Bank of Valletta is supporting a collective exhibition on the theme Trees and the Environment, being organised by the Ministry of Rural Affairs and the Environment at St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity in Valletta. This exhibition forms part of Environment Week’s programme of events.

The exhibition is being inaugurated by the Hon. George Pullicino, Minister for Rural Affairs and the Environment this evening and features works by 20 different artists. All works submitted for this exhibition are directly related to the concept of the environment and trees in general.

The bank’s sponsorship was presented by Joyce Tabone, Manger responsible for Quality and Corporate Social Responsibility at Bank of Valletta to Glenn Bugeja, coordinator of the national 34U Campaign within the MRAE.

Presenting the sponsorship, Ms Tabone said, “We are delighted to be sponsoring this initiative that is bringing together the talents of various Maltese artists in a bid to promote environmental awareness.” She explained that the promotion of a better environment and support to local artists are two important features of Bank of Valletta’s involvement in the local community.

The participating artists are Charles Sammut, Victor Sammut, Neville Ferry, Graham Woodall, Roberto Cippolone, Matthew Kassar, Isabel Borg, Marco Arcidiacono, Maurice Tanti Burlo, Richard Saliba, James Vella Clark, Luciano Micallef, Anna Galea, Pamela Calleja, Anthony P. Vella, Joe Spiteri Staines, Clyde Haber and Frans Galea.

The exhibition remains open to the public until 1 July.