How to Introduce Your Child to the Arts

Diong Chae Lian, co-founder, Gardner & Wife Theatre | Choo Li Hsian, coordinator of children’s programmes, ILHAM Gallery

19-Nov-19 15:00

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When it comes to the arts, how do we start ‘em young? To celebrate Universal Children’s Day, we discuss why it is important to expose children to the arts, and some of the ways that this can be done effectively. Joining the show are Diong Chae Lian, co-founder of Gardner & Wife Theatre, and Choo Li Hsian, coordinator of children’s programmes at ILHAM Gallery.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, History, People and Places

Tags: The Bigger Picture, Front Row, children’s theatre, art for children, visual arts, performing arts, arts education,

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