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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

The artworks from Fine Art students and alumni Yong Hui Lin, Cheah Li Li and Foong Yeng Yeng were selected to be exhibited at Angel’s Hand Female Artists Art Exhibition at the Chinese Assembly Hall from30 – 31 August 2019. The exhibition was officiated by YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Education on 30th...

Masked Illusion Course Diploma in Illustration Lecturer Ms. Aini Nazihah Abu Bakar Background Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a visible rise in the usage of face masks, since wearing masks in public areas is mandatory now. But once used, these masks are ending up everywhere — from the roadside to the sea...

2020 has been a tough year for most of us. It’s been filled with worry, uncertainty, and changes to the fundamental routines that we’ve built for ourselves. You may have struggled with loneliness during the lockdown and may have found the lack of social options very limiting. There’s a lot of negativity in this world...

From the softest, in an increasing frequency of sound and rhythm, that is Crescendo; the title for this year’s MIA Illustration Diploma Show 2020. Synchronised and created by seven graduates of MIA Diploma in Illustration, this inaugural virtual digital illustration showcase portrays their final year’s projects through diverse issues, mediums, methods and approaches. From the...