S.L. 595.29 Art. 7Functions of the Agency. 

(1) It shall be the function and purpose of the Agency to:

(a) promote contemporary art in Malta through, but not limited to, the performance of these functions, and promote knowledge, awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of contemporary art;

(b) develop and maintain a national and international profile in the field of contemporary art;

(c) strengthen and ensure the achievement of the highest quality in contemporary art, and this also through the publication of new policies and changes in the current policies;

(d) support the strengthening of the various skills and talents in contemporary art, taking into account the cultural diversity and the local resources of contemporary art in Malta;

(e) build the contemporary art contribution in the field of cultural promotion of Malta and in the field of local cultural tourism;

(f) set up contemporary art space and galleries and hold local and international exhibitions and programs;

(g) adopt those effective strategies so required to ensure the conservation of works of art in the art space;

(h) foster a relationship between the field of contemporary art in Malta and that of other countries, through, but not limited to, the promotion and availability of its work on an international level, and supporting the position of Malta as a hub for contemporary art in Europe and the Mediterranean, and as an international partner in the cultural and creative fields;

(i) establish a strong network of affiliations with local and international cultural organisations; (ESTABLISHMENT AS AN AGENCY)

(j) organise educational, training and development initiatives through, but not limited to, effective promotion and education in contemporary art;

(k) determine further recognition of the Agency’s brand and safeguard the international recognition;

(l) carry out those functions which may be considered ancillary to the functions referred to in this article.

(2) For the purpose of carrying out its functions, the Agency:

(a) shall enter into a performance agreement with the Permanent Secretary who shall regulate the operation and projects of the Agency;

(b) may collaborate with Ministries, Departments, authorities, corporations and agencies of Government, local councils, regional councils, non-governmental organisations, public cultural organisations and private ones, and other persons;

(c) may enter into agreements, contracts and obligations with natural as well as legal persons, public entities and local, national and international organisations:

Provided that the Agency, by means of a resolution of the Board endorsed by the Executive Head, shall seek to obtain the consent of the Minister before taking part in negotiations leading to and before taking part in the formation of a company or partnership or entering into a joint venture.