Come and watch the short film of Plet Bolipata Borlongan on April 27 at the Bencab Museum! Congratulations Plet!
Manet of My Dreams, the Trailer from Plet Bolipata on Vimeo.
[email_link]Come and watch the short film of Plet Bolipata Borlongan on April 27 at the Bencab Museum! Congratulations Plet!
Manet of My Dreams, the Trailer from Plet Bolipata on Vimeo.
[email_link]Congratulations once again Alex and Han!
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Consuelo Foundation’s 25th Anniverary from Thirtysixomedia on Vimeo.
This is one of the most amazing foundations I have ever encountered. Thank you Mia Andal Castro for inviting me and sharing Consuelo Zobel Alger with Heart2Heart! A few days ago I was talking to my youngest son about people who give to charity and how some people who have no family pass on their inheritance and just give everything to charity. And here it is a true story about a woman who gave everything she had…the beauty of which will help generations and generations to come. What a wonderful woman with a big heart. I am so happy to have discovered this foundation even 25 years after. Please take time out to read about the foundation and about this woman. And go catch the exhibit at the Ayala Museum which was extended till the 16th of April
The Consuelo Foundation may well be one of the most genuine untold charity stories in the Philippines.
That’s because for over 25 years, one foundation has been quietly helping those in need, particularly children, women and families in the Philippines and Hawaii. Untold stories like Consuelo Foundation’s are interesting in that it projects a true sense of wisdom. Both the story and its works have stood the test of time; a testament to the purity of the vision and passion of one woman.
It began in 1987 when wealthy heiress Dona Consuelo Zobel Alger had been approached by Child and Family Service Philippines (CFSPI) head Patti Lyons for funding. Consuelo eventually became CFSPI’s main benefactress, which later on opened a Consuelo Zobel Alger home, a residential center for street children in Baguio City.
It was here where Consuelo Zobel Alger found her inspiration. Having no children of her own, it was the children supported by her program that she cared for as her children. In 1988, she created her own private foundation, the Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation to improve the quality life of disadvantaged children, women and families in the Philippines and Hawaii.
The foundation focused on supporting programs for the prevention, protection and recovery of abuse victims as well as programs that created opportunities for disadvantaged children, women and families.
When Consuelo passed away in 1992, her endowment was given to the foundation where it was invested. This is where her legacy lives on. Today, the earnings from the investments are sustaining the Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation. Since its inception, the foundation has given over 75 million dollars or 3 billion pesos to help her cause.
Apart from illustrating Consuelo’s passion to her cause, it shows off her financial sense. The foundation is a prime example of an organization that illustrates the impeccable use of financial savvy to create self- sustaining philanthropy.
It is this quiet yet highly involved foundation that has quietly given throughout its 25 years devoid of corporate or political motives that illustrates a true sense of charity. A pure mission to give to those in need may explain how it has continued to give for 25 years, even after Consuelo’s life. It’s a testament that genuine and sincerity stand the test of time, a true legacy that can be passed on for generations.
About Consuelo Zobel Alger
Born in the Philippines in 1914, Consuelo Zobel Alger grew up in a prominent Manila family whose ancestry dates back some 400 years to the Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon.
Consuelo married a young American officer, James Dyce Alger, who was stationed in the Philippines. He retired and resettled in Hawaii with Consuelo where he died in 1986.
In an act of extraordinary grace, Consuelo Zobel Alger created the Foundation in 1988 to improve the lives and living conditions of disadvantaged children, women and families throughout the Philippines and Hawaii.
Consuelo passed on November 29, 1990 though her memory lives on forever through the legacy of good works perpetuated by her establishment and endowment of Consuelo Foundation.
“My mission will begin after my death. I will spend my heaven doing good on earth…”
ABOUT CONSUELO FOUNDATION
Established as a private operating foundation under U.S. laws, Consuelo Foundation operates programs which are focused on prevention and treatment of sexual abuse and exploitation. Its vision is to “renew hope for those who have lost it and give hope to those who never had it.”
Consuelo desired to serve “the most needy or the poorest of the poor for it is those who have no hope.”
Consuelo Foundation Programs
Early Childhood Care and Development
OUR HEALTHY START PROGRAM addresses early childhood care and development for high risk families with children ages 0 to 5 years old. It’s anchored on the belief that nurturing children and providing them with positive stimulation will prevent child abuse and neglect.
