ARTIVISTI is an intersectoral collaboration between Arts Council Malta and Aġenzija Żgħażagħ. It
forms part of a portfolio of initiatives to maximise the potential of Malta’s creative growth by investing
in excellence in Malta’s cultural and creative sectors, encouraging further career opportunities in the
sectors, facilitating cultural exchange, as well as promoting inclusivity and active cultural participation.

ARTIVISTI is linked to the implementation of the National Youth Policy and Arts Council Malta’s
ongoing strategy, with a particular focus on providing more opportunities for young people to be more
active in society through creative engagement and development.

The programme is developed to encourage young artists to hone a focus on bringing change and
leaving an impact on society through art and creativity. The programme is designed to provide the
necessary incentive to young ARTIVISTI and to support their participation in creative endeavors,
providing opportunities for creative growth.

ARTIVISTI aims at:

• Identifying and giving recognition to outstanding young talent;
• Instilling social responsibility through arts and creativity;
• Serving as a platform for critical thinking, innovation, and practice-based research;
• Investing in transformation through knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and creative
  exchange.

Requirements in line with Arts Council Malta’s ongoing Strategy

In line with its commitment to supporting the arts through its sustainable and accountable approach
to public investment, ACM draws applicants’ attention to the following in line with its Strategy 2025:

Applicants are required to consider the Right to Culture – Resource Pack when developing their
proposal in relation to how they engage with communities and the considerations of everyone’s
cultural rights in their work. The resource pack is aimed at increasing awareness regarding inclusivity
and supporting the implementation of cultural rights in our day-to-day practice.

Applicants are also required to consider the Charter for the Status of the Artist when proposing their
operational and programming activities to ensure acceptable and decent working conditions for artists
and creative practitioners which embraces artistic freedom, accessibility, formal/informal/non-formal
skill recognition, decent socio-economic conditions, non-discrimination and equity, ethical
considerations and adherence to intellectual property rights and international labour law. The Charter
for the Status of the Artist is meant to provide a dynamic frame of reference for any legislation, policy,
or initiative which directly or indirectly impacts artists and cultural and creative sectors, ensuring that any action is aligned with the ultimate long-term vision of elevating the status of artists in Malta in
line with their tangible value to society.