Philippine Art

03/08/2026

Please join us for a public lecture by artist, educator, and curator Dennis "Sio" Montera, PhD.

In "Beyond the Image: Locating the Visayas in Contemporary Abstraction," Montera reflects on abstraction through material, memory, and place, tracing how artists from the region continue to shape an evolving visual language.

Presented in conjunction with "LATAG: The Unfolding of Visayan Abstraction."

8 August 2026
2 - 4 PM
Qube Gallery, Crossroads, Cebu City

Free Admission.

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Qube Gallery is located at Crossroads, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave., Banilad, Cebu. We are open from Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10 AM to 7 PM. Tuesdays, by appointment only.

For inquiries, please contact [email protected] or message us via Instagram

02/08/2026

31/07/2026

Ugly art has soul, than art generated in a few seconds...

WE MISS UGLY ART

In this essay, the author reflects on why imperfect or "ugly" art can feel more meaningful than AI-generated creations, saying that the process of learning, making mistakes, and improving is what makes human creativity truly valuable.

Read more at the link in comments.

27/07/2026

24/07/2026

Even Fernando Amorsolo’s paintings reportedly sold for around ₱50 during the 1940s, while José Joya’s Space Transfiguration reportedly sold for only ₱350 in 1959 before becoming one of the most valuable works in Philippine art.

Art prices grow through skill, consistency, history, demand, recognition, and the artist’s body of work. This is why artists need a clear and consistent pricing structure—not random pricing. 🎨

HOW TO PRICE YOUR PAINTINGS?

Sharing his perspective on , artist Erikson Arcilla explained that painters had almost no idea how to set the value of their paintings. He said professional painters should have a pricing structure, and art galleries can help them.

Arcilla said that solo, exhibit, and group shows boost painting values. The more people look for paintings, the more value is added. The greater the demand, the more justified incremental increases in painting prices are.

22/07/2026

21/07/2026

20/07/2026

🎨 CALL FOR 2027 EXHIBITION PROPOSALS is NOW OPEN!

Let your vision take shape and become part of the NCCA's 2027 exhibition lineup.

📅 Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) 11:59PM (Philippine Standard Time)

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) invites artists, curators, collectors, cultural workers, and institutions to submit exhibition proposals for its 2027 Exhibition Program.

This is an opportunity to present exhibitions that celebrate the richness, diversity, and dynamism of Philippine arts and culture while fostering meaningful dialogue and public engagement through the visual arts.

If you have a compelling exhibition concept that contributes to the appreciation, promotion, and development of Philippine artistic expression, we encourage you to submit your proposal.

For the complete guidelines, eligibility requirements, and submission details, visit:
https://ncca.gov.ph/2026/07/09/call-for-2027-exhibition-proposals/