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The Albay Arts Foundation Inc. (AAFI or AAF) is a non-government non-profit organization formed in 2022 by private individuals who envision to harness the capabilities of the arts in supporting the development of communities.

Welcome to the Albay Arts Foundation

The Albay Arts Foundation Inc. (AAFI or AAF) is a non-government non-profit organization formed in 2022 by private individuals who envision to harness the capabilities of the arts in supporting the development of communities.

Welcome to the Albay Arts Foundation

The Albay Arts Foundation Inc. (AAFI or AAF) is a non-government non-profit organization formed in 2022 by private individuals who envision to harness the capabilities of the arts in supporting the development of communities.

Welcome to the Albay Arts Foundation

The Albay Arts Foundation Inc. (AAFI or AAF) is a non-government non-profit organization formed in 2022 by private individuals who envision to harness the capabilities of the arts in supporting the development of communities.

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Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) is a vibrant center for visual,
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Albay Arts Foundation
🌟 New Member Spotlight – Maya Muñoz 🌟Born in Albay in 1972, Maya Muñoz has built a career that turns the everyday into something extraordinary. A painter and printmaker, Maya’s works are deeply rooted in the landscapes and communities of her home province—quiet streets, passing figures, shifting skies—transformed into atmospheric portraits of memory and place.Over the years, Maya studied in California, has held solo exhibitions like The Garden and Wear the World Lightly, and joined numerous group shows in the Philippines and abroad. Maya's art often merges painting, screen-printing, and photography, blurring boundaries of medium to explore texture, mood, and light.🖌️ Maya once shared: “I look at the ordinary, the overlooked, and try to see how it holds meaning. The way light falls, the way a road bends, these are clues of how we live.”Today, as part of the first batch of AAF’s new members for 2025, Maya brings her unique vision and artistry back to Bicol roots—bridging tradition with innovation, and showing how our environments can be reimagined through art.Let’s welcome Maya to the Albay Arts Foundation family! Drop a 🎨 in the comments if you’re as excited as we are to see Maya's upcoming projects.#AAFMember #MeetTheArtist #BicolEducator #CreativeAlbay Reference: vogue.ph/lifestyle/in-the-light-of-mt-mayon-artist-maya-munoz-recreates-atmospheric-scenes-of-the... ... See MoreSee Less

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👜 Traditional Cultural Expressions: Karagumoy Handicrafts 👜From the woven mats of our lolos and lolas to today’s stylish artisan bags—Karagumoy weaving has always been a proud craft of the people of Albay. 🌿📜 History: Karagumoy, a native screw pine abundant in Bicol, was traditionally used for making mats (banig), hats, and everyday items. These durable, handwoven pieces carried both utility and cultural identity.✨ Revival: Today, modern artisans are reimagining karagumoy—crafting eco-friendly bags, wallets, and fashion accessories that bring this age-old tradition to new audiences. The weaving techniques remain rooted in community practices, but the designs evolve to meet contemporary tastes.Let’s celebrate how local creativity keeps heritage alive—sustainable, functional, and proudly Bicolano.💬 Have you tried making a traditional craft? Share your story below!#BicolCrafts #KaragumoyWeaving #IndigenousHeritage #CreativeAlbay #Handicrafts ... See MoreSee Less

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🌾 Traditional Weaves & Roots 🌾October is National Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month in the Philippines—a time to honor the living traditions that keep our heritage strong.Did you know that Bicol is home to a tapestry of Indigenous Cultural Communities whose stories and skills continue to inspire local art and crafts?In Albay, four recognized IP groups thrive and share their culture:✨ Agta Tabangnon – known for their forest wisdom and oral traditions✨ Ati – keepers of hunting and gathering practices✨ Agta Taboy – skilled in bamboo and rattan craftwork✨ Agta – protectors of ancestral fishing groundsTheir weaving patterns, beadwork, and earth-inspired colors influence Bicolano textiles, pottery, and contemporary designs—proving that ancestral art is a wellspring of creativity.Let’s celebrate their motifs, stories, and the artists who keep these traditions alive.💬 Tag an artist who keeps our ancestral arts alive!#IndigenousHeritage #BicolArt #IPMonth #CreativeAlbay Reference: dateline-ibalon.com/2025/08/bicol-home-to-a-tapestry-of-indigenous-cultural-communities/ ... See MoreSee Less

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🌟 Volunteer Feature: Martina Roces 🌟Meet Martina Roces, a Master’s student in Museum Education who recently returned to Legazpi to finish her thesis — and to give back to the local arts and culture community.Martina brings with her valuable experience from the National Museum of the Philippines and Escuela Taller de Filipinas Foundation, where she honed her skills in cultural heritage and education. Now, as part of the Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) volunteer team, she hopes to connect with fellow creatives and contribute to the growth of Albay’s arts and culture sector.“I’m excited to be involved in meaningful work where I can see the purpose of what I’m doing,” Martina shares. Her passion lies in designing creative learning programs and engaging communities through heritage and the arts.We’re grateful to have Martina onboard — proof that AAF volunteers are not just helpers, but culture-bearers and changemakers. 💡✨#VolunteerFeature #CreativeAlbay #ArtsAndCulture #AlbayArtsFoundation ... See MoreSee Less

