Tanglaw - National Artists Exhibit @ UP Vargas Museum

"TANGLAW"
Kawilihan Gallery
Vargas Museum, UP Diliman

University of the Philippines' National Artists
- Abueva
Amorsolo
Bencab
Botong
Imao
Joya
Legaspi
Manansala
Tolentino -

TANGLAW
OPENING
6PM Thursday
October 25, 2007

The exhibition, Tanglaw, runs until 9 February 2008
at the Kawilihan Gallery of the UP Vargas Museum.

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Peculiar People Exhibit @ Tintero Art & Design Studio

"PECULIAR PEOPLE"
AT
TINTERO ART & DESIGN STUDIO

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE
ART EXHIBIT
ENTITLED
PECULIAR PEOPLE

ON

OCTOBER 30, 2007
TUESDAY
7:00PM

AT

TINTERO ART & DESIGN STUDIO
Unit 502 FSS Building
#20 Scout Tuazon corner Scout Castor Streets
Bgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City


FEATURING THE WORKS OF

CJ TANEDO
ANDRES BARRIOQUINTO
and
JON JAYLO

visit www.back2basic. multiply.com for more of his artworks.

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Wilfredo Offemaria's Font Exhibit @ Blanc Art Space

"FONT" by

Wilfredo "Offe" Offemaria
Blanc Art Space

Wilfredo "Offe" Offemaria mulls over universality as he incorporates various symbols into his abstract works in "Font," his latest exhibit at Blanc Art Space, 2E Crown Tower, 107 H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati.

His preoccupation with writing forms and typeface has him filling canvases with paint-embossed numbers amid broad arcs and random dots, the choice of Arabic numerals an apt metaphor for
understanding that encompasses race, geography, discipline, and technology. In some
pieces his wide, textured strokes result in Chinese prosperity characters that are the artist's take on oriental brush painting while he refers to the far-reaching influences of the Sino culture, familiar worldwide.

With reverence, Offemaria also renders the native Filipino script Baybayin, more popularly known as Alibata, in part cultural tribute and in part lament about its waning recognition.

"Font" runs from October 29 to November 17, 2007.

For more details on Wilfredo Offemaria's Font Exhibit @ Blanc Art Space, please visit www.blanc.ph email info@blanc.ph or call/sms 752-0032/0920- 9276436

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Myra Beltran and Paul Morales in Signature

Myra Beltran and Paul Morales
in SIGNATURE November 17-18, 2007

Signature

Signature features works that have the respective dance artist's undeniable stamp -- dance with a highly personal artistic vision.

Dates: Nov. 17 and 18, 2007 8pm

Venue: Dance Forum, 36E West Avenue, Quezon City (across the street from Facial Perfect Salon). Map available for downloading at www.mbeltrandancefo rum.com

Featured dancer/choregraphers:
Myra Beltran
Paul Morales
Ava Maureeen Villanueva
Herbert Alvarez
Nina Hayuma Habulan
Jethro Pioquinto
Elena Laniog
John Philip Martir

Ticket price: P150.00 only
For details and reservations:
Website: www.mbeltrandanceforum.com
Email: danceforum.mb@gmail.com
Telephone: 373-2946 and 373-2947
Cell: 0917-5219227


Publicity and promotions for Signature is provided in part by The Lemon Circle Event Management and Consultancy (thelemoncircle@yahoo.com) .

In celebration of performance venue Dance Forum’s instrumental role in defining independent dance practice in the Philippines, “Signature” will be staged there on Nov. 17 and 18.

To be showcased are contemporary dance artists Myra Beltran and Paul Morales in signature pieces as well as the works of the winners of the recently concluded Wi_fi Body Festival's New Choreographers Competition, the first choreography competition for the solo-duet form in the Philippines.

An alternative, intimate and open-air performance venue, Dance Forum was founded by Beltran in 1995. She is a leading figure in Philippine independent dance, conceptualizing and leading the World Dance Alliance-Philippine s Choreographers' Network in the groundbreaking Contemporary Dance Map Series and the Wi_fi Body Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines that has supported choreographers and dancers in the independent contemporary dance scene in the Philippines.

