About Our Cultural Medallion Story
The Cultural Medallion was instituted in 1979 to recognise individuals whose artistic excellence, contribution and commitment to the arts have enriched and distinguished Singapore’s arts and cultural landscape.
Our Cultural Medallion Story at The Arts House celebrates the achievements of 135 award recipients through both physical and online presentations. Discover how the Cultural Medallion story started, what inspires our Cultural Medallion recipients, and dive into their creative journeys through publications written by and about them.
The showcase is open Tues – Sun from 10.30am to 6.30pm. Admission is free for all.
Our Cultural Medallion Story is commissioned by the National Arts Council and managed by Arts House Limited.
About Arts House Limited
Arts House Limited (AHL) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and enriching lives through the transformative power of the arts.
We proudly organise two flagship national festivals: the Singapore International Festival of Arts, a celebration of the local and international performing arts, and the Singapore Writers Festival, a multilingual festival presenting the world's leading literary talents.
At the heart of AHL's mission are six arts spaces designed to support our vibrant arts sector and forge connections within communities. It includes two national monuments—The Arts House, multidisciplinary arts centre, and Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall, a heritage building that is home to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
AHL also runs the Drama Centre, a dedicated performing arts space, as well as three creative enclaves for arts groups and innovative enterprises: the Goodman Arts Centre, Aliwal Arts Centre, and Stamford Arts Centre.
Established in 2002 as The Old Parliament House Limited, AHL transitioned to its current identity as Arts House Limited in 2014. As a public company limited by guarantee under the National Arts Council, we remain steadfast in our mission to champion the arts as a powerful force for positive change.
For more information, visit https://artshouselimited.sg/.
About National Arts Council
The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future.
Our support for the arts is comprehensive – from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts, so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone’s lives. For more information on the Council’s mission and plans, please visit www.nac.gov.sg.
Acknowledgement
Our Cultural Medallion Story is commissioned by the National Arts Council and managed by Arts House Limited.
- Jeremy Lee
- Mr & Mrs Victor & Michelle Sassoon