Once Upon a Drawing took place at the Ta’ Qali Art Space between February 23rd and March 4th, 2026,marking a milestone in the MAVC Malta School of Art’s evolving approach to learning through making. The exhibition brought together the works of young students enrolled in MQF Level 1, MQF Level 2, and MQF Level 3 accredited programmes […]
The Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) Malta School of Art recently welcomed Education Officers (EOs) from the Directorate for Early Years, Languages and Humanities (DELH), together with their Director, Dr Alice Micallef, for an inspiring and immersive professional learning experience that celebrated the power of art in education. The visit opened with a presentation by […]
5 February |
A collaborative journey that connects art history with hands-on creativity for young learners unfolded through an initiative between the MAVC School of Art and Heritage Malta. It brought together middle and secondary students for a unique educational experience inspired by Francisco Goya’s The Disasters of War, which was exhibited at the Grand Master’s Palace. The […]
22 December |
Between the 31st of October and the 20th of November, the final exhibition at the Art Space, National Park Ta’ Qali, of our diploma students offered more than a showcase of finished works; it unfolded as a thoughtful investigation into the self. Rooted in deep artistic research, each graduate artist leaned inward to examine authenticity, […]
To paint or to write an icon? Why is the placement of blue and red so significant? Why do only the halos extend beyond the frame? These fundamental questions were explored during a hands-on Icon Writing course organised by the Pastoral Formation Institute in collaboration with the MAVC School of Art, led by iconographer Rev. Peter Paul […]
19 December |
Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, together with the MAVC Malta School of Art, unveiled a new edition of IdeArti with three rising Maltese artists—Greta Holland, Marina Natalia Gusarov, and Christabelle Saliba—showing new works at the School in Valletta (Nov 13–Dec 12). This year’s edition revolved around Graphic Art. From mental health to the long-lost Maltese Falcon, a symbol […]
4 December |
Position of Part-time Educator for the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College in the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Closing time is Monday, 24th November 2025 at 17:15 hrs. (CET). Apply https://edurecruitment.gov.mt Drawing & Painting (Vacancy at Malta School of Art) Violin performance (Vacancy both at Malta School of Music and Gozo VPA School) Other vacancies at the Malta School […]
17 November |
Choose the Teaching Profession – Teach Visual Arts (Drawing & Painting). This is a targeted promotional campaign on the teaching profession with the focus of Visual and Performing Arts Education, as part of MEYR’s human capital planning (New National Education Strategy 2024-30: Wellbeing Educators) Production: Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) 2025
The Emerging Visions exhibition was a unique event that offered a compelling look into the formative processes and burgeoning talents of students from the School of Art. These artists, deeply engaged in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media, featured their work in two distinct locations: the Ta’ Qali Art Space and Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta. The exhibition showcased a diverse array […]
The MAVC Malta School of Art concluded the 2024-2025 academic year with a comprehensive two-day professional development (PD) event held on the 16th and 17th of June, 2025. This final event of the scholastic year provided an enriching platform for teachers to enhance their skills, reflect on pedagogical practices, and engage with new artistic initiatives. […]
The Malta School of Art has recently been equipped with 16 Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, generously provided by the Directorate for Digital Literacy & Transversal Skills (DDLTS) as part of the school’s consolidation of digital competencies. The goal is to explore the potential of VR technology to enhance teaching and learning in art education. The […]