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Audio Visual Media : Domain No. 1This domain is the space where sound and sight come together to create amazing stories and experiences—from music, film, and television, to vlogs and podcasts.One of the best examples of this is our Bicolano folk song, "Sarung Banggi," which went from a simple song to a national treasure.The journey of "Sarung Banggi" in the Audio-Visual Domain:Born as a song: It was written by Potenciano Gregorio Sr. in Santo Domingo, Albay, in 1910. It started as a simple waltz inspired by the sounds of nature at night.Re-arranged for different instruments: Gregorio himself arranged the original song for a brass band in 1918, and later for an orchestra in 1930. These adaptations showed that music can evolve in different forms.A film and more: With the help of the audio-visual medium, a film with the same title was produced in 1947, with the song serving as its soundtrack. In 2005, another film brought the song to life at the Cinemalaya Film Festival.A cultural icon of Bicol: Today, "Sarung Banggi" is a symbol of Bicolano identity and the inspiration for the annual Sarung Banggi Festival in Santo Domingo, Albay.The story of "Sarung Banggi" shows that our stories and heritage can become a multi-faceted cultural treasure through audio-visual creation. It's proof of the depth and beauty of our culture, which continues to showcase Filipino talent and creativity to the world! 🇵🇭#CreativeIndustriesPH #AudiovisualDomain #SarungBanggi #PotencianoGregorio #BicolanoPride #CulturalHeritage #albayartsfoundation ... See MoreSee Less

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🎶 Song Feature: “Padaba Ta Ka” by Dwta Villanueva 🎶An ode to love in the Bikol language, Padaba Ta Ka beautifully captures the tenderness and sincerity of Albayano culture. Written and performed by Albayana songwriter Jhasmine "Dwta" Villanueva, the song is more than just a love ballad—it is a celebration of our heritage, our language, and the unique way Albayanos express affection and belonging.Through heartfelt lyrics and soulful melody, Padaba Ta Ka reminds us that music is one of the purest vessels of cultural identity—preserving not just words, but the rhythm of our community and the warmth of our people.💬 Ano ang paborito mong kantang Bikolano? Share it with us in the comments!#CreativeAlbay #BikolMusic #PadabaTaKa #CulturalHeritage ... See MoreSee Less

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Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) is a vibrant center for visual,
performing, and literary arts.

Albay Arts Foundation

14 hours ago

Albay Arts Foundation
🌟 New Member Spotlight – Maya Muñoz 🌟Born in Albay in 1972, Maya Muñoz has built a career that turns the everyday into something extraordinary. A painter and printmaker, Maya’s works are deeply rooted in the landscapes and communities of her home province—quiet streets, passing figures, shifting skies—transformed into atmospheric portraits of memory and place.Over the years, Maya studied in California, has held solo exhibitions like The Garden and Wear the World Lightly, and joined numerous group shows in the Philippines and abroad. Maya's art often merges painting, screen-printing, and photography, blurring boundaries of medium to explore texture, mood, and light.🖌️ Maya once shared: “I look at the ordinary, the overlooked, and try to see how it holds meaning. The way light falls, the way a road bends, these are clues of how we live.”Today, as part of the first batch of AAF’s new members for 2025, Maya brings her unique vision and artistry back to Bicol roots—bridging tradition with innovation, and showing how our environments can be reimagined through art.Let’s welcome Maya to the Albay Arts Foundation family! Drop a 🎨 in the comments if you’re as excited as we are to see Maya's upcoming projects.#AAFMember #MeetTheArtist #BicolEducator #CreativeAlbay Reference: vogue.ph/lifestyle/in-the-light-of-mt-mayon-artist-maya-munoz-recreates-atmospheric-scenes-of-the... ... See MoreSee Less

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👜 Traditional Cultural Expressions: Karagumoy Handicrafts 👜From the woven mats of our lolos and lolas to today’s stylish artisan bags—Karagumoy weaving has always been a proud craft of the people of Albay. 🌿📜 History: Karagumoy, a native screw pine abundant in Bicol, was traditionally used for making mats (banig), hats, and everyday items. These durable, handwoven pieces carried both utility and cultural identity.✨ Revival: Today, modern artisans are reimagining karagumoy—crafting eco-friendly bags, wallets, and fashion accessories that bring this age-old tradition to new audiences. The weaving techniques remain rooted in community practices, but the designs evolve to meet contemporary tastes.Let’s celebrate how local creativity keeps heritage alive—sustainable, functional, and proudly Bicolano.💬 Have you tried making a traditional craft? Share your story below!#BicolCrafts #KaragumoyWeaving #IndigenousHeritage #CreativeAlbay #Handicrafts ... See MoreSee Less

