The Malta Photographic Society’s (MPS) Annual National Exhibition launches this week at the Malta Society of Arts within Palazzo de La Salle in Valletta, marking 60 years of photographic art promoted by the Society.
For this landmark edition, the MPS received a total of 836 images for consideration. From these, 89 selected prints by 39 photographers will be exhibited as mounted and framed works, while 151 digital images by 50 photographers will be presented in a curated on-screen showcase.
Over six decades, the exhibition has evolved into the flagship gathering for professional and enthusiast photographers locally while attracting international entrants and numerous visiting audiences.
Vince Piscopo, Honorary Secretary of the Malta Photographic Society noted how reaching the 60th edition is both an honour and a testament to the dedication of the Society’s members, volunteers and the wider photographic community.
“This year’s exhibition aligns perfectly with the vision for the arts to be at the heart of Malta’s future, ensuring that everyone has access to artistic and cultural activity, and presenting a diverse range of photographic works that showcase artistic excellence while supporting different modes of expression,” he adds.
“By staging this national photographic exhibition, which is open to professionals, enthusiasts, locals and visitors alike, we actively contribute to broadening access to the visual arts, fostering creative participation, nurturing photographic excellence and enriching Malta’s cultural offering.”
Roderick Camilleri, Acting President of the Malta Society of Arts, shares that the MPS’s exhibition each year celebrates the rich diversity of photographic creativity by local artists, “and the MSA is delighted to host this cultural event – an expression of our enduring relationship with the Malta Photographic Society.”
Main image: Deadvlei, Namibia by Terry Caselli
The Malta Photographic Society’s 60th National Exhibition of Photography can be visited from Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm, and Saturdays 9am to 1pm between 27th November and 19th December 2025.
