Fondazzjoni Kottonera, in collaboration with KorMalta, will be presenting the concert Fauré’s Requiem

KorMalta, an initiative by Arts Council Malta which falls within the Ministry for National Heritage, Arts and Local Government, held a press conference for their upcoming concert Fauré’s Requiem at the Collegiate Church of Saint Lawrence, Vittoriosa on Saturday 7th March early morning on the church’s parvis.
Il-Premju għall-Arti nominees announced, winners to be announced in April

Nominees for the third edition of Il-Premju għall-Arti were announced during a press conference at noon today at the President’s Palace in San Anton. Il-Premju għall-Arti 2020 celebrates the main achievements of the Maltese cultural and creative industries, with Arts Council Malta’s aim being to recognise and reward outstanding work premiered during the 2018/2019 season.
Tax Deduction on Fees paid for Cultural and Creative Courses

Parents of children under 16 who attended Cultural or Creative courses during 2019 can now apply for a tax deduction scheme of up to a maximum of €100 for each child. If the course was provided by an entity or individual recognised by Arts Council Malta, parents are entitled to claim a deduction against their chargeable income of up to a maximum of €100 for each child.
8 social and community projects awarded Il-Premju tal-President għall-Kreattività

Eight projects are benefiting under Il-Premju tal-President għall-Kreattività 2019 edition. The initiative provides recognition and support at the highest level of the State to organisations, especially those working with groups from socially or economically deprived environments, to engage the groups in creativity and arts-driven projects and thereby increase their level of integration and engagement in society. The Award is managed by the Office of the President and Arts Council Malta.
The Professional Development Grant (PDG) and the Young Talent Fund (YTF) have been overhauled!

The changes made have kept you as applicants at heart and will make it easier and clearer for professionals and students to be judged fairly as it will create a more equal level playing field for applicants.
KorMalta present choral Christmas concert to herald in the festive season

KorMalta to team up with Jubilate Deo Choir for a special holiday season concert
Being Calypso | Being Ulysses Exhibition inaugurated on Monday 18 November 2019 at Ġ.F. Abela Junior College, Msida

Culmination of an outreach programme for Junior College students organised by Junior College and Arts Council Malta
Launch of storybook for children based on ‘Venice Biennale’ Maltese Pavilion

Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government Owen Bonnici announced the publication of a children’s storybook aimed at for 10-12-year olds, based on Trevor Borg’s Cave of Darkness – Port of No Return, which forms part of this year’s Venice Biennale Maltese Pavilion installation.
Exciting projects planned for KorMalta’s 2019-2020 season

KorMalta, an initiative by Arts Council Malta which falls within the Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government and Malta’s first national choir, has launched its 2019-2020 season.
Launch of a new fund for the purchase of musical instruments by Maltese musical societies

The Ministry of Justice, Culture and Local Government, through Arts Council Malta and in collaboration with the Malta Band Clubs Association, has launched a new fund for the purchase of musical instruments by Maltese musical societies.