Samsung and Yuchengco Museum Extend Culture Connect

Samsung and Yuchengco Museum extend Culture Connect: Castrillo @ 50 Instagram contest until end of September

Manila, Philippines, September 5, 2016 – In August, Samsung and Yuchengco Museum launched Culture Connect: Castrillo @ 50, an Instagram contest which aims to strengthen Filipinos’ patriotism and appreciation for public art.

The Instagram contest commemorates the works of nationalist Filipino sculptor Eduardo Castrillo as he celebrates 50 years of being a professional artist. Known as the monument maker, Castrillo created masterpieces such as Binhi ng Kalayaan found at Rizal Park, and the People Power Monument located along EDSA, which are vivid reflections of Philippine history and culture.

Culture Connect: Castrillo @ 50 has run through the entire duration of August, and will be extended until September 30 to accommodate more entries.

The same contest mechanics apply. See them below.

Post a photo of any of the select public art monuments on Instagram, and tell us what it means to you as a Filipino. Be as expressive and creative. Tag @CastrilloCultureConnect and use the hashtags #SamsungCultureConnect and #Castrillo50. (See list of select monuments here.)

Up to three entries per person may be submitted under the professional or open category. First-place winners under each category get a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and a Gear VR. Winning contest photos will be featured on the Culture Explorer mobile app.

Winning entries will be announced online on October 7, and will be awarded on October 13. Winners are to be contacted regarding the awarding through Instagram.

For more details, visit www.eduardocastrillo.com, and follow @CastrilloCultureConnect on Instagram.

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2014 Lampara Children’s Storytelling Competition

LAMPARA PUBLISHING HOUSE, INC. and the
PHILIPPINE EDUCATIONAL THEATER ASSOCIATION (PETA)
Present KUWENTONG BATA, KUWENTISTANG BATA
2014 Lampara Children’s Storytelling Competition

Now in its third year, PETA, the country’s pioneering company in the use of theater for education, joins one of the country’s biggest publishing companies, Lampara Publishing House in enriching the competition with creative workshops to enhance the participants’ storytelling and performance skills.

Register now to begin a fun journey of learning, self-discovery and telling of some of the most exciting and value-laden children’s stories!

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Application forms are available in all PRECIOUS PAGES NCR outlets and the PETA Theater Center located at No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila Quezon City. You may also email petastorytelling@yahoo.com to request for an electronic copy of the form.

2. Fill-up registration form and submit to any of the PRECIOUS PAGES outlet or to the PETA Theater Center with the following:

a. Photocopy of student ID and school registration form
b. Registration fee of P 400.00 which will cover workshop and materials costs.

COMPETITION RULES

1. Eligible Participants

The competition will have two categories:
· Category A Grades 1-4
· Category B Grades 5-7

Each school may send up to 3 participants per category.

2. Storytelling Workshop and Selection of Finalists

Registered participants should be available to join a 4-hour workshop to be held at the PETA Theater Center on September 5, 2014. The performance showcase at the end of the workshop shall determine the 10 finalists for each category.

Announcement of finalists will be on September 8, 2014.

3. Orientation of the Coaches/Parents

The coaches/parents of all selected participants should be available to attend the orientation for the rules and mechanics of the competition and a children’s rights education session on September 14, 2013.

4. Finalists Workshop

All finalists will be invited to join a 1-day storytelling workshop on September 14, 2013 to be conducted by PETA Artist-Teacher to prepare them for the finals.

5. Finals

The finals will be held during the Manila International Book Fair on September 21, 2014 at the SM Mall of Asia SMX.

PRIZES

1st Prize P 15,000.00
2nd Prize P 12,000.00
3rd Prize P 7,000.00

Plus trophies, certificates and gift packs from Lampara Publishing House, Inc. for winning storytellers and their respective coaches

For more information, contact
LAMPARA STORYTELLING SECRETARIAT
(02) 725-6244, (02) 410-0821 to 22
0916-4376551 (Rexie Quizon)
0915-5813005 (Mark Lim)
petastorytelling@yahoo.com

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Cinemalaya 2014 Now Accepting Entries for the Short Feature Category

Entries to the Short Feature Category of the 2014 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition are now being accepted.

Interested participants must submit the following materials on or before February 28, 2014, Friday, 6:00 pm to the Media Arts Division of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Roxas Blvd., Pasay City:

The final work in DVD format, labeled with the title, production company address and contact numbers, production date, director’s name and running time

The duly completed application form
Synopsis in Filipino or English
A brief résumé/biodata and two recent 2×2 photos of the filmmaker(s).

All entries must be submitted in a long brown envelope properly labelled with proponent’s name, title and contact details.

