Community Based Arts & Culture Workers in Malaysia

Languages spoken: 

Mandarin, English, Bahasa Malaysia

Based in Community:

Yes

Target age groups: 

General

Ethnicity:

Mixed

Mission/Personal statement:

Sasaran Arts Association is the organising body of the annual Sasaran International Arts Festival , a fully community-organised festival with international artists and participation from all levels of the local community.

Community-based work interests: 

Provide exposure to community 

Transform consciousness 

Build art appreciation

Types of community where work is conducted: 

Fishing Village

Kampung

Types of activity: 

Organising events: Festival, Showcase/performance/exhibition, Artist-in-residence programme

Public art and design: Wall murals, Outdoor sculpture/installation

Classes: Visual art

Community interventions: Creative activities for improved livelihood

Creation of shared spaces for creative/culture activity

Workshops: Visual art