About MAVC

Welcome to the college named after the father of the Maltese language, the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College established on the 19th November 2018 with a specific focus to improve and coordinate the visual and performing art education in Malta and Gozo. Our vision is for these specialised schools to gain the status of an academic cluster with the focus on the quality of teaching and learning in the visual and performing arts. As a college, we strive to create the synergy between these specialised schools. Moreover, we instill in our learners especially the young generation, this awareness of the economics of culture and creative industries in Malta, especially when one considers that they contribute to 6.4% to the Maltese GDP.

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Visual & Performing Arts School Annual Art Exhibition coming in May

Exciting news! The MAVC Visual and Performing Arts School‘s Annual Art Exhibition is back, and it’s shaping up to be an absolute stunner. Artwork from most of the school’s art students will be displayed in the schools main Hall and corridors from May 3rd to May 18th.Everyone is invited to explore the incredible personal and […]

School of Art Special Modelling and Sculpture Workshop for MVPA Students.

The MAVC Malta School of Art had the pleasure to host a delightful and numerous group of students from the Malta Visual and Performing Arts school (MVPA School). They had the opportunity to explore 3D artwork design including digital modelling, as well as, traditional sculpture and casting techniques. Mr Roderick Camilleri led a workshop which […]

Wings, fins, and fur: A visual exploration of animal life through young artists’ eyes

An exhibition entitled “Wings, fins, and fur: A visual exploration of animal life through young artists’ eyes” was recently held at the Malta School of Art foyer. An exhibition entitled “Wings, fins, and fur: A visual exploration of animal life through young artists’ eyes” was recently held at the Malta School of Art foyer. The […]

Mapping the sector: Towards the formation of the Academy of the Performing and Visual Arts Seminar

The Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation in collaboration with Arts Council Malta have commissioned ARC Research & Consultancy to carry out a consultation process on mapping and recommendations regarding the needs and requirements for the formation of an Academy for the Performing and Visual Arts.  A one-day seminar will be held on […]

Professional Development Sessions at the Malta School of Art

An intensive two-day professional development event was held at the Malta School of Art on the 15th and 16th of February. Before the commencement of this event, which entailed practice-based workshops, Acting Centre Administrator Mr Roderick Camilleri gave an insight into the school’s envisaged targets and introduced the formative workshops which were meant to support […]

Recognition for the Dedication of Educators and Students taking Visual and Performing Arts Education

Mr Matthew Vella – the Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation had some positive words for the Visual and Performing Arts Schools during a meeting held at Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) offices in Hamrun. He specifically referred to performances organised by the Schools and College and that he […]

“A Journey into Creativity – An Artistic Melange” Art Exhibition

From March 8th to March 22nd, 2024, the MAVC Gozo Visual and Performing Arts School will be proudly hosting the art exhibition “A Journey into Creativity – An Artistic Melange,” showcasing the talent and dedication of art students under the guidance of teacher Mr. Denis Mompalao. Featuring works by Marita Buttigieg, Sylvia Marie Grech, Louise […]

Professional Development Sessions at the MAVC Malta School of Art

An intensive two-day professional development event was held at the MAVC Malta School of Art on the 15th and 16th of February.  Before the commencement of this event, which entailed practice-based workshops, Acting Centre Administrator Mr Roderick Camilleri gave an insight into the school’s envisaged targets and introduced the formative workshops which were meant to support team connections, whilst […]

Restored Printing Press for Printmaking programmes

Our dedicated artist-teachers Mr. Lino Borg and Mr. Jesmond Vassallo are working intensively to restore a Platen Press which dates to the turn of the 20th century. This antique piece is an ‘Improved Albion‘ type and is being restored to life. Moreover, besides being a masterpiece of engineering and ravishing machinery, it will also be fully […]

Il-Maskerat – A joint initiative between Mikiel Anton Vassalli College Malta School of Art and Festivals Malta

On Friday, 2nd February, two educators from the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College Malta School of Art, Ms. Sephora Borg and Mr. Matthew Pandolfino took the initiative to collaborate with Festivals Malta and organized a number of events related to the Carnival festivities and set up an exhibition named ‘Il-Maskerat’.  The exhibition which was officially opened by the […]

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Frequently asked questions

All information is to be found on this website and on the Facebook Page of the Malta School of Art.
All courses are free of charge, however there is a registration fee. Students under 16 years of age can register without any charges. There is a registration fee for potential candidates who fall within the following criteria:

Students 60+ are not charged for the first registration. Regular admission fees apply for additional courses.
Registration Fee for a non-accredited course is €34.94
Registration Fee for an accredited course is € 46.59
Registration Fees for non-European citizens are €69.98 for non-accredited courses and €93.18 for accredited courses.
Registration Payment is to be proceed online. Registration Fees are not refundable.
Registrations and submissions of application are performed online through this website.
Candidates who want to transfer to other courses are requested to inform the school administration. The school administration will decide whether such a request is possible.
Certificates of Attendance are issued upon request. The issuing certificates are subject to an 80% attendance.
Courses are 32 weeks long, commencing in October until May.
Some materials are provided by the school. However, all the students are requested to bring their own materials and the requested resources.
The maximum amount of students per class is of not more than twelve students for practical workshops and twenty-five students for History of Art classes.
Absentee is to be reported via e-mail to the class Educator. Should a person fail to attend three consecutive lessons without prior notification s/he shall be considered not interested to continue the course and will be omitted from the class list.
Late Applications are subject to the availability of space and are listed on a Waiting List.
Regular communication and notifications are conveyed via e-mail and sms by the school administration.