Maltese artists and writers who have lived in or been associated with Attard in recent times have included Emvin Cremona, who decorated many Maltese Churches and frequently exhibited overseas, the highly regarded portrait painter Peter Borg, and younger contemporary artists whose works have sometimes featured in municipal exhibitions and nationally in recent years

The novelist George Zammit, of Wenzu u Rozi fame, lived at Villa Drusilla. Resident Sculptors whose work may be seen in Attard have included John Bonnici and Joe Casha. Mr Paul Haber, a renowed sculptor recently was awarded the Grolla D'Ora. Among the most distinguished resident scholars and scientists one has been undoubtedly Professor John Borg, the botanist and prolific author.

Some quite renowned individuals of talent reside in Attard, such as the violinist Carmine Lauri who regularly also performs overseas and presently is co leader of the London Symphony Orchestra; there are a number of excellent pianists, a few well-known singers, promising artists in different genres.