The Anthem Philatelist

Cebu , a hub of trade, culture, and innovation, is renowned for its expertise in furniture, crafts, and fashion design. In recent years, it has also emerged as a global center for multimedia arts and IT outsourcing, solidifying its position as a premier location for BPO companies outside Manila. This vibrant city is home to a thriving community of visual artists and musicians. In recognition of its rich cultural landscape, Cebu was designated as a Creative City of Design in 2008 and acknowledged as the ASEAN City of Culture in 2015. These distinctions have significantly contributed to the growth of tourism in the region. As a testament to the Cebuanos' dedication to preserving their heritage, a group of local painters, in collaboration with ArtPortalCebu, presents "Cebu On Canvas." This project aims to promote Cebu's cultural legacy and artistic traditions through a diverse collection of paintings. F Celebrating the beauty of Cebu through the eyes of the Cebuano pai...

Pedro D. Villadolid, Waterfalls, 1979, Oil on Masonite, 24"x42",  Private  Collection   Pedro D. Villadolid (6 October 1916- 7 August 1980) loved nature. He was a self taught painter who  worked with actual subjects but added elements from his fertile and wild imagination. In this painting we see lush autumn tree colors not seen in our country and two deers with long antlers, non-existent in Bantayan island ,  Cebu . He loved birds in flock-of-seven and here, we see them perched on a branch (right tree), on a rock (beside middle tree) and in flight (left tree).  This flock-of-seven bird pattern can also be seen in his 1953 Farm scene , 1976 Forest , and in this painting. His trees appear crooked and asymmetrical, the rock formations unrealistic.  "He paints with apparent disregard for proportion or natural coloration.  His subjects architecture were free, loose with bright gay colored patterns", writes Manuel Duldulao in his famous 198...

 Guest of Honors   Ambassador Jose Mari Cariño Mico Cotia Maria Ivy Ang   In the world of art, it is a given notion that anybody nurturing his creativity at an early age will have a better opportunity to succeed than somebody who started late. Thus, it is natural for the gifted individual to develop his artistry while still young. However, knowing how difficult it is to consider art as a profession, not all of those who have artistic talents end up as artists, but more often than not, many have opted to take up another course, if only to attain a more lucrative life. This story has a semblance at how Roy Ama made his entry into the artworld. Instead of nurturing his art, Roy has decided to takeup a course in Bachelor of Arts at the University of Santo Tomas . His love for music, however encouraged him to stop schooling for a while and joined  a group of young musicians performing in a foreign country. Returning from his foreign stint, he was hoping that he still can...

  ArtCebu   Joins   BORNEO ARTS FESTIVAL 2023 29 September - 1 Oktober 2023 Financial Park , Labuan FT   Participating Artists Mean Mustard Art Christine Rom Joshua Cabrera Jojo Gubalane Arts John Geoffrey Dabatos Elletsirk Estareja Han   EVENTS   BORNEO CREATIVE DANCE COMPETITION TINGKAH GERUH( BATTLE) FASHION CREATIVE NATIONAL COSTUME   ART EXPRESSION MUKUN SEBORNEO PERFORMANCE LION INTERNATIONAL PEACE POSTER ARTIST & BUSKER PERFORMANCE BAF23 TIKTOK CHALLANGE BAF 360 PHOTO BOOTH DJ CORNER LABUAN FM LABUAN & BORNEO CRAFT EXHIBITION BOOTH EXHIBITION BOOKS EXHIBITION CHOCOLATE FAIR *087-408740 (office hours) * Labuan Tourism (Facebook) @tourismperbadananlabuan (Tiktok) @labuantourism (Instagram)

  A𝐑𝐒𝐂 𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐖; 𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐆𝐍 The logo was designed with a composition of bright, minimalistic elements that are cohesively combined to visually illustrate the theme; a synthesis to commemorate this year's ARSC National Congress as they celebrate its 14th celebration! This joyous, eventful occasion, a collective gathering of the different AR schools across the nation, will be held in Toledo City , Cebu . Lance Gerick Avanzado Uy , the artist who emerged victorious among his various competitors from the different schools, described his opus as a deliberated effort that ultimately secured his spot as the grand winner.   “The logo consisted of a set of various elements that complement well to the school and the organization's purpose and goals in life.” The student explained. “It serves to demonstrate our love for one another as one family, all the components will come together to create a ...

  PAGLAUM (Hope) Art Exhibit for a cause sponsored by the PSMO  to raise funds for Oncology (Cancer) charity patient's systemic chemotherapy Celso Pepito Fred Galan Tina Marie Gandionco   Pilar Marie Carmen Sala Dante Javelosa Luzon Friday Group Sessionistas ArtPortalCebu   The Medical Artists Group   and more...  Featured Group # ARKISKETCHERS CEBU A group of Cebu-based architects has been going around Cebu not to check construction sites but to sketch and paint. Whether it’s watercolor or pen and ink, Arkisketchers Cebu are busy filling their sketch pads with drawings and paintings of heritage buildings, rural scenes, as well as the growing urban landscape. Through their work, the group also tries to capture everyday scenes and various walks of life.  There is so much about Cebu to show, and by sketching and painting, they are able to tell a story of a particular moment one art work at a time. It’s one of the best ways to showcase Cebu, both architec...

