ART:DIS, formerly known as Very Special Arts Singapore, is a leading charity dedicated to creating learning and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities in the arts.
Started in 1993, ART:DIS continues the hard work and sacrifices made by our stakeholders over the past 28 years to organise art programmes, workshops, projects, collaborations, exhibitions and performances for persons with disabilities.
ART:DIS represents the pathways that we create through the arts for persons with disabilities to express themselves, gain confidence and be part of a community that is rewarding.
Through the 3Es – Enable, Empower, Engage – ART:DIS aims to inspire our artists, volunteers, partners and donors to participate in a community that is dedicated to giving back and creating a more inclusive society.
Brief Description:
As an intern in the programmes team, he/she will be required to support the team, and the ideal
candidate should:
1. Demonstrate a track record of arts education (such as involvement in a performing arts
CCA/programmes in school), or show an appreciation of performing art forms (dance, music,
theatre, etc);
2. Demonstrate abilities in providing support to disabled artists to conduct workshops or to perform
their works in artistic, corporate or community settings.
3. Demonstrate ability in facilitation of arts projects/commissioned works and classes in different
performing art forms and in different settings (educational, corporate, arts)
4. Have good interpersonal communication skills (not limited to written and spoken language - sign
language is a useful communication method); serving people with a diverse range of disabilities and
conditions;
5. Proficient in Microsoft applications (Words, Powerpoint, Excel) and Google applications (Doc,
Slides, Sheets).
6. Have basic experience in video editing and graphic design;
7. Be caring, open-minded, and willing to go the extra mile.
8. Assist in other ad-hoc tasks assigned by Supervisor
9. Able to work on Weekends.
Roles and Responsibilities:
a. Managing volunteers and logistical support for performing arts classes, annual productions, and commissions;
b. Admin work for performing arts classes such as the collection of fees for term classes and centre
management;
c. Other related work, such as publicity and marketing for productions.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Collaborative practices across disciplines and sectors
a. Understanding and appreciation of the vibrant arts & disability landscape
2. Diversity awareness and management
a. Building a strong skillset in interpersonal relationship skills with people, with or
without disabilities.
3. Social Service Programme Development
a. Transferable skills which will be honed through designing several iterations of
programmes for beneficiaries, such as pedagogy-driven classes, productions,
exhibitions, etc.
4. Marketing & Public Relations
a. Gaining a sensitivity to differing audience and growing an acute understanding of
social media marketing and relationship management
Related Job Searches:
- Company:
ARTDIS (Singapore) Ltd. - Designation:
Programme Intern (Performing Arts) - Profession:
Social Services / Charity - Industry:
Arts / Entertainment / Recreation - Location:
Tampines