Bohol Declared as July ASEAN Culture Capital

A Recognition of Natural and Man-made wonders and People’s Skills: Bohol Declared as July ASEAN Culture Capital Alongside celebrations of Bohol’s Sandugo Festival and its 156th founding anniversary, the province has another reason to celebrate: its recognition as the ASEAN Culture Capital for the month of July. Bohol is the fifth province to be granted this recognition, succeeding Batangas, Capiz, Isabela, and Pampanga. The community and various stakeholders gathered to celebrate this...

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SM CINEXPO 2010 - Being Digital!

Limited slots only! Pre-register! Hurry!    http://www.mediakom ph.com/smcinexpo /registration.html SM CINEXPO 2010 - Being Digit...

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Ikebana Demo-Workshop at Glorietta 5 Atrium

CREATING IKEBANA FOR YOUR HOME August 28, 2010 at 2:00-5:00 p.m. Glorietta 5 Atrium, Ayala Center, Makati City Learn how Ikebana has evolved into the quiet art form we know today and how it can enliven one’s home! Demo-workshop facilitators: * Margot Perez * Vangie Cheng Ikebana Demonstration 2:00pm to 3:00pm All demonstration activities are free of charge. For seat reservation, preregistration is required. For on-site registrants, seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Ikebana...

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RN Caasi Recent Works on Canvas and Paper at The Drawing Room

RN Caasi Recent Works on Canvas and Paper The Drawing Room Contemporary Art Opens July 31, 2010 RN Caasi Recent Works on Canvas and Paper at The Drawing Room Ruel Navarro Caasi highlighting this one-man show with the series of works on paper and on canvas at The Drawing Room Contemporary Art on 31 July 2010. Caasi combines acrylic with light industrial paints as a base medium, producing complex abstract elements through engaging the dialectic of control and spontaneity. The artist combines...

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This August at the Alcove - Digital 101 Photo Class

Digital 101: Photography and the Computer August 24, 26, 31, September 1, 2 (6-9pm) This workshop, designed for digital-camera users who want to learn the basics of photography, discusses the following: - Factors affecting photographic output - Basic understanding of light - The digital camera and its functions - Exposure setting - How to see and take better pictures - Basic image and output manipulation The workshop entails shooting assignments, working in a digital darkroom, and a...

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Silipan Rinigan! Arts And Music Fest 3

SILIPAN RINIGAN Arts and Music Festival! 3 Venue: CAFE SAGUIJO! , Guijo St.,Makati :) http://www.saguijo.com AUGUST 14, 2010!!! Entrance Fee: 150Php w/ 1 Free Drink FREE ENTRANCE! (from 4pm to 7pm only!) ONE NIGHT ONLY! WORKS BY: adoborat - (Cavite, Philippines) http://www.spraygraphic.com/adoborat aia solis - (Antipolo, Philippines) http://www.spraygraphic.com/aiasolis aiko sukahi - (Cagayan De Oro, Philippines) - http://www.spraygraphic.com/aikosukahi allan balisi angelo estrella...

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UP Baguio Peace Theater Short Play Writing Competition

Dulaang U.P. Baguio (DUPB) invites submissions to its Peace Theater Short Play Writing Competition. Entries should touch on issues related to Peace and Conflict Resolution. Scripts can be in the form of a stage play, teleplay or radio play. Three winners—first, second and third-- will be selected. Prizes will be awarded on the 21st of September, in a program celebrating the day as the United Nations International Day of Peace. Deadline for submission of entries is on the 15th of September...

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Imelda Cajipe-Endaya & Leo Abaya at Lopez Museum

Artists' Talk on August 7: Imelda Cajipe-Endaya, Leo Abaya EVERYONE is called to contribute to the cultural life of the nation. As the Scottish Funding Council stated in its document on cultural engagement, this creates an impact on the economy as well as produces social and cultural value. Institutions such as museums are at the forefront of the activity and receive great boosts from artists with whom it works. Among the artists whose art reflects involvement are Imelda Cajipe-Endaya...

