MAVC School of Art CoPE-session March 2026

On the 23rd and 24th of March a Personal Development (PD) session was hosted at MAVC Malta School of Art. The atmosphere was collaborative and focused, with participants engaging in shaping our teaching and learning framework. By the end, everyone was keen to move forward together on attendance, feedback, evaluation, and beyond. Several core areas […]

MUZA: An Inspiring Day with MAVC Malta School of Art

Following the tour of the Malta Biennale Pavilion, Heritage Malta led a hands-on workshop on Personal Identity. This collaboration allowed our students to translate observations into personal reflection, linking themes from the Malta Biennale to their own experiences and cultural backgrounds. The workshop encouraged dialogue, self-exploration, and creative processes that complemented the gallery experience. We […]

In-Naxxar – Where Craftsmanship Comes Back to Life

On the 12th of April students from MAVC Malta School of Art were welcomed to Naxxar where they experienced a vibrant showcase of artisans, traditional trades, and living craft. While wandering through St. Lucy Street and its alleys they witnessed exhibitions by artisans and local crafts, diverse trades, local food, traditional music, folklore groups, guided […]

A Legacy in Clay: Theuma Family Donates Gino Theuma Sculptures to MAVC Malta School of Art

The MAVC Malta School of Art is honoured to acknowledge a generous donation by the Theuma family, consisting of a collection of clay statues and maquettes created by former student Gino Theuma. This meaningful contribution strengthens the School’s role not only as a place of learning, but also as a guardian of Malta’s artistic heritage. […]

MAVC School of Art: Preserving our Artistic Legacy

As part of our commitment to preserving the school’s legacy, we are currently conserving a number of paintings from our historical archive. These paintings have been carefully mounted and framed, forming part of a small display that highlights works created by Giorgio Preca and Willie Apap during their time as students at the school under the direction of […]

Once Upon a Drawing

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 […]

From Senses to History: Education Officers Immerse Themselves in Art at MAVC

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 […]

The Power of Protest: Goya, Etching and the Witnessing of War – a collaborative initiative between the Malta School of Art and Heritage Malta

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 […]

MAVC Malta School of Art Graduate Diploma Student Exhibition: A Showcase of Emerging Talent

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, […]

Icon Writing at MAVC School of Art 

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 […]

IdeArti Graphic Art 2025

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 […]

VACANCIES

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 […]