ASSITEJ Singapore - The Artground

International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People

ASSITEJ unites theatres, organisations and individuals throughout the world who make theatre for children and young people.

ASSITEJ is dedicated to the artistic, cultural and educational rights of children and young people across the globe and advocates on behalf of all children regardless of nationality, cultural identity, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion.

ASSITEJ brings people together so that they can share knowledge and practice within the field of theatre for children and young people in order to deepen understandings, develop practice, create new opportunities and strengthen the global sector.

The members of ASSITEJ are national centres, professional networks, and individuals from around 100 countries across the world.

The Artground is the National Centre for ASSITEJ Singapore

ASSITEJ SINGAPORE

ASSITEJ Singapore is a network of members and not-for-profit organisation that aims to

– Drive the spirit of professional development within the A4YA (Arts For Young Audiences) sector

– Build a shared space for all interested practitioners and deepen our Community of Practice

– To introduce and encourage pedagogical / embodied practices within the artistic practises

Become a Member

ASSITEJ is mainly sustained by the fees from its members. Membership for ASSITEJ Singapore National Centre are open to

– Professional theatre companies and/or artists performing for children and young people.

– Non-professional theatre companies and/or artists performing for children and young people.

– Organizations, institutions, associations and/or persons actively engaged in the work of theatre for children and young people.

– Supporting organizations, institutions, associations, and/or persons interested in theatre for children and young people.

Membership Fees
(Free till memberships are formalised)
Individual
SGD20/year
for individual artists / persons working in the field of Singapore’s A4YA sector

Companies and collectives

SGD 50/year
(Up to 3 members per company)

SGD150/year
(Up to 10 members per company)

Note: For individuals and VWOs who are not able to pay for membership fees but would like to become a member of ASSITEJ Singapore, please write to assitej@theartground.com.sg

Why Join ASSITEJ Singapore

1) Trailblazers

ASSITEJ Singapore is a members driven organisation. We believe in giving ownership to our members – who are the primary stakeholders in the Arts for Young Audiences scene. Through your active participation ASSITEJ Singapore aims to raise the bar and place Singapore on the world stage.

Join us and let us know what you want ASSITEJ Singapore to do for you!

2) Local Networking Opportunities

In our tiny red dot, we have the potential to build a tight knit group of passionate collaborators to share ideas, resources and opportunities. Together, we will create a greater, more exciting landscape for our Young Audiences.
3) Global Connection

ASSITEJ is a global network. With the various connections and friendships to be made, our members get to interact and network with like-minded individuals overseas and forge memorable friendships to further the scene that is Arts for Young Audiences.
Our Members

Individual
Melissa Quek

Companies and collectives
The Artground www.theartground.com.sg

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay www.esplanade.com

The Learning Connections (TLC) https://tlc.com.sg/

SA the Collective www.sathecollective.org/

My SuperFuture Theatrical Productions http://main.mysuperfuture.com

News and Announcements

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Contact

The Artground
90 Goodman Road,
Goodman Arts Centre
Block J, #01-40,
Singapore 439053
Phone: +65 9631 7981
E-mail: assitej@theartground.com.sg