Malta Society of Arts

During the first meeting of the Committee after the Annual General Meeting, the structure of the committee for the next two years was announced, re-confirming most of the members’ positions in affirmation of the excellent work and achievements of the Society in the past few years.

 PATRONS

 Her Excellency Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca,
President of Malta

 His Grace Mgr. Charles j. Scicluna,
Archbishop of Malta

COMMITTEE 2018 – 2019

 Arch. Adrian Mamo
President

 Mrs Marika Azzopardi
Vice-President

 Mr Stephen Sant’Angelo
Hon. Secretary

 Ms Dorothy Meli
Hon. Treasurer

Mr Roderick Camilleri

Mrs Margaret Farrugia

Mr Joseph J. Mifsud

Arch. Ms Elisa-Anne Tonna

Mr Anthony Patrick Vella

Mr Norman Cristina
Govt. Representative

Mr Joe Scerri
Manager

This year, MSA’s much-awaited Annual Fund-Raising Dinner will be held at the Grand Marquee, Villa Arrigo, Naxxar on Friday 27th April 2018 at 7:30pm. Organised to support the Special Projects Programme, the Fund-Raising Dinner is an initiative set up by the Committee of the Malta Society of Arts to grant scholarships to students showing aptitude for artistic work.

For more info or to book, contact Joe Scerri on 21244339 / 21244400 or 79093885 or email info@artsmalta.org

Book early to avoid disappointment! 

On Monday 26 March 2018, the Malta Society of Arts’ held its Annual General Meeting for 2018 at Palazzo de La Salle.

The meeting included the election of 3 Members on the MSA Committee:

Elyse Tonna – re-elected
Margaret Farrugia – re-elected
Anthony Patrick Vella – newly-elected

The structure of the Committee will be announced soon.

The Malta Society of Arts’ Annual General Meeting for 2018 will be held at 6pm on Monday 26 March 2018 at the Concert Hall of Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta.

The meeting will include the presentation of the Administrative and Financial Reports for the Year 2017 and the election of 3 Members on the Committee.

On Thursday 1 February 2018, our newest exhibition ‘Embedded’ by Wioletta Kulewska and curated by Sandra Zaffarese was launched in the renovated galleries of Palazzo de La Salle. The event was very well-attended and the feedback was very positive for the Malta-based Polish artist.

Here are a few snaps from Opening Night. Further details of opening dates and times can be found below.

Dates:

Preview: Thursday 1st February 2018 – 19:00 – 22:00

Open to the general public: 2nd February – 1st March 2018

Time: Monday to Friday from 8:30-19:00, Saturdays from 8:30-13:30

Venue: Art Galleries, Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/498653517200121

A collection of abstract, biomorphic paintings by Wioletta Kulewska, inspired by the marine fossil remains found inside Maltese limestone.

The President, Members of the Committee, Manager and staff of the Malta Society of Arts would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year full of creative and artistic adventures!

We’d also like to remind you that our offices will now be closed until the 2 January. We’ll re-open to the public on the 3 January 2018.

The Malta Society of Arts officially inaugurated the renovated Upper Floor of Palazzo de La Salle on Wednesday 29 November 2017 with a piano concert. The newly-renovated spaces include the Concert Hall, the Art Galleries and a Conference Room.

Renovation works at Palazzo de La Salle in Valletta started in June 2016, and after eighteen months of intense and difficult works, the final result was unveiled a few weeks ago with a piano concert. This was followed by an Open Day on Friday 1 December, where Members of the MSA and the general public were shown around the premises and given details of the works and the cultural events which are already transforming the Art Galleries and the Concert Hall of Palazzo de La Salle into a hot cultural hub.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Parliamentary Secretary for Consumer Protection and Valletta 2018 Hon. Dr Deo Debattista, who was shown around the exhibition iMprint III by the President of the Malta Society of Arts Arch. Adrian Mamo.

On Wednesday 6 December 2017, the Malta Society of Arts awarded the Gold Medal 2017 to Charles Gatt in recognition for his contribution to the arts. The private presentation was held at the newly-renovated Concert Hall of Palazzo de La Salle, held under the patronage of H.E. Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta. The Dominic Galea Jazz Trio, who were joined onstage by Charles Gatt himself, accompanied the ceremony with their live music, playing mostly Charles Gatt’s own compositions.

For a short biography of Charles ‘is-City’ Gatt, visit: http://artsmalta.org/gold-medal-latest-awardee

You can read more about the Gold Medal Award here:http://artsmalta.org/awards

H.E. President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca addressing the attendees with Charles Gatt pictured on the right and Arch. Adrian Mamo, President of the Malta Society of Arts, on the left

H.E. President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca awarding the Gold Medal to Charles Gatt

President of the Malta Society of Arts, Arch. Adrian Mamo during his opening speech, with the Dominic Galea Trio onstage.

President of the Malta Society of Arts, Arch. Adrian Mamo during his opening speech with one of Charles Gatt’s own paintings in the background.

Reminder for our OPEN DAY at Palazzo de La Salle tomorrow Friday 1 December!

Members of the MSA and the general public are invited to view the renovated Concert Hall and Art Galleries of Palazzo de La Salle tomorrow Friday 1 December from 10:30-12:30 and from 17:00-19:00.

Renovation works on the entire upper floor of Palazzo de La Salle started in June 2016 and after eighteen months of intense and difficult works, we are now very proud to be sharing the final result with our members and public.