Community Based Arts & Culture Workers in Malaysia
A Documentation Project and Resource Site
Ombak Ombak ArtStudio
Artist-Facilitator
Langauges spoken:
Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin, Hokkien
Based in Community:
No
Target age groups:
Children aged 13-17
Youth aged 18 above and young adults
Families
Ethnic Group:
Mixed
Mission/Personal statement:
Ombak-Ombak ARTStudio (Ombak) is a non-formal collective of multi-ethnic artists and producers who mount contemporary performances, exhibitions and festivals which project Malaysian identity and creativity. Ombak is committed to nurturing and promoting the arts to the public through performances, festivals, exhibitions and training workshops.
Community-based work interests:
Build art appreciation
Build creative skills
Art education
Types of community where work is conducted:
Residential: Urban, Urban village
Residential, type of housing area: Kampung
Types of activitiy:
Organising events: Showcase/performance/exhibition, Festival, Street fair
Community interventions: Creative activities for improved livelihood
Classes: Music, Traditional performing art
Workshops: Traditional performing art, Music
Contact Details:

George Town, Penang
PROJECTS DATE SHORT DESCRIPTION
Kisah Pulau Pinang
2007
Community performance in George Town
Ronggeng Merdeka
2008
5 Community performances in George Twon, Air Itam, Balik Pulau and Seberang
Kotai Penang
2009
5 Community performances in George Twon, Air Itam, Balik Pulau and Seberang
River Meets Light
2011
Community performance in George Town and Sungei Pinang
Streets Alive-George Town Hebat
2013
Community performance in George Town