{"id":4076,"date":"2025-01-29T14:29:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T14:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/?page_id=4076"},"modified":"2025-08-04T12:33:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T10:33:31","slug":"latest-news-video","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/en\/latest-news-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News Video"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4076\" class=\"elementor elementor-4076\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a1531b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4a1531b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9663e67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9663e67\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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celebration and rebranding marked with a packed calendar of initiatives, including 23 funding schemes totalling an investment of \u20ac7 million.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a65d933 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a65d933\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Arts Council Malta (ACM) has announced its Action Plan for 2025 in an event that was attended by Council representatives, various entities, as well as by a number of stakeholders from within the creative and artistic sectors.<\/p><p>Il-Kunsill Malti g\u0127all-Arti (KMA) \u0127abbar il-Pjan t\u2019Azzjoni tieg\u0127u g\u0127all-2025 f\u2019avveniment li g\u0127alih attendew bosta rappre\u017centattivi mill-Kunsill, minn entitajiet diversi u kif ukoll numru ta\u2019 partijiet interessati mis-setturi kreattivi u artisti\u010bi.<\/p><p>The event was also marked by the launch of the ACM\u2019s rebranding and revamped website, which coincides with the Council\u2019s tenth anniversary this year. The past 10 years have seen the Council investing in excess of \u20ac28.3 million in an effort to grow the sector, rendering it a professional, economically-viable industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8882005 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8882005\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/005-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1713-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4244\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/005-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1713-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/005-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1713-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/005-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1713-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/005-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1713-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/005-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1713-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/005-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1713-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7b2d62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7b2d62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Dr Owen Bonnici stated: <\/b>\u201cOver the past 10 years this government has empowered the Council to develop a solid system of funding mechanisms that ensure easier access to resources for artists and practitioners. We also instigated several other initiatives that have further strengthened the entire sector, in line with our electoral promise to continue investing strongly in the arts and creativity.<\/p><p>\u201cWe launched a series of fiscal incentives for artists and the sector in general, such as a 7.5% tax rate for self-employed creatives and a 150% tax deduction for cultural donations. We facilitated young people\u2019s access to culture through initiatives such as the Culture Pass. Now, I am proud to announce a\u00a0 \u20ac7 million investment in the funding programme for 2025 as we look forward towards continuing to drive the sustainable growth of the sector.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaa8f15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aaa8f15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/002-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_5978-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4246\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/002-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_5978-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/002-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_5978-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/002-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_5978-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/002-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_5978-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/002-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_5978-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/002-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_5978-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73cc3db elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-laptop__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73cc3db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Transformative Journey with a Bold Approach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e015571 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e015571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The launch of the Council in 2015 marked the beginning of a transformative journey for the sector, spurred by an ambitious vision inspired by the European arts scene.<\/p><p><b>ACM Chair Albert Marshall<\/b> stated: \u201cWhen I took over the role back in 2014, the cultural landscape in Malta was in its early stages of development. The main focus was on organising festivals and national celebrations. The idea of governing the cultural sector with a strategic and comprehensive approach was still a concept waiting to take shape.<\/p><p>\u201cBy observing and learning from international practices, we embraced an outward-looking and bold approach, moving away from the insular and introspective tendencies of the past. We recognised the need for dedicated focus areas, so we created specialised directorates to address the diverse needs of the sector.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f27cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f27cc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Commenting about milestone moments from this past decade, Marshall &#8211; singled out:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The creation of national performing arts\u00a0 companies\u2019 Kor Malta, Teatru Malta, \u017bfin Malta. The National Agency for the Performing Arts (NAPA) has been established to house these entities under one roof.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The establishing of Festivals Malta as an independent entity to focus exclusively on festivals.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Full support to artists and organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Increased arts funding and a comprehensive CRM system to streamline operations.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The joining of global networks such as IFACCA and EUNIC, alongside participation in international events such as\u00a0 the Venice Biennale after an absence of 17 years and the London Design.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Concrete steps to safeguard Malta\u2019s artistic heritage by acquiring band clubs and supporting traditional feasts.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Introducing EU-funded regional strategies to guide cultural growth across Malta.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The launch of the Right to Culture pack to foster community engagement in the arts.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The launch of the Status of the Artist Charter.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The legal protection of artistic freedom.