The Business Times and The Old Parliament House Limited (TOPH) share a common belief that every child in Singapore who is interested in the arts or artistically gifted should be given the opportunity to develop that talent.
The lack of money should not hinder interest and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BTBAF) was initiated in 2004 to level the playing field, because no child with strong interest and artistic potential should be deprived of the opportunity to develop his or her talents because of his or her family's financial background.
Beneficiaries of BTBAF are trained primarily at The Little Arts Academy (LAA), which was set up in November 2008, to provide equal opportunity for all of them to be fully engaged in the arts. They undergo a quality multidisciplinary curriculum that covers music, dance, theatre, visual arts, multimedia and culinary arts. A key feature of the programming is the opportunity for beneficiaries to stage public performances.
BTBAF is committed to nurture and develop the interest and talents of young people between the ages of five and 19 from less privileged backgrounds.
Adeline Yeo's present collection "My Enchanted Path" is displayed at the Skyve Elementary Bistro & Bar. 20% of proceeds from the sale of each artwork goes to The Business Times Budding Artist Fund.
(SPH) Singapore, 25 April 2012 - Want to be a part of the annual ChildAid charity concert or use your talent to spread the joy of giving and help children in need?
Humble Beginnings, New Dreams... The Business Times Budding Artists Fund 7th Anniversary
11 May 2012
Singapore, 11 May 2012 – Seven years ago, none of these children would have even dared to dream of becoming a ballet teacher, to aspire to be an actor on stage or to even audition to be in the only arts school in Singapore.
An Exchange of Hopes and Dreams between Singapore and The Philippines
12 - 23 May 2012 | Print Gallery, The Arts House
Aspiring artists from Singapore and the Philippines will have a unique opportunity to forge new ties and travel to each other's countries with a new initiative launched collectively by several agencies from the two countries.
We’re privileged to be featured as one of the beneficiary causes on the National Arts Council’s ArtsForLife Facebook page. Now it’s even easier for you to show your support for the arts and make an online donation to The Business Times Budding Artists Fund. Alternatively, you could also visit Give2Arts.sg website to make your donation.
