Now in its eighth year, Penang's festival of the arts has come a long way.

Penang's good ol' kopitiams take centre stage.

Mark your calendars for a play like no other.

Startups are a challenging business, but with creativity and determination – and a little bit of help – dreams can be achieved.

The state's arts scene has grown organically into a colourful, vibrant landscape. Even so, could it also benefit from the establishment of an executive agency for arts and culture?

Events

Pearl of the Eastern & Oriental promises audiences an enchanting story.

They draw crowds and provide a platform for local talents, but just how economically beneficial are festivals?

We examine the mobility of tourists in Penang.

All aboard! Butterworth Fringe Festival casts off with much promise.

Stepchild no more: Butterworth wants to climb out of George Town's shadow. We find out how it could do just that.

As we enter the second quarter, we take a look at what's affecting the Penang economy.

Kee Thuan Chye recounts his role in George Town Festival.

Singapore's CausewayEXchange comes to the George Town Festival.

Balik Pulau has turned into a natural sanctuary for artists to settle and create their art.

Video projection mapping comes to Penang and Suffolk House.

George Town Festival director Joe Siek has speaks on how far now-iconic festival has come.

The George Town Festival is back!

Can arts and sciences be more relevant to lay Penangites? The director of USM'S Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah certainly thinks so.

The Penang art scene is an aging one. The time has come for a renaissance.