The 10 best short features will be announced on April 8, 2014. The 10 short feature films will be screened during the 2014 Cinemalaya Festival from August 1 – 10 at the CCP and other festival venues chosen by Cinemalaya. The best short feature will receive a prize of P100,000.00 and the Balanghai trophy during the Cinemalaya Awards Night on August 10, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).

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PCW Launches Film Making Contest for 2014 Women’s Month

College students across the country may now get the chance to showcase their artistry and creativity as the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) launched a film making contest in line with the upcoming Women's Month Celebration.

The short film-making contest, which runs from January 10 to February 21, aims to raise public awareness on women's issues, particularly the vital role of women in disaster response, media, peace building, politics and governance, and reproductive health.

Entries must depict current issues and challenges being faced by women in the aforementioned categories and must highlight the rights and roles of women in responding to these issues as provided under the Magna Carta of Women (R.A. 9710).

Interested teams may join in all five categories.

Video entries must be all original and should have not been previously published, recorded or released.

For the complete contest mechanics, you may visit PCW website (http://bit.ly/1dLhK64).

Should you have questions regarding the contest, you may contact Information Resource Management Division (IRMD) at 735-1654 local 131or 735-8509 or email irmd@pcw.gov.ph. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/philippine.commissiononwomen.

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PETA and Lampara Storytelling Contest

“Kuwentong Bata, Kuwentistang Bata”,

the 2012 LAMPARA STORY TELLING COMPETITION

Storytelling has been part of every Filipino's life for so long. It is an age-old tradition among Filipinos to pass on information and stories from one person to another. The stories have spread before you even say the saying "spread the word". Along with these stories are values, traditions and a culture that the elders would want to pass on to their children.

Today, the culture of "kwentuhan", storytelling among families and friends are still there. Filipinos do love to tell stories. Stories about their own life, others and things that surround them. It is a way of learning from someone else's experiences, having to live someone else's life vicariously. Storytelling is also a popular tool that teachers use in their lessons and classrooms. Parents also use storytelling as a tool to teach their children values and other things.

In its aim to promote the love for reading among children, Lampara Publishing House Inc., one of the leading children's books publisher in the country partners with the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) to bring a new and exciting experience to children storytellers.

LAMPARA AND PETA invites elementary school students to join this year competition. There will be two categories: Category A – Grades 1 to 4 and Category B – Grades 5 – 7. Finals will be held at the Mall of Asia – SMX. Big prizes await this year’s top 3 winners. Registration forms are available at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City and in all Precious Pages outlets. Deadline for registration is on August 7. Register now for a fun experience of learning, creating and telling of different stories!

For more information, please call, Yeyin dela Cruz or Patricia Liwanag at the Kuwentong Bata, Kuwentistang Bata Secretariat at 725-6244, 4100821, thru mobile numbers 09179002665, 09155027740 or email petastorytelling@yahoo.com.

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Summer Photography Challenge 2012

The Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL) dares photographers of all ages and skill levels to step out of their comfort zones and join theSummer Photography Challenge. This contest will be divided into three stages, each with its own theme: subjects in motion for March, architecture for April, and nature for May.

Participants will be given one day to take that winning snapshot in Enchanted Kingdom on March 31; Taal, Batangas on April 28; and Nuvali, Laguna on May 26. FHL will be awarding P5,000 for first place, P3,000 for second place, and P2,000 for third place, for the winning photos in each category.

The contest entry fee will cover round-trip transportation to and from FHL. For more details, please call 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-559-4417, e-mail likha-aralan@ filipinaslibrary.org.ph, or visit www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph

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Ateneo Video Open 13 Deadline

The Ateneo Video Open, now on its thirteenth year, is an annual nationwide film competition open to collegiate-level filmmakers.

The event aims to highlight the effective use of aesthetically pleasing films as media for social discourse. There are four categories: short narrative, music video, documentary, and experimental. The competition would end in an awards night where cash prizes await winners of each category judged by renowned persons in the field of film and art.

Please be reminded that the deadline for your entries is on January 20, at 5pm. Just go to Ateneo de Manila University (along Katipunan Ave., QC), ask around for the MVP building, and proceed to room 308. The Loyola Film Circle org room will be open from Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please refer to the Ateneo Video Open website for reminders, FAQs, and additional information. Thanks and good luck with your entries! http://ateneovideoopen13.tumblr.com/

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FDCP Sineng Pambansa Launches National Film Competition

Do you have a story in your mind that can be made into a compelling film? 

If you want to join the growing ranks of the country’s young and dynamic filmmakers, many of whom have won national and international awards, now is your chance.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has launched the first National Film Competition which will reward the best screenplays submitted by aspiring directors and scriptwriters across the country with substantial seed money to translate their stories into quality films for local and even foreign exhibition.

