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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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⏰ FINAL REMINDER | BAYONG SESSION IS TOMORROW!Tomorrow, we gather to explore the stories that have shaped Albay for generations.Join us for Bayong Session: Mythology of Albay: Mayon and Ibalong, featuring Albay local historian and AAF Trustee Kurt Zepeda, as we revisit the myths, legends, and cultural narratives behind two of Albay's most enduring symbols.📅 July 24, 2026 (Friday)🕔 5:00 PM📍 Gallery Area, Mamma Rose Hotel, Legazpi City✅ Onsite registration is now CLOSED.For those who were unable to secure an onsite seat, online access remains available. Register through our Google Form today to receive the livestream details before the session. forms.gle/LpfiPGeUBy46iZBi8.Whether you're an educator, student, artist, cultural worker, or simply fascinated by Albay's rich heritage, this is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of how mythology continues to shape our identity, history, and imagination.📲 Last chance to register online!See you tomorrow—onsite and online—as we celebrate the stories that continue to inspire generations.#bayongsession #albayartsfoundation #mythologyofalbay #mayon #Ibalong #localhistory #CulturalHeritage #heritageeducation #CreativeAlbay ... See MoreSee Less

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📢 UPDATE | Bayong Session RegistrationThank you for the overwhelming response to our upcoming Bayong Session: Mythology of Albay: Mayon and Ibalong featuring Albay local historian and AAF Trustee Kurt Zepeda.We are happy to announce that all onsite seats have now been fully reserved.Because of the strong public interest and many requests from teachers, students, heritage advocates, and culture enthusiasts, AAF is opening ONLINE ACCESS to the session so that more people can participate wherever they are.💻 Online participation is now available!If you would like to join virtually, please register through our Google Form. Registered participants will receive the online access details before the event.📅 July 24, 2026 (Friday)🕔 5:00 PM (Philippine Time)Thank you for your enthusiasm in learning more about the myths, legends, and cultural narratives of Mayon and the Ibalong. We look forward to sharing this enriching conversation with an even wider audience.🔗 Register now through the Google Form: forms.gle/nLxqCKbK9tRmRf92A and reserve your online slot!#bayongsession #albayartsfoundation #mythologyofalbay #mayon #Ibalong #localhistory #CulturalHeritage #heritageeducation #CreativeAlbay #onlinelearning ... See MoreSee Less

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🧺 BAYONG SESSION | Mythology of Albay: Mayon and IbalongThe Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) warmly invites you to another enriching Bayong Session, featuring Albay local historian and AAF Trustee Kurt Zepeda.📖 Topic: Mythology of Albay: Mayon and Ibalong📅 July 24, 2026 (Friday)🕔 5:00 PM📍 Gallery Area, Mamma Rose Hotel, Legazpi CityJourney through the myths, legends, and cultural narratives that continue to shape Albay's identity. This session explores the enduring stories of Mayon Volcano and the Ibalong epic, examining their significance in history, folklore, heritage, and contemporary cultural understanding.This learning session is open to the public, with a special invitation to🍃 Public and private school teachers, particularly those teaching Araling Panlipunan🍃 College students taking Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAEd) and related programs🍃 Historians, heritage advocates, researchers, and cultural workers🍃 AAF Members and anyone interested in Albay's rich cultural heritage🎟️ Admission is FREE, but seats are limited.Kindly register through this reservation form forms.gle/niCsNqE6Rcom1tdb7Join us as we rediscover the stories that have shaped our landscape, our people, and our identity.Because every mountain has a story—and every generation has the responsibility to remember.#bayongsession #albayartsfoundation #mythologyofalbay #mayon #Ibalong #CulturalHeritage #localhistory #AralingPanlipunan #BCAED #CreativeAlbay #heritageeducation ... See MoreSee Less

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🎶 This is the sound of Likha-Likas. This is the voice of a movement. 🌿More than a theme song, this is the heartbeat of the Likha-Likas Artist Residency 2026.Composed and performed by resident artist Jireh "Jai" Pasano in collaboration with his fellow artist residents, this original piece gives voice to the dreams, experiences, and shared purpose of the artists who gathered in Albay to create, collaborate, and reconnect with nature. Written in both Filipino and Bikolano, the song celebrates our culture, our landscapes, and our collective responsibility to protect the environment through creativity.Born from two weeks of immersion, dialogue, and artistic exchange, this anthem reminds us that every brushstroke, every note, every story, and every act of care can inspire change.May this song become your newest LSS—not only because of its melody but because of the message it carries: that the future of our environment depends on all of us and that every creative voice has the power to make a difference.Sing with us. Create with us. Care for our world with us.🌋🎨🌱 Likha-Likas Artist ResidencyWhere art meets nature. Where culture inspires climate action. Where creative voices become a movement.Congratulations and our heartfelt thanks to Jireh "Jai" Pasano for creating a song that will forever be part of the legacy of the inaugural Likha-Likas Artist Residency.#LikhaLikas #LikhaLikasArtistResidency #AlbayArtsFoundation #SiningAtKalikasan #BikolArtists #ClimateAction #CreativeForNature #ArtsForTheEnvironment #OriginalMusic #Bikolano #Albay ... See MoreSee Less