  To preserve the rich cultural and historical heritage of Cebu City , Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia spearheaded and concretized the creation of the Cebu City Heritage District . Garcia said the heritage district was created to protect the historical heritage of Cebu City and promote sustainable development within the district. "This will promote tourism, drive economic growth, improve urban landscapes, promote civic pride and identity, diversify local experiences, and elevate the city’s brand,”. He has also enacted policies that safeguard existing cultural assets of the city and “encourage a harmonious blend of old and modern elements.” The district includes heritage buildings and landmarks (identified as significant heritage assets based on their age, architectural. style, and cultural value) and cultural landscapes and public spaces. A painting competition and diorama by Prof. Lakan Olivares and students of the South Western University School of Design and Communication...

Treasure your cultural treasures by acquiring it and augment our nations worth! Please show your appreciation by visiting and hopefully owning your heritage. Exhibit runs from July 28 to August 3, 2023. Padayon, Oil on canvas, 18"x24", 2022

In the autumn of 2013, a group exhibit and art residency in Paris became a shared experience of a band of Cebuano artists that became MUGNA . With this cherished experience and in celebration of the coming Philippine-France Friendship Day on June 26, this exhibit is proudly presented. These select group of artists, now mostly in the academe , came from different groups and represent a wide range of stylistic tendencies that somehow reflect the diversity of contemporary art in Cebu. Except for the Cebuano Master Jose Kimsoy Yap , most of the artists selected then like Melver Mercado , Sio Montera ,  Felix Catarata , Marvin Natural , Joshua Cabrera , Palmy Pe-Tudtud , Gigi Ocampo and Radel Paredes were in their mid-career and active in the local art scene. The group decided to name themselves Mugna (Cebuano for “creation” or “to create”), thinking of a common Cebuano words they could leave to their French freinds to remember. ‭This exhibit marks the first ten (Dix) years of Mugna...

Eggman's Mumbo Assignment, 16x12, Mixed Media (Ink and Gold Leaf), 2023 The Artist Name Mean Mustard came from the song of The Beatles in Abbey Road Album. The name was decided to carry when the artist's nick name is roughly the same with the Song title and artworks subject mainly focuses on The Beatles . Mean was born in 1988 and is a proud Cebuana .  At an early age, she started working with colored pens and oil pastels due to her fascination with anime characters, but this halted for a while due to other priorities. In 2014, she tried doing sketches again using charcoal pencils, this time of human portraits which led to her first commission. Black Bird Fly, 9" x 12", Mixed Media (Watercolor and Ink), 2023 The following year, she was invited to display her artworks for Music and Arts Night with local singer Kitchie Nadal . This was her first exhibit. She has then on been invited to exhibit in other events with other local visual artists. A huge fan of the ban...

  Something's cooking at Abuhan Restaurant on March 14, at 6pm Watch for... UNANG HAON The initial exhibit at ABUHAN Mini Gallery. Exhibiting Artists: ADESTE DEGUILMO CELSO PEPITO LUCILO SAGAYNO ANTONIO VIDAL Guests of Honor: Atty. Edison Arriola Hon. Ian Anthony Osmeňa Dr. Michael Justin Osmeňa Hon. Edgardo de los Santos Dr. Karen Arriola Atty. Estrella Bernaldez Mrs. Rosie Veloso Binghay Dr. Jessica France de los Santos Cebu is fortunate to be home of active and dedicated creative individuals. And it is very commendable that the absence of more appropriate venues for exhibition projects has never been a deterence for art in Cebu to flourish. The management of Abuhan Restaurant has offered their walls to help address the lack of exhibit venues , supporting the growth of art in Cebu community, and above all, to help encourage our local artists to continually nurture their gifts of artistry; thereby cooking the idea of putting up, the Abuhan Mini Gallery.

    Contributing to the artistic vibrancy in the City of Cebu for the month of February as the ... National Art Month Cebu Artists Incorporated presents... THE BEST OF CAI February 17, 2023 6:00PM Guests of Honor: Hon. Raymond N. Garcia Mrs. Kate R. Garcia Dr. Cris Dy  Hon. Annabeth Cuizon Mr. Bernard Restificar Mrs. Mirma Restificar Atty. Karlo Mar Kinaadman Mrs. Pia Philina Kinaadman Hon. Annabeth Cuizon SM Seaside Cebu Upper Ground City Wing South Road Properties Cebu City

  Celso Duazo Pepito MAKING HOLY: THE FAMILY Bronze 60"×106" 2021 The realization of this project is a combination of love, passion, and determination. But it was however, the spirit of selflessness of many individuals who contributed their time, money and efforts,  to make this piece a reality. "We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth, at least, the truth that is given to us to understand."  This is how Pablo Picasso has perceived the idea behind his art. And his perception is in line with my aspirations to creating art that is not an image of reality,  but a fraction of it, thereby motivating my viewers to think, understand and do something to make a change. My role, as an artist is not to replicate God's creation, but somehow create images that will inspire individuals to discover their significance in building a well meaning society. This project was hatched when Fr. Gerry Quejada has told me of coming up with a sculp...

