The Culture Directorate and the Malta Society of Arts (MSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant collaboration for the Artist in Residence 2025 programme, launched by the Culture Directorate earlier this year. This agreement reinforces the Directorate’s commitment to fostering artistic innovation, cultural dialogue and international exchange.
Under the MoU, the Malta Society of Arts will open its historic premises in Valletta to host a series of workshops, performances and exhibitions as part of the Artist in Residence programme. The MSA’s venue will serve as a creative hub where artists from Malta and abroad can experiment, collaborate and present their work within an inspiring and supportive environment. The partnership also underscores the value of inter-institutional cooperation in strengthening Malta’s cultural ecosystem.
The residency theme for 2025, Pax Kultura, provides a platform for reflection, innovation and connection – exploring the intersection of art, culture and peace. Through this initiative, Malta aims to position itself as an artistic hub that uses creativity as a bridge for dialogue, democracy and mutual understanding.
Six international artists will arrive in Malta in the coming months to engage with the local scene and build lasting collaborations. The Artist in Residence programme will offer space for creative exploration and foster meaningful encounters between local and international practitioners, further establishing Malta as a crossroads of cultural exchange.
“Thanks to this robust new partnership, the Malta Society of Arts is expanding its artistic horizons, establishing a consistent creative hub for greater engagement and output,” notes Mr. Roderick Camilleri, Acting President of the Malta Society of Arts. “This agreement strengthens the institution’s dedication to promoting the arts and fostering vital connections. The MSA remains committed to providing a conducive environment for artistic experimentation, empowering creators to connect with the community, forge bridges between diverse groups and contribute to Malta’s cultural ecosystem.”
Mr. Alexander Farrugia, Director of the Culture Directorate, says: “It is with pleasure that the Directorate of Culture enters into this agreement with the Malta Society of Arts – a principal and prestigious centre of Maltese culture with a long and important history that remains highly relevant today. The Directorate has several new initiatives, and the MSA has been a key partner in their implementation. This Memorandum of Understanding highlights further collaboration to continue strengthening Maltese culture.”
The signing of this MoU represents a forward-looking step in Malta’s cultural landscape, paving the way for new artistic exchanges and partnerships. By joining forces, the Culture Directorate and the Malta Society of Arts reaffirm their shared mission to nurture creativity, foster cultural understanding and promote Malta as a dynamic centre for contemporary artistic expression.
For more information about the Malta Society of Arts please visit www.artsmalta.org or www.facebook.com/maltasocietyofarts. For more info about the Culture Directorate, please visit www.facebook.com/CulturedirectorateMalta.
In photo from left: Daniela Said (Cultural Stakeholders Relations, Culture Directorate), Alexander Farrugia (Director, Culture Directorate), Roderick Camilleri (Acting President, Malta Society of Arts), Doris Mangion (Manager, Malta Society of Arts).