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🌿 Welcoming the new members of 2026–2029 Board of Trustees 🌿The Albay Arts Foundation warmly welcomes and congratulates the newly elected and re-elected members of the Board of Trustees for 2026–2029. As AAF continues to grow its programs in arts, culture, heritage, and creative development, we are grateful for the leadership, expertise, and vision that these individuals bring to the Foundation.🎨 Rafael B. Buemia (Re-elected Trustee)Visual artist, cultural advocate, and President of AAF, leading the Foundation’s growth and institutional development.📚 Doods Santos (New Trustee)Writer, literary advocate, and one of Bicol’s respected voices in literature and creative writing.🖌️ Maya Munoz (New Trustee)Visual artist and curator whose practice explores memory, nature, and contemporary artistic expression.🏛️ Kurt Zepeda (Trustee)Local historian, heritage researcher, and cultural worker specializing in Bicol history and historical documentation.Together, they join the Foundation in advancing its mission to support artists, preserve cultural heritage, and strengthen creative communities throughout Albay and the Bicol Region.We look forward to the next three years of collaboration, innovation, and service to the arts.Congratulations and welcome to the AAF Board of Trustees, 2026–2029!#AlbayArtsFoundation #AAFBoardOfTrustees #CreativeAlbay #ArtsAndCulture #LeadershipInTheArts #AAF20262029 ... See MoreSee Less

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🌿 Blessing and Groundbreaking of the Albay Arts Foundation Art Center 🌿On June 1, 2026, the Albay Arts Foundation marked another significant milestone with the Blessing and Groundbreaking of the 2nd Building (Office Building) and 3rd Building (Reception Gallery) of the AAF Art Center Campus in Salvacion.This occasion represents another step toward realizing AAF’s vision of establishing a dedicated center for arts, culture, heritage, learning, and creative exchange in Albay.We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners, supporters, and guests who joined us in this meaningful event:• The Municipal Government of Sto. Domingo represented by Municipal Administrator Chris Banzuela• The Sangguniang Bayan of Sto. Domingo represented by Councilor Marvin Baloloy• Department of Trade and Industry Region V represented by Butch Castro, on behalf of Regional Director Dindo Nabol• Department of Trade and Industry Albay Provincial Office represented by Fatima Empig, on behalf of Provincial Director Noel Bunao• Department of Science and Technology Region V represented by Fae B. Banda• Chris Newhall and Glenda Newhall of Mirisbiris Garden and Nature Center• Bicol University East Campus represented by Elizabeth E. Alfane and Kenaz Pandaan, on behalf of Director Marcia Corazon Penetrante RicoWe also thank our AAF Board and members who joined the celebration, including Trustees Maya Munoz, Marylou Duka-Castillo, and Vice President Allan Schapira.Special recognition goes to the dedicated team making this project possible:🏗️ Project Engineer Xanjoe Yaj🏗️ Site Engineer Jerico Segarra💼 Finance Officer Rodolfo Buemia🔨 Foreman William Besido👷 The 17 hardworking construction workers building this vision brick by brickWe likewise acknowledge the creative minds behind the project design:📐 Architects Leo Dioneda and Mario Angelo Sarza Bes🖼️ Museum and Curatorial Consultant Marian Pastor RocesThe ceremony was hosted by AAF Executive Director Rommel Candaza.As construction continues, the AAF Art Center Campus moves closer to becoming a permanent home for artists, cultural workers, researchers, students, and communities—an enduring space where creativity, heritage, and innovation can thrive.From vision to foundation, from foundation to future.🌿🎨🏛️📸 courtesy of Councilor Marvin B. Baloloy#AlbayArtsFoundation#AAFArtCenter#Groundbreaking2026#CreativeAlbay#ArtsAndCulture#BuildingTheFutureOfArts#StoDomingoAlbay#CultureAndCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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Albay Arts Foundation