“Ten years ago, Dance Forum opened publicly,” said Beltran. “At that time, independent dance practice in the Philippines necessarily had to be contemporary in approach and aesthetic. The direction has subsequently developed in many branching streams, but the idea of the solo dance, and all its political implications in the history of dance, is an important step in any ground-breaking dance movement. We want to celebrate and commemorate that idea all over again.”

Working through the birthing pains of establishing the idea of “solo artist” or “solo dance,” Beltran has successfully laid the foundations for the understanding and appreciation for this performing art form. “Now I can proudly say that the idea stands on solid ground and that, as a matter of fact, it is a privilege to do solo dance work,” she said. “This ‘rebellion,’ this ‘signature’ is what we want to celebrate – a celebration of the spirit that opened up Dance Forum to house independent contemporary dance, with a new generation of artists carrying on the practice.”


Ticket price: P150.00 only
For details and reservations:
Website: www.mbeltrandanceforum.com
Email: danceforum.mb@gmail.com
Telephone: 373-2946 and 373-2947
Cell: 0917-5219227

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Blue Repertory's All Shook Up Open Auditions Extended!

Ateneo Blue REPERTORY
Announces OPEN auditions for the rockin' Broadway musical!

Set in the summer of 1955, ALL SHOOK UP tells the story of a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road until a leather-jacketed, guitar-playing stranger speeds into her life and leads a square little town into discovering the magic of romance and the power of rock 'n' roll.

Featuring 24 all-time favorite Elvis hits like "Heartbreak Hotel", "Jailhouse Rock", and " Can't Help Falling In Love " woven into a whole new story, ALL SHOOK UP is a surefire hip-bustin' musical feast that will rock the Philippine stage and have rock 'n' roll fanatics of all ages jumping out of their blue suede shoes!

With Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan (Stages of Love, Basted) as director and Chari Arespacochaga (Avenue Q, Doubt) as creative consultant, ALL SHOOK UP will be staged from February 1 - 17 at the AFP Theater .

AUDITIONS will be on:

SATURDAY, October 27, 2007
from 8AM-4:30PM at
SEC C 201 A (also known as SEC Lec 3),
Ateneo de Manila University

Those interested to audition must prepare 2 contrasting musical theater songs (one slow, one fast), and must be ready to dance and sing rock 'n' roll.

Please bring the ff:
1) piano score or minus-one for each song
2) current 2x2 picture
3) dance clothes
4) resume (optional)

For more inquiries, contact Emjo at 09186811754.

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Going Underwater Talk @ Filipinas Heritage Library

The registration for Going Underwater on October 27,
Saturday (3:00-6:00 p.m.) at the Filipinas Heritage
Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City
across The Peninsula Manila is still ongoing. In case
you are interested in attending (or if you know anyone
who is), here are the details -

We are inviting all aspiring underwater photographers
to learn from the experts in this field of
photography. Know the basic skills and gears required
for underwater photography from Alex and Nathan Floro,
Tet Lara, Adel Samson, Nonoy Tan, Gutsy Tuason, and
Adrien Uichico. To aid the discussion, a slide show of
underwater photographs will be presented. Underwater
cameras by Olympus, basic diving suits by Speedo,
basic diving gears by Aquamundo, and related books on
diving or underwater photography will also be on
display.

No fees will be collected but pre-registration is
required due to the limited number of slots. For more
details, please call 8921801, email
cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org, or visit
www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph.

* * *
Digital 101: Photography and the Computer
November 5, 6, 8, 12 and 13, 2007 (6:00 to 9:00 p.m.)

The workshop, designed for digital camera users who
want to learn the basics of photography, discusses
topics such as:

- Factors affecting photographic output
- Basic understanding of light
- The digital camera and its functions
- Exposure setting
- How to see better pictures
- How to take better pictures
- Basic image enhancement and output considerations

For more details, please call 892-1801, email
cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org, or visit
www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph.

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Cesare & The Electric Underground Collective @ Mag:net Cafe

CESARE @ MAG: NET CAFE BONIFACIO HIGH STREET

"Cesare & The Electric Underground Collective" performs live for the first time at Mag:net Cafe Bonifacio High Street on Monday, October 29 at 8.00 P.M.

