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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 Fine Art Department had organized a virtual art exhibition to raise funds for Medical Relief Society Malaysia (MERCY Malaysia). The initiative which is supported by Balai Seni Negara comes with the theme “COVID-19 / Appreciation for the Malaysian Frontliners”. MIA is expressing its solidarity with the frontliners by donating 90% of the proceeds to...

Stay tuned on our live event, launching on the 11th of September 2021, 8:00pm at MIA official Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/MalaysianInstituteOfArt/ And do visit our Virtual Interactive Gallery at Gather Town on the same day! https://gather.town/app/ASA9h8E8JOu82t1n/bcumiagrad2021 Students from the final semester of Interior Architecture & Design Program, attended the ‘Major Project’ module which continued from the previous...

“IN THE MIDST” It is a proud moment to present and celebrate “IN THE MIDST”, the virtual Diploma Show 2021 by Fine Art graduates:- Aina Kurshiah, Amirah Ali, Lim Shy Huey, Tan Kuiyin & Michel Jonathan. The exhibition runs from 20 May to 14 June 2021.   E-catalogue: https://fliphtml5.com/ionps/awga.  Video link: https://fb.watch/6807HYsU7k/ Weekly Highlight:  Aina Kurshiah https://fb.watch/680bGxCZGh/ Amirah...

“Connexion” The Industrial Design Department’s Virtual Diploma Show held in conjunction with the World Industrial Design Day that observed annually on 29 June. World Industrial Design Day celebrates and recognises the power of design to strengthen economic, social, cultural, and environmental development worldwide. The theme for the Industrial Design Department’s Virtual Diploma Show 2021 is...