The Penang State Art Gallery, or Balai Senilukis Negeri, is one of the main art galleries in Penang. It was originally housed on the upper floor of the Penang State Museum. As space there was limited, the art gallery relocated to the rear section of Dewan Sri Pinang in 1994.
At Dewan Sri Pinang, the Penang State Art Gallery occupies two levels. The contemporary art gallery takes up a section of the ground floor while the permanent collection is exhibited on Level 3. The permanent collection showcases various artwork by local artists working on various media. Exhibited here include paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, prints and other artforms.
The contemporary gallery showcases contemporary art. This is often temporary exhibits by various artists. One of the more memorable was an art installation called Kedai Runcit No. 12.
Kedai Runcit No. 12, at the Penang State Art Gallery (21 August 2011)
Visiting the Penang State Art Gallery
The Penang State Art Gallery is every day except public holidays. Opening hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm except Fridays, when it is in recess from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. Admission is free.
Getting there
The nearest bus stop is in front of Dewan Sri Pinang. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 103, 204, 502 and CAT. Entrance to the Penang State Art Gallery is via the side gate of Dewan Sri Pinang facing Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah.
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