Gallerija Libertà was officially inaugurated on Friday 24th March 2000 by his Excellency the President of the Republic, Professor Guido De Marco. The first works to be exhibited in Gallerija Liberta were those of sculptor Anton Agius, who was commissioned for a number of times to work on several monuments, including the monument dedicated to the workers at Msida and the monument to commemorate the GWU's 50th anniversary erected at left corner of the facade of the Workers Memorial Building.
Why Gallerija Libertà?
Gallerija Libertà is situated in the center of the economic and cultural activity of Valletta and is well placed in the foyer of the Workers' Memorial Building, the headquarters of the General Workers' Union in South Street Valletta. Next to it one can find the Museum of Fine Arts while further up the street, one can find the national Museum of Fine Arts, while further up the street one can find the National Art Center at St.James Cavalier. Thus our gallery would be well placed in the centre of a new perceived concentrated cultural activity.
The gallery has adequate space and with its white-washed walls, professional boards and state of the art lighting equipment can accommodate most artistic media.
Invitation
The management of Gallerija Libertà is inviting all established and prospective artists to make use of the space available. Thus don't hesitate to contact the management for further information or to book beforehand the space available. This will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. Thus early booking is advised. The yearly calendar of the gallery begins and finishes in March of each year.
Conditions
Gallerija Libertà is offering its space for all artists residing on the islands as well as to other foreign artists at no cost. However, the gallery would be charging 10% commission on all sales of the artefacts if these are put up for sale as well as donating one of the exhibits to the Gallery. Also the exhibition would be marketed through the media and website of the GWU and features in the art pages of Union Press publications.