The strategy was developed by members of the ARC Research & Consultancy team, led by Dr Samuel Mallia as Lead Researcher, with contributions from Elena Cardona, Davinia Galea, Elaine Falzon, Caldon Mercieca and Mireille Camilleri. International consultancy was provided by Cristina Farinha.
The Forum created space to reflect collectively on the uncertainties and challenges facing the arts, festivals, the importance of well-being, and the role of culture in supporting both individual and collective welfare.
A huge congratulations goes to emerging musicians Nicholas Conrad, Eliza Melillo and Bernard Curmi on being selected to participate in the 2026 symphonic session of the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée / Mediterranean Youth Orchestra at the prestigious Festival d’Aix-en-Provence
ARC Managing Director Davinia Galea and Dr Mario Frendo recently attended the Arts Festivals Summit of the European Festivals Association from 16-19 May 2026.
Looking back on the 71st members conference of Pearle* Live Performance Europe that was held in Helsinki and co-organised Suomen Teatterit ry and Suomen Sinfoniaorkesterit ry / Association of Finnish Symphony Orchestras ARC Managing Director Davinia Galea attended as the 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫 appointed by the 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚, along with MPO Chair Odette Vassallo and CEO…
ARC Consultant Caldon Mercieca recently attended and contributed to the co-creation sessions led by the EU Literacy Coalition. These sessions took place at the National Library of Poland in Warsaw between 6th & 7th May 2026. This 2-day workshop, organised by the European Commission, brought together stakeholders from 19 European countries, with representatives from libraries,…
The launch of the EUFEAST project was held together with the Regional Stakeholders Seminar on 30th April 2026. The event brought together key cultural and institutional stakeholders including Regional Councils Cultural Managers, Arts Council Malta, Għaqda Każini tal-Banda, Malta Tourism Authority, and the Local Government Division. The programme included official addresses by the Parliamentary Secretary…
The European Cultural Foundation (ECF) has partnered with the German Federal Cultural Foundation and the Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb) to launch ‘LOKAL’ – a new programme for culture and public engagement.
Highlights from the Satellite BEYOND event, organised by Culture Action Europe in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain on the 21st & 22nd April 2026. This event brought together satellite hubs from regions across the South West of Europe including Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Satellite BEYOND events are regional gatherings hosted by CAE members…
Spotlight on one of the beneficiaries of Strand 2 of the 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 2025. Careful Matter is a creative spatial intervention project held at Casa Antonia residential care home. Through reflection and tactile workshops, residents collaborated in shaping elements of their shared space, while exploring the role of creativity in…