Society of Contemporary Arts

National Network
Malta
Address

135, Old Bakery Street Valleta
Valletta
Malta

Telephone
35627563005
E-Mail
info@socamalta.org.com
Mobile Phone
35679708683
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Research
General Information
SOCA was set up in December of 2011 and currently operates through volunteers that help and support the organisation. SOCA's sources of funding are mainly through sponsorships as well as EU Funds and National grants which the organisation taps into so as to enable to carry out its planned projects.
Mission and Objectives

SOCA emphasizes on promoting contemporary artistic development for which its aims are:
a) To promote participation in all forms and discipline of the arts and culture sector in Malta especially with respect to the experimental arts
b) To establish artistic networks locally as well as overseas
c) To organise educational platforms in the artistic and cultural sectors both locally and overseas
d) To enable a cultural educational path among locals and promote social inclusion through artistic mediums
e) To collaborate with European and international artists thus enabling and fostering intercultural and transnational cooperation
f) To Identify areas within aspects of the arts that have the potential to be incorporated into a cultural tourism product that can be actively promoted by the tourist industry
g) To promote best practice and transfer of knowledge in the artistic and cultural sector
h) To undertake any activity or research which could promote the broader development of the above-mentioned objectives and to promote the realisation of pilot research programmes favouring the development of the cultural and artistic profession;

Main Projects / Activities

SOCA is an NGO that focuses on engaging youths within the artistic contemporary field. Our target audience are youths and under represented minorities and our objectives are to initiate and implement, independently or in partnership with other NGO’s, activities targeted to enhance the opportunities of young people to fully explore and utilize their creative powers in various cultural artistic fields as well as raise awareness among audiences for the fundamental role that culture plays in.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our contribution would primarily entail the exchange and mobility of cultural individuals to partake in artistic projects thus enhancing the cultural and creative experience that would be shared amongst such participants with the ultimate result of exhibiting/showcasing cultural/artistic expressions.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

SOCA would like to enhance its networks so as to implement projects that involve a trans-national approach thus involving artists, musicians, dancers as well as individuals in the cultural field the opportunity to participate in collaborative projects.

Contact (1) Full Name
Simon Sultana Harkins
Head of the organisation
Simon Sultana Harkins