Cambodian Living Arts

Cambodian Living Arts’ (CLA) mission is to be a catalyst in a vibrant arts sector, inspiring new generations. Established in 1998, the original goal was to keep Cambodia’s endangered intangible and cultural heritage alive. As the context of Cambodia changes and a new generation of artists began to emerge, CLA started providing scholarships, fellowships and professional development training, while creating job opportunities and encouraging cultural entrepreneurship. To support the transforming environment, they also engage in cultural policy advocacy, supporting the development of arts education in public schools and building new audiences for arts. Their programmes aim to give artists the resources and opportunities to start telling stories of contemporary Cambodia — from local stages, schools and community spaces, to international audiences across the world.