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The MIA Young Musician Competition 2026, organised by the Music Department of the Malaysian Institute of Art, is back to celebrate the passion, artistry, and excellence of young classical musicians across Malaysia!   Open to instrumentalists and singers aged 8 to 29, this prestigious competition provides a dynamic platform for emerging talents to showcase their...Read More

“Interior Design Diploma Showcase 2026: People & Places – Unearthing the Local Narrative The Interior Design Department at Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA) proudly presents the Interior Design Diploma Showcase 2026, themed “People & Places: Unearthing the Local Narrative.” This showcase marks the culmination of our final semester diploma students’ academic journey, featuring a collection...Read More

The MIA’s 41st Nationwide Art & Design Competition 2026 invites emerging artists from across the nation to participate in a platform that celebrates creativity, originality and artistic excellence. Participants will gain national exposure and the opportunity to showcase their work to industry professionals. 🗓️ Submission Deadline: 3rd May 2026 🔗 More information & submission details:...Read More

  Create, relax, and reconnect with art and nature this March! Step into a storybook world with our Acrylic Painting Workshop: Wonderland on 1st March! Designed for beginners and art lovers of all ages, this session is a joyful journey into colours, brush techniques, and creative expression. Paint your own magical masterpiece, enjoy quality bonding...Read More

Congratulations! We have selected our Top 80 finalists for this year’s Nationwide Art and Design Competition 2021. They are as listed below. Finalists will be contacted by this week via email and SMS on the details for the Final Competition by the organiser. Stay safe and prepare well for the finals!

The Interior Design Department and Textile & Fashion Design Department are proud to present to you a combine showcase in MIA City Campus Gallery. The exhibition showcases the recent great works from the two departments. Feel free to visit the gallery and enquire about course details, our staff are always ready to serve. The details...

THE COMPETITION  The competition is intended for young classical musicians who are instrumentalists* or singers, and is open to participants who are 16 to 29 years old in 2021.  The purpose of organizing the competition is to create a platform for young musicians to converge to compete, share and learn from each other. At the...

WE’RE BACK IN YEAR 2021! Calling all art lovers from all the secondary schools in Malaysia! Come join us in our annual competition! It is open for submission starting now until 2 May 2021. Showcase your talent and express yourself through art. To know the full details of the competition, click here: https://www.dropbox.com/MIA/NAC