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sectoral collaboration with various organisations to promote cultural partnerships.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tax reductions for artists and incentives for cultural donations were introduced to support the creative sector.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Training and development opportunities for creatives.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The conducting of surveys and studies on the arts sector, offering recommendations to improve education and working conditions.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Celebrating achievements and promoting excellence through the Premju g\u0127all-Arti.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-708d7e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"708d7e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/016-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6223-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4248\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/016-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6223-scaled.jpg 2560w, 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The strategic rebranding serves to reinforce the ACM\u2019s role in Malta while reflecting its adaptability in the cultural ecosystem, and underscoring the myriad achievements and evolution of the sector throughout the past decade, as supported by the Council itself.<\/p><p><b>Luke Dalli, Chief Operations Officer, stated: <\/b>\u201cThe decision to rebrand stems from the Council\u2019s recognition of the rapidly changing cultural and creative landscape, as well as the need to modernise its identity to align with contemporary values and strategic goals. This rebranding exercise reflects the Council\u2019s commitment to tackling industry challenges, championing cultural rights, and establishing itself as a forward-thinking leader in Malta&#8217;s creative community.\u201d<\/p><p>The exercise, he added, aligns seamlessly with the Council\u2019s strategic priorities and commitment to cultural rights, emphasising inclusivity, diversity, and the participation of all citizens in arts and culture, with the rebranding acts as a visual and conceptual representation of the mission to embed arts at the heart of Malta\u2019s future.<\/p><p>\u201cWith a refreshed identity, we aim to resonate with contemporary audiences and encourage broader participation in Malta\u2019s cultural and creative sectors. Ultimately, the process also ensures we align with international trends, keeping Malta&#8217;s cultural narrative modern, sustainable, and globally relevant.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50f3bfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50f3bfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/001-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1696-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4252\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/001-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1696-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/001-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1696-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/001-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1696-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/001-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1696-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/001-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1696-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/001-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1696-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d05f5d elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-laptop__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d05f5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Fulfilment of Strategy 2025<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80cbdf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80cbdf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As Strategy 2025 nears its fulfilment, a number of areas will be taking priority during the coming months, all focusing on fostering growth and inclusivity in alignment with the principles laid out in Strategy 2025.<\/p><p><b>MarycAnn Cauchi, Chief Operations Officer for\u00a0 Funding &amp; Strategy stated: <\/b>\u201cStrategy 2025 is soon to be implemented, and we are ready to take culture and creativity to new levels. In fact, this year, Arts Council Malta\u00a0 will be conducting consultations for Strategy 2030. Consultations for Strategy 2030 are also underway. A key priority is improving artists\u2019 working conditions through the Charter for the Status of the Artist, and promoting inclusion also remains central, as is the integration of arts into healthcare and therapeutic environments.\u201d<\/p><p>Other key areas include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Advocating for the Charter for the Status of the Artist to protect rights, improve conditions, and ensure fairness in cultural sectors.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Promoting cultural rights as universal through campaigns, media, and stakeholder consultations.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Mapping cultural assets to inform regional cultural strategies.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Providing updated cultural statistics to enhance policymaking and audience insights.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Collaborating with education entities to promote arts careers and integrate arts into STEAM.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Partnering with public entities for sustainable, cross-sectoral cultural policies.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Assessing accessibility in public cultural venues for physical, intellectual, and linguistic needs.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Promoting arts in health through collaborations and intersectoral policies.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Steering the Sectoral Representative Working Group towards regular strategic consultation<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d979b8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d979b8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/008-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6072-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4254\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/008-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6072-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/008-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6072-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/008-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6072-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/008-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6072-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/008-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6072-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/008-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6072-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b55301 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-laptop__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b55301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">23 Funding Schemes, Including 5 New Ones<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b63f159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b63f159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cauchi also explained how the ACM this year will oversee a robust portfolio of 23 funding schemes and 35 calls, addressing key areas including education, internationalisation, media (encompassing film, newspapers, and radio), artistic heritage, entrepreneurship, project development, capacity building, community and regional projects, as well as health and wellbeing.<\/p><p>The list includes five new schemes alongside changes to some of the existing schemes. Highlights include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The Arts Support Scheme &#8211; one of the most popular programmes &#8211; will see the introduction of a wellbeing objective for the thematic call.