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THE MINISTRY of Creative Economy reaffirms the government’s commitment to support the development of the gallery and museum industry, particularly through the acceleration of more flexible regulations.
One of the main obstacles cited by the Indonesian Fine Arts Gallery Association (AGSI) is the process of exporting and importing works of art, which is still hampered by complex bureaucracy.
According to the Deputy Minister of Creative Economy, Irene Umar at Menara Merdeka, Jakarta, Thursday (02/06), 2025. when meeting with the AGSI to discuss the challenges in managing galleries and museums in Indonesia, said the government will try to help by coordinating with customs to simplify the procedures for exporting and importing works of art. The government will also look for solutions related to financing so that the art industry can develop more optimally.
“We are encouraging art industry players to take advantage of financing opportunities provided by the government, such as the People’s Business Credit (KUR) and cooperatives. This program is expected to help gallery owners overcome capital constraints,” she said.
Irene explained that we want to ensure that the art industry has access to easier and more affordable financing. KUR and cooperatives can be a solution to ensure that the art ecosystem continues to grow.
Meanwhile, AGSI Chairperson Maya Sujatmiko revealed that the gallery industry in Indonesia still faces various challenges, especially related to the limited availability of adequate exhibition space.
“Support from the government is very important. Competition with international galleries is getting tougher, while the availability of exhibition space is still limited. This is a challenge for us,” she affirmed.
Maya concluded that AGSI hopes that the government can provide concrete support to create a more conducive ecosystem for the gallery and museum industry, both nationally and internationally. We want there to be a real follow-up to this discussion so that it has a positive impact on the world of visual arts in Indonesia.
In addition to discussing industry challenges, the meeting also highlighted the possibility of organizing Jakarta Art Week, which is expected to be a platform for local artists and galleries to be known on the global stage. The Ministry of Creative Economy is ready to support the realization of this agenda as part of efforts to promote the growth of the national fine arts industry. [traveltext.id]
