National Opportunities
Malta Enterprise Incentives for the Creative Sector
Young Artist Development Programme
Through a collaboration with Aġenzija Żagħżagħ, Arts Council Malta will be offering two mentoring programme, the Young Artist Development Programme and Artivisti. The programme spreads across a period of two years.
Public Spaces Art Fund
The Public Spaces Art Fund aims at promoting artistic excellence and public engagement. It supports the incorporation of public art into public development which will create a unique sense of community as well as public identity and enhance the visual and aesthetic quality of such locations.
Radio New Talent
The Radio New Talent is an initiative born out of a collaboration between Arts Council Malta (ACM) and the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS). This initiative is in line with ACM and PBS strategic framework and focuses on investing in new talent, contributing to further professionalization of the creative and cultural sector as well as broadcasting media.
Il-Premju tal-President għall-Kreattività
Il-Premju tal-President għall-Kreattività is one of a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening inclusivity, community development and well-being through cultural participation and creative expression. The programme forms part of a diverse portfolio of schemes and initiatives to maximise the potential of Malta’s creative growth by encouraging engagement in the cultural sectors, facilitating cultural exchange, and championing cultural rights.
Tax Deduction on Fees paid for Cultural and Creative Courses
Parents and guardians of children and youth who are under 16 years by the 31st December 2025 and attended Cultural or Creative courses during 2025 can benefit from a tax deduction scheme of up to a maximum of €300 for each child and youth. If the course was provided by an entity or individual recognised by Arts Council Malta, parents and guardians are entitled to claim a deduction against their chargeable income of up to a maximum of €300 for each child and youth.
150% tax deduction on donations to culture – 2026
During Budget 2016, Government announced a new measure to encourage further partnerships between Malta’s business community and the cultural sector.
Il-Premju għall-Arti 2025
The seventh edition of Premju għall-Arti- awarding excellence in the arts
Restoration Funding Scheme
The Restoration Funding Scheme aims at providing financial support for the repair, i.e restoration, and conservation of internal and external cultural property immovables including, but not limited to altars, apertures, architectural décor, gilding and painting or decoration on architectural surface of churches falling under the confines of a Parish Church under the Archdiocese of Malta and the Diocese of Gozo.
The State of the Arts – Malta National Symposium 2024
The State of the Arts – Malta National Symposium is back this October, marking its third edition, and, as we look back at and critically engage with what has been achieved in the past editions, we would like to renew our common pathways adopting a hands-on and solution-oriented approach.