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Donors Board
OUR DONORS & SUPPORTERS
Art Outreach is an independent non-profit organization. We regularly engage in fund raising activities and
rely on corporate donors, foundations and government agencies such as National Arts Council and National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre
to sustain and develop the programme.
On behalf of the children benefiting from the Art Outreach Programme, we want to dedicate this page to our donors
and sponsors for their generosity and acts of kindness.
Asian Art Options
Asian Art Options is an art business specializing in corporate art services, especially art collection management
and art procurement. It was founded in Singapore in January 2000 and has an extensive network from around the world of artists, art restores,
art critics/curators and art dealers with whom it works.
Asian Art Options aims to raise the calibre of corporate collecting and collection management throughout the Asian
region, especially raising the profile of works by contemporary Asian artists.
Asian Art Options is committed to the betterment and advancement of art education in Asia. As part of this commitment,
it has spearheaded an arts education initiative known as the Art Outreach Programme, securing the generous support of the American Express Foundation,
United World College of South East Asia and other partners in establishing a non-profit organization that deploys a committee of volunteer community members
to bring art history education to thousands of students at public schools throughout Singapore.
To learn more about Asian Art Options, visit
their website at www.asianartoptions.com
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National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)
The National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre
(www.nvpc.org.sg) is the national coordinating body, established in
July 1999, to promote volunteerism and philanthropy in Singapore,
working in partnership with the public, people and private sectors.
NVPC's mission is to promote and develop volunteerism and philanthropy across all sectors and at all levels of society, furthering
the Singapore 21 vision of all active citizenry. They promote giving across different sectors including arts, community, education, health, social service,
sports and youth.
In so doing, the Centre seeks to root Singaporeans and foster community bonding, thereby strengthening the heartware
of the nation.
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National Arts Council (NAC)
The National Arts Council (NAC) was set up as a Statutory Board in September 1991 to spearhead the development of the arts in Singapore.
Its mission is to nurture the arts and make it an integral part of the lives of the people of Singapore.
To learn more about NAC, visit their website
at www.nac.gov.sg
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United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA)
The United World College of South East Asia was founded in 1971 in Singapore as the second of the United World Colleges. The UWC Movement comprises
ten colleges, around the world, promoting international understanding through experiential education. The colleges are supported by UWC National committees in 114 countries
which select students for a UWC education. In the 41 years since Atlantic College opened, more than 27,000 students from 176
countries have attended the United World Colleges.
UWCSEA comprises 2600 students, aged 4-18, from over 63 different nationalities. The College strongly supports local and global outreach programmes
for diverse groups of youth to develop their own personal interests, skills and passions, particularly if these provide innovative and service-oriented learning opportunities
in the arts, sports, and peace and conflict studies.
UWCSEA and Art Outreach work closely together to promote a dynamic and multicultural arts environment. Senior students at UWCSEA form an important
part of our committed volunteer base.
To learn more about UWCSEA, visit their website
at www.uwcsea.edu.sg
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American Express Foundation (2003-2004)
American Express has a long history of being good citizens in the communities in which we live and work. They believe that the
company should contribute to the larger society in which it operates and enhance the climate in which we do business.
One manifestation of the company's concern for good citizenship is their philanthropic contributions made around the world
to initiatives such as the Art Outreach Programme.
Not only is it appropriate for the company to give back to the communities in which it operates, it is also smart business.
Healthy communities are important to the well-being of society and the overall economy. They also provide an environment that helps companies such as
American Express grow, innovate and attract outstanding talent.
The American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial services and network services company. Founded in 1850,
it is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travellers Cheques, travel, financial planning, investment products, insurance
and international banking.
For more information about American Express
products and services, visit their worldwide website at www.americanexpress.com
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