Arts & Culture (04/27/22)
Library presents a short history of PHL suffrage
IN the run-up to the May 9 elections, the Ayala Foundation, Inc., Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL), and the Ayala Museum present the online exhibit “Tara, Vote! A Short History of Philippine Suffrage” which can now be viewed at the FHL’s Facebook page. The journey of Filipinos’ right to vote was a bumpy one that went in fits and starts from Spanish times to World War II. The online exhibit traces this history until 1946. This right was fully realized only when it was granted to the Filipino majority — without elitist requirements, with the achievement of Philippine independence, and with the inclusion of women in democratic self-rule.
Virgin Labfest 17 goes on site
THE CULTURAL Center of the Philippines (CCP), The Writer’s Bloc, and Tanghalang Pilipino present The Virgin Labfest 17: Hinga! on site rather than online. This year’s 12 untried, untested, and unstaged works made by Filipino writers will be presented at the CCP’s Tanghalang Huseng Batute from June 16 to 26. An early bird rate — P375 — is offered for a limited time only, from April 25 to May 8 at http://ticketworld.com.ph/. For updates, visit the Virgin Labfest Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thevirginlabfest.
National Museum mounts Amorsolo exhibit
THE NATIONAL Museum of the Philippines commemorates the 50th death anniversary of Fernando Amorsolo, the first National Artist of the Philippines. The exhibit, Remembering Fernando Amorsolo on his 50th death anniversary, a showcase of his works, is at Gallery 10 of the National Museum of Fine Arts (NMFA). On view are 11 Amorsolo oil paintings from the collection of the Philippine Normal University, the National Fine Arts Collection, and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Also included are two rare oil paintings by Fernando Amorsolo’s younger brother, Pablo (1898-1945), from the NFAC. Shown to the public for the first time and the highlights of this exhibit are two works from the collection of the Philippine Normal University titled Mother and Child and Paoay Church. One can view this special exhibition at the museum itself or take the 360-degree virtual tour of the National Museum galleries at http://pamana.ph/ncr/manila/NMFA360.html.
Mylene Quito exhibit at ARTablado
FOR Pampagueño artist Mylene Quito, her motherhood gave birth (pun intended) to her art. And from May 1 to May 15, her latest collection will be on display at Robinsons Galleria’s ARTablado through a solo exhibit titled “Portraits and Patterns of Unconditional Love”. Her family — she is a mother of three — is always a source of inspiration for her art as she weaves stories of unconditional love in every brushstroke on the canvas. Her figurations and abstraction depict images of the emotional bond between a mother and a child. The self-taught artist first joined an exhibition in 2017, when she showcased her works at the Pista ng Sining in Pangasinan. She has since participated in group exhibitions at Conspiracy Garden Cafe in Quezon City (2017), Fred’s Gallery in Baguio City (2018), Robinsons Place Ilocos (2018), Got Heart Gallery in White Plains (2019), and many more. She also joined shows and art exchange programs in Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia; Quingdao, China; and Taipei City, Taiwan, among others. Robinsons Land ARTablado is part of Robinsons Land’s efforts to stage and showcase Philippine art. It especially turns the spotlight on homegrown talents, such as the Hagonoy Art Group from Bulacan, Quezonian artists, and Sining Rizal. “Portraits and Patterns of Unconditional Love” runs from May 1 to 15 at ARTablado, 3/F Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Quezon City.
3D virtual museum focuses on environment
A NEW cutting-edge three-dimensional and simulated Virtual Museum will be launched through a collaboration between World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-Philippines) and Epson Philippines with the goal of increasing awareness on different issues faced by the environment. “This virtual museum offers a three-dimensional immersive experience that will guide the people in learning and discovering how climate change affects various ecosystems,” WWF-Philippines Director for Marketing and Resource Generation Justine Cruz said. “It aims to provide environmental awareness and help people reduce their impact on global warming as they actively track their energy consumption and carbon footprint through sustainable changes in lifestyle.” In relation with Epson Philippines’ Turn Down the Heat campaign, the virtual museum will feature exhibits that will educate users on how they can help to reduce their impact on global warming by keeping track of their energy consumption and carbon footprint from their homes and workplaces. The virtual museum will be integrated within the mobile and web application of Camp Kalikasan, an online environmental education resource center, and is now available to the public.
NCCA calls for research grant proposals
THE NATIONAL Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is asking for research proposals on culture and arts. The deadline of submission is on June 1. NCCA support for research comes in the form of awards for individuals and grants for organizations. Research awards and grants shall be given to outstanding projects in 2023: Research Award for an Individual (regular) — P300,000; Research Award for an Organization (regular) — P500,000; Community Research (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao) — P500,000; Ph.D. Dissertation Award — P150,000; and MA Thesis Award — P75,000. The proposed projects must be implemented from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31, 2023. The proponent must meet the criteria described in their chosen category and submit the necessary documents. Proposals may be submitted in any of the Philippine languages. Interested organizations must be non-stock, non-profit, and may be Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) or Peoples Organizations (POs) with the capability to show proof of eligibility to receive and handle public funds. Complete proposals must be submitted to the Cultural Dissemination Section, Policy/Plan Formulation and Programming Division of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (e-mail: thereselpz.ncca@gmail.com).
Young Historian’s Prize nomination extended
THE NATIONAL Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA) call for nominations for the 2022 Young Historian’s Prize has been extended until May 16. The NCCA, through its National Committee on Historical Research, conceptualized the Young Historian’s Prize to recognize the potential of young Filipino scholars on the basis of their single original work in the field of Philippine history and historiography which is intended to foster a sense of national identity, pride, and national interest of the country. A nominee for the Young Historian’s Prize must be a Filipino citizen between 21-40 years old at the time of submission. Their work must be single authorship; an original work; written in proper academic style; either a published or publishable work; and must have used primary sources that can contribute to the enrichment of Philippine history and historiography. A duly accomplished nomination form must be submitted along with author’s curriculum vitae, NSO certified birth certificate, notarized sworn statement of authorship, manuscript in a PDF file soft copy and three sets of hard copies all of which should not bear the author’s name or any reference to the author; and two endorsement letters from an academic institution, local historical society, or practicing historian to: The Young Historian’s Prize Secretariat Program and Project Management Division, Cultural Heritage Section of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. For more information, coordinate with the Young Historian’s Prize Secretariat at (02) 8527-2192 local 308, or through e-mail at sch@ncca.gov.ph. Visit www.ncca.gov.ph and the NCCA Facebook page for further details.
