Community, Creativity and Connection
What's been happening at Epic Arts
June was a month that took Epic Arts beyond our walls. Our CEO joined regional leaders at the Mekong Tourism Forum to make the case for disability inclusion in tourism. Our dancers performed at the Kampot Provincial Partnership Dialogue, bringing inclusive education to life through movement. And back at the Epic Arts Centre, our students and Inclusive Arts Course (IAC) graduates were creating, learning and building futures with their hands.
To all our incredible supporters, thank you. Your continued belief in our mission helps us champion a world where every person counts (EPiC).
Inspiring Stories
People Centred Tourism Starts With Inclusion
This month our CEO Sokny took the stage at the Mekong Tourism Forum 2026, joining a panel discussion on "People at the Centre of Tourism" and bringing the perspective of disability inclusion to a conversation that too often leaves it out.
Her message was direct: tourism that genuinely serves communities must create real opportunities for people with disabilities to work, create and lead- not just as beneficiaries of a prettier visitor experience, but as contributors shaping the industry itself.
As Sokny put it: "When people with disabilities lead, tourism becomes more than an industry. It becomes a platform for dignity, equality and change."
Events and Performances
Dancing for Inclusion at the Kampot Provincial Partnership Dialogue
Epic Arts was honoured to participate in the Kampot Provincial Partnership Dialogue this month, a platform bringing together government authorities, civil society organisations, communities and development partners to strengthen collaboration and shared learning.
Epic Arts Dance performed a contemporary dance piece celebrating inclusive education and social inclusion, a reminder that sometimes movement communicates what words alone cannot. Alongside the performance, Epic Arts contributed to discussions on strengthening identification and support for children and youth with disabilities and raising awareness of inclusive education among schools, teachers and families.
Together, through partnership and collective commitment, we can continue building a more inclusive future where every person counts.
Inclusive Arts
Creating With Purpose: Graduates, Students and the Work of Their Hands
Inclusive arts don't end when a course does. For the past few months, former Inclusive Arts Course (IAC) graduates have been returning to Epic Arts to learn new skills, working with woven thread and braided leather, handcrafted with focus and dedication. Their enthusiasm to keep learning and growing is a testament to what inclusive arts education can inspire.
At the Epic Arts Centre, students in the Special Education Program are creating with the same focus and care, crafting bracelets by hand, each one a reflection of their skill and creativity.
Both groups' work is for sale at Epic Arts Café, creating pathways to financial independence for students and graduates alike. Every purchase supports a student's education and opens another door.
Thank you to Felm Cambodia for making both programmes possible.
Impact Update
When Families Need Support, Community Shows Up
Every Friday at Epic Arts Café, something quietly remarkable happens. For one hour, the tables fill with community members, regulars and tourists who come to learn Cambodian Sign Language, no experience needed, no barriers to entry.
It's fun. It's free. And it matters. Every person who leaves with a new sign is someone better equipped to communicate with their deaf neighbours, colleagues and friends. Inclusion isn't only built through programmes and policies, it's built in moments like these, one Friday at a time.
Come as you are. Leave with a new skill. Every Friday 4-5pm at Epic Arts Café, Kampot.