IdeARTI, 2nd edition, is soon ending with an exhibition ‘Permanence’ displaying printmaking creations, which was housed at the school. This was a process-based Art project by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ which saw 5 participants work side by side to produce fine prints. This project aims to support the most promising student to be given a scholarship at […]
18 May |
The Mikiel Anton Vassalli College and the Malta School of Art, in collaboration with Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, have yet again put up an outstanding programme with promising young artists working on printing project which culminated in an exhibition at the school entitled ‘Permanence‘. This second edition of IdeArti follows last year’s project ‘Transitions‘ which was another artistic […]
8 May |
The Malta School of Art took the initiative to restore a number of Donkey’s benches which belonged to the school many decades ago. These comfortable benches serve both as a seat and as an easel and are now gracing the foyer. Some teachers grasped the opportunity to use them for sketching directly from the collection […]
27 April |
The Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, and the Malta School of Art, in conjunction with Agenzija Zghazagh, is mounting an exhibition entitled ‘Permanence‘. This display of printed Art works by students attending idejArti is the fruit of a process-based project led by 2 veteran artists and printmakers. At the end of this project, and after a thorough […]
20 April |
The 15th of April was World Art Day: an occasion to shine a light on arts education in schools, as culture can pave the way for inclusive and equitable education. Art is proven to nurture creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples across the globe, and it plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging […]
18 April |
The school of Art organized its Professional Development programme for staff and teachers over two days: the 3 and 4th April. The team sessions touched upon 3 aspects being Pedagogy, care for others and self-care. On the first day Dr Mirjana Batinić led ‘Pedagogical Approaches in Training for the 6- to 12-year-old students‘ whilst Mr Roderick […]
10 April |
2nd year sixth-form students at St Martins’ College and Mr Victor Bezzina, their Learning Area Leader, had a workshop at the Malta School of Art Printing Room with a practical session led by local artist-printmaker and educator at the Malta School of Art, Jesmond Vassallo. The project entitled INTEREtching, supported by Arts Council Malta, covered different stages on copper plates until the final […]
20 March |
An exhibition of paintings is being hosted at the foyer of the Malta School of Art. The title is Celebrating Diversity with the participation of three schools, mainly St Benedict College, Birzebbugia, Stella Maris College, Gzira Primary and the Malta School of Art. Viewing is free and is open till the 21st March. You are all invited.
18 March |
As part of the European youth exchange project, the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College has been invited to join 26 groups of young people from the 26 EU countries. The Maltese group is being invited to Alsace (France) in May 2023 for this 2 year artistic exchange project. Students from the Malta School of Art, Malta […]
7 March |
The Malta School of Art was bright and loud in preparation for the Carnival activities. Many teachers took the initiative to create costumes from recycled material during class to the delight of the students. Students then paraded in the school foyer and showed off their original costumes. This was a lively event which was well taken […]
1 March |
The Administrator of the MAVC Malta School of Art Mr Umberto Buttigieg, together with Art Teacher Mr Roderick Camilleri explains how the Malta School of Art in Valletta had been contributing to the education of art since 1923 and how the School’s story is now part of the Maltese patrimony. Moreover, both explain how since […]
5 December |
Yesterday, 24th of November 2022, the Director General (DES) Mr Emile Vassallo and the Head of College Network visited MAVC Malta School of Arts in Valletta. The school visit was received by School Administrator Mr Umberto Buttigieg and Education Coordinator Ms Glorian Sammut, who showed the D.G. around the school.
25 November |