CoR - Malta Culture

Central level

Provision of policy, direction, and advice on the arts,heritage and audiovisuals;
Management of two programmes related to culture, arts and the creative industries, namely the Culture Pass and the Cinema Digitisation Scheme;
Preparation of contributions for public debate and discussion;
Liaising with the relevant entities and stakeholders on all matters related to Malta's cultural and creative sectors.

The Directorate is advised by Arts Council Malta, which is responsible for:

Boosting professionalisation of arts;
Promoting Malta's culture through all forms of creative expression;
Increased accessibility to arts;
Provision of a single service point for consultation and communication purposes;
Promoting the cultural heritage nationally and internationally.

Regional level

The Regional Councils are responsible for:

The organisation of cultural activities that promote the localities of the region.
The provision of assistance to local councils within the region to benefit and successfully manage programmes which are funded by the European Union.

Local level

The Local Councils are responsible for:

Organisation of cultural activities that promote the locality;

Measures to safeguard the local identity, local historical and cultural heritage, traditions and folklore;

Assistance to artists and musicians so that they are able to develop their talents (in the framework of regulations made by the Minister).

Responsible ministries/bodies

Sources

Constitution of Malta, 21 September 1964