Over the past 80 years, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) has faced many challenges, including a temporary closure during World War II, but Singapore’s pioneer arts education institution has soldiered on in its mission to inspire learning and growth through the arts, producing an impressive crop of 13 Cultural Medallion and 14 Young Artist Award recipients. To celebrate this significant milestone, Nafa brought together its students, alumni, staff and supporters at a gala dinner in April where they reminisced the story of its beginnings and the rise of Nanyang art through an immersive theatre performance presented by more than 60 students from its theatre, dance and music disciplines as well as drama students from the School of Young Talents. Guests also got a glimpse into Nafa’s future as well as the new initiatives to enhance talent development in its bid to stay ahead of the curve.