The FDCP’s mandate is to promote the growth and development of the Philippine movie industry, spread awareness and appreciation for Philippine culture and history through film, and revitalize the Philippine movie industry by creating new opportunities for aspiring filmmakers as well as generating a bigger audience for Philippine cinema by bringing Filipino films to Filipino communities everywhere.

The nationwide scriptwriting and film competition seeks to highlight our outstanding film culture, while unifying the many diverse visions, views and voices of Filipino filmmakers across the country. The announcement of winners and awarding of prizes will be held either in Davao City or Cebu City in May 2012.

HIGHLIGHTS OF COMPETITION GUIDELINES:

· Open to Filipinos who have not written or co-written, directed or co-directed more than three films, documentaries or animated features.

· Three Categories:

o Feature Film Competition

o Full-Length Documentary

o Animated Short Film Competition

· Three Divisions in the Feature Film Competition and Full-Length Documentary Competition

o Luzon Division

o Visayas Division

o Mindanao Division

· National competition for animation

· Geographically oriented using language/dialect indigenous to setting

· Deadline for submission of screenplay is midnight of November 15, 2011

· Finalists announced December 20, 2011

· Filming starts January 2012 and final submission of films on April 30, 2012

· Festival in May 2012 at Davao City.

· Detailed guidelines at www.fdcp.ph

· Forms can be downloaded from www.fdcp.ph or are available at FDCP Makati Office

For the complete set of rules and guidelines of the National Film Competition and application forms, please visit our website: www.fdcp.ph, or email us at: natcom@fdcp.ph (FDCP Media Desk)

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FDCP Sineng Pambansa Launches National Film Competition

Do you have a story that can be made into a compelling film?

If you want to join the growing ranks of the country’s young and dynamic filmmakers, many of whom have won national and international awards, now is your chance.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has launched the first National Film Competition which will reward the best screenplays, documentary proposals, and animation storyboards with substantial seed money to translate their stories into quality films for local and even foreign exhibition.

The FDCP’s mandate is to promote the growth and development of the Philippine movie industry, spread awareness and appreciation for Philippine culture and history through film, and revitalize the Philippine movie industry by creating new opportunities for aspiring filmmakers as well as generating a bigger audience for Philippine cinema by bringing Filipino films to Filipino communities everywhere.

The nationwide scriptwriting and film competition seeks to highlight our outstanding film culture, while unifying the many diverse visions, views and voices of Filipino filmmakers across the country. The announcement of winners and awarding of prizes will be held either in Davao City or Cebu City in May 2012.

HIGHLIGHTS OF COMPETITION GUIDELINES:

· Open to Filipinos who have not written or co-written, directed or co-directed more than three films, documentaries or animated features.

· Three competition categories: Feature Film, Full-Length Documentary, and Animated Short Film

· Three divisions in the Feature Film and Full-Length Documentary: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

· Nationwide competition for the animated short film

· Geographically oriented, using language/dialect indigenous to setting for feature film and documentary

· Deadline for submission of screenplay is midnight of November 15, 2011

· Finalists announced December 20, 2011

· Filming starts January 2012 and final submission of films on April 30, 2012

· Film festival of winning entries in May 2012 at Davao City or Cebu City

· Detailed rules and guidelines as well as entry forms can be downloaded from www.fdcp.ph or natcom@fdcp.ph, and are also available at FDCP office: 26/F, Export Bank Plaza, Chino Roces corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City 1200, tel. nos. 846-2498, 846-2437, 846-2883, 846-2885.

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SEAIR's "Animated Short Tails" Contest Deadline Extended

SEAIR's "Animated Short Tails"

Get a shot at winning a dream vacation package for two at one of the country's best year-round destinations, Batanes, with the extended run of the "Animated Short Tails" contest.

Due to insistent public demand, the animation competition is extended until September 15, 2011, Thursday. Awarding will coincide with the 5th Philippine Animation Festival, Animahenasyon, on November 25, 2011.

Presented by South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR), together with the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI), "Animated Short Tails" is open to all Filipinos. Registration is free and forms can be downloaded at www.animahenasyon.com. Competition updates will be posted at www.facebook.com/flyseair

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Call for Entries: PeliKultura - The 2010 Calabarzon Film Festival

The University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, in cooperation with pelikuLAB-Samasining, Dept. of Humanities, will hold PELIKULTURA: The Calabarzon Film Festival 2010 on Dec.9,10,11 at UPLB.

In line with this, we are now accepting short film entries showcasing the region's culture and heritage. The film should be made in 2010 and by filmmakers residing in the region. Deadline for entries is on or before Oct. 31 at 5 pm.

The winners of the competition will receive cash prizes and certificates of participation, and the winning films will have the chance to be screened in NCCA's Cinemarehiyon 2011 in Davao City in February.

