the community access the arts to offering high-level training for aspiring artists, and even advocating for PWDs…