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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

  Calling all secondary school students from Form 4 to Form 6! Get inspired and unleash your inner creativity at our 38th Nationwide Art & Design Competition 2023. It is open for submission now. For further details, please view/download our leaflet or you can visit our social media and MIA official website. Brush up on your...

    “BOLD STARTS” is a Foundation Studies Departmental show at the MIA Art gallery from 14 November – 27 November 2022. The exhibition showcases artworks of painting, drawing, Fundamental art & design, and 3 Dimensional studies, created by Foundation Studies students from the years 2018 to 2022. Operating Hours: Monday- Friday: 10 am-5 pm...

‘Black & White ‘is a Fine Art Department group exhibition at the Malaysian Institute of Art gallery From 25th October – 5th November 2022   Black and White is the continuity of the ‘Mark-Making’ departmental show back in 2019. It’s one of the most important fundamentals of artwork creation. Colors are wavelengths reflected by objects...

  Malaysian Institute of Art_ Certificate in Art & Design Malacca Field Trip 4th – 6th September 2022 Semester 1, 2 & 3 students Students explore outdoor sport, teamwork, adventure activity, interview locals & foreigners, experience interview with classmates and outdoor sketching.