Parenting education is provided through homevisits and sessions that empower parents to learn what young children need to grow healthy and well. Various other services are provided to the parents and their community to ensure a caring and safe environment for their children.
Youth and Empowermentcted, abused, and exploited children,
OUR LIFE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN AT RISK PROGRAM helps teens from poor families improve their sense of self-worth and protect themselves from neglect and abuse. It provides them access to life skills training, alternative learning systems, technical and vocational training and civic engagement.
We also provide maternal and child health interventions, adolescent reproductive health education and livelihood support for women by linking them with successful social enterprises.
Child Abuse Prevention and Advocacy
OUR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION NETWORK (CAPIN) promotes and implements a strong multidisciplinary approach to child protection.
Stakeholders in a community, composed of police, courts, social workers, attorneys and doctors are brought together to create an efficient and effective network with a standardized approach to helping child abuse survivors. Together they create a locality that is responsive to the needs of survivors and protective of all children. Among its goals are the development of case management systems, limiting the retraumatization of victims by reducing the number of times they need to recount their ordeals, and the institutionalization of these initiatives in the local governments where they operate.
Protection and Recovery of Survivors
OUR PROTECTION AND RECOVERY PROGRAM provides intervention to survivors of child sexual abuse. This program allows us to give hope to survivors of abuse through the implementation of our holistic Caring, Healing and Teaching approach in various shelters and institutions across the country.
“GIVING HOPE” – AN ART EXHIBIT (Open to the public from April 6-16, 2013)
The “Giving Hope” exhibit highlights the child abuse prevention and treatment programs of Consuelo Foundation gathering artworks of children and young adults from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and Metro Manila – a fitting tribute to celebrate 25 years of Consuelo Foundation. Consuelo’s vision was “to renew hope for those who have lost it and give hope to those who have never had it.” It is the same vision that guides her Foundation and inspired this exhibition.
The artworks were created by children who are either survivors or at-risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation under the tutelage of art educator, Bambi Mañosa of Creative Kids Studio.
They created their own interpretations of themes that resonate imageries and traditions of the different regions where the workshops were held like large-scale flowers, paper machie birds, huge lanterns using a variety of medium.
The artworks reflect the hope and aspirations of children ages 4 to 21 who have experienced a renewed sense of hope through the generosity of Consuelo Zobel Alger.
Click below to go to their website for more information
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Congratulations again to Trickie Colayco and Lisa Periquet on another successful art event! Thank you for bringing Philippine Art to greater heights!!!
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I met someone who instead of collecting paintings, collects a different type of art – PRINTS! 🙂 He had many many prints all over and at the same time in storage- all of them very rare and valuable. He was very passionate explaining the different prints that he has collected
I bought 6 prints from him and Timmy helped us hang it in our room. I like that she hung it in a different way – since we like curtains all around the room – we still managed to put art works over them 🙂
On Saturday, March 16, 2013, from 2 pm to 12 midnight Jaime Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, Makati City will once bustle with excitement at the Museum Foundation’s annual affordable art fair, Art In The Park.
Artwork: “Animals Go To Heaven”, Jose John Santos III
Originally envisioned as a way to introduce wider audiences to Philippine contemporary art by providing them with an occasion to view art in a relaxed setting, Art In The Park has become much more than that. It has become a community activity where people come initially to peruse the stalls with the intent of purchasing art; but end up lingering because of the atmosphere – the food, the drinks, the conversations and the friends.
Of course the main attraction of the fair is the art. Where else can you go to see more than 40 galleries all offering art for P30,000 or less? There is something for everyone. There are illustrations, paintings and drawings for children, and there are collectible toys for the young at heart. There are wonderful still lifes and landscapes, sculpture and photography, and the most cutting edge of contemporary art. Artfully repurposed furniture, pottery and jewellery are also available to those who like to be able to use their art pieces. The galleries are there for those who want to buy and browse and there are art installations all over the park for those who just want a nice afternoon in the park.
