Iloilo City, one of the highly-urbanized cities in the Philippines is slowly becoming one of the country’s places to boast impressive museums and art galleries in Iloilo City and the country from various seasoned Ilonggo artists. Each spot showcases the rich history and culture of the region. Paying a visit […]
Arts and Museums
The Museum of Philippine Maritime History in Iloilo City opened on January 14, 2023, on the ground floor of the refurbished old Customs House located at Muelle Loney Street, corner Aduana Street in the city proper. Inside the Museum of Philippine Maritime History The museum has two galleries. The first […]
The City Government and Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. (IFFI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Jan. 4 for the launch of the 200-page official art book “Art in the Heart of the Philippines,” a catalog of local artists that aims to promote Ilonggo art scenes and visual arts. The […]
Local artists from Western Visayas and the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) and deed of donation (DOD) signifying the donation or loan of artifacts and artworks at the UPV Museum of Art and Cultural Heritage (UPV MACH), on Nov. 29. A group of […]
Parade beside the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA). Admission is free, and this is open for everyone who would like to visit and experience the “real bodega in Spain”. Here’s a quick virtual tour. The interiors are dark, like a real bodega, and take the visitors all the way […]
Art in the Heart of the Philippines. Art can transform. Art does not tell you what to do. But art can connect you to your senses, body, mind, your soul. This may spur thinking, engagement, and even action. It can generate changes. Art can make a difference. Through the efforts […]
The culmination of the week-long screenings and film talks for CineMapadayon proved to be a resounding success for the regional filmmakers of Western Visayas. Much of the success is attributed to the concerted efforts of the University of the Philippines Visayas as host organizer and the full support of the […]
The Iloilo Arts Festival 2022 was launched in line with the “Adlaw sang Ciudad de Iloilo” celebration on October 5 at SM City Iloilo Main Mall Event Center by the Iloilo City Local Culture and Arts Council (ICLCAC) and partner organizations. Mayor Jerry Treñas, First Lady Rosalie who is also […]
Talented creators, art lovers, and collectors took center stage at the recently concluded Tubô Cebu Art Fair, which served as a fun platform for like-minded individuals to interact, learn, and grow. The week-long gathering adopted the theme “Let’s Play” to ignite the playful side and imagination of visitors and partners […]
Everyone is an artist if given enough practice, good resources, and the right guidance. In support of our local art community, we launched the Young at Art Program – an art initiative that mainly supports young individuals interested in honing their craft or in learning to love art. The program […]