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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

Greetings from MIA Music! The world has changed since the pandemic and it has been very challenging for the music industry. MIA Music Department together with the Student Music Society organised this virtual concert. We are presenting a diversity of music performances in this virtual concert. It’s our sincere hope that this concert brings hope,...

Fine Art student, Tan Hong Jie, had won Consolation Prize in the IMU Art Competition 2020. He received RM200 cash with certificate.

Fine Art student, Tan Zu Wen,waschosen for the 2020 Fine and Performing Art Grant – Category A by MCEF and will receive a sum of RM10,000. The main objectives of this grant is to encourage successful applicants to give back to society by applying the skills that they have in their field of study and...

The Fine Art Department had organized a virtual art exhibition to raise funds for Medical Relief Society Malaysia (MERCY Malaysia). The initiative which is supported by Balai Seni Negara comes with the theme “COVID-19 / Appreciation for the Malaysian Frontliners”. MIA is expressing its solidarity with the frontliners by donating 90% of the proceeds to...