EFFEA Call #5 Open for applications
Stay tuned as more information, including details about information & networking sessions, application guidelines, eligibility criteria, and more, will be announced soon!
Reflection on participation in OJM Symphonic Session 2026
Emerging musicians Nicholas Conrad, Eliza Melillo and Bernard Curmi reflect on their participation in the 2026 symphonic session of the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée / Mediterranean Youth Orchestra at the prestigious Festival d’Aix-en-Provence.
Launch of Cultural Strategy for Rabat, Città Victoria 2026–2035
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 Time We Spend Together: Gozo Forum
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.
Young musicians selected to participate in OJM 2026
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
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.
Pearle* Members conference – 71st Edition
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…
Co-creation workshops for EU Literacy Coalition Memorandum
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,…
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…
First European Network for LOKAL in Świdnica, Poland.
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.