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Practice

AFA is committed to hands-on learning, professional growth, and the preservation of Malaysia’s arts and cultural heritage. Our programmes are designed to strengthen the skills and competencies of both emerging and established practitioners.

Dialogues

Dialogues are the heartbeat of a thriving arts ecosystem. For AFA, they serve as spaces for exchange, advocacy, collaboration, and professional development—rooted in real-world issues affecting the arts sector in Malaysia.

Collaboration

In partnership with Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC), AFA invites performing arts practitioners, producers, and collectives across Malaysia to collaborate, co-create, showcase, innovate and push the boundaries of performance together.

Financing

Sustainable funding is the cornerstone of a thriving arts ecosystem. AFA champions flexible, inclusive, and artist-centered funding initiatives 

Arts First Association (AFA)

AFA is a non-profit organization committed to advancing cultural and creative expressions in Malaysia. We support artists, practitioners, arts spaces and communities by fostering collaboration, dialogue, and growth. Our long-term goal is to build an inclusive space where people in the arts can connect, share ideas, and work together to strengthen the arts ecosystem.

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