State of the Arts in action

The state of Malta’s cultural ecosystem was put under the spotlight in Malta’s first ever national symposium on the arts, titled The State of the Arts – Malta National Symposium, a 2-day event organised by Arts Council Malta on the at the end of October.
From Illustration to Book: The exhibition at the Malta Book Festival 2022

The National Book Council and Arts Council Malta are proud to announce that the exhibition From Illustration to Book will take centre stage at the Malta Book Festival next 23-27 November 2022, and taking place at the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali.
The 2022 EUNIC Film Festival in Malta

The European Union National Institutes of Culture (EUNIC) 2022 Film Festival will be held in Malta between Wednesday 12 October and Sunday 16 October 2022. EUNIC is a network of organisations involved in international cultural relations.
Malta project for the London Design Biennale Launched

Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici has launched the project with which Malta will be taking part for the first time ever in the London Design Biennale
31 organisations benefit from the Artistic Financing Scheme for feast street decorations

€180,000 has been invested in voluntary organisations linked to feast decorations related to Maltese feasts for continuous fostering, strengthening and protection of our cultural traditions.
An investment of €390,000 in opera productions in Gozo

Gozitan operatic productions have been granted funding of €330,000 by the Ministry for National Heritage, Arts and Local Government, with an additional €60,000 contributed by the Ministry for Gozo.
2nd programme for three-year Investment in Cultural Organisations – Malta Launched

Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici, has just launched the call for Investment in Cultural Organisations – Malta.
Launch of the first ‘State of the Arts – Malta National Symposium’

The first ‘State of the Arts – Malta National Symposium’ has been launched. This will take place on the 26th and 27th of October at the Valletta Campus Theatre, University of Malta.
An agreement to strengthen the collaboration between the creative community and the publishing industry

An agreement between Arts Council Malta and the National Book Council aims to strengthen the existing collaboration between these two entities for the promotion of several artistic and educational initiatives, particularly during the National Book Festival and the Book Festival on Campus. The agreement will also facilitate the integration of opportunities for the creative community working in and around the publishing industry, specifically illustrators and graphic designers.
Arts Council Malta launches Strategy 2025 – ‘Care Create Flourish’

Arts Council Malta has published the final Strategy 2025 that sets out its vision, mission, and goals for the coming years, bolstered by its commitment towards cultural rights. Strategy 2025 lays out three overarching themes—‘Care Create Flourish’—that serve as a bridge between the Council’s strategic goals, principles, and strategic areas.