Speaking at its launch, Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Josè Herrera noted the crucial importance of the Premju għall-Arti for the sector. “Through this initiative, we’re continuously ensuring that our creatives and artists’ efforts and work are being recognised. As a Government we are supporting our artists and their creations, in the development of our country, via the appreciation of our cultural heritage and as a catalyst for the local sector to reach international platforms,” stated Herrera.
Albert Marshall, Executive Chairman at Arts Council Malta commended the Premju għall-Arti and described it as “a celebration by the Council for the primary achievements in the Maltese cultural and creative sectors. This is also a way in which the Arts Council showcases its community effort, as the awards are one of the many opportunities for creatives and artists.”
The fifth edition has 13 categories, out of which 10 are competitive ones, with the other 3 being honorary awards.
Maria Angela Vassallo, Creative Entrepreneurship Executive said that “the projects and artistic works submitted for the Premju għall-Arti need to consider some of the following criteria, including the highest level of excellence, its target audience, the impact on a community level, whether there are any significant collaborations brought about by this work, its impact on the national creative ecology and its contribution to Arts Council Malta's ongoing strategy, amongst others. This information can be found in more details in the guidelines.”
Nominations are to be submitted online, where guidelines are also available both in English and Maltese. Eligible projects for the 5th edition of the Premju għall-Arti need to have occurred between the 1st of October 2019 and the 14th of March 2020, and between the 1st of October 2020 and the 30thof September 2021. Submissions for the 5thedition close on Monday the 28th of February 2022, at noon. Shortlisted nominations will be announced online prior to the Awards night. For more information, guidelines and to submit your nominations, kindly visit www.premju.mt.
Press Release from the Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government.
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