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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 student, Tan Hong Jie, was one of the Top 10 TGV Home of the Heroes Fan Art Contest 2020 winners. His artwork was displayed on a bigger scale at selected TGV cinemas.

Fine Art recent graduates, Amirah Akbar Ali and Fiqri Adnan, were two of the 6 artists who exhibited in ‘Human Forms’ at Main Creative Hub @Jumpa Sungei Wang Plaza on 29 February 2020.

Fine Art recent graduate, Fiqri Adnan, had participated in HOM Art Open 2020, a selected group art exhibition at House of Matahati HOM on 8 February 2020.

Fine Art recent graduate, Bonnie Cheong Jing Ju, had participated in the Tikitiboo, a group art exhibition at Suma Orientalis gallery in Kuala Lumpur from 1 – 9 February 2020.