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🌾 Traditional Weaves & Roots 🌾October is National Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month in the Philippines—a time to honor the living traditions that keep our heritage strong.Did you know that Bicol is home to a tapestry of Indigenous Cultural Communities whose stories and skills continue to inspire local art and crafts?In Albay, four recognized IP groups thrive and share their culture:✨ Agta Tabangnon – known for their forest wisdom and oral traditions✨ Ati – keepers of hunting and gathering practices✨ Agta Taboy – skilled in bamboo and rattan craftwork✨ Agta – protectors of ancestral fishing groundsTheir weaving patterns, beadwork, and earth-inspired colors influence Bicolano textiles, pottery, and contemporary designs—proving that ancestral art is a wellspring of creativity.Let’s celebrate their motifs, stories, and the artists who keep these traditions alive.💬 Tag an artist who keeps our ancestral arts alive!#IndigenousHeritage #BicolArt #IPMonth #CreativeAlbay Reference: dateline-ibalon.com/2025/08/bicol-home-to-a-tapestry-of-indigenous-cultural-communities/ ... See MoreSee Less

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🌟 Volunteer Feature: Martina Roces 🌟Meet Martina Roces, a Master’s student in Museum Education who recently returned to Legazpi to finish her thesis — and to give back to the local arts and culture community.Martina brings with her valuable experience from the National Museum of the Philippines and Escuela Taller de Filipinas Foundation, where she honed her skills in cultural heritage and education. Now, as part of the Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) volunteer team, she hopes to connect with fellow creatives and contribute to the growth of Albay’s arts and culture sector.“I’m excited to be involved in meaningful work where I can see the purpose of what I’m doing,” Martina shares. Her passion lies in designing creative learning programs and engaging communities through heritage and the arts.We’re grateful to have Martina onboard — proof that AAF volunteers are not just helpers, but culture-bearers and changemakers. 💡✨#VolunteerFeature #CreativeAlbay #ArtsAndCulture #AlbayArtsFoundation ... See MoreSee Less

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Audio Visual Media : Domain No. 1This domain is the space where sound and sight come together to create amazing stories and experiences—from music, film, and television, to vlogs and podcasts.One of the best examples of this is our Bicolano folk song, "Sarung Banggi," which went from a simple song to a national treasure.The journey of "Sarung Banggi" in the Audio-Visual Domain:Born as a song: It was written by Potenciano Gregorio Sr. in Santo Domingo, Albay, in 1910. It started as a simple waltz inspired by the sounds of nature at night.Re-arranged for different instruments: Gregorio himself arranged the original song for a brass band in 1918, and later for an orchestra in 1930. These adaptations showed that music can evolve in different forms.A film and more: With the help of the audio-visual medium, a film with the same title was produced in 1947, with the song serving as its soundtrack. In 2005, another film brought the song to life at the Cinemalaya Film Festival.A cultural icon of Bicol: Today, "Sarung Banggi" is a symbol of Bicolano identity and the inspiration for the annual Sarung Banggi Festival in Santo Domingo, Albay.The story of "Sarung Banggi" shows that our stories and heritage can become a multi-faceted cultural treasure through audio-visual creation. It's proof of the depth and beauty of our culture, which continues to showcase Filipino talent and creativity to the world! 🇵🇭#CreativeIndustriesPH #AudiovisualDomain #SarungBanggi #PotencianoGregorio #BicolanoPride #CulturalHeritage #albayartsfoundation ... See MoreSee Less

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🎶 Song Feature: “Padaba Ta Ka” by Dwta Villanueva 🎶An ode to love in the Bikol language, Padaba Ta Ka beautifully captures the tenderness and sincerity of Albayano culture. Written and performed by Albayana songwriter Jhasmine "Dwta" Villanueva, the song is more than just a love ballad—it is a celebration of our heritage, our language, and the unique way Albayanos express affection and belonging.Through heartfelt lyrics and soulful melody, Padaba Ta Ka reminds us that music is one of the purest vessels of cultural identity—preserving not just words, but the rhythm of our community and the warmth of our people.💬 Ano ang paborito mong kantang Bikolano? Share it with us in the comments!#CreativeAlbay #BikolMusic #PadabaTaKa #CulturalHeritage ... See MoreSee Less

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My rough sketch of the suffering "Jesus Christ". Will color paint it and try to finish before Good Friday. 🙂
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A vibrant cultural center for visual, performing, and literary arts in Albay province.

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A vibrant cultural center for visual, performing, and literary arts in Albay province.

Established 2022. All rights reserved.

Connect with us

  • 403-A Hampton Court Imperial Ridgeview, Puro 4500 Legazpi City Philippines
  • +639164165335
  • info@albayarts.org

Membership

For information about being part of the AAF community, email us here. 

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We care about your digital security. Read the AAF Privacy Policy.