From left) Artist Moon Tan Shin Yin, Ch’ng Huck Theng, Wong Hon Wai and Datuk Dr Tan Chee Khuan.
As reported in The New Straits Times
GEORGE TOWN: With 400 members and counting, The Penang Art Society (PAS) is the oldest and biggest art society in Malaysia.
To celebrate its 58th anniversary, the society is holding an exhibition at the Penang State Art Gallery in Dewan Sri Pinang until May 12.
Featuring 67 works of art by 67 artists, the exhibition showcases works in different styles, mediums and techniques from established and budding artists.
The exhibition runs the gauntlet of artistic disciplines from fine arts, Chinese ink painting, calligraphy, photography and sculpture.
"The response from members has been overwhelming.
"The society has grown in stature with many local and foreign artists joining the society and contributing to the vibrant art scene in Penang," said PAS president Ch'ng Huck Theng at the opening.
Also present were guests-of-honour state Town and Country Planning, Housing and Art chairman Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Art Gallery board member Datuk Dr Tan Chee Khuan and Datuk Mary Ritchie. -- By Paul Toh
Read more: Penang Art Society's jubilee show http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/29tanni/Article/#ixzz1L6ZEpJBI
As reported in KomunitiKini.
Oldest arts society celebrates 58th annual exhibition
by Leow Beng Hock on 4 May, 2011
Tagged: Arts & Culture, Penang Arts Society, Penang State Government
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The Penang Arts Society, the oldest arts society in the country, recently celebrated its 58th annual exhibition at the Dewan Sri Pinang in Penang.
“By organizing more such events, we hope that we can make Penang into a art tourism centre,” said Penang Town and Country Planning, Housing and Arts Exco Wong Hon Wai.
“We believe there are plenty of tourists out there who are interested in arts-related matters,” added Wong, who had earlier officiated the event at the Penang Arts Gallery.
Wong also believes that the vibrancy of the Penang arts society represents freedom of expression in the island state.
“The arts society in Penang is a very vibrant one, and they represent freedom of expression. They are expressing their views in the form of arts,” he added.
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