As part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, Arts Council Malta (ACM) is launching a special call for artistic proposals for the upcoming edition of Premju għall-Arti 2025, Malta’s national arts awards.
This year’s edition of the Premju will feature three newly- commissioned performances that are set to take centre stage during the ceremony which will take place at the historic Teatru Manoel in December. Each selected performance will receive up to €6,000 (excl. VAT) to bring their artistic vision to life.
Theme & Creative Direction
Artists are invited to submit short performances (3 to 4 minutes) that interpret ACM’s journey over the past decade through innovative, multidisciplinary, and engaging storytelling. Proposals should reflect one or more of the following themes:
- Cultural Rights: How the arts promote accessibility, inclusivity, and participation in culture for all.
- Sustainability & Resilience: The creative sector’s response to recent challenges, such as the pandemic.
- International Connections: Celebrating global collaborations and the cross-cultural dialogue fostered by ACM.
- Future Vision: Imagining the future of arts and culture in Malta, inspired by lessons from the past.
Applicants are encouraged to push creative boundaries using a range of art forms including theatre, dance, music and interdisciplinary performance. Proposals must be suitable for the main stage at Teatru Manoel, and include a technical rider and production details.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is open to:
- Individual artists and creative professionals
- Registered entities and companies
- Art collectives and consortia
- Voluntary organisations and cooperatives
Public entities and applicants with incomplete or unverified profiles are not eligible.
Important Dates
- Deadline for applications: 6th June 2025 at 12:00 PM (CET)
- Announcement of results: 27th June 2025
Nominate for Premju għall-Arti 2025 via QR Code!
We are also excited to announce that nominations for this year’s awards can be submitted quickly and easily using a QR code. Here’s what you need to do:
- Scan the QR code below
- Fill out the simple nomination form
- Click Nominate — and you’re done!
Ready to Apply?
Visit the official application portal to read the full guidelines and to submit your proposal. Make sure this includes:
- A detailed concept proposal
- A technical rider
- Portfolio and CVs of key team members
For queries contact: [email protected] or call us on: 2334 7201/02
Let’s celebrate a decade of creativity, resilience and cultural growth – be part of the story at Premju għall-Arti 2025.