If you are the type of person to fill your weekends up with a good art time and some retail therapy, this post is for you!
Good news is, we have compiled 5 Outstanding Malaysian Art Markets that every art enthusiast should add to their bucket list! These art markets will not only gratify your shopping wants, but satisfy your gastronomical desires and has a vibe that will rouse your soul!
1. RIUH In The City
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RIUH stays true to its name in every aspect. Since August 2017, this loud and festive curated creative platform brings one of the biggest parties in KL with a myriad of homegrown brands, local and international food and beverages, creative workshops to get your hands dirty on, live acts, exhibitions all under one roof. Each market is packed out with loyal art enthusiasts eager for their next new art discovery and to get their #OOTD shots taken at every Instagrammable corner in sight!
2. Sunnyside Up Market
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The Sunnyside Up Market is as cheerful as it sounds!
This KL-based platform has been empowering and celebrating entrepreneurs and homegrown brands since 2016. From beautiful clothing, to skincare, jewelries, bags, housewares, gifts and more, you will be spoiled for choice with the array of beautiful products their creative merchants bring.
3. Hin Bus Sunday Pop Up Market
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Since 2015, Sundays in Penang are graced with the weekly Pop Up Market at contemporary arts centre, Hin Bus Depot.
Serving as a platform for entrepreneurs, crafters, artisans and performers to showcase their products, crafts and talent, the entire venue is packed out with booths selling greens, funky T-shirts, jewelries, homemade skincare, and other handmade products. The space is filled with a consistent flow of visitors who are busy shopping, getting their Instagram-worthy shots with the murals, picnicking on the grass enjoying their tastiest buys and indulging in the good vibes all around.
4. Small Town Art Market
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The vibrant and well-loved Small Town Art Market (STAM) pioneered the Kuching art market scene 2016.
Happening quarterly each year, STAM weekends are for wandering through booths and booths of art brands of all sorts. Fill your shopping baskets with impressive artisanal products, dive into engaging art workshops, chill out with live music and performances to enjoy and of course indulge in food like a true Malaysian. The Junior Art Market, their sister market hosts the cutest Little Entrepreneurs aged 12 and below who has just started out in the art business! Featuring hand painted artworks, story books, hairbands and slime, these little entrepreneurs never fail to impress market goers. Keep a close eye on the next one!
5. Jesselton Art Market
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The Jesselton Artisan Market (JAM) is Kota Kinabalu-based curated platform for local artisans through Malaysia to showcase their handmade creations. From decorative arts, jewelry, furniture, clothing, food items to handmade creations, you will be spoiled for choice by the diverse products the community brings to each market.
Apart from that, JAM is always a celebration of culture, music, talents and food. You are sure to be inspired by the kaleidoscope of Malaysia’s unique & whimsical artisanal goods at the Jesselton Art Market!
Have you been to any of these markets? Leave a comment!
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