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Students toured the Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion, gaining firsthand experience of its historic architecture and cultural heritage. The visit offered inspiration and a deeper appreciation for heritage preservation and design.

Students participated in "Batik & Beyond: A Hands-on Workshop," where they learned the fundamentals of batik art and created their own designs. The workshop encouraged creativity while promoting an appreciation for traditional artistic practices.

Beyond The Classroom, students attended "The Art of Wayang Kulit workshop", where they llearned about the cultural significance and artistic techniques of traditional shadow puppetry. The activity provided valuable insights into Malaysia’s rich heritage while fostering creativity and cultural appreciation.

Students visited “Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu” at Hin Bus Depot, exploring contemporary artworks and creative installations. The experience provided inspiration and exposure to diverse artistic expressions.

Students from Equator College participated in a mural painting project at Air Itam, transforming public walls with vibrant and creative artwork. The initiative allowed students to apply their artistic skills in a real-world setting while contributing to the beautification of the local community and creating a more engaging public space.

Welcoming the next generation of creative talent, Batch 251 New Student Orientation marks the official beginning of the Equator College journey. Designed to introduce incoming students to campus life, faculty members, and academic expectations, this essential onboarding event helps newcomers build connections, navigate their programs, and smoothly transition into college life. Through interactive sessions and guidance from the Equator team, new students gain the foundational tools, confidence, and community support needed to thrive in their creative studies.

Inspired by historical treasures, Howard creates captivating photo collages by combining his own images with found objects like old book covers, stained pages, atlases, and measuring tapes. Through his art, he reimagines forgotten stories, blending the past with the present to explore themes of memory and identity.

In this exhibition, Ernest Zacharevic takes an ironic look at the ever-evolving legacy of his Kids on Bicycle mural — one of his most beloved (and, let’s be honest, most overexposed) works to date. The exhibition begins by celebrating the completion of the George Town mural restorations, which—like all good things—had been slowly fading with time. In 2024, recognizing the mural’s Instagram-worthy importance, Penang Global Tourism called upon Zacharevic to lead the most ambitious restoration to date, not only restoring the murals but also rejuvenating the surrounding walls and elements.