Here are the detailed rules and guidelines for submission:

1. All entries should be original. It is encouraged that the filmmaker use original music for their films, but if this is not the case, she or he should secure permission to use copyrighted materials appearing in the film.

2. The filmmaker/s should be residents of any of Calabarzon provinces namely, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. Filmmaker should submit proof of residence (cedula, ID indicating address, barangay clearance, etc.).

3. The film should be made in 2010 and should showcase the region's culture and heritage, specifically that of the filmmaker's province.

4. Entries should be a short film. All film genres (e.g. narrative, documentary, experimental, animation) are accepted. Running time should not exceed 20 minutes, but longer films may be considered for valid reasons but should not exceed 60 minutes.

5. A filmmaker may submit more than one entry, but there is no guarantee that all will be screened. A shortlist of finalists will be released in early November.

6. The film should have English subtitles in consideration of foreign audience.

7. Filmmaker should submit duly accomplished submission form, one (1) DVD format and one (1) AVI file of the film, trailer in AVI format, and poster in CD form.

8. Shortlisted filmmakers should attend the three-day film festival on Dec. 9-11 at UP Los Baños.

9. The organizers reserve the right not to show the film deemed unsuitable for general patronage. Filmmaker should notify the organizers if the film contains explicit language and images.

10. Winners will receive cash prizes and certificate of participation. The winning film has the chance to be screened in NCCA's Cinemarehiyon 2011 in Davao City.

11. All entries should be received on or before Oct. 31 at 5:00 pm. Send your entries to Katrina Ross Tan, Department of Humanities, 2nd Floor, CAS Annex 1 Bldg., UP Los Banos.

Submission form and other pertinent documents could be foundat PeliKultura's Facebook fanpage (http://www.facebook.com/pages/PeliKultura-The-2010-Calabarzon-Film-Festival/164503056897225?ref=ts).

For inquiries, contact the pelikulab Secretariat atpelikulab@gmail.com and 0916.375.1339.

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NCCA Culture Page Winners Announced

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is set to award the winners of the Culture Page Writing Competition held last February and March as part of the celebration of the National Arts Month-Philippine International Arts Festival (NAM-PIAF) 2010.

Joining the competition were 58 schools, colleges and universities nationwide: 25 for the tertiary level and 33 for the secondary level.

The winners for the secondary level are The Reflector of Daniel Aguinaldo National High School (Mindanao), Sinaglaya of the Amparo High School Caloocan (NCR), Ancestral of Batangas Province High School, The Granary of Nueva Ecija High School, and Ang Gabay of Parada High School Bulacan. There are no winners from Visayas but a special citation is given to The Lampbearer’s Voice from the University of Bohol High School Evening Session.

For the tertiary level, The Crusader of Xavier University Cagayan de Oro (Mindanao) bagged the winning spot, and joined by The Quill of the Southwestern University of Cebu (Visayas); for Luzon, the winners are the Mountain Collegian from Benguet State University and the Michaelean Herald of St. Michael’s College in Biñan, Laguna and for the National Capital Region (NCR), the winners are Papyrus of Adamson University, Ignite of the JCSGO Christian Academy in Cubao and the Lunduyan ng Kultura at Sining-TIP Voice of the Techological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) Manila.

The competition was done in promotion of the Filipino arts and artists to all sectors of society especially to the grass roots level. NCCA reaches out to the youth sector by raising their consciousness and sensitivity to the beauty, diversity, and richness of our arts and culture hence, the NCCA Culture Page Writing competition is was launched to encourage schools, colleges, and universities to feature the recently concluded NAM events through essays, editorials, photos, photo essays, poems, and other articles relevant to the celebration of NAM.

The Culture Page Writing Competition awarding is set to be held on June 13 at the Sining Gising show to be aired over at NBN-4, together with the awarding of the winners of the Writer’s Prize.

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AAP/ECCA "Mother & Child" Thematic Art Competition

ART ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

EXHIBITION CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

in cooperation with

Blue Matiz & Unang Letra Publishing ,Inc.

Calling all Filipino Artists

21 yrs old and above!

