Palawan government holds exhibit to celebrate National Arts Month
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=7&rid=962253
- Thursday, February 9, 2017
- By Celeste Anna R. Formoso [(PNA), LAP/CARF/EDS]
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY (PNA) -– The Palawan Heritage Museum (PHM) of the provincial government is currently running an art exhibit in celebration of the National Arts Month.
The exhibit, which runs under the theme “Isulong ang Sining,” features the works of the members of the Art on the Move (ATM), an organization composed of Palawan local artists, that promotes the province’s rich cultural heritage.
Sammy Magbanua, chief of staff of Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez, said Wednesday that the art exhibit is only one of the activities they have lined up to support the National Arts Month, as well as the local artists and their talents and skills.
“This is a good opportunity for our local artists to showcase their talents in arts,” he said.
Wendelou Garcia, founding member of ATM, said they are thankful to the provincial government for allowing them the break to be known as talented artists of Palawan.
”It is huge for us to be given this prospect to showcase our arts, and to share them to people who will visit the museum,” Garcia said.
The exhibit, according to Mary Rose Caabay, administrator of the Culture and Arts Office, will run until end of February and free for all who wishes to see.
ATM is also offering free art workshops and seminars in different parts of Palawan for residents to find and appreciate their talent, and to encourage them to take to heart the importance of Palawan’s cultural heritage.