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Our work would not have been possible without our partners & Funders.

Opening Doors would not be possible without the generous support of our funders, whose belief in access, opportunity, and creative development enables us to nurture emerging talent and remove barriers to participation. Their commitment helps us create meaningful pathways for artists and audiences alike. Click the button below if you’d like to support our work and be part of shaping future opportunities.

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Arts Council Malta has been a key supporter of Opening Doors Association for many years, providing core funding through the Investment in Cultural Organisations (ICO) Fund and additional support through the Premju tal-President għall-Kreattività. This long-standing partnership has allowed us to sustain and grow our music, theatre, and dance classes, while strengthening our internal policies and processes—building a solid foundation for the organisation’s ongoing work and future growth.

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Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme (VOPS)

Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme (VOPS), a funding programme administered through Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector, provided Opening Doors with a one-off grant which sponsored our Visible Voices performance. The funding also contributed to the development of photographic and media materials used in our public communications, as well as a contribution towards the organisation’s website development, helping to strengthen Opening Doors’ visibility and outreach.

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The Melita Foundation supports Opening Doors through sponsorship of the Music 1 weekly teaching group. Their contribution helps make it possible for us to continue offering regular music sessions for our members, ensuring that members have ongoing opportunities to develop their musical skills and express their creativity.

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APS Bank supports Opening Doors through sponsorship of the Music 2 weekly teaching group. Their contribution helps sustain this regular programme, enabling us to continue providing accessible music education and creative opportunities for our members.

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Spazju Kreattiv has been a home for Opening Doors since the organisation’s earliest beginnings, playing an important role in its founding through the European project from which Opening Doors first emerged. Since then, Spazju Kreattiv has continued to support us by providing space for a range of activities, including our weekly sessions of Theatre 1 and 2, performances and the Arts Ability Weekend, remaining a valued and longstanding partner in our journey.

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Alison White Dance Studios

Alison White Dance Studios – Thanks to the generous patronage of Alison White, Opening Doors holds its Dance Level 2 classes at the Alison White Dance Studios. Every Tuesday, our members also enjoy a ballet class personally led by Dame Alison White herself!

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School of Performing Arts (SOPA)

School of Performing Arts (SOPA) provides Opening Doors with the space where its weekly training sessions take place, offered at a highly supportive and reduced rate. This invaluable support makes it possible for us to deliver our regular programmes and activities; without this space, we would not have a home in which to provide ongoing training for our members.

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Teatru Manoel has been a longstanding collaborator of Opening Doors, supporting us through space and opportunities for artistic exchange and engagement. Their openness to working alongside us continues to create valuable spaces for creative development and inclusive artistic practice.

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Access, opportunity, creativity.

These are not just words - they are the principles that guide our work, and the reason Opening Doors can nurture talent, break down barriers, and create meaningful pathways.

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We couldn’t do it alone.

Behind every project is a network of organisations, institutions, and individuals who believe in the potential of all artists - and in the right to participate fully in the arts.

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Your support shapes the future.

From commissioning performances to developing inclusive training, our funders and partners help make every idea possible.

If you’d like to be part of shaping future opportunities for artists, explore ways to support our work.

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