Angklung is a tool or instrument made of bamboo art special, which was discovered by Mr. Daeng Sutigna about 1938. When the initial use is still limited to the interests angklung local or traditional arts. However, due to the resulting sounds very sweet and also has local and international content such as sounds that have a tone du re mi fa so la si du and daminatilada, then angklung too fast growing, not only locally but also performed performed regionally, nationally and internationally. It is said that the show was held in front of angklung State Leaders at the Asia Africa Conference in Bandung, Merdeka Building in 1955.

Angklung Musical instruments can be combined with other musical instruments such as piano, organ, guitar, drums, and others. Aside from being a tool of art, angklung can also be used as souvenirs or fruits after hand decorated various other accessories. Players of this instrument could reach 50 people or more.

From the day it was founded, Cemeti Art House has influenced and encouraged the growth of ideas and production of contemporary artists’ works, both those from Indonesia and abroad. Cemeti Art House during its operation have organized dozens of activities such as exhibitions, performances, site-specific and happening art, discussions, artists communication forum and interdisciplinary art projects. Collaborating with national and international art and culture organizations, Cemeti Art House provides a venue and laboratory for possible art movements.

In 1995, the Cemeti Art Foundation was founded and operates independently from the Cemeti Art House. Cemeti Art Foundation focuses on the documentation of events and artists,  information source (library), art exchange and art education. In 1999, a renovation was conducted on Cemeti Art House. It was designed by a gifted architect, Eko Agus Prawoto, and features an additional exhibition space of 168 m² that can be uniquely transformed into an open art studio. The renovation also adds a storage room, guest rooms, garden and office.  

The founders of Cemeti Art House, Nindityo Adipurnomo and Mella Jaarsma,  received a prestigious award, John D. Rockefeller 3^rd Asian Cultural Council’s Award (ACC), in 2005 for contributing to the international understanding and practice of visual and performing arts in Asia. Some of the fascinating examples that have been displayed on Cemeti Art House are  “Art of Bamboo” (2002), “The Past – The Forgotten Time” (2007), “Traditional Art and Culture Program” with several NGOs in the Ford Foundation Network in villages (2007). Cemeti Art House is open for public from 09.00 AM – 05.00 PM, except on Sundays and Mondays.

The establishment of ISI Yogyakarta was actually because of the merging of 3 former arts institution in the city. They were the Academy of Fine Arts (ASRI), the Academy of Music (AMI) and the Academy of Dance (ASTI). Corresponding with modern educational system and as an effort to develop the quality of the arts education, the 3 academies were merged in July 23 1984 to be under one institution, namely Indonesian Institute of Arts.

ISI Yogyakarta is located at Jl.Parangtritis KM 6, Bantul, the main road that leads to Parangtritis Beach. Standing as the center for art education in Yogyakarta, ISI Yogyakarta lies on a complex with an area of 15.000 m². The institution enrolls more than 2500 students from all over the country, including several overseas students who are interested in learning Indonesian arts. It has approximately 250 lecturers with different educational background, mostly possessing a master degree. The institution offers 3 faculties for its students, they are :

• Performing Arts Faculty
• Visual Arts Faculty
• Multimedia Faculty

ISI Yogyakarta provides complete facilities for the education of arts. The main facilities include art gallery, laboratorium of music and dance, and the auditorium. There are also other functional buildings such as the administrative building, studio and academic buildings, pendopo, library, mosque, student center, tennis court and soccer field.

The compound of Jogja National Museum, which has been an important site for the development of fine arts in Indonesia, has actually sustained several transformations in its history. It was first established on January 15 1950 as the compound for ASRI. ASRI was renamed into a university called STSRI in 1968 before changing again into ISI in 1984. The compound has been empty ever since the relocation of ISI to Sewon, Bantul in 1998. Unfortunately, not much has been done to preserve and renovate the compound and utilize as an exhibition of arts, until the renovation plan that was initiated by KPH Wironegoro.

Jogja National Museum stands on 1.5 acres land with 5 main buildings. The plan was to renovate the buildings and rejuvenate it for art related programs and activities. Unfortunately, the renovation program was delayed due to the devastating earthquake that struck Yogyakarta in May 27 2006. The program was eventually continued on 2007 and finished in 2008. Ever since then, it has been used for the development of contemporary art. It is also projected to be a reknown performance area that will in time stand as the most sought after outdoor art venues in Yogyakarta. After being renovated, Jogja National Museum has hosted several art exhibitions and performances, one of them is the famous art event named Biennale Jogja X 2009 : Jogja Jamming.

