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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

Fine Art alumni, Foong Yeng Yeng,showcased her 100-metre painting titled “Malaysia Culture” at Muzium Negara starting from November 2020 until year 2023.

Fine Art student, Tan Hong Jie, won 1st Runner-Up in the Open Category of the contest and walked away with RM600.00 cash and certificate. The contest was organized by the China Cultural Centre, Kuala Lumpur on 24 November 2020.

This year, 9 Fine Art students won thirteen awards in this art competition. Yong Hui Lin won the Grand Prize and walked away with RM10,000.00 cash prize, Nor Farhana Rahmat and Tan Zu Wen won the Jury’s Award and walked away with RM1,500.00 cash each while Sin Yee Chin, Lim Tong Xin, Seow Fei Ding,...

Fine Art students, Danielle Lin Xuan-En and Seow Fei Ding, won Third and Fifth Prize respectively in the “Pertandingan Melukis Potret Tokoh Pendidikan Nasional” organised by Muzium Pendidikan Nasional, UPSI on 13 October 2020. Both of their artworks have become a permanent collection of the museum.