JOIN the

4th

AAP-ECCA

FIRST SEMI-ANNUAL

THEMATIC ART COMPETITION

Contest Theme for 2010 :

MOTHER & CHILD

PRIZES:

FIRST PRIZE ; Php 100,000.00 plus Trophy

SECOND PRIZE : 50,000,00 plus Trophy

THIRD PRIZE : 30,000,00 plus Trophy

FIVE HONORABLE MENTIONS : 10,00,00 plus MEDAL

SIZES of ENTRY

30x40 ,40x30

36x48 , 48x36

24x54 , 54 x24

ONLY

MEDIUM:

OIL or ACRYLIC on CANVAS,

WATERCOLOR on PAPER

ONLY

SUBMISSION : MAY 30,2010

8 PM til 5PM Only

at the ECCA Exhibition Center for Contemporary Art ,

Ground Floor, Chateau Verde Building ,

Valle verde 1(corner Atis and Kaimiti Streets) ,

Gate 2 ,C-5 , Pasig City

AWARDING & EXHIBITION will be on

JUNE 11, 2010 (FRIDAY) 6PM

at the GSIS MUSEUM

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High School Students Invited to Join Europe Ko To Art Assemblage Contest

The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, in partnership with two prestigious cultural and art education institutions, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Philippine Women's University, invites high school students in Metro Manila to join this year's Europe Ko To art assemblage contest.

Ambassador Alistair MacDonald, Head of Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines said that: "This contest is our way of recognising the creativity and talents of young Filipinos as well as of instilling among them the value of environment protection which is also at the core of the European Union's sustainable development policies.”

The art assemblage contest is part of the Europe Month celebrations dubbed "Viva Europa", which marks the founding of the European Union (9 May) and this year also commemorates the entering into force of the Lisbon Treaty.

The deadline for submission of the art assemblage pieces to the Philippine Women's University ( Taft Avenue , Manila ) is on 15 April 2010. Submissions must be made during office hours, Monday to Friday. For further information, please call phone 8595100; 8595124, email DELEGATION-PHILIPPI NES@ec.europa. eu.

A selection of 20 entries will be exhibited from 22 April to 30 May 2010 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines as part of CCP’s Earth Day Festivities. The final ten winning art pieces will be announced at the awarding ceremony led by Ambassador MacDonald also to be held at the CCP on 20 May 2010.

The following are the guidelines:

1. Artwork Format is ASSEMBLAGE (a three dimensional artwork made of different materials put together to form one unified concept art piece or composition. )

2. Who may join: This assemblage contest is open to all Filipino students currently enrolled in public and private high schools in Metro Manila. The assemblage should be a result of a collaboration by a team of three students. Any other team composition is disqualified.

3. Theme: Entries must adhere to the theme "Unity in Diversity" in reflection of the spirit of the Treaty of Lisbon. It might be noted that the Treaty of Lisbon was intended to increased democratic accountability within the EU, to strengthen the EU's relations with third countries, and to make the EU's decision-making processes more efficient (http://www.ec. europa.eu)

4. Medium/Materials: Assemblage made of recycled but non-perishable materials, preferably those coming from the home and including from the community, like the following:

tin cans, rubber slippers, bottles, cloth or textile materials, paper products such as papers, paper boards and boxes, plastic materials such as containers and old toys, metal pieces.

Note: Materials that deteriorate are not permitted.

Dimensions: Height - 16 inches including base, not smaller than 10 inches

Weight - maximum of 20 kilos

Cubic Measure – maximum 12 inches x 12 inches x 16 inches

5. The team should submit their entries to the Philippine Women's University, Taft Avenue , Manila (during office hours, Monday to Friday), not later than 15 April 2010. Entries should be accompanied by a short rationale explaining the concept of their entry piece. Rationale should be not more than five sentences with a maximum of 300 words

6. Students also should also provide the following information together with their respective entries:

name, address, contact landline and mobile phone numbers of the members of the team, the year and section of the members of the team,

name of adviser, contact number of adviser, name of school

7. Criteria for Judging – Entries will be judged on the basis of the following:

Relevance to the Theme – 40%
Durability & Stability – 30%
Aesthetic Significance and Uniqueness – 30%

8. The jury will be composed of artists and officials from the organisers.

9. Five winners will be chosen and each will be awarded a trophy and a medal as well as special prizes from the Delegation. In addition, five finalists will be chosen and each will be awarded certificates. All winning entries in addition to other entries of merit will be exhibited at the Cultural Center of the Philippines .

10. All winners will be notified by mail.

11. Prizes not claimed within 30 days after the awarding ceremony shall be forfeited.

12. Further information: http://www.ec.europa.eu

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Contest Rules for the 2010 GSIS Art Competition

THE 2010 GSIS ART COMPETITION

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is inviting Filipino artists to join the 2010 GSIS Art Competition. This year's competition has an open theme. The artist is encouraged to explore his best in presenting and conceptualizing his art entry. It is through this competition that we hope to view and produce diverse interpretations of what's inside an artist's mind. From the previous two (2) categories, this year, we have added the Sculpture Category in order to invite more artists to participate

Official entry forms are available in all GSIS offices (Headquarters, regional Offices and Satellite Office) and other offices and galleries starting February 22, 2010.

Please read all the mechanics, rules and regulations carefully. The GSIS shall be strict in the implementation of the guidelines set. Entries could be disqualified for technical reasons.


