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Welcome to the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC), a vibrant home for Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) education in Malta and Gozo. Established on 19 November 2018 and named after the father of the Maltese language, the College brings together people of all ages who wish to discover, develop, and celebrate their artistic potential.
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As part of the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) annual live production L-AĦĦAR BASTIMENT – Stories from the Grand Harbour, video artist Kylie Aquilina brings a powerful visual dimension to the multidisciplinary arts performance, transforming history into a living cinematic experience. Aquilina is a graduate with a B.A. (Hons.) in Fine Arts and an M.A. in History of […]
The Head of Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, Victor Galea, presented the premiere of the opera TRAB – The Rest is Dust, composed by Reuben Pace with a libretto by George Peresso. The performance took place on 25 April 2025 at St. Agatha Auditorium. TRAB – The Rest is Dust forms the third and final opera in the first-ever Maltese Opera Cycle, […]
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 […]
Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) proudly welcomes The Maxime Orchestra as the resident orchestra for the 2026 artistic production L-AĦĦAR BASTIMENT – Stories from the Grand Harbour. Founded in 2022 on the initiative of young musicians, the orchestra has quickly established itself as a dynamic artistic ensemble committed to presenting classical music in an open, professional and socially […]
In the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) 2026 artistic production L-Aħħar Bastiment – Stories from the Grand Harbour, the musical narrative will be shaped by Polish conductor Andrzej Mandryka, whose expressive direction brings the emotional pulse of the orchestra to life. Born in 2001, Mandryka represents a new generation of conductors whose approach to music is both […]
Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC), through the Malta School of Music, has formally renewed its collaboration agreement with the Malta Trust Foundation, reaffirming a shared commitment towards inclusive arts education and equal access to musical opportunities for all learners. The agreement strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two institutions in promoting initiatives that support children and […]
The Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) presents its 2026 artistic production L-AĦĦAR BASTIMENT– Stories from the Grand Harbour, a multidisciplinary performance that brings to life powerful historical and imaginary events connected to Malta’s Grand Harbour. Through theatre, music, dance and visual storytelling, the production gives voice to stories of courage, sacrifice, tragedy and national resilience. Among […]
The Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC), Malta School of Drama and Dance proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of its young dancers who have successfully qualified, for the second consecutive year, through the Malta Qualifying Competition to participate in the Dance World Cup Finals, which this year will be held in Dublin. Deputy Head of School Ms. Moira […]
This article by Lydia Buttigieg – who is a full-time music teacher at the MAVC, Malta School of Music – is based on a presentation by the author at an event held on December 3, 2025, to celebrate the 50th anniversary since the school’s inception. This article was published on the Times of Malta February 7, 2026. […]
Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) proudly celebrates the inspiring journey of Faye Galea, a student who successfully completed the MQF Level 3 Certificate in the Visual and Performing Arts, offered by the Multidisciplinary Arts Department within the College. Course Co-ordinator Dr Reuben Pace remarked:“From the very beginning, Faye distinguished herself as a highly motivated learner with a clear passion […]
The Mikiel Anton Vassalli College is the national network of specialised schools for Visual and Performing Arts Education in Malta and Gozo.
Malta Office of the College Principal
32, Joseph Abela Scholaro Street,
Hamrun HMR 1304, Malta
Gozo Office of the College Principal,
Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, Industrial Zone,
Jean De La Valette Street,
Xewkija, XWK 3000, Gozo
+356 2598 3710
mavassalli.college@ilearn.edu.mt