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Albay Arts Foundation
⏰ FINAL REMINDER | BAYONG SESSION IS TOMORROW!Tomorrow, we gather to explore the stories that have shaped Albay for generations.Join us for Bayong Session: Mythology of Albay: Mayon and Ibalong, featuring Albay local historian and AAF Trustee Kurt Zepeda, as we revisit the myths, legends, and cultural narratives behind two of Albay's most enduring symbols.📅 July 24, 2026 (Friday)🕔 5:00 PM📍 Gallery Area, Mamma Rose Hotel, Legazpi City✅ Onsite registration is now CLOSED.For those who were unable to secure an onsite seat, online access remains available. Register through our Google Form today to receive the livestream details before the session. forms.gle/LpfiPGeUBy46iZBi8.Whether you're an educator, student, artist, cultural worker, or simply fascinated by Albay's rich heritage, this is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of how mythology continues to shape our identity, history, and imagination.📲 Last chance to register online!See you tomorrow—onsite and online—as we celebrate the stories that continue to inspire generations.#bayongsession #albayartsfoundation #mythologyofalbay #mayon #Ibalong #localhistory #CulturalHeritage #heritageeducation #CreativeAlbay ... See MoreSee Less

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📢 UPDATE | Bayong Session RegistrationThank you for the overwhelming response to our upcoming Bayong Session: Mythology of Albay: Mayon and Ibalong featuring Albay local historian and AAF Trustee Kurt Zepeda.We are happy to announce that all onsite seats have now been fully reserved.Because of the strong public interest and many requests from teachers, students, heritage advocates, and culture enthusiasts, AAF is opening ONLINE ACCESS to the session so that more people can participate wherever they are.💻 Online participation is now available!If you would like to join virtually, please register through our Google Form. Registered participants will receive the online access details before the event.📅 July 24, 2026 (Friday)🕔 5:00 PM (Philippine Time)Thank you for your enthusiasm in learning more about the myths, legends, and cultural narratives of Mayon and the Ibalong. We look forward to sharing this enriching conversation with an even wider audience.🔗 Register now through the Google Form: forms.gle/nLxqCKbK9tRmRf92A and reserve your online slot!#bayongsession #albayartsfoundation #mythologyofalbay #mayon #Ibalong #localhistory #CulturalHeritage #heritageeducation #CreativeAlbay #onlinelearning ... See MoreSee Less

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🧺 BAYONG SESSION | Mythology of Albay: Mayon and IbalongThe Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) warmly invites you to another enriching Bayong Session, featuring Albay local historian and AAF Trustee Kurt Zepeda.📖 Topic: Mythology of Albay: Mayon and Ibalong📅 July 24, 2026 (Friday)🕔 5:00 PM📍 Gallery Area, Mamma Rose Hotel, Legazpi CityJourney through the myths, legends, and cultural narratives that continue to shape Albay's identity. This session explores the enduring stories of Mayon Volcano and the Ibalong epic, examining their significance in history, folklore, heritage, and contemporary cultural understanding.This learning session is open to the public, with a special invitation to🍃 Public and private school teachers, particularly those teaching Araling Panlipunan🍃 College students taking Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAEd) and related programs🍃 Historians, heritage advocates, researchers, and cultural workers🍃 AAF Members and anyone interested in Albay's rich cultural heritage🎟️ Admission is FREE, but seats are limited.Kindly register through this reservation form forms.gle/niCsNqE6Rcom1tdb7Join us as we rediscover the stories that have shaped our landscape, our people, and our identity.Because every mountain has a story—and every generation has the responsibility to remember.#bayongsession #albayartsfoundation #mythologyofalbay #mayon #Ibalong #CulturalHeritage #localhistory #AralingPanlipunan #BCAED #CreativeAlbay #heritageeducation ... See MoreSee Less

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🎶 This is the sound of Likha-Likas. This is the voice of a movement. 🌿More than a theme song, this is the heartbeat of the Likha-Likas Artist Residency 2026.Composed and performed by resident artist Jireh "Jai" Pasano in collaboration with his fellow artist residents, this original piece gives voice to the dreams, experiences, and shared purpose of the artists who gathered in Albay to create, collaborate, and reconnect with nature. Written in both Filipino and Bikolano, the song celebrates our culture, our landscapes, and our collective responsibility to protect the environment through creativity.Born from two weeks of immersion, dialogue, and artistic exchange, this anthem reminds us that every brushstroke, every note, every story, and every act of care can inspire change.May this song become your newest LSS—not only because of its melody but because of the message it carries: that the future of our environment depends on all of us and that every creative voice has the power to make a difference.Sing with us. Create with us. Care for our world with us.🌋🎨🌱 Likha-Likas Artist ResidencyWhere art meets nature. Where culture inspires climate action. Where creative voices become a movement.Congratulations and our heartfelt thanks to Jireh "Jai" Pasano for creating a song that will forever be part of the legacy of the inaugural Likha-Likas Artist Residency.#LikhaLikas #LikhaLikasArtistResidency #AlbayArtsFoundation #SiningAtKalikasan #BikolArtists #ClimateAction #CreativeForNature #ArtsForTheEnvironment #OriginalMusic #Bikolano #Albay ... See MoreSee Less

