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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…
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Exhibition by Chng Seok Tin funds education of young artists
November 12, 2022, Press Release
ART:DIS and artcommune proudly present Through All Vicissitudes: Prints & Sculptures by Chng Seok Tin, which is on view at artcommune gallery from 12 to 27 November 2022. Featuring over 30 prints and sculptures that span the period of 1976-2010s, the exhibition traces the motivations that shaped Chng’s four decade-long…
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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…
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International gathering of experts discuss inclusivity in arts & culture
June 17, 2022, Press Release
Over 100 organisations and creatives from five countries will come together for Creative Well-being Tokyo 2022: International Conference on Open Access to Culture, which aims to promote social inclusion by improving accessibility and expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs), non-locals, ageing communities and young children to participate in the…