New Events Assurance Scheme in case of any potential re-introduction of COVID-19 restrictive measures that might affect the creative and cultural sectors.
The Events Assurance Scheme is aimed at providing the necessary assurance for cultural and artistic professionals in case of any potential re-introduction of restrictive measures beyond the current ones. The scheme will provide mitigation on measures that can have a devastating impact on the industry and will provide support to cover investments in terms of time and equity in the preparation for the organisation of activities/events.
Dr Lydia Abela tniedi t-tieni edizzjoni ta’ ‘Kartolina Milied’
Din is-sena miftuħa għat-tfal kollha taħt is-16-il sena f’pajjiżna
Arts Council Malta announces new Seat Utilisation Scheme for 2021-2022
As part of the government’s renewed commitment towards the creative and cultural sectors, Arts Council Malta has launched the Seat Utilisation Scheme for 2021-2022, aimed at supporting artists, organisers and producers in view of the unprecedented challenges which the creative and cultural sectors are facing due to the ongoing consequences stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
EUNIC Malta announces European Film Festival
Following its launch back in July, the EUNIC Malta Cluster’s first event is finally here: The European Film Festival at Spazju Kreattiv!
€160,000 for scheme to support local band clubs
Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government José Herrera launched the fifth edition of the local band clubs support scheme, managed by Arts Council Malta. The €160,000 allocation for this scheme continues to build on over €1 million in direct funds allocated to local community-based cultural organisations during the last five years.
Four Maltese artists participate in the New York group exhibition UN/MUTE
An international group exhibition of collaborative works by 28 artists across multiple disciplines, including Maltese artists. On view at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York and Undercurrent, the exhibition is the culmination of an 18-month-long project that was launched in 2020 to provide European and NYC-based artists an opportunity for critical exchange and collaboration during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Arts Council Malta announces representation details for the Malta Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia
The Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government is pleased to announce that the Malta Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition at the Biennale di Venezia 2022 – commissioned by Arts Council Malta – will be curated by an international team led by Keith Sciberras (MT) and Jeffrey Uslip (USA).
A New Head of Funding for Arts Council Malta
Ms Rita Falzon has been announced as the new Head of Funding at Arts Council Malta (ACM). This appointment sees Ms Falzon taking charge of the funding operations within ACM’s Funding and Strategy Unit at a crucial time in the institution’s history.
Government announces a further €2 million fund to support cultural events
The Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government and the Ministry for Tourism and Consumer Protection have launched the Event Support Scheme, which is intended to continue to offer direct support to the creative sector with immediate effect.
Launched! EUNIC MALTA CLUSTER: An Important Milestone in the Internationalisation of Arts and Culture in Malta
The 2nd July marked a significant occasion for a number European Embassies and Cultural Institutes active in Malta, who, over the past several months, had been working together to set up the EUNIC Malta Cluster.