The artsphere is gearing up for yet another festive and fruitful month as the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) launches “Ani ng Sining,” the Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) in celebration of National Arts Month per Presidential Proclamation No. 683 in 1991.
Now on its 19th year, PIAF will bring together thousands of artists from all over the country to cultivate love for the arts and preserve culture. It promises to be grand on visuals and enriching in the mind as well. As arts goes to key cities nationwide, the festival aims to instill the richness of Philippine tradition among all Filipinos. In touring the seven different art forms, it not only raises awareness but also discovers artists whose talents are left untapped due to lack of venues.
The preparations for this month-long activity, which happens in February 2010, are already underway with the various committee heads lining up seminars, workshops, exhibits, and performances.
Aptly themed “Ani ng Sining,” PIAF will assemble the best of the best as well as the raw talents with the hope of nurturing arts and culture for future generations. The seasoned artists may learn new ideas from the kids of the digital age and may see arts in a different perspective. The youth, in turn, learn from the experiences of their esteemed counterparts.
“Aquatecture” of the Committee on Architecture and Allied Arts is set to hold a multimedia and installation exhibition exploring the many uses and images of water in relation to architecture. Renowned architect Henry Yap leads the committee. Major exhibitions and seminars will tour Manila and the Visayas.
Shirley Halili-Cruz, chair of the Committee on Dance, pursues yet another program to bring dance in all its diversity to grassroots. “Sayaw Pinoy 2010: Creating Venues of Creative Interaction through Dance” links mainstream and traditional dances and provides opportunity for the dance artists to exchange ideas and expertise.
Film enthusiasts will have to block of the dates for Cinema Rehiyon by the Committee on Cinema led by Dr. Miguel Rapatan, together with Vice-Head, Teddy Co. For this PIAF, Cinema Rehiyon goes yearlong to reach out to more regions in the country. These efforts may help revitalize the film industry. Recent awards from international film festivals are proof that Philippine cinema is alive and kicking. The committee will also hold dialogues and workshops with the aim of deepening the understanding and treatment of cinema.
Taboan 2010: 2nd Philippine Writers Festival of the Committee on Literary Arts headed by Commissioner Ricardo de Ungria, PIAF Festival Director who is also the head of the Subcommission on the Arts, is probably the busiest with a long lineup of talks and fora by renowned writers. Topics range from writing critical reviews to eco literature to historical writing. The committee decides to recognize prolific writers from the Visayas region. This year, there will also be interaction with other writers from different parts of the world.
The Committee on Visual Arts led by Egai Fernandez goes to Boracay for the Philippine Visual Arts Festival (PIVAF). Sand sculpture is just one of the highlights of the festival, which also include printmaking, photography, and body painting competition. The festival looks at opening more doors to new talents and exhibiting the works of seasoned and award-winning Filipino visual artists.
Musician Joey Ayala leads the Committee on Music in staging Organik Muzik 2: Palay Bigas Kanin. Ayala and company are set to bring together traditional and contemporary music with young artists like Radioactive Sago Project and the likes of Cynthia Alexander. The committee hopes to invite 300 artists for performances and to participate in fora and talks.
Tanghal: 4th National University and College Theater by the Committee on Dramatic Arts headed by Dr. Glecy Cruz Atienza will recognize the efforts of school theater groups in nurturing theater arts among the youth. There will be theater performances, conferences, and interactions with invited international artists.
With the prospect of a surpassing the success of previous years arts festival, PIAF 2010 is set to capture one’s imagination and bring the arts to the consciousness of all Filipinos.
Also, the NCCA, headed by Chairman and DepEd Undersecretary, Dr. Vilma Labrador, and NCCA Executive Director Cecile Guidote Alvarez, has been bringing the “Ani ng Sining” celebrations to various agencies and institutions around the Philippines since 2005.
Should you need more details or have any concerns, please contact Mr. Rene Napeñas, PIAF Media Director and Head of the NCCA-Public Affairs and Information Office (PAIO) at 09285081057/ 09275582656 and 527-5529, or Ms. Vanessa Marquez, PIAF Deputy Festival Manager, at 527-2209 or 09186380412. You could also call us at 527-2192 loc. 612-615 or email us at ncca.paio@gmail.com
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