CATEGORIES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. There will be three (3) categories for this year's competition:

I. Representational (any style, realistic, stylized (distorted figure), representational cubism, etc)

II. Non-representationa l (abstract) i.e. purely non-representationa l, no-recognizable figures and objects.

III. Sculpture

2. The competition is open to all Filipino artists age 18 years old (by April 17, 2010) and above. Participants can submit one entry per category. Therefore, each participant can submit one entry for representational, one entry for non-representationa l and one entry for sculpture. There is no participation fee.

3. The theme is open.


4. For the painting categories, the required size is 3 feet x 4 feet (horizontal or vertical excluding frame) with 10 kilos allowable maximum weight (including frame).

4.1 All entries must be ready for hanging (museum wrap or box type is allowed)

4.2 The medium acceptable is only oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas or watercolor. Entry using collage, decoupage, assemblage or use of non-pigment based materials like paper, board, plastic metal, etc. IS NOT allowed. The entry must hang on a wall to qualify. Appropriate support, and/or equivalent devices should be provided to ensure the proper hanging of the artwork (ready for hanging). [For watercolor entries, any watercolor paper is allowed EXCEPT Illustration Board]

5. For sculpture, the maximum size requirements are as follows:
Height: 72 inches, Width: 36 inches and Depth: 48 inches

5.1 Maximum weight for the entries should not exceed 300 kilos.

5.2 Entries must be done in the generally accepted medium for sculpture such as Metal (steel, brass, copper, aluminum, et al); Hardwood (narra, mahogany, yakal, et al); Stone (marble, alabaster, granite, limestone, et al); Terracotta or stoneware( porcelain, ceramic, et al); Resin and other durable sculpture media.

6. The entry must be dated not earlier than 2010 must be his/her original work, and must not have been exhibited before nor revised nor awarded a prize in another contest.

7. The entry painting or sculpture MUST BE SIGNED but must be covered with masking tape prior to submission, to conceal the artist's identity. It must also be properly labeled at the back, indicating the following: Artist (Name, Address, and Contact Numbers) Title of the work, Medium, Size, Year and Price.


SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

8. All participants must be responsible for their entries. The GSIS shall not undertake any pick-up or transportation of any artwork to or from any point of origin. WET PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

9. Entries must be submitted at the GSIS Museum located at the GSIS Main Office, Financial Center, Reclamation Area, Pasay City (CCP Complex – Diosdado. Macapagal Ave) on APRIL 17, 2010 (SATURDAY) FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM only.


10. Entries submitted before or after the stated date and time shall not be accepted. Mail forwarders coming from the provinces should be advised by the participants themselves that the entry will only be accepted on the said submission date. Participants from the provinces are also encouraged to group together so that bringing or shipping their entries to Pasay City will be cheaper.

11. During the submission, the entry must have the following:

A) Completely filled-up and signed official entry form with one (1) 1 x 1 ID colored picture.

B) Photocopy of ONE valid ID (for age verification) . The only acceptable IDs include: Current School ID, PRC License, Driver's License, Official Company ID, copy of Passport, Postal ID, SSS ID, GSIS-E-card, Senior Citizen's ID, Voter's ID, NBI/Police Clearance, AAP Membership ID.

C) 5" x 7" colored photo of the work with the following information written at the back: Artist (Name, Address, and Contact Numbers) Title of the work, Medium, Size, Year and Price.

D) Notarized affidavit of the ENTRY FORM certifying originality of entry and subscription to the rules and regulations of the competition.

Note: Application and entries will not be accepted without the above-mentioned requirements


JUDGING, PRIZES AND AWARDING DATE

13. Announcement and awarding of winners will be held at the GSIS Theater. The date for the awarding of winners will be announced later.

14. Cash Awards for the winners in each of the three (3) categories

1st Prize - P 300,000.00
2nd Prize - 200,000.00
3rd Prize - 100,000.00

ALL PRIZES ARE SUBJECT TO 20% TAX PER
GOVERNMENT RULING

15. All Prize Winning entries will automatically become properties of the GSIS and will be included in the GSIS Art Collection.

16. Judges may decide not to award prizes if the entries do not meet certain artistic and competition requirements. All decisions of the board of judges SHALL BE FINAL.

OTHER PROVISIONS

17. The GSIS Museum reserves the right to use the name and photo of the artist and his/her entry for free in any broadcast, or print medium. The artist also grants GSIS the right to exhibit the entries as deemed fit. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, NOT ALL ENTRIES WILL BE EXHIBITED. The GSIS reserves the right to decide which of the entries will be displayed during the competition exhibition. LIKEWISE, THE GSIS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECIDE WHICH OF THE ENTRIES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE CATALOGUE OF ENTRIES.


