5 December 2019 | 3.30 PM – 6.30 PM
Thinker’s Corner | Free Registration
About the forum
What do the cities of Belgrade, Mexico City, Sharjah, Dakar and Bangkok have in common? They have all been recently voted as the five most creative cities in the world by BBC Culture. No city or country can claim to be progressive and creative if the Arts are relegated and neglected. The arts are fundamental to humanity and certainly is the enriching soul for the individual, community and cities. For creativity to flourish and grow, cities must embrace the humanizing influence of the arts and its intrinsic value.
The KL Jazz & Arts Centre ( KLJAC) is organizing a forum titled – “ A Passion For Arts” on 5th December 2019 at Take5 Cafe from 3.30pm-6.30pm. This will be the start of a series of forums that will be organized on a regular basis by KLJAC under the theme of “ A Passion For Arts”.
An impressive line-up of speakers will address a wide range of topics and issues relating to Arts & Culture.
Some of the topics include Embracing Diversity and Inclusion– coming to terms with one’s inner and outer landscapes, Value & Values of Arts, Embracing Diversity and Inclusion, Arts & Culture Increases Real Estate Value, Performing Arts as Therapy, The Role of Arts in Education, Musical Tradition and its Possibilities, State of the Arts in the Country and Jazz & Creativity
Confirmed speakers include Datuk Ramli Ibrahim of the Sutra Foundation, Mr. Eddin Khoo, Ms Maizon Omar, President of the KL Jazz & Arts Centre, Mr Girish Ramachandran, Dr Wan Halim Othman, Mr. Lewis Pragasam, Prof. George Hess and Mr Rodin JS Kumar.
Entrance is free to the public. Specifically to those who are engaged in the creative industries and admirers/supporters of the Arts – you are encouraged to attend this forum.
However, prior registration is required via WhatsApp to 012- 5717759 or email to reservations@kindablue.com.my.
Speakers
Datuk Ramli Ibrahim
Artistic Director & Chairman of Sutra Foundation
Ms Maizon Omar
President of the KL Jazz & Arts Centre | Co-founder of the KL International Jazz & Arts Festival
Mr Girish Ramachandran
Founder of 27Group
Dato Dr Wan Halim Othman
Clinical Sociologist
Mr Lewis Pragasam
Drummer | Educator | Producer | Author
Mr Eddin Khoo
Founder of Pusaka
Professor George Hess
Sunway University
Mr Rodin JS Kumar
Co-founder of the KL International Jazz & Arts Festival | President of the KL Jazz & Arts Club
Programme
| Time | Topics | Speakers |
| 2.45 pm | Guests Arrival & Registration | |
| 3.30 pm | Welcome Remarks | |
| 3.45 pm | Value & Values of Arts | Ms Maizon Omar |
| 4.00 pm | Embracing Diversity & Inclusion – coming to terms with one’s inner and outer landscapes | Datuk Ramli Ibrahim |
| 4.15 pm | Arts & Culture Increases Real Estate Value | Mr Girish Ramachandran |
| 4.30 pm | Art & Performing Arts as Therapy | Dr Wan Halim Othman |
| 4.45 pm | BREAK | |
| 5.15 pm | The Role of Arts in Education | Prof. George Hess |
| 5.30 pm | Musical Tradition & its Possibilities | Mr. Eddin Khoo |
| 5.45 pm | State of Arts in the Country | Mr. Lewis Pragasam |
| 6.00 pm | Jazz & Creativity | Mr. Rodin JS Kumar |
| 6.45 pm | END |