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Stockton artist Jun Jamosmos joins group show in NYC
New York’s Agora Gallery in Chelsea will feature the work of Philippine-born artist Jun Jamosmos in the group exhibit Répartie in Art. The show opens on July 7th and will run until July 28th. Répartie in Art represents the interpretations and inspirations of 13 artists from across the world. Each piece on display tackles the ...
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Lynda A. N. Reyes participates in 2 juried shows in California
Two watercolor paintings of artist Lynda A. N. Reyes will be featured in two California exhibits in Brea, Orange County and San Francisco. “An Afternoon Stroll at Venice Beach,” a transparent watercolor painting done on a full size 300 lb. Arches paper was juried into the 30th Annual Made in California Juried Exhibition of the ...
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Artist Clarisse Pastor-Medina uses coffee to explore her Filipino identity
By Cristina DC Pastor Where some of us see nasty ring stains, she sees a sustainable art medium. For seven years now, Batangas-born Clarisse Pastor-Medina (no relation to this writer) has been painting with coffee and staging solo exhibits with nothing more than her large canvases and presumably her Batangas ‘barako.’ “I like the medium,” ...
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‘Breath-taking’ performance in the Bay Area by Ballet Philippines
Ballet Philippines (BP), the resident ballet company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a North American tour, starting with the Bay Area. The tour, dubbed “Master Pieces, Celebrating 45 Years of Dance,” coincided with the celebration of Filipino American History Month. This is the first time in 15 ...
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Own an original Filipino street art!
On October 2nd, two filmmakers will be launching a unique crowdfunding campaign, bringing seldom seen artworks from the streets of Manila to an international audience. The Filipino Street Art Project Kickstarter campaign will be the first opportunity for art enthusiasts worldwide to own original works from over 30 participating Filipino street artists, including stickers, art ...
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‘Pistahan na!’
The Pistahan Parade and Festival, the largest celebration of Filipino Americans in the Bay Area, will feature delectable Filipino cuisine, cultural exhibits, and live performances on August 10 and 11. The two-day event organized is expected to draw over 70,000 people, according to the organizer, the Filipino American Arts Exposition. The celebration offers the following ...
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Kidlat Tahimik headlines Babaylan conference on mythic storytelling and rituals
The Center for Babaylan Studies (CfBS) will host the Second International Babaylan Conference in September 27-29 at Westminster Woods, in Occidental, Northern California. This year’s conference theme is “Katutubong Binhi/Native Seeds: Myths and Stories that Feed our Indigenous Soul.” The conference aims to honor those who continue to carry the rich legacy of Filipino indigenous ...
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Bukidnon tribal ‘datu’ promotes Talaandig music from NYC to San Francisco
“I couldn’t imagine myself taking train ride(s) to Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. When I was small I took a carabao ride to the mountains of Mt. Kitanglad.” With that post, Bukidnon tribal leader and musician Waway Saway invited Filipino Americans to watch his May 4th performance at the Lincoln Center. “Definitely, we will have good ...
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The Premiere Screening Of: What’s the T? How you were born does not define who you are.
THE PREMIERE SCREENING OF: WHAT’S THE T? How you were born does not define who you are. Independent documentary, What’s the T?, premiering February 21, 2013, San Francisco, California, at New People Event Venue, 1746 Post Street. General screening at 5:30 pm, doors open at 5:00 pm; VIP screening at 9:00pm, doors open ...