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The Access Support Scheme, previously a complementary measure for other funded projects, will now operate as a stand-alone call. It will be open to applicants aiming to carry out independent projects centred on accessibility.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The Screen Support Scheme will see significant growth with Strands 1-5 reissued in March, and increased funding. A new strand focusing on the internationalisation of local films will be introduced. The International Cultural Exchanges Scheme will also support projects by Malta-based artists in foreign countries.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">ACM and ARC Research and Consultancy Ltd will jointly introduce a scheme intersecting the cultural, health, and care sectors, supported by the European Commission\u2019s Creative Europe platform through the CultureAndHealth initiative.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A new scheme will offer financial assistance to local parishes for organising internal feasts.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The Training and Development Support Scheme and the International Participation Scheme will be the first calls issued in 2025, each featuring two calls during the year.<\/li><\/ul><p>In order to guide prospective applicants, Arts Council Malta offers a brokerage service and online information sessions so as to ensure clarity and support at every step.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fc3ead elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8fc3ead\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/010-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6105-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4256\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/010-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6105-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/010-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6105-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/010-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6105-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/010-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6105-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/010-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6105-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/010-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-IMG_6105-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b0de4b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-laptop__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b0de4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New International Cultural Relations Directorate Launched<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca146e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca146e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>ACM has also officially launched the International Cultural Relations Directorate, dedicated to expanding Malta\u2019s cultural footprint globally. While internationalisation has long been a cornerstone of the council\u2019s work, this new directorate aims to consolidate and enhance efforts to showcase Maltese artistic talent through prestigious international platforms.<\/p><p><b>Annabelle Stivala, Executive Head of the new directorate, stated<\/b>: \u201cThe directorate\u2019s primary mission is to promote Maltese artists and Malta\u2019s identity on the world stage. This year, it will allocate additional funding and increase opportunities for local artists to exhibit and perform internationally. Beyond financial support, the directorate is committed to providing the tools and resources artists need to thrive globally. These initiatives strengthen Malta\u2019s cultural diplomacy, fostering mutual respect and understanding between nations.\u201d<\/p><p>Leveraging the momentum of past achievements, including Malta\u2019s participation in the Venice Biennale and the London Design Biennale, the directorate has already expanded its reach by securing a space at the prestigious Gwangju Biennale in South Korea, Asia\u2019s leading contemporary art event.<\/p><p>Another significant initiative for 2025 is a plan to exhibit past works from Malta\u2019s participation in Venice and London, bringing these acclaimed pieces to Maltese audiences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03bc730 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"03bc730\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/015-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1809-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4258\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/015-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1809-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/015-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1809-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/015-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1809-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/015-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1809-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/015-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1809-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/015-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1809-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ad607d elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-laptop__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ad607d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New International Cultural Relations Directorate Launched<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07134ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07134ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As ACM continues to focus more strongly on its role as an agent for the national development of creativity and culture, it renews its commitment to further support the growth of a new generation of creative operators and cultural organisations, equipped to learn new technologies, embrace them, apply them, and push their boundaries. All this will be achieved through strong engagement in creative partnerships, by building connections between communities, businesses, and institutions and by working to raise awareness of the benefits that creativity and culture bring.<\/p><p>The vision outlined for 2025 underscores this unwavering commitment to fostering a cultural environment where creativity and innovation thrive, positioning Malta as a global leader in creative excellence over the next decade.<\/p><p>For more information, check out ACM\u2019s revamped website on artscouncil.mt<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d31d0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6d31d0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/013-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1780-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4260\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/013-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1780-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/013-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1780-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/013-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1780-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/013-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1780-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/013-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1780-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/013-shaunspiteri-Selection-ACM-B76B1780-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artwork title, Artist name, YYYY Arts Council Malta Announces Rebrand and Action Plan 2025 10th anniversary celebration and rebranding marked with a packed calendar of initiatives, including 23 funding schemes totalling an investment of \u20ac7 million. 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