In an age where artists are also their own managers and marketers, is there any point in adding art competitions…
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Get to know the history of Penang’s art societies
From an all-white club to a society accepting even non-artists as members, Penang’s visual arts groups have come a long…
What these 4 artworks tell us about the Malaysian identity
In celebration of Merdeka, we explore what young local artists have to say about the Malaysian identity through their work.…
How to be an informed supporter of the arts
Love the arts? Here’s how you can be a supportive patron of the arts without needing to be a wealthy…
How to write a standout proposal for festival open calls
Behind all the festival buzz are countless proposal submissions. What does it take to stand out among all the others…
Check out these 4 art festivals from across Malaysia
Tired of attending the same art festival year after year? Time to broaden your horizons with these 4 very different…
6 works of art inspired by Penang
Ernest Zacharevic may have been the artist to kickstart George Town’s street art boom, but he isn’t the only one…
Shortcuts to a city’s art scene
You’ve just moved to a new city and you want a career in the arts but where do you start?…
Discover 7 independent art spaces in Malaysia
Malaysian artists are taking the industry into their own hands by setting up community-driven art spaces to rival big institutions…