Thirty-two artistic and theatrical projects will receive a total investment of €1.24 million through funding schemes provided by the Ministry for Arts, Culture and National Heritage through Arts Council Malta. A total of 23 applicants who successfully completed all the evaluation stages will receive €800,000 in support through the Arts Support Scheme, while nine other applicants will receive €440,000 through the recently launched Theatre Productions Support Scheme.
Both schemes aim to support the development and presentation of high-quality artistic work while strengthening public access to diverse cultural experiences and initiatives that improve access to the arts.
The Arts Support Scheme helps turn artistic ideas into completed projects while supporting the creation and presentation of work, cultural programming, documentation, community-based projects and measures that make the arts more accessible.
The Theatre Productions Support Scheme was introduced this year and offers funding for the research, development and production of new and original theatrical work. The scheme supports producers of theatrical work throughout the creative process, from initial research to production, presentation and audience engagement.
Announcing the results, Minister for Arts, Culture and National Heritage, Dr Malcolm Paul Agius Galea stated that this investment reflects the national importance being given to culture. “We consider culture as central to our national identity and to the kind of society we want to continue building, as laid down in MaltaVision 2050. This investment shall give 32 projects the resources needed to develop further, to reach audiences and to contribute to Malta’s cultural life. It also reflects the government’s commitment to placing culture at the heart of national development by investing directly in artists, cultural professionals and the organisations that sustain the sector. These measures help us create more opportunities for further artistic work, while strengthening public access to diverse cultural experiences.”
Arts Council Malta’s Executive Chair, Dr Luke Dalli stated, “This investment reflects our continued commitment to creating clearer and more targeted opportunities for artists, cultural organisations and creative professionals. The strong response to both schemes demonstrated the depth of talent and the potential within Malta’s cultural and creative sectors. Through these two complementary funding schemes, we are investing not only in completed artistic and theatrical projects, but also in the creative processes, experimentation and collaboration that make such work possible. More importantly, this investment strengthens the sector’s capacity to create meaningful work and bring new cultural experiences to audiences and communities across Malta.”
The two schemes form part of a revised funding structure introduced by Arts Council Malta during 2026. The Theatre Productions Support Scheme was established as a standalone scheme to distinguish support for new and original theatrical productions from the broader range of artistic activity eligible under the Arts Support Scheme. The principles of the Right to Culture remain embedded across both schemes and throughout Arts Council Malta’s wider funding portfolio. This investment also aligns with Arts Council Malta’s Strategy 2030 by supporting creative potential, artistic excellence, sustainable professional practice and more meaningful connections between artists, audiences and communities.
For more information and the full results, please visit https://artscouncilmalta.gov.mt.
