Melaka Folks Art Gallery
The Melaka Folks Art Gallery (Malay: Galeri Seni Rakyat Melaka) is an art gallery in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia, dedicated to promote the work and themes of local artists in Melaka.[1][2]
Galeri Seni Rakyat Melaka | |
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| Established | 25 March 2008 |
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| Location | Laksamana Street, Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 2°11′42.4″N 102°14′58.6″E |
| Type | gallery |
History
The gallery was inspired by Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka Mohd Khalil Yaakob. It was opened on 25 March 2008 and was officiated by Melaka Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam on 28 June 2008.[3]
Architecture
The gallery is housed in a two-story building. It consists of a painting studio room for painters to produce their artworks and a shop.[4]
Exhibitions
The main exhibition hall of the gallery houses more than 80 paintings with various themes made by local artists. The gallery regularly held various painting exhibitions as well as painting workshops.[5]
References
- "WE!Come Melaka - Galeri Seni Rakyat (Folk Art Gallery) - WE!Come Melaka". Welcome-melaka.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- "Martabat seni kontemporari Melaka". Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- "Orang ramai dipelawa pelajari teknik melukis". Ww1.utusan.com.my. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- "Karya seni mengagumkan pengunjung". Ww1.utusan.com.my. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- "Pamer karya pelukis tempatan". Ww1.utusan.com.my. 23 March 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
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