18. All entries on display should not be sold or taken out from the museum within the duration of the exhibit. The artist is responsible in dealing with the prospective buyer(s)

19. All possible care will be taken for the entries submitted. However, THE GSIS MUSEUM ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO THE ENTRIES BEFORE, DURING AND/OR AFTER THE COMPETITION.

21. ALL NONE WINNING ENTRIES MUST BE RETRIEVED BY THE PARTICIPANTS OR THEIR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES STARTING JULY 1 UNTIL AUGUST 28, 2010 ONLY. UNCLAIMED ARTWORKS AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE DISPOSED BY THE GSIS MUSEUM ACCORDINGLY.

22. Officers of AAP and other individual artists tapped to assist the GSIS are not allowed to participate in the said competition.

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The Search for Outstanding Mid-Career Sculptor Begins

The Metrobank Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Metrobank Foundation Prize for Achievement in Sculpture (MPAS). Now on its 7th year, MPAS is an annual competition under the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE) which honors mid-career sculptors who have substantial contribution to the development of Philippine sculpture.

MPAS nominees should 1) not be more than 50 years old; 2) a Filipino citizen (if based abroad, the nominee should have sustained output in the Philippines); 3) well regarded by the art community; 4) have sustained output; and 5) have significant contribution to the development of Philippine Sculpture. The winner will be awarded with a Roberto Feleo designed medallion and a cash prize of PhP 200,000.

Qualified sculptors may be nominated by curators or owners of galleries and museums, heads of art organizations, deans of art academic institutions, former MPAS winners, and former MADE judges. Nominations should be submitted on or before March 5, 2010. For more information, contact the MADE Secretariat through 898-8856, fcfernando@metrobank.com.ph, or through www.mbfoundation.org.ph.

MADE is an annual competition which aims to recognize budding artists in the fields of painting, sculpture, architecture and interior design, as well as to launch and enhance their careers. The pioneering art competition of the Metrobank Foundation which started in 1984, MADE lists the names of now established up-and-coming masters such as Bobby Feleo, Elmer Borlongan, Mark Justiniani, Ferdinand Doctolero, Alwin Reamillo, Noёll El Farrol, and Gabby Barredo in its roster of winners. MADE celebrated its 25th anniversary last year with the theme “Celebrating creativity.”

The Metrobank Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of the Metrobank Group of Companies chaired by Dr. George S.K. Ty. Over the last 31 years, it has promoted a culture of excellence among Filipinos through its various programs notably the Search for Outstanding Teachers, the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence, The Outstanding Philippine Soldier, Country’s Outstanding Policemen in Service, the Metrobank Math Challenge, and College Scholarship Program. The Foundation also has a grants program that assists NGOs and government in the fields of education, healthcare, and the arts. Metrobank Foundation celebrates Filipino excellence and presents wellsprings of hope in the future of our nation.

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2nd CALABARZON Graphic Design Convention 2010

The CALABARZON Graphic Design Convention (GDC) is a gathering of people who love digital art. A first in Cavite, GDC is a special event to learn, compete and to exhibit digital art.

The convention started last year thru the initiative of the Marketing Communications Office of De La Salle University-Dasmarinas as in partnership with the country's premier digital arts training center, the Philippine Center for Creative Imaging (PCCI).

In its launching last year GDC was packed with seminars such as Digital (SLR) Photography, Photoshop, Web Design and Flash Animation. The event's highlights were Photoshop Art and Digital Photography Contest.

This year's contest theme in the Digital Photography and Photoshop Art Contest is "Reinventing the Bayanihan".

Everyone who wants to learn digital art (Photography and Adobe Photoshop), those who are interested to submit photos and photoshop artworks for the contest, and participate in the digital artworks exhibition are welcome to attend in this year's gathering.

How to register

Please contact us for availability of slots before paying
the registration fee.
E-mail: im_rhaline@yahoo. com
Phone: (046) 416-0338 or (02) 844-7832 local 3031
Registration period: January 25 to March 16, 2010

Registration is Php 500.00

You may download the registration form here
http://www.dasma.dlsu.edu.ph/graphicdesign /GDC2_registration_form_ms_word.doc

All participants are entitled to
:: Two (2) seminars (Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop),
:: Registration for (2) contests (Digital Photography and Photoshop Art Contest)
:: Participation in the GDC2 Digital Art Exhibition
:: Certificate
:: Graphic Design Convention kit.

