We’re delighted to announce the finalists for our 39th Nationwide Art and Design Competition. Amidst fierce competition, these talented individuals have successfully made it to the Top 80 out of 400 entries, demonstrating exceptional skill in art. We wish you all the best for the final round on 27 July 2024. See you then!  ...Read More

We are thrilled to announce the finalists and all awards for each category of the 2024 MIA Young Musician Competition. Congratulations to all participants for their incredible performances and dedication! The finalists will compete in the final round on July 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Please note that the location has been changed from the...Read More

The Extra-Mural Studies (EMS) Department of Institut Seni Lukis Malaysia (MIA) is established to promote art and design education to the public. The EMS Short Courses cater to learners of all ages, from kids to students and working professionals to senior citizens. They are designed to allow you to explore and be inspired. For enquiries,...Read More

Great news! Our annual art competition is open for submission now! We are inviting all secondary school students who are passionate and have a great interest in art to join our competition. Grab the opportunity to win our full scholarships and join our vibrant MIA family. For more information, please click on the link below:...Read More

The MIA Young Musician Competition 2024 invites young classical musicians, including instrumentalists and singers between the ages of 10 and 29 to participate in this prestigious event. Organized by Malaysian Institute of Art Music Department, the competition serves as a platform for budding talents to converge, compete, share experiences and enhance their musical prowess. Scholarships...Read More

MOU signing between the University of Waikato, New Zealand and Malaysian Institute of Art. Ms Margaret Anderson, Deputy Director of International Office, University of Waikato together with Dr Lok Lay Hong, CEO of MIA signed the agreement on 26 October 2023 at MIA, main campus at Taman Melawati. Ms Margaret also toured the campus and...Read More

Join us at the “Dreams of a Thousand Dimensions” exhibition, where 19 talented students from the Beijing Central Academy of Fine Arts will dazzle you with their creative prowess. These young artists hail from various departments, bringing their unique perspectives to life through a wide array of art forms, including oil painting, printmaking, sculpture, and...Read More

    📣 Come join us for an extraordinary Illustration Showcase ✨ We are thrilled to announce the launching of the Illustration Diploma Show 2023 (part 2), titled “High Five!” 🙌, which will be taking place on Monday, 09 October 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the MIA Gallery in Taman Melawati. But...Read More

Congratulations to our selected Top 80 finalists! You will be competing in the finals on 29 July 2023. Look out for the email that we will send to you by 21 July 2023 for more details. See you then!Read More

Please be informed that the “Whispers of Tunghai Breeze” art exhibition will be held at the MIA city campus gallery. This exhibition is co-organized by MIA in collaboration with Tunghai University Alumni Association in Malaysia. The exhibition showcases oil paintings, Chinese paintings, Chinese gouache paintings, sculptures, and ceramics by postgraduate alumni from Tunghai University, Taiwan....Read More