EFA Arts Festival Summit in Budva, Montenegro
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.
Launch of the EUFEAST project
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…
EFA Round Table with Glenn Micallef
ARC Managing Director Davinia Galea took part in a Round Table discussion with EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef on 3rd February 2026, organised by the European Festivals Association (EFA).
EFFEA Call #4 Results Published
Discover the festivals and emerging artists selected through the European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA) Call #4.
EFFEA Call#4 & Info Sessions for Malta & Gozo
ARC Research & Consultancy, member of the EFFEA platform, is organising 2 info sessions on the recently launched EFFEA Call #4, which is continuing its goal to empower arts festivals in taking emerging artists under their wings through cross-border residencies in collaboration with partner festivals.
EFFEA Call #4 – Attention local Festivals and emerging artists
Stay tuned as more information, including details about information & networking sessions, application guidelines, eligibility criteria, and more, will be announced soon!
A Reflection by Sarah Vella – POWER Residency, supported by EFFEA
Maltese dance artist and movement therapist Sarah Vella reflects on her time leading the POWER Residency. Supported by the European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA), and co-led with Alba de Miguel Fuertes & Laura Garcia Aguilera at Frei Art Festival Spring Edition
Europe Day 2025 – Reflections on Arts Festivals Summit
A reflection on ARC’s attendance at the Arts Festivals Summit 2025 in Edinburgh, organised by the European Festivals Association and hosted by Edinburgh International Festival, Festivals Edinburgh, and the City of Edinburgh Council.
SoFEST! 2025 – Forum France Festivals
ARC members invited to attend 1st edition of SoFEST! Forum France Festivals in Reims, France
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[The Maltese Islands] Mapping of Arts Festivals
Groundwork for European collaboration