Our Story

Aliwal Arts Centre

Aliwal Arts Centre is a multidisciplinary arts centre with a strong focus on performing arts located at the former Chong Cheng and Chong Pun Schools at 28 Aliwal Street within the Kampong Glam conservation district. It offers a conducive environment to support the artistic development of both contemporary and traditional arts groups, drawing inspiration from the rich cultural heritage in the area.

Aliwal Arts Centre is managed by Arts House Limited.

Arts House Limited

Arts House Limited (AHL) is a not-for-proft organisation committed to enriching lives through the arts. AHL manages two key landmarks located in the heart of Singapore’s Civic District – The Arts House, a multidisciplinary arts centre with a focus on literary programming, and the Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall, a heritage building that is home to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. It also runs the Aliwal Arts Centre and Goodman Arts Centre, two creative enclaves for artists, arts groups and creative businesses, and performing arts space Drama Centre. AHL presents the Singapore International Festival of Arts, the annual pinnacle celebration of interdisciplinary arts in Singapore commissioned by the National Arts Council.

AHL was set up in 11 December 2002 as a public company under the National Arts Council and was formerly known as The Old Parliament House Limited. It was officially renamed Arts House Limited on 19 March 2014.

OUR VISION

A leader in nurturing, inspiring and enriching communities through the arts in Singapore.

OUR MISSION

Bridging the arts and audiences by transforming ideas into reality through our distinctive spaces and programmes.

VALUES

Excellence

We embrace change and champion innovation in our pursuit of creative explorations and meaningful arts experiences. We perform at the highest standards, striving to be the best that we can be.

Respect

We treat others how we would like to be treated. We value each person’s worth and contribution and celebrate authenticity and diversity. We remain grounded and humble in our interactions.

Integrity

We conduct ourselves with the highest ethical standards and are transparent and accountable for all our actions.

People-oriented

We believe in our people and recognise that we can only achieve our goals by working and collaborating so that we can lean on and learn from each other. We also put others before self in our service to the arts.