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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

  A pleasant greeting to everyone and please be invited to the BCU x MIA Interior Architecture and Design Grad show Exhibition 2022. The show is presented by our final year students. Visit the MIA City Campus at Dang Wangi until 24th September 2022.

Proudly present the Industrial Design Department’s Diploma Show held in conjunction with the World Industrial Design Day observed annually on 29 June. World Industrial Design Day celebrates and recognizes the power of design to strengthen economic, social, cultural, and environmental development worldwide. The theme for the Industrial Design Department’s Diploma Show 2022 is “Individualistic”. The...

With over 600 participations this year, we finally concluded the tough judging session and are glad to announce and congratulate the Top 80 finalists of this year’s competition. We will meet you virtually at our Final Competition this coming weekend! All the finalists will be notified via email and SMS. See you at the finals!

The two events are of the live concert series organised by the Department of Music featuring MIA alumni and students. The programme includes selected art songs and arias. Date: 23rd & 30th April 2022 (Saturday) Time: 8.00PMVenue: MIA City Campus Performance Hall Admission by donation of RM50 Audience must be fully vaccinated with Low-Risk status and follow...