The Arts and Disability Forum (ADF) returns for its sixth edition in 2025, and delves into accessibility through a wide array of Asian perspectives, bringing together voices from across the region to share our connected and diverse journeys toward a more inclusive future. Covering areas such as programming, professional development and representation, attendees will hear from individuals with lived experiences alongside perspectives from creative practitioners and cultural institutions, celebrating the rich diversity that strengthens the intersection of arts and disability. With leading non-profit ART:DIS (Arts & Disability) Singapore anchoring discussions towards a more inclusive future, ADF explores invisible and soft barriers limiting Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in arts and culture, sharing best practices in programme design and production to foster more diverse audiences.
Supported by the National Arts Council with programme partner Esplanade, knowledge partner Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and University of the Arts Singapore, and programme collaborators National Gallery Singapore, Singapore Art Musem and National Heritage Board, let’s learn, share and grow together for a better tomorrow that embraces everyone!
Programme Rundown
- 25 March 2025: Plenary at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
- 26 March 2025: Behind The Hold Collection by Beyond Vision International and National Gallery Singapore, and Leadership Training Workshop by Sync and ART:DIS Singapore
- 27 March 2025: Learning Journeys by Museum Roundtable to Children’s Museum
- 28 March 2025: Access 101 Workshops by ART:DIS Singapore
- 29 March 2025: Performing Normal at Singapore Art Museum