United in Diversity: EUNIC European Film Festival Celebrates Its 5th Edition in Valletta
From September 23 to 28, 2025, the EUNIC European Film Festival returns to Valletta for its 5th edition. Organized by the Malta Cluster of EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture), this annual event highlights the power of film to spark dialogue and transcend borders. The event reinforces the importance of shared values and diversity. […]
Couture reinterpretations of the ‘Għonnella’ at the Japan 2025 EXPO
On Tuesday, 2nd September, at the Osaka, Japan 2025 EXPO, the Malta Pavilion showcased ‘The Black Garment’, a défilé by Azzopardi studio. ‘The Black Garment‘ is commissioned by Arts Council Malta ‘The Black Garment’ is a fashion project that explores the deep cultural and historical significance of the Maltese Għonnella, as a tactile continuation of […]
Public invited to take part in ENVISION2050 consultation on Malta’s creative future
Session will focus on arts, culture and the creative sector within the four strategic pillars of Malta’s vision for 2050. Arts Council Malta is encouraging members of the public to attend and contribute their views on Malta’s long-term vision for 2050 during a dedicated consultation session focused on the arts, culture and the creative sector. […]
Malta’s debut participation at Gwangju Art Biennale announced with BEJN / IN-BETWEEN
Arts Council Malta will be participating in the prestigious Gwangju Biennale in South Korea in 2026, with the project BEJN / IN-BETWEEN. This will be the first time Malta is taking part in this event, which has become firmly established as one of Asia’s foremost contemporary art events, serving as a stage for leading contemporary […]
Launch of the public consultation phase for Strategy 2030
Il-Kunsill Malti għall-Arti qed iniedi l-konsultazzjoni pubblika għall-iżvilupp taċ-ċiklu strateġiku li jmiss li se jwasslu sal-2030. Strateġija 2030 qed tiġi mfassla fuq il-bażi ta’ valutazzjoni bir-reqqa ta’ Strateġija 2025, li qed tiġi fi tmiemha, kif ukoll diskussjonijiet u analiżi fil-fond li qed jevalwaw il-kuntest attwali u jħarsu ’l quddiem biex jidentifikaw sfidi u opportunitajiet futuri […]
A €600,000 investment into more assistance for voluntary organisations which host events in our communities announced
Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government Owen Bonnici and Minister for Security and Work Byron Camilleri launched a financial assistance scheme for voluntary organisations to be given pecuniary assistance and support in relation to maintenance of order during the organisations of activities which take place from time to time in a number of communities. […]
Revisiting Maleth
After Arts Council Malta’s launching of RETOLD earlier this month—an initiative through which a number of projects by Maltese artists and creatives that had found success beyond our shores over the past few years are now being exhibited in Malta to be enjoyed by the Maltese—today, the project Revisiting Maleth was launched at the Natural […]
36 local filmmakers will benefit from an investment of almost €2 million
A total of 36 Maltese filmmakers will benefit from a total investment of €2 million in their projects, as Arts Council Malta announced the list of selected projects under the Screen Support Scheme. This scheme, which is split into five strands, has the aim of strengthening key sectors in this sector which have been identified […]
‘No Need to Sparkle’ at the Biennale di Venezia 2026 – Team Representing Malta announced
Adrian Abela, Charlie Cauchi and Raphael Vella shall be representing Malta at the prestigious Biennale di Venezia International Art Exhibition in 2026. Established in 1895, La Biennale di Venezia, a platform for the exhibition of works by international artists, is today acknowledged as one of the most prestigious cultural institutions. The 61st edition of the […]
Launching of RETOLD – a number of projects by local artists who have achieved success overseas are being exhibited in our country
The start of the consultation process for the Strategy2030 is announced. The Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government Owen Bonnici launched RETOLD – an initiative through which a number of projects by Maltese artists and creatives who have achieved success overseas in recent years are being exhibited here in Malta for the enjoyment of […]