Muses Art Gallery: A Collaborative Venture to Empower Emerging Artists

At Muses Art Gallery, we believe that art is not merely about displaying masterpieces on walls; it’s about igniting a spark of creativity within every individual who encounters it. We are committed to fostering a vibrant community of art enthusiasts by providing a platform for artists from around the world to showcase their captivating creations.
In pursuit of our mission, we are excited to announce our unique collaboration with artists through a series of joint crowdfunding initiatives.

The Preservation of
Heritage Building Art Program

Chin Choon Yau


Project Manager & Curator

Motivation

The Ipoh Old Buildings Art Preservation Project is a watercolor sketch project that comprehensively and completely records the appearance of Ipoh and its surrounding historical towns. Through the presentation of art, both local and foreign visitors can better appreciate the historical value of Ipoh town.

This project aims to raise public awareness of the value of art in life and to encourage more people to protect old buildings. It will be promoted and preserved through a book with illustrations and text.

We believe that art is not only a form of expression, but also a link between the past and the present, bringing a sense of history and emotion.

This project will be led by Chin Choon Yau, the secretary of the Menglembu Cultural Association and the founder of the Yi Le Yuan Art Education Institute.

Project Manager & Curator

陳春耀

CHIN CHOON YAU

  • Secretary of the Menglembu Cultural Association and founder of the World Layout Art Education Institute.
  • Specializing in sketches, murals, and event planning. 
  • An artist and cultural worker who has been engaged in art education for over 20 years.
  • Has organized over 100 art and cultural events.
  • Has organized over 100 art and cultural events.
  • Murals have been painted in Ipoh and other areas over 300 times.Has held four solo exhibitions: “Ipoh Series” 1 to “Ipoh Series” 3, with a total of 200 watercolor sketches.
  • Works are collected in Malaysia and abroad, and are widely collected by companies, associations, collectors, and art lovers.
  • In 2022, he was selected as a creative figure in Perak.

Since 2016, Chin Choon Yau has created over 300 sketches of the cityscape, streetscapes, buildings, and century-old shops in Ipoh. These works have been exhibited in solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, and personal albums.

Through his works, exhibitions, and interactions with various parties, he has led the public to explore Ipoh from different perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of the city.

Past Exhibitions of Ipoh Series

Past Exhibitions of Ipoh Series II

Past Exhibitions of Ipoh Series III

Content of the programme

Implementation of The Project

The implementation of the project will include field research, interviews, text processing, and reference photos. Chin Choon Yau will personally complete the watercolor sketches, and it is estimates that 120 works of Ipoh heritage will be created. These works will be compiled and published into a book.

After the works are completed, a touring exhibition will be held in the second half of 2025, allowing viewers to appreciate these art works up close.

In addition, I will actively cooperate with enterprises, groups, and individuals to promote art and culture together, strengthen the influence of the project, and integrate art into society, injecting new vitality into the inheritance.

The Mission

The goal of this project is using art as media to preserve the history and value of Ipoh and its surrounding towns. We want to present a more vivid historical picture for both local and foreign residents.

We hope that this artistic presentation will arouse public awareness of the protection of historical buildings, and at the same time enhance people’s awareness of the importance of art in life.

Through this project, art is the media to pass down Ipoh’s historical treasures, arouse people’s resonance, and allow history and culture come alive in art.

Implementation Strategy

Through this crowdfunding program, we hope to create a theme that will allow the public to continue to receive the same message, and thus strengthen their impression of art. This will lead to more discussion topics and a gradual recognition of the necessity of art.

This strategy aims to gradually build up people’s empathy and recognition of art. Through continuous thematic presentations, the audience will have the opportunity to learn more about and appreciate the value of art, and begin to change their minds.

Through this process, we hope to lead the audience to be more open-minded and to see the arts as an important force affecting individuals and society, and to further participate actively in related discussions and activities. This strategy will not only achieve short-term results, but also lay a solid foundation for long-term arts promotion.

Anticipated Benefits

We look forward to using art to more comprehensively promote and preserve the appearance and stories of Ipoh and its surrounding towns.

Through their participation, sponsoring companies will not only promote cultural heritage, but also have the opportunity to integrate themselves with this new project. This will further enhance the impact and reach of the project. By using art as a medium, they will be able to evoke resonance, pass on values, and let the history and culture of Ipoh shine through art.

Schedule

Date Activity
2024- March 2025 Exploring and creating various types of content
March 2025 –  June 2026 Field research, interviews, textual processing, and watercolor sketches based on photographs to reproduce the appearance of Ipoh, with an estimated 120 works.
December 2026 To share art with a wider audience, we will hold a traveling exhibition and publish a catalogue.

Programme funds

Total of 120 paintings  
RM1000 per painting (drawing, typesetting work, framing) RM120,000
The catalogue will be published in 1000 copies, with an estimated cost of RM30 per copy RM30,000
Costs of materials, travel, and other related expenses incurred during the creation process RM30,000
Costs for subsequent preservation of works, exhibitions, etc RM30,000
Total RM210,000

Sponsorship of a plan

 

Sponsorship Type 

Feedback Package

Sponsorship amount
Major sponsor One of the Organizers
  • Receive 10 physical artworks and copyrights
  • Receive 50 art catalogues
  • Be featured as the main sponsor of the project
 RM18,000
(10 openings)
Sponsor One of the Sponsors of The Event
  • Receive 1 physical artwork and copyright
  • Receive 10 art catalogues
  • Be featured as a sponsor of the project
 RM5,000
（36 openings）
Supporting organization One of The Event Supporters
  • Receive 1 small artwork
  • Receive 2 art catalogues
  • Be featured as a supporter of the project
 RM1,000
（180 openings）

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Last day to donate : 31 December 2025