Last 3 days to apply! 6-month artist residency programme for Malaysian young emerging artists under the mentorship of MATAHATI. DEADLINE: 30 NOV 2010

So excited about Pesta Chow Kit Kita this Sunday! 21 Nov 2010, 2 – 7pm at KL Krash Pad on Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman. BE THERE!!

2011 call for proposals announced through The U.S. Embassy in Malaysia. The fund was established to help countries preserve their cultural heritage. DEADLINE: 10 Dec 2010

2011 Rimbun Dahan residencies at Hotel Penaga in Georgetown, Penang. Artists from Malaysia, South East Asia and Australia are invited to apply! Applications accepted all year round.

Minister of Information, Culture & Communication Dr Rais Yatim announces a Visual Arts Development Bill will be tabled in parliament this October.

ARTERI takes a short rest this week as we recalibrate! We’ll be back next week with our regular posts!

What are you doing this weekend? Head up to Melaka for Sama-sama Arts Festival! I talk to the organizers about bringing this baby to life on a budget of zero cash, maximum love.

Born in Australia, Ben traced a colourful life and career that spanned the globe, starting out in the performing arts and eventually finding his niche in the world of academia and writing.

Khazanah Artist Residency Commissioning Programme: 8-week, fully-funded residency in Mumbai, India for 2 Malaysian artists! Read on for full details. DEADLINE: 29 JULY 2010.

When private & public interests collide: thoughts on Malaysian Art Friends show @ NAG, in preparation for the panel discussion on art collecting tomorrow, Sat 10 Jul, 3pm.

‘Mencari Kartika’ screens tonight at the Annexe Gallery! Catch this documentary that explores the sentiments of Malaysian Muslims on the caning of Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno for consuming alcohol.

Another art competition! This time organized by glitzy shopping mall Starhill Gallery. Theme: ‘NOW!’. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 30 July 2010.

With the participation of 155 galleries from 29 countries, Hong Kong continues to assert itself as the international modern and contemporary art fair destination in Asia.

KJAF is now in its 5th year and is open for applications! Once again, the fund will give out grants ranging from RM5,000 to RM20,000. DEADLINE: 31 AUG 2010

The moment has arrived. At 10pm tonight, Pudu Jail wall comes down. Last night, a group of artists organized a mass funeral for the historical site.