Headlined by 2007 Araw Ng Maynila Awardee Cesare A.X. Syjuco -- along with his equally celebrated daughters Maxine and Trix Syjuco -- the collective is comprised of progressive poets, musicians and performance artists rarely seen on the local café and club circuit, but who have nevertheless reaped much attention and critical acclaim for their innovative work with spoken word and performed poetry. http://www.cesaresyjuco.com

Along with the famed Syjucos, performers for the evening will include Alfred Yuson, Eghai Roxas, Mannet Villariba, Bob Balingit, Yanna Acosta and Project Ganymede, Danny Sillada, Frank Rivera, Mitch Garcia & Ian Madrigal, Ria Munoz, Nina Beltran, Mat, J.P., Bleeding Boy Noise Orchestra with Troll del Castillo, Lirio Salvador and Elemento, Parking in Mogadishu , and The Blame, among others.

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Rodel Tapaya's Perya Exhibit @ Boston Gallery

RODEL TAPAYA
"PERYA"
Boston Gallery
Exhibit opening and reception with the artist
20 October 2007
6:00 pm

The exhibit was inspired by a local carnival called perya, a place of chance, amusements and horror. Perya’s locality, things and people are very powerful subjects in painting, Most of the series are very lively in terms of color but ironically these paintings are no happy pictures. Today we seldom see perya. But I think its presence can be felt. Game shows that give prize money in exchange of self-humiliation, people with disabilities are still deprived of job opportunities and rights, gambling seen as a way to have a better life. The exhibit invites its viewers to experience perya once again. Not just a place to take pleasure in games of chance, fun rides and see terrifying images but also witness a social reality.

Twenty-seven year old Rodel Tapaya studied Painting at University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts. He won the grand prize in the 2001 Nokia Arts Awards Asia-Pacific held in Seoul, Korea and was sent for intensive art studies on drawing and painting at the Parsons School of Design in New York and at the University and of Art and Design in Helsinki, Finland. He was short-listed for two consecutive years (2005 and 2006) by Ateneo Art Awards.

Rodel Tapaya's Perya Exhibit @ Boston Gallery runs from October 20, 2007 to November 7, 2007.

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60th AAP Annual Art Competition 2007

The ART ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES,
NCCA COMMITTEE ON VISUAL ARTS and
the GSIS MUSEO NG SINING
present the
60th AAP ANNUAL ART COMPETITION 2007

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Kindly read the rules and regulations carefully. The
AAP shall strictly implement the rules published
herein. All members/competitors are required to
comply.

GENERAL RULES ON THE COMPETITION

The 60th AAP Annual Art Competition 2007 is open to
all bonafide members.
Regular Members may join all five (5) categories.
Associate Members 16-20 years of age as of submission
date may join only the Special Categories, namely Art
Photography and Drawing.

MEMBERSHIP AND FEES:
Membership should be renewed on or before the date of
submission by paying the annual dues. Non-members who
wish to join should apply first.
Regular Membership is open to artists, Fine Arts
students, art enthusiasts and cultural workers 21
years old and above.
Associate Membership is open to artists 16-20 years
old as of submission date who may be students, art
enthusiasts or cultural workers.
For bonafide members and applicants, please submit two
(2) recent 1”x1” photos for the AAP Identification
Card.
For new members, please submit a comprehensive resume,
two (2) recent 1”x1” photos for the AAP Identification
Card and fill up the AAP Bio Data.
Regular Membership Fee is Two Hundred Fifty Pesos (PhP
250.00) for both renewal and new membership.
Associate Membership Fee is Two Hundred Fifty Pesos
(PhP 250.00) as well.
A participant may join several categories, provided
that ONLY ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY will be submitted.
Entry Fee is Two Hundred Fifty Pesos (PhP 250.00) per
category.

ALL ARTWORKS SHALL BE FOR SALE. Artist prices are
subject for review by the AAP Board. The AAP is
entitled to a 30% share of the sale value.
An entry is considered to be an artistic product of an
individual. NO GROUP ENTRIES SHALL BE ALLOWED. All
artworks should be the original artistic
creation of the participating artist. Non-compliance
will result to disqualification of entry or revocation
of title.