One of the greatest draws to the fair is the opportunity to pick up reasonably priced artworks by artists that are so in demand that there are waiting lists for those who want to buy their works as soon as their exhibitions open. They have seen what Art In The Park is about and they support it. They are happy to make new works that fall under the price cap of the fair – it gives them an opportunity to work with different materials, perhaps make smaller more intimate pieces. This is what is great about Art in the Park, it is a day that buyers, artists and gallerists all look forward to. It’s not just about the selling but providing people with a friendly experience of art. Some galleries even create special themes for their booths, and commission their artists to make new works for it.
It is perhaps the best, most accessible cultural event of the year, where artists, writers, cultural workers, photographers, musicians, art students, fashion students and families who just want an interesting afternoon and evening out, all congregate. As the sun sets, the frenzied buying of the early afternoon calms down and people settle down to listen to live music, have cocktails, catch up with each other and talk about their finds of the day. It is a most delightful way to spend one Saturday every year; definitely something for everyone to look forward to.
Galleries participating in the fair this year are:
Aimless
Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang InK)
Art Informal
Art Verite Gallery
Art Wednesday
Avellana Art Gallery
Blanc
Boston Art Gallery
CANVAS
Contemporary Cebu
Espasyo Siningdikato
FEATI University School of Fine Arts
FEU Institute of Architecture & Fine Arts
Galeria de las Islas
Galerie Artes
Galerie Astra
Gallery Frames
Gallery Orange
Kulay Art Group
L’Arc en Ciel Gallery
Mendez Big and Small Art Co.
Metro Gallery
Mighty Bhutens
Neo-Angono Artists Collective Inc.
Nineveh Artspace
Parokyano ng Malabon
Pete Jimenez
Potters Group
Ral Arrogante
Resurrection Furniture & Found Objects Gallery
Sheerjoy
Silverlens
Studio 1616
Tara Soriano
Tin-Aw Art Gallery
TUP Fine Arts
Tutok Art Core, Inc.
uneARThe
UST College of Fine Arts and Design
Vinyl on Vinyl
Young Artists’ Studio
Artwork: Albolaryo by Ral Arrogante
Artwork: BCEsguerra BanjaraBoheme 2012
Artwork: “Hysterikos-Fireworks”, Bea Alcala
Artwork: Every Built Thing Sitting Quietly Doing Nothing by Jacob Lindo
Artwork: Optical Confusion by Jonas Eslao
Artwork: Make Ends Meet AGalura
Artwork: Pepe by Ren Quinio
Artwork: “Serene Evening”, Jomike Tejido
Artwork: Tile Mosaics by The Mighty Bhutens
Since it is a Filipino affair, there is of course a lot of delicious food – Bagnet Sandwiches from Bale Dutung, snacks from Window’s Café, Rafik Wagyu Shawarma and Pizza di Grazzia, Sweets from Pinkberry and Nic’s Gourmet Desserts and refreshments from the Straights Wine Company.
Artwork: “Entwine”, Joy Mallari
Art In The Park is made possible with the cooperation of Makati Commercial Estate Association (MACEA), Barangay Bel-Air, Meralco, Smart Communications, and Citibank.
For more information you may contact Elvie or Mae of the Museum Foundation office, 404 2685 / 697 9509 or email inquiry@museumfoundationph.org. You may also check our website: http://museumfoundationph.org and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-In-The-Park/185102654844001
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Congratulations Elmer Borlongan and Bigboy Cheng on the launch of Hari Sonik!!
Secret Fresh is pleased to present Elmer Borlongan’s 1st art toy Hari Sonik produced in collaboration with Secret Fresh.
Hari Sonik, encapsulates one of Borlongan’s distinct Pinoy everyman that populate his paintings and give a vivid view of everyday Pinoy life. One aspect of this, the Pinoy’s love of music is the focus of the toy Hari Sonik. It will be released in 45 limited edition
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I am so proud of my nephew, AJ, who has been into art since he was 7 years old. He is now 15 years old and a student at Beacon Academy. Congratulations AJ!!!
He has been working on an art work for the past 6 months and according to my cousin, Dino, AJ’s dad, “It is part of the education of Beacon students to explore uncharted territory. Their grade is based on the reflection they submit rather than just the finality of the submitted project. I am quite impressed with the way and the depth Beacon educates their students.”
The artwork is now on auction and you can register online and submit your bids.
Click below to read more about AJ and to register to bid.
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