Springtime for the arts
After two years of muted activities, a rejuvenated George Town Festival reconnects artistes with audiences through in-person events.
Rooftop concert promises an engaging evening
PENANG’s first-ever rooftop concert will be held under the George Town Festival (GTF) 2022 banner on July 13.
New book captures state’s diversity and uniqueness
THE broad spectrum of interesting subjects and sceneries that can be photographed on both Penang island and the mainland makes the state a shutterbug’s dream.
Seeking creative talents for GTF
THE Penang government is calling for proposal submissions from talents who are interested to organise the state’s annual George Town Festival (GTF 2022).
Festival wraps up on a brilliant note
George Town Festival 2021 in Penang ended on a high with ‘All Together Now’, a cultural and contemporary dance show celebrating diversity.
Held at Dewan Sri Pinang over two nights, it saw three of the nation’s foremost dance companies putting on enthralling displays.
Days filled with diverse art and craft
George Town Festival 2021’s ‘Nine Days Eight Exhibitions’ campaign delighted art lovers with its diverse and fascinating offerings.
There were shows at various venues across town including the U.A.B Building in China Street Ghaut where the 3 x 3 Group Exhibition took place.
Celebrating multicultural Penang in a breezy way
LOCALS visiting the Sama-Sama: George Town exhibition by Lefty Julian can instantly relate to many of the scenes and stories depicted in his comic-style art.
From the city’s iconic streets to its now defunct double-decker ferries, the 12 pieces on display encapsulated how everyday life is like in multi-cultural Penang.
Back to delight art lovers
George Town Festival 2021 seeks to revitalise Penang’s art scene with two exciting campaigns called ‘Nine Days Eight Exhibitions’ and ‘Nine Days Eight Shows’.
Climate change to heritage: George Town Fest ignites art exhibit explosion
After a limited hybrid presentation in June due to pandemic restrictions, the George Town Festival (GTF) wraps up its 12th edition this year with two arts programmes comprising Nine Days Eight Exhibitions and Nine Days Eight Shows from Nov 20-28 and Dec 4-12, respectively.
New chapter opens for arts sector
DISCOVER Taiwanese books and magazines showcasing the island’s thriving publishing industry via the ‘Read Taiwan’ pop-up bookstore at The Whiteaways Arcade in George Town, Penang.