Wediombo Beach is located on a low altitude, which makes it available to be seen on higher grounds. In fact, you can see that the beach is surrounded by crop fields and houses of local residents if you view it from a higher ground. Wediombo Beach possesses a much clearer blue sandwater than many other beaches in the area dut to it having low quantity of pollution. The white sand is also beautiful with ornaments of seashells and other sea creatures in small objects where you can pick up and bring home as souvenir.

Wediombo Beach offers another unique experience for tourists other than the beautiful panorama, which is fishing on top of a high coral cliff. Local inhabitants and tourists have been doing this activity for quite a while, and they believe that the spot is very strategic in getting big fishes. However, to reach the high coral cliff is not an easy task for beginners. It should take approximately an hour, or more if you are not used to the path. For those who doesn’t want to go through the trouble, you can simply buy the fishes that local fishermen have caught during that day for as cheap as Rp. 3000. If you like, you can also have local people cook the fish according to your desired seasoning for a cheap price.

If you are lucky, you might witness yourself a traditional ceremony called Ngalangi Ceremony. The ceremony is held annually and the objective is somewhat familiar with that of labuhan ceremony, that is to express gratitude to God for good fortune and good catches throughout the year. The ceremony is carried out initially by spreading a fishnet that is made from gawar tree called gawar. Gawar is used to trap and catch fishes that are washed away by waves. After the fishes are cought, they are then cleaned and cooked. However, some are returned back to the sea while most are made into dishes that are shared with local families. This ceremony is also know as kenduri besar (great shared meals).

The building was also named as Purna Budaya which was initiated by Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono. It consists of two wards that has a different function each. One is the Panti Wurya Ward which functions as the staging/show room. This ward is facilitated with a stage and several rooms for research and development, such as the dancing studio, library, discussion forum and administration office. The other is called Langembara Ward, which is often used for art exhibitions and workshops, but can also function as a guest house.

Yogyakarta Cultural Park was eventually moved to a heritage area behind Vredeburg Fortress in 1995 upon agreement of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and regional Parliaments. Upon the shifted location, the government also agreed to delegate the building to UGM, with the following missions :

-      Development of art and cultural aspects

-      Research and experiments art and culture potentials

-      Data gathering and documentation of art and culture

-      Facilitate activities concerning art and culture, such as music concerts, dance performance, art exhibition, etc

-      Educative programs

Presently, Yogyakarta Cultural Park has been an icon for the art and culture field in Yogyakarta.

Jogja Gallery was launched on September 19 2006 just after the fierce earthquake that hit Yogyakarta. PT. Jogja Tamtama Budaya was the company that established the gallery. Having a typical Javanese design for its architecture, the gallery’s main purpose is to promote the rich cultural arts that Yogyakarta possesses both nationally and internationally. Not only does it promote some of the best arts from Yogyakarta artist, it also concerns on the preservation of these priceless culture and artworks for generations to come.

Jogja Gallery views artworks from artists such as Widayat, Fadjar Sidik and Aming Prayitno who was known for their work in the 1970s, Edhi Soenarso, the first sculptor to make monumental works in the gallery, and Putu Sutawijaya who is a famous contemporary artist who studied for many years in Yogyakarta. From the start of its establishment, Jogja Gallery has been hosting exhibitions regularly. Until today, it continues to display the works of young Javanese artists who are on the verge of making a breakthrough in the art world.

Sangkring Art Space is situated on Nitiprayan, Rt.1 Rw.2 No. 88, Ngestiharjo, Kasihan, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta and was established on May 31 2007. The name Sangkring, is derived from Sutawijaya’s ancestor. He believed that by choosing a name from the past, it will serve as a spirit that can link the past and motivate the development of the art world in the present. With that belief in mind, Sangkring Art Space exists to facilitate the young, old, new or experienced artist for any type of creative art works that can be displayed at the gallery. Sangkring Art Space can accommodate the difference in art without considering the background, culture or ideology of an individual. It is a space given to any artists to distribute their talent.