Endeavour towards artistic freedom — Foster across diverse cultures

Founded in December 2020, Association for Myanmar Contemporary Arts (AMCA) is a dynamic and artist-driven organization dedicated to the advancement of contemporary arts and cultural knowledge in Myanmar. Since its inception, AMCA has been deeply committed to fostering collaboration, engagement, and partnerships within the arts and cultural community. Over its years of existence, AMCA has ardently upheld a set of resolute missions and visions. As an evolving organization, AMCA operates collaboratively with no single director or leader; rather, core members assume various roles and responsibilities based on their expertise and the needs of the organization.

Current Open Call

Travel Grants for Artists

The Travel Grants program is based on a set of common objectives, jointly developed by the hub partners: Mekong Cultural Hub, Association for Myanmar Contemporary Arts (Myanmar), Heritage Space (Vietnam), and Trees Music & Art (Taiwan). The priority is to support mobility for practitioners within the Mekong region and Taiwan. It is also part of the realization stepping toward the vision of the Art & Society Hubs Network – Asia that arts and culture have strategic importance in developing Asia’s future. Each Hub Partner’s program is designed to support outward travel for people from their respective country.

Opportunities & Other Programs TO ENHANCE the ARTISTIC JOURNEY

AMCA is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant and interconnected artistic community. By providing a diverse range of programs and opportunities, we aim to foster collaboration among artists and community-led art initiatives. We believe that such partnerships are essential for the growth and enrichment of the local art scene. Furthermore, we are committed to expanding artistic horizons by offering collaborations with international art organizations and institutions. These opportunities serve to enhance the artistic capacity of our community and position our artists on the global stage.

Opportunities

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Travel Grants for Artists
Travel Grants for Artists

Travel Grants program is based on a set of common objectives, jointly developed by the hub partners, and the priority is to support mobility for practitioners within the Mekong region and Taiwan.

Empower Your Artistry: Building Skills for Myanmar Artists
Empower Your Artistry: Building Skills for Myanmar Artists

Collaborating with Grace Adam from the UK, AMCA organizes Empower Your Artistry: Building Skills for Myanmar Artists training program to build skills for Myanmar contemporary artists.

Creative Asset Mapping
Creative Asset Mapping

Creative Assets Mapping (CAM) is a community storytelling and data visualization project, where active players in the fields of arts and culture from Shan State, Mandalay and Yangon Divisions collaborate to better understand artistic excellence and cultural vibrancy in their communities.

AMCA Webinar Series

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The Bridge: Episode 2 (October)
The Bridge: Episode 2 (October)

This session welcomes Artist-Curator, Artist-Scholar and Prof. Dr. (DFA) Jay Koh, as our distinguished guest. As the founder of the International Forum for InterMedia Art (iFIMA), Jay Koh brings a wealth of experience and a holistic perspective to the field. He will be talking on the topic of “Expanding Knowledge: Practice to Praxis”.

Creative Compass: Episode 5 (August)
Creative Compass: Episode 5 (August)

Join us for the latest instalment of the AMCA Webinar Series. In this month’s episode of Creative Compass, we delve into the art of portfolio building—a cornerstone for aspiring artists seeking admission to prestigious institutions and securing coveted grants.

The Bridge: Episode 1 (July)
The Bridge: Episode 1 (July)

The second program of AMCA Webinar Series—The Bridge: Building Capacity & Bridging Communities—aims to foster collaboration and connection, helping artists build their artistic capacity and forge meaningful connections with other creatives.