ARTDIS

ARTDIS A charity dedicated to advocating and creating opportunities that empower persons with disabilities through the arts.

Formerly known as Very Special Arts Singapore, ART:DIS is a non-profit organisation established in 1993, championing the learning and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in and through the arts. We provide a wide range of programmes to enable PwDs to develop their artistic interests, grow their self-confidence and engage them as active members of a supported community, ou

tside of and beyond formal education. Our parallel professional development pathways further supports sustainable & meaningful impact for PwDs to gain work experience, empowering them to live independently in the community. At ART:DIS, we value the unique strengths and perspectives of persons with disabilities and believe the arts offers us a lens to understand who they are, to connect with and to experience the world together.

Throwback to an incredible weekend at .We’re so grateful for all the love and support from everyone who stopped by our b...
27/05/2026

Throwback to an incredible weekend at .

We’re so grateful for all the love and support from everyone who stopped by our booth. We hope you discovered something special from our Spring/Summer collections.

Missed us this round? Don’t worry, just follow .dis.studio to stay updated on our next launch and upcoming editions.

From dance and music to ceramics and visual arts, we offer a wide range of foundational arts programmes designed for per...
25/05/2026

From dance and music to ceramics and visual arts, we offer a wide range of foundational arts programmes designed for persons with disabilities - available in both group and individual settings.

Begin your creative discovery journey with us at our upcoming quarterly group consultation sessions on 30 May at ART:DIS Bukit Merah:

🕚 11am – Performing Arts
🎨 3pm – Visual Arts

Join us to learn more about our programmes, meet our team, and discover the pathway that best supports your artistic interests and aspirations.
https://sms.artdis.org.sg/artdis/page/enquiry

Whether you are an individual beginning your arts journey or someone progressing further in your skills development, our programmes provide a supportive and inclusive environment to explore different art forms, build confidence, and nurture your creative potential at your own pace.

This is not comfortable theatre. YEAR ZERO invites audiences to confront difficult questions about the lived realities o...
22/05/2026

This is not comfortable theatre.

YEAR ZERO invites audiences to confront difficult questions about the lived realities of disabled people and reconsider our assumptions about inclusion.

Last day to catch a production that lingers long after the curtain falls. Here are some highlights from our first show.

YEAR ZERO: Disability Redefined
8pm May 20–22 | Empress Lawn | Admission is free
https://artdis.org.sg/year-zero-disability-redefined/

T-1 day to the visceral YEAR ZERO, presented by ART:DIS and . Here's a sneak peek at some powerful lines that were utter...
20/05/2026

T-1 day to the visceral YEAR ZERO, presented by ART:DIS and .

Here's a sneak peek at some powerful lines that were uttered at the full dress rehearsal last night.

YEAR ZERO: Disability Redefined
8pm May 20–22 | Empress Lawn | Admission is free

https://artdis.org.sg/year-zero-disability-redefined/

What happens when 8 characters gather to perform the "most inclusive show possible"?Presented by ART:DIS and , YEAR ZERO...
18/05/2026

What happens when 8 characters gather to perform the "most inclusive show possible"?

Presented by ART:DIS and , YEAR ZERO brings together a diverse cast of performers who have devised this production to challenge perceptions.

Swipe through to meet each performer that brings their own voice, perspective, and truth to the outdoor stage.

Learn more about the cast here: https://bit.ly/SIFA_ARTDIS_YearZero

YEAR ZERO: Disability Redefined
8pm May 20–22 | Empress Lawn | Tickets are free
https://artdis.org.sg/year-zero-disability-redefined/

12/05/2026

Experience a world without labels.

ART:DIS & proudly present YEAR ZERO which explores uncertainty, resistance, and transformation on stage and within those who bring it to life.

In creating this work, the cast confronted their own unconscious biases, weaving real experiences into the performance.

More than theatre, it’s a call for empathy and the courage to face our own mistakes.

YEAR ZERO: Disability Redefined
May 20–22 | Tickets are free
https://artdis.org.sg/year-zero-disability-redefined/

06/05/2026

YEAR ZERO isn’t just performed—it’s lived.

A process that pushed actors to unlearn everything they thought they knew.

This is more than theatre.
It’s a rehearsal for life.

Experience YEAR ZERO: Disability Redefined, proudly brought to you by ART:DIS and : https://artdis.org.sg/year-zero-disability-redefined/

01/05/2026

This work begins with a simple but important question: who are you?

In the residency conceived by ART:DIS and P7:1SMA, each dancer is invited to present a part of themselves - the gestures, habits, and qualities that make them who they are. These individual offerings become the building blocks of the choreography.

Rather than smoothing differences, the process holds them, allowing distinct personalities to sit side by side, overlap, and shape the work collectively.

This documentary traces that journey: from personal sharing to collective composition, where identity is not reduced, but layered into something larger.

A reminder that a community is not made by sameness, but by the space to be fully yourself.

31/01/2026

At ART:DIS, our advocacy for persons with disabilities through the arts is grounded in a clear belief: equitable access to education and professional development enables individuals to thrive. The voices of our emerging artists demonstrate this impact, reflecting growth in confidence, identity, and professional readiness.

This progress is only possible through collaboration and we extend our sincere appreciation to all whom have supported Turning Points 3 this Singapore Art Week. Special mention to: �
– Parents of artists Aaron, Hugh, Kenji, Yao Qing and Zack�
– John Tung and the artist mentors�Joshua Yang, Kim Whye Kee, Lewis Choo, Mary Bernadette Lee and Tristan Lim
– FACTORY
– The Arts House�
– SG Enable and President’s Challenge

Together, we are building an arts ecosystem where diversity is valued, opportunity is accessible, and every individual has the chance to contribute meaningfully.

Noticed anything different on your commute today? 💭 This Singapore Art Week, spot these larger-than-life artworks as pa...
28/01/2026

Noticed anything different on your commute today? 💭

This Singapore Art Week, spot these larger-than-life artworks as part of ‘Next Stop: Together!’ at key transit MRT stations like Raffles Place, Outram Park and more.

From playful drawings to abstract painting and calligraphy, come enjoy the variety of artworks by a diverse group of artists from ARTDIS and established practitioners.

For the full list of artworks, check out: go.gov.sg/next-stop-together.

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‘Next Stop: Together!’ is presented by ARTDIS (Singapore) Ltd, and supported by the National Arts Council, Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving and SMRT.

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Blk 133 Bedok North Avenue 3 #01/138
Singapore
SINGAPORE460133

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Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00

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