OPEN CALL FOR “TUKANG– SELANGOR CRAFTMANSHIP FESTIVAL 2022”

 

Express Your Creativity in the Innovation of Local Crafts Now!

The Official Tourism Promotion Agency of Selangor State, Tourism Selangor is inviting artists, craft makers, designers or organisation representatives to take part in TUKANG – Selangor Craftmanship Festival 2022. It is time to get your creative ideas materialised towards bringing new innovative ideas in the production of local crafts and art products.

TUKANG is described as an expert in producing works of art which double as symbols of the nation's identity. This Project run by the Industrial Development departmentat Tourism Selangor aims to give recognition to skilled craftsmen who have contributed significantly in the development of heritage craft arts. Their ability to produce such harmonious and interestingly-blended designs echo the finesse of carpentry.

The curator for TUKANG – Selangor Craftmanship Festival 2022, Suzy Sulaiman hopes this innovation Project will strengthen the relationship between modern and traditional designers to elevate the crafts which are given a new and exciting twist.

While, Manager of Industrial Development department of Tourism Selangor, Chua Yee Ling believes, Selangor has all the arts and culture talents, so she hopes TUKANG – Selangor Craftmanship Festival will be able to connect local artists, and create Selangor's brand by using aesthetic arts.

Shall you need enlightenment on how to write apply for Selangor’s TUKANG’s Open Call and come up with the proposal; Tourism Selangor is here to guide you. Register for a FREE workshop at：www.shorturl.at/jxINU, available at two slots; 9 May 2002 and 2 June 2022, at 8.00 pm – 10.00pm.

The call for entries starts on May 12^th, while the submission deadline is on 12 June 2022.Submit your proposal through this link: www.shorturl.at/qACRW .Each successful applicant will receive RM10,000 for the production of the artwork or product. To top it off, applicants will have the opportunity to exhibit their craftsat “TUKANG - Selangor Craftmanship Festival 2022”, and their products or artworks will be promoted on Tourism Selangor’s website, social media channels and databases.

Programme & Timeline:

12 May 2022	Call for Entries
19 May & 2 June 8pm-10pm (2 sessions)	Online Workshop: “How to write artist applications for TUKANG Selangor Open Calls”
12 June 2022	Deadline Submission
Mid of June	Second interview for shortlisted applicants (Face to face)
End of June	Announcement of successful applicants
July – September	Execution & Production
28 September	Submission of artwork/product
October	Delivery date/ Artwork/product installation on “TUKANG-Selangor Craftsmanship Festival 2022” venue.
November	Final and budget report submission

Wait no further as time is ticking. For more information on the Open Call, rules and regulations, kindly log on to Tourism Selangor’s official website; https://selangor.travel/tukang. You may also email to industrial@tourismselangor.my, or get in touch with Tourism Selangor’s officer; Ms Ng Yik Thim at 6011-6366 8098. Let your ideas flow and convert them into an interesting and eye-catching proposal pitch now!

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