YAE! is a programme offered to young artists to equip them with knowledge and skills to succeed in business. By deepening their understanding on various aspects of art as a business, participants will be better able to build a desired career based on their ability, skill and talent. The programme will also nurture participants in building their own business through “hands-on” learning experience within a well structured environment. Objectives: To provide young artists with skills in entrepreneurship. To expose the young artists to opportunities available in the art industry through hands-on experience by learning under the tutelage of masters in the field. To offer the young artists with an opportunity to explore alternative sources of income as exemplified by successful artists and by capitalising on their passion for art and knowledge of entrepreneurship. To enhance the level of creativity among participants to help them produce more engaging and relevant art work.

Applicants must be Malaysian Citizen and aged between 18-35 years. Applicants are not bound by any form of contract (employment, scholarship). Applicants must have produced at least 5 artworks for the past 2 years and have not been involved in any of the entrepreneurship programme organised by the Government. Ready to commit in the full-time programme.