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Why It Is Important
Our aim is to advocate change so that the arts, culture and creative industries thrive in the long-term, supported by stronger policies and structures.
Teoh Ming JiN
Chairman, Arts First Association.
We envision a future where stakeholders of the arts are actively in conversation; developing ways to be involved in the betterment of our cultural and creative ecosystem.
Ali Alasri
Vice-Chairman, Arts First Association.
What We Stand For
3 pillars of afa
AFA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Malaysia’s development of cultural and creative expressions, its practitioners, arts venues, and communities. AFA’s long term goal is to build a space for people in the arts to meet, dialogue, and create a better creative arts ecosystem together.
Speaking up for the rights, recognition, and working conditions of performing arts professionals.
AFA acts as a bridge-builder between the creative sector and its wider network of allies.
Cultivating skills, critical thinking, and creative expression of arts practitioners.
