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PARTNERSHIPS/NETWORK

This section serves as the connective tissue that tells a living story—not just who’s active out there, but how we are linked, why we collaborate, and that we are building a stronger ecosystem together. Here, we feature organizations and entities with whom Arts First Association has long-term agreements or joint initiatives, including:

  • Artists & Makers – Individual artists, production ensembles, independent curators and grassroot movers contributing to Malaysia’s arts scene.
  • Arts Organisations – Theatres, festivals, production houses, programming partners and arts venues driving engagement across Malaysia.
  • Art Schools & Institutions – Public, private and speciliased education partners within Malaysia’s arts and cultural education sectors.
  • Corporate & Community Allies – CSR partners, community halls, advocacy groups and cultural NGOs supporting Malaysia’s arts development.
  • Government Heroes – Ministries, state excos, and national creative and cultural agencies collaborating to shape Malaysia’s cultural, creative and arts policies and programmes.
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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