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NCCA's Crafting the New School in Philippine Cinema

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION Last February, the NCCA Cinema Committee conducted during the Philippine International Arts Festival a successful showcase of regional films in an event called “Cinema Rehiyon”. The huge turnout proved to all the presence of a thriving and ever-growing national cinema based in the regions. As revealed in the background profiles of the various filmmakers who participated in the event, a large number of the films were done as part of school requirements. Realizing...

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Philippines To Lead 1st International Dia del Galeon Festival

Manila, Philippines – The verdict is final, the Philippines is spearheading the commemorative activities under the first International Día del Galeón! Festival, which will be held from September 15 to October 15, 2010. Culminating with a grand celebration in Paris on October 12, this festival will further push the Philippines into the international festival scene. At last year’s UNESCO General Conference in Paris, October 8 of every year was proclaimed as Día del Galeón! (Day of the Galleon)...

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Galerie OneWorkshop at ManilArt10

Slated for a four-day public run at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City from July 30 until August 1, 2010, MANILART 10 will kick-off with an exclusive “by invitation- only” preview on July 29th. Galerie OneWorkshop will be representing 8 Contemporary Artists including the National Artist BENEDICTO (BENCAB) CABRERA's giclee edition print, BIEN BAUTISTA's print on wood,...

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10 Finalists of Cinemabuhay

The PLDT-SMART FOUNDATION and Cinemabuhay would like to thank everyone who participated in this year's competition. All of you have done a very good job and could it only have been possible, we would like to make you all a winner. After careful and difficult deliberation, we are happy to announce that we have narrowed down the participants to the top ten finalists for this year's P1 million grant. Here they are, in no particular order: 1. Ka Noli by JP Carandan & GJ Gutierrez 2....

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Nadera's Lecture and Lyrics About Rice

Prof. Victor Emmanuel Carmelo D. Nadera Jr., fellow and former Likhaan: University of the Philippines Institute of Creative Writing director, will open its Panayam series on July 9, 2:30 p.m., at the Faculty Center's Pulungang Claro M. Recto at the UP Diliman campus. His paper, Kung Paano Itinanim ang Palay, Binayo ang Bigas, at Isinaing ang Kanin, will not only discuss the role of world's most important staple food in Philippine arts and culture but also deal with the creative process...

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Kiri Dalena & Leeroy New's Return Shows @ Ateneo Art Gallery

The Ateneo Art Gallery warmly invites you to the opening of Watch History Repeat ItselfKiri Dalena2009 Ateneo Art Gallery – Common Room Networks FoundationResidency Grant Recipient and BaleteLeeroy New2009 Ateneo Art Gallery – La Trobe University Visual Arts CentreResidency Grant Recipient in collaboration with Dan Matutina On Thursday, 15 July 2010 at 6 pmAteneo Art GalleryRizal Library Special Collections BuildingAteneo de Manila UniverstiyKatipunan Avenue, Loyola HeightsQuezon C...

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Annual General Meeting July 2010

Save the date! Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. Annual General Assembly Thursday, 29 July 2010 3:00 - 6:00 pm Marble Hall, Museum of the Filipino People Valencia Circle, Rizal Park, Manila To inquire about details or confirm your attendance: 404-2685 (Elvie or Mae), 0928-503-9392 (Elvie), 810-6912 (Tonie) or 722-9073 (Flor) For more Museum Foundation events and activities please visit our website at http://museumfoundationph.org/ne...

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Longest Painting on Continuous Canvas

The province of Batangas, the country’s focal culture locale for the month of June, hosts twin ecological events on June 25-28: the Climate Change Teach-in Day and the World Environment Day. This significant event is convened by Commission on Climate Change Sec. Heherson Alvarez and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) headed by Chairman Vilma Labrador with Executive Director Malou Jacob hosted by Batangas Tourism and Culture Office headed by Director Pancho Lardizabal. The...

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Habang Papalayo by Emmanuel Garibay @ Boston Art Gallery

Habang Papalayo Emmanuel Garibay 10-22 July 2010 Presented by Boston Art Gallery in cooperation with Art Verite Habang Papalayo, Emmanuel Garibay's latest one-man exhibition, opens at Boston Art gallery this month, marking his new offering of new works in oil on canvas and acrylic on paper. Habang Papalayo showcases Garibay's recent takes on the themes of nationhood and popular culture, historical references, occurences and figures. At a critical point of this nation's history, where...

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