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A year that changed me

Toni Attard meanders through 2020 for an end-of year personal reflection.

The road to recovery for the arts in Malta

Results of the second survey on the impact of COVID-19 on artists in Malta reveal the urgent need of a recovery plan for the arts.

The performing arts will not survive alone.

Toni Attard reflects on why the arts must be included in the Government’s mini-budget and shares 7 recommendations for immediate action.

COVID-19: artists in Menorca experience same impact as artists in Malta.

Culture Venture supported Gestió Cultural in Menorca to roll out the opt-in survey conducted in Malta to measure the impact of COVID-19 on artists in Menorca. We are pleased to share the results of the survey in Menorca and note very similar trends to the research...

The impact of COVID-19 on artists in Malta

The emergency situation caused by COVID-19 is once again highlighting the precarious employment conditions of various artists and their right to earn a living wage. It has been reported that at least 170,000 jobs were lost in the film industry in Hollywood and the UK...

Paying the artist

A few weeks ago Arts Council Ireland launched a new policy to help improve the working and living conditions of artists and ensure that a career in the arts is viable. The culture of underpaying or not paying artists is not exclusive to Ireland and resonates with many...