Pay at the:
DLSU-D Accounting Office (Cashier Counter 16 Payment for: Design Convention)
or
Deposit payment at ANY BPI branch
Amount: Php 500.00
Account Name: DLSU-Dasmarinas
Account no.: 0961-0041-44
Bank: BPI (E. Aguinaldo Highway Branch Dasmarinas, Cavite)
Payment for: Design Convention

Submit registration form at the Marketing Communications Office, GMH 120 (Admin Bldg.) together with the copy of the BPI Bank deposit slip or DLSU-D Accounting Office official receipt. or

You may also send your registration form together with the copy of the bank deposit slip at any of the following
E-mail: im_rhaline@yahoo.com
Fax: (046) 416-0338 or (02) 844-7832 local 3031

For walk-in participants: Registration starts at 7am to 9am on the event date, March 20, 2010.

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Q.C. Poster Painting Contest on Climate Change Launched

Calling all high school and college students of Quezon City!

The Serbisyong Bayan project of Mayor Sonny Belmonte and the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) proudly announces the launching of the “Q.C. Poster Painting Contest on Climate Change”.

“Climate change” is no longer just a buzz phrase or an abstract concept that is far removed from our lives. Our tragic and traumatic experience with the recent floods brought about by typhoon “Ondoy” has literally brought home the message that climate change is for real. And its effects are expected to get worse in the days ahead, if we don’t act now!” Mayor Sonny Belmonte said.

He further added “that joining this contest is your one little way of doing something to help reverse the effects of climate change before it’s too late! So, pick up your brush and let’s paint the future green!”

The “Q.C. Poster Painting Contest on Climate Change” aims to provide an opportunity for high school and college students enrolled in public and private schools in Quezon City to express their views and concerns on climate change and disaster risk management issues and how these could be collectively addressed.

The theme of the contest is “Every Day is Earth Day in Quezon City ”.

The entry must depict citizen action to address climate change and/or environmental protection and its impact on the quality of life in Quezon City .

There will be a total of eight (8) winning entries: four (4) each from high school and college levels. Each winner shall receive P 20,000.00 to help defray the student’s tuition fees and other expenses.

The entry must be submitted in poster format – 11 x 14 inches. Any form of media (paint, oil, acrylic, watercolor, crayon, colored pencil, pastel, charcoal, stickers, etc.) or other materials on paper or boards in either a flat or two-dimensional effect can be used. The entry must incorporate the theme “Every Day is Earth Day in Q.C.”.

All entries must be original and must include a completed entry form in duplicate (a copy must be attached at the back of each entry). Eligible high school and college students may submit multiple entries. Photocopies of entry forms shall be accepted. All incomplete entry forms will automatically be eliminated.

Entry forms are available at the Office of the Principal / Dean of all respective schools in Quezon City .

All entries must be submitted directly to the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) office located at Gate 6, Kalayaan Ave. , Quezon City Hall Complex, Diliman, Q.C.

Deadline for the submission of entries is on or before January 29, 2010.

An esteemed panel of judges will select the eight (8) winning entries.

All the winning entries will be reproduced and posted strategically in major establishments, barangay halls, and other conspicuous areas in the city.

For further inquiries, visit the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) office or call tel. nos. 920-8319 and 924-1539.

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NCCA Culture Writing Page Competition Opens

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will hold a Culture Page Writing Competition, in line with the 2010 Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) for the 19th National Arts Month (NAM) Ani ng Sining celebration in February. The competition hopes to encourage student journalists from high school and college to feature PIAF events in their respective school papers, in order to further raise awareness, and deepen the appreciation for Philippine culture and arts among students.
The Culture Page Writing Contest is open to all recognized school papers from any secondary and tertiary level school, college or university in Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and the NCR. Entries may be written in English and/or Filipino, and should have at least one backgrounder story on the NAM as per Presidential Proclamation No.683 in 1991, and the PIAF as NCCA’s flagship project for the NAM. The Culture Page may contain editorials, essays, features, poetry, cartooning, photography, or researches on Philippine culture, arts, tradition, and heritage.

The winning school papers from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and the NCR for the tertiary level will receive the grand prize of thirty thousand pesos (P30,000), while winners for the secondary level will receive twenty thousand pesos (P20,000).

The deadline for submission of entries is on February 12, 2010, and the announcement and awarding of winners will be in March 2010 during NCCA’s Philippine arts and culture TV program, Sining Gising, aired every Sundays at 4 p.m. over at NBN 4. Winners will also be published in the NCCA’s official newsletter, Agung.

For details, please contact RENE NAPEÑAS, Head of the NCCA-Public Affairs and Information Office (PAIO) and PIAF Media Director at 527-5529 or at numbers 097-5582656 / 09285081057 or VANESSA MARQUEZ, PIAF Deputy Festival Manager at 527-2209 or 0918-6380412. You can also call us at 527-2192 (loc. 612-615) or email us at ncca.paio@gmail.com

For inquiries, please contact the Public Affairs and Information Division at (T) 527-5529, (F) 527-2191 local 612-615, or email at info@ncca.gov.ph.

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