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🌿 Welcoming the new members of 2026–2029 Board of Trustees 🌿The Albay Arts Foundation warmly welcomes and congratulates the newly elected and re-elected members of the Board of Trustees for 2026–2029. As AAF continues to grow its programs in arts, culture, heritage, and creative development, we are grateful for the leadership, expertise, and vision that these individuals bring to the Foundation.🎨 Rafael B. Buemia (Re-elected Trustee)Visual artist, cultural advocate, and President of AAF, leading the Foundation’s growth and institutional development.📚 Doods Santos (New Trustee)Writer, literary advocate, and one of Bicol’s respected voices in literature and creative writing.🖌️ Maya Munoz (New Trustee)Visual artist and curator whose practice explores memory, nature, and contemporary artistic expression.🏛️ Kurt Zepeda (Trustee)Local historian, heritage researcher, and cultural worker specializing in Bicol history and historical documentation.Together, they join the Foundation in advancing its mission to support artists, preserve cultural heritage, and strengthen creative communities throughout Albay and the Bicol Region.We look forward to the next three years of collaboration, innovation, and service to the arts.Congratulations and welcome to the AAF Board of Trustees, 2026–2029!#AlbayArtsFoundation #AAFBoardOfTrustees #CreativeAlbay #ArtsAndCulture #LeadershipInTheArts #AAF20262029 ... See MoreSee Less

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🌿 Blessing and Groundbreaking of the Albay Arts Foundation Art Center 🌿On June 1, 2026, the Albay Arts Foundation marked another significant milestone with the Blessing and Groundbreaking of the 2nd Building (Office Building) and 3rd Building (Reception Gallery) of the AAF Art Center Campus in Salvacion.This occasion represents another step toward realizing AAF’s vision of establishing a dedicated center for arts, culture, heritage, learning, and creative exchange in Albay.We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners, supporters, and guests who joined us in this meaningful event:• The Municipal Government of Sto. Domingo represented by Municipal Administrator Chris Banzuela• The Sangguniang Bayan of Sto. Domingo represented by Councilor Marvin Baloloy• Department of Trade and Industry Region V represented by Butch Castro, on behalf of Regional Director Dindo Nabol• Department of Trade and Industry Albay Provincial Office represented by Fatima Empig, on behalf of Provincial Director Noel Bunao• Department of Science and Technology Region V represented by Fae B. Banda• Chris Newhall and Glenda Newhall of Mirisbiris Garden and Nature Center• Bicol University East Campus represented by Elizabeth E. Alfane and Kenaz Pandaan, on behalf of Director Marcia Corazon Penetrante RicoWe also thank our AAF Board and members who joined the celebration, including Trustees Maya Munoz, Marylou Duka-Castillo, and Vice President Allan Schapira.Special recognition goes to the dedicated team making this project possible:🏗️ Project Engineer Xanjoe Yaj🏗️ Site Engineer Jerico Segarra💼 Finance Officer Rodolfo Buemia🔨 Foreman William Besido👷 The 17 hardworking construction workers building this vision brick by brickWe likewise acknowledge the creative minds behind the project design:📐 Architects Leo Dioneda and Mario Angelo Sarza Bes🖼️ Museum and Curatorial Consultant Marian Pastor RocesThe ceremony was hosted by AAF Executive Director Rommel Candaza.As construction continues, the AAF Art Center Campus moves closer to becoming a permanent home for artists, cultural workers, researchers, students, and communities—an enduring space where creativity, heritage, and innovation can thrive.From vision to foundation, from foundation to future.🌿🎨🏛️📸 courtesy of Councilor Marvin B. Baloloy#AlbayArtsFoundation#AAFArtCenter#Groundbreaking2026#CreativeAlbay#ArtsAndCulture#BuildingTheFutureOfArts#StoDomingoAlbay#CultureAndCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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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

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

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