Dance at the MET
THE ARTISTS of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Professional Dance Support Program and National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes present a special performance from the MET stage online. The performances include “Bluejays” with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky; “Moon” with music by Dead Can Dance; and “Sama-Sama” with music by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab. To watch, visit The Metropolitan Theater’s Facebook page. Done in collaboration with the Metropolitan Theater and its Artistic Director Nick Lizaso.
Call for exhibition proposals
THE NATIONAL Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery is once again calling for exhibition proposals. It is an opportunity for Filipino artists from different backgrounds, different affiliations, and different regions to be able to showcase their work to a wider audience without compromising their creative vision. All proposals shall be deliberated over by the Exhibition Committee and the chosen exhibitions shall be executed with the support of the NCCA. For the 2022 exhibitions, the NCCA Gallery has opened proposal submissions until Sept. 15. Exhibition proposals can be part of celebrations, such as but not limited to: National Arts Month (February), Women’s Month (March), National Literature Month (April), Filipino Food Month (April), National Heritage Month (May), Indigenous Peoples Month (October), Museums and Galleries Month (October), and Library and Information Services Month (November). All exhibition proposals must be submitted via the Google Forms link (https://bit.ly/2022NCCAGalleryProposal) and will be accepted only when the necessary information is submitted with proper supporting documentation. For more information contact the NCCA Gallery Secretariat through 8527-2192 local 328, e-mail at gallery@ncca.gov.ph and nccagallery09@gmail.com or visit the website www.ncca.gov.ph.
Pure Source at the Blanc Gallery
THE BLANC Gallery presents “Pure Source,” an exhibition curated by Louie Cordero and Jordin Isip featuring works by James Bascara, Louie Cordero, Lourd De Veyra, Jordin Isip, Hazel Lee Santino, Erika Shiba, Astrid Terrazas, and Ricky Torre. The exhibit is on view until Sept. 18. Blanc Gallery is located at 145 Katipunan Ave., Quezon City. For inquiries, contact 0920-927-6436 or visit http://blanc.ph/exhibits/pure-source/.
West Gallery extends exhibit run
WEST Gallery has announced that its current exhibitions will have an extended run until Sept. 11. Currently on view are Beejay Esber’s “Wave Of Mutation,” Arturo Sanchez, Jr. and Hamilton Sulit’s “Lost In Eden,” the group show “Sagad!” featuring works by Alvin Capistrana, Jacob Lindo, Leonardo Onia, Jr., Mark Bardinas, and Rolf Campos, and Koki Lxx’s “Is Without Was.” The exhibits can be viewed online at www.westgallery.ph.
MO_Space opening 2 exhibits
MO_ SPACE gallery will be opening two exhibits on Sept. 4. On view at the Main Gallery will be Pope Bacay and Nicole Tee’s “home is not an address you memorize,” while at Gallery 2 will be Marionne Contreras’ “The House my Father Built.” Both shows will run until Oct. 3. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 3rd level of MOs Design, B2 Bonifacio High Street, 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Araneta City launches #LivingHeroes photo exhibit
AS A TRIBUTE for the inspiring acts of ordinary Filipinos during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Araneta City is opening a special National Heroes Day photo exhibit — both virtual and physical — featuring select modern-day heroes. Done in partnership with the J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF), the social development arm of the Araneta Group, Araneta City is holding the #LivingHeroes photo exhibit that features individuals whose generosity, ingenuity, and inspiring deeds created ripples of hope to those who are heavily affected by the ongoing health crisis. View the exhibit virtually via the Araneta City official website https://aranetacity.com/living-heroes-photo-exhibit. A physical #LivingHeroes photo exhibit is also open for viewing at the Gateway Mall Activity Area. Each panel in this on-ground exhibit is equipped with a QR code to allow viewers to have a different virtual feel of the exhibit.
Silverlens exhibit features collectors
SILVERLENS presents the second edition of “Collectors Plus.” For this edition, it focuses on Philippine contemporary art from the years 2005 to 2015, from four collectors based in Hong Kong and Manila. The show includes early pieces by Maya Muñoz, Elaine Navas, Nona Garcia, Winner Jumalon, and Yasmin Sison-Ching, among others. There are two works from Yayoi Kusama’s Night Flowers series, early pieces by Pow Martinez, and Norberto Roldan signature altars. Accompanying the show is an early large five-panel painting by Bernardo Pacquing, a rare pastel painting of Chati Coronel, and an impressionist piece by Mit Jai Inn. The exhibit will run from Sept. 4 to Oct. 2, by appointment only. Meanwhile, Silverlens will also open Issay Rodriguez’s “Brighter Than Many Ever See” which probes narratives and meanings found in the cultivation and domestication of ornamental plants. It also runs from Sept. 4 to Oct. 2.
Books and toys drive for children-patients
NAG-UUGNAY Volunteer Initiative and the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists — Bataan Olongapo Zambales Chapter (PSA BOZ) are holding a donation drive for children admitted in hospitals and children of health care workers in the 15 hospitals covered by the chapter. Dubbed Libro’t Laruan, the program aims to collect new or preloved toys and books for children being cared for in hospitals and children of health care workers who continue to take extra safety measures when going home to their loved ones. The donated books and toys would be distributed to the following hospitals: Isaac and Catalina Medical Center; Bataan Doctors Hospital and Medical Center; Bataan St. Joseph Hospital; Balanga Medical Center; Ulticare Medical Center; Jose C. Payumo, Jr. Memorial Hospital; Centro Medico de Santisimo Rosario; Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center; Orani District Hospital; Bataan Peninsula Medical Center; Mariveles District Hospital; James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital; Orion St. Michael Hospital; Allied Care Experts Medical Center-Baypointe; and Ridon St. Jude Medical Center Olongapo City. Adarna House and Adarna Group Foundation, Inc. have donated 257 picture books to the program. Tahanan Books, on the other hand, sent two sets of 13 titles comprised of early concept books and storybooks. These initial book donations are allocated for the pediatric wards of James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital and Ridon St. Jude Medical Center Olongapo City. For those who would like to donate children’s books and toys, message Nag-uugnay Volunteer Initiative FB Like Page https://www.facebook.com/naguugnayvolunteerinitiative or e-mail pagawaanincorporated@gmail.com.
