2 Best Performing Arts Venues in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

This nonprofit works to promote young Myanmar artists and to bring together artists and the community at large. New Zero hosts regular exhibitions, seminars, and workshops on art and film. Friday to Sunday from 4 to 6 pm there are free art classes (donations accepted) for children and adults. The space also has a small library with books and films about Myanmar's art scene. When it has the funds, New Zero also runs an artist-in-residence program to encourage Burmese artists to meet those from abroad.

Vibrant paintings by local artists pack the walls at this gallery, which opened in 2008 and has frequently rotating exhibitions. The gallery is more than just a place where art hangs and is sold; it's a gathering place for Burmese artists both established and rising, as well as Yangon's expats and tourists. On Tuesday nights from 7:30 pm, Pansodan hosts a weekly gathering, with snacks, drinks, and usually one or two people playing guitar. The event is free, but donations are welcome.