PORTALJABAR, BOGOR CITY - Acting Chair of the West Java Dekranasda Amanda Soemedi Bey Machmudin inaugurated the Dekranasda Art Space of Bogor City at Lippo Botanical Gardens, Bogor City, Wednesday (11/13/2024).

Dekranasda Art Space Kota Bogor is a craft training and education center established by Dekranasda Kota Bogor in collaboration with Lippo Plaza Kebun Raya.

Dekranasda Art Space Kota Bogor was built as a form of Dekranasda Kota Bogor's concern for arts and crafts, while also supporting the Bogor City Government's strategic program in creating jobs and alleviating poverty.

In her remarks, Amanda asked the district and city Dekranasda to continue to support the competitiveness of local products through various programs and facilities for craftsmen.

"As a forum that focuses on domestic products, Dekranasda needs to strive for training programs, business capital stimulus, and space for craftsmen to develop their creativity," said Amanda Soemadi.

To develop the creativity of craftsmen, an adequate place is needed for training, skills development, and product sales promotion.

"I believe every city and district is capable of providing land for it. The question is whether there is a will from every leader to make it happen," said Amanda.

Amanda appreciates the support of the Acting Mayor of Bogor who she said has shown a commitment to providing important facilities for Jabatr craftsmen. "As manifested through this Art Space," she said.

Amanda hopes that Dekranasda Art Space with the theme 'Unleash Your Creativity' will become a place for craftsmen to express their creative ideas without limits, so that Bogor City's craft products can be more competitive.

In addition to being a place of education, Art Space Kota Bogor also offers mental health therapy or therapeutic activities through craft making activities, which are useful in overcoming stress and psychological disorders.

In total, there are 66 art and craft workshops at Dekranasda Art Space Kota Bogor, divided into Daily Class Packages and Exclusive Class Packages, which are guided by 30 craftsmen who are members of Dekranasda Kota Bogor.

The Daily Class package contains daily training for visitors with the starter kit available. Semenra Exclusive Class Package contains special training that can be ordered by communities or certain craft enthusiasts.

As a commitment to support the Zero Waste 2040 program, Dekranasda Art Space Kota Bogor also held craft training from recycled materials such as paper and plastic, which is a real step in realizing green entrepreneurship, environmentally friendly entrepreneurship.