  Kalig-on ( Strength), an art exhibit to co-celebrate the Sarok Festival will be happening of February 2-6, 2023 at the ground floor of SM City Consolacion . Works by artists of CAI headed by Cebuano master Celso Pepito will be exhibited. Other exhibitors include Fe Madrid Pepito , Romuel Aloizeus Apuya , Floro Dosdos Impas , Kenneth Gallardo , Zapphire Benedikt Jayme , Dr. Fe Eleanor Pardillo and Antonio Vidal . Opening will be at 2pm. The Sarok Festival is celebrated on Consolacion’s foundation day. Sarok is a hat made of bamboo strips and dried banana leaves. Sarok Festival a mardigras of colors and street dancing along the main road of Consolacion is celebrated every 14 February in commemoration of Consolacion founding anniversary. The main attraction of this festival is the colorful Sarok and its wide uses. To protect farmers and the folks from the sun and the rain, the sarok, a conical hat made from bamboo strips and dried banana leaves, becomes the needed fad for th...

Hiniusang Pagtuo (Shared Faith) is an exhibit of paintings and icons of the Child Jesus to co-celebrate the Sinulog Festival 2023. Opening on January 13, 4pm at the lobby of Seda Hotel , Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park. The exhibiting artists are Jun Impas , Jogen Lim, Celso Pepito and Antonio Vidal .  The exhibiting icon owners are Mrs. Armida Caguitla, Mrs. Jane Panganiban, Mrs. Fe Pepito , and Mr. Bernard Restificar. Exhibit runs until January 16, 2023. See you there😊

Come join Master Celso Pepito as he embarks on monoprint making with several other artists at the Jose T. Joya Gallery   UP Cebu on January 13-15 at 4pm. See you there.   Monoprints for the Visayas Art Fair 2022

Catch the One Man Show Exhibit of Cesar Cabase Castillo , Bulawanong Pagtuo , (Golden Faith), his  humble way of offering, honoring and thanking the Child Jesus during the Sinulog festival in Cebu .  Opening and blessing on Jan 7 at 3pm at the Golden Prince Hotel and Suites lobby. The exhibit runs from January 7-15, 2023.

In celebration with the Sinulog Festival and to embark on an active role  in promoting the arts, the Cebu Artist Incorporated will be having its 2nd exhibit for 2023- Faith Hope and Charity on January 10 to  February 8, 2023 at the 3rd floor mountain wing of the SM Seaside Cebu . Formal opening and ribbon cutting Jan. 10, 2023 at 6pm.   Currently ongoing is their first 2023 show Pakigsaulog at the ground floor, cube wing at the SM Seaside which runs from January 7-31. See the works of Master Celso Pepito , Fe Madrid Pepito , Jun Impas , Joel Cristobal , Leodito Bongo III , Antonio Vidal , Jonathan Abellana , Lida Marie Aguilar , Methuzael Carredo , Reynan Dingal , John Dinglasa , Jess Dinglasa , Joseph Ong , Renulo Pautan , Lucilo Sagayno , Marlone Ylanan , Sonia Yrastorza .  Guest of honors - Dr. Sam Albano, Dr. Antoinette P. Mendoza , Mr. Amado Go , Ms. Red Nicola Pates. See you there!

Catch Unbox: Art Cebu Art season continues this Dec. 20 with the opening of Unbox: Art Cebu Exhibit at the Ayala Mall Central Block (in IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City). Organized by the Philippine Art and Unbox Cebu, the group show features the artworks of over 40 local artists. For more details, click the link below. Unbox Cebu Curated by CAI's JR Dinglasa

How do you show appreciation for your art and culture ? By owning it- it is a piece of your heritage- a future relic. It does not have to be very beautiful or costly. But if it "speaks" to you, acquire it, keep it (because you like looking at it) and your descendants will thank you for it! It might even be in a museum in Cebu  in the year 2122. OGK!   Go and visit the Visayas Art Fair.   The Visayas Art Fair was a historical undertaking in 2021 with the banner, Connecting The Islands Through Art, initiated by the National Commission for Culture and Arts, together with the Cebu Design Week Inc., Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas , Sacred Heart School for Boys Batch 1985 Foundation , and the Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation to unite the artistry of the three regions (Regions 6, 7 & 8) in the Visayas.     Its aim was to present to the world the unique identity of the Visayan arts and culture. Now on its second year, the event wi...