All entries must be SIGNED. Information to be written
on the Entry Details Form and attached at the back of
entry: artist’s name, address, contact details,
category, entry title and price.
Each entry should be accompanied by a 5” x 7” (5R)
colored photograph of the artwork, with the same
information as above written on the Entry Details Form
and attached at the back of photo. You may also avail
of the services of the AAP Official Photographer for a
minimal fee.
Entries for the Painting, Mixed Media, Art Photography
and Drawing Categories should be framed and have
provisions for hanging. Pedestals are optional for
entries to the Sculpture Category.

SUBMISSION DATE: NOVEMBER 24, 2007, Saturday, from
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Entries in the Painting and Mixed
Media Categories are to be submitted at the GSIS MUSEO
NG SINING at the CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, while
entries for the Sculpture, Art Photography and Drawing
should be submitted at the KANLUNGAN NG SINING, Rizal
Park, Manila.

All accepted entries will automatically be featured on
the 60th AAP Annual Art Catalogue 2007. However, due
to limited exhibition space, entries will be
pre-screened by a panel of judges. Only entries which
pass pre-screening will be exhibited in the above
venues.

All decisions by the Board of Judges are final.

PRIZES:

Major Categories (Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media)

1st Prize PhP 30,000 Cash + Trophy

2nd Prize PhP 20,000 Cash + Medal

3rd Prize PhP 10,000 Cash + Medal

Special Categories (Art Photography and Drawing)

Best Entry Php 5,000 Cash + Medal

Honorable Mention Awardees will be awarded with
Plaques.

AWARDING: The Awarding Ceremony will be announced at a
later date.

EXHIBITION: Exhibition will follow the Awarding
Ceremony.

RETRIEVAL: Retrieval of non-winning entries will be
from January 10 to February 10, 2008 in the same venue
the entries were submitted. Painting and Mixed Media
entries shall be retrieved at the GSIS Museo ng
Sining, while Sculpture, Art Photography and Drawing
entries shall be retrieved at the
Kanlungan ng Sining. All entries not retrieved within
the period shall automatically become property of the
AAP.

AAP shall not be held legally liable for any damages
to entries as a result of the competition or the
failure of the participant to follow the rules and
regulations.
Submission of entries signifies acceptance of the
rules and regulations of the competition.

RULES ON ARTISTIC FORMAT, DIMENSION AND SPECIFICATIONS

Painting

Any pigment on ground – e.g. oil / acrylic on canvas,
watercolor on paper, tempera on board, etc.
Dimensions: 30”x40”, excluding frame. Vertical or
horizontal orientation.
Sculpture

Three dimensional artwork in the round, using any
material or technique
Dimensions: Maximum of 4 feet or within the volume
measure of 60 cubic feet. 100 kilos maximum weight.

Mixed Media

Assemblage, collage, decoupage, relief panel with
found objects, etc.
Dimensions: 30”x40” with maximum thickness of 6 inches
from the wall. Vertical or horizontal orientation. 25
kilos maximum weight.

Art Photography

Photographs should be original, unpublished and taken
during November 2006-November 2007. The participant
must be the original author and sole owner of his or
her photo entry/ies.
Dimensions: 11”x17” or A3 Size. Vertical or horizontal
orientation, full color or black and white printed on
photo paper. Photographs should be framed and ready
for hanging upon submission.
Medium could either be film or digital, but no entries
on disk or e-mail will be accepted.
Alterations after exposure – digital darkroom,
painting, airbrushing, paste-on or assembly are not
allowed. Creative effects must be done in-camera at
the time of exposure, such as multiple exposure, flash
fill, light painting, filtration, etc.
Creative effects or minimal digital manipulation such
as enhancement of color and contrast is allowed, but
paste-ups and collages are prohibited.
Person(s) appearing in the photograph should have a
signed release form supplied and kept by the artist.

Drawing

Graphite, pen and ink, ballpen, charcoal, colored
pencils on paper
Dimensions: 21”x29” excluding frame. Vertical or
horizontal orientation.

For details and inquiries, please call (632) 3030907
or drop by the AAP Office and Gallery, Kanlungan ng
Sining, Rizal Park, Manila. You may also post your
questions at Pinoy_AAP@yahoogroups.com or text
(0915)2787469.

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