Mission
Our mission is to advocate for the rights and wellbeing of creative arts practitioners and venues in Malaysia by fostering inclusive dialogue, cultivating partnerships across sectors, and promoting arts education. We are committed to building a collaborative platform that strengthens Malaysia’s creative arts ecosystem and empowers its community through collective action and shared purpose.
vision
We envision a future where arts practitioners gather not only to perform, but to shape policy, spark ideas, and support one another through collaboration. At Arts First Association, we are working toward that future—one where the creative arts ecosystem is vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable, for generations to come.
Our Story
We are a community-driven platform built for the creative community and by the community, dedicated to fostering collaboration among artists, advocacy groups, policymakers, educators, and the private sector. Guided by our core pillars of Advocacy, Partnerships, and Education, we aim to build bridges, strengthen connections, and create opportunities where barriers once stood.