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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

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Albay Arts Foundation
The Albay Arts Foundation is officially popping up at the Legazpi Creative Investment Forum tomorrow! 🎨🚀In proud support of Legazpi City's locally led celebration of National Creative Industry Month, we are setting up booth and we want to see you there.Consider this your formal invitation to come through, network, and vibe with our AAF members and trustees. Whether you’re a fellow creative looking to collaborate, an art enthusiast, or just curious about the local scene, our booth is the place to be.📅 When: Tomorrow (Friday, September 25, 2026)📍 Where: Hall A, Expo Bldg, Legazpi City🎟️ Admission: 100% FREE!No gatekeeping here—just pure celebration of Bicolano talent and innovation. Secure the date, bring your creative energy, and let's talk about the future of our local arts community.See you there! 👋✨ ... See MoreSee Less

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🎭 4 DAYS TO GO!How does a costume move from an idea to the stage?At this Saturday’s AAF Bayong Session, Ian Ron Bello takes us behind the creative process of IBALONG Z—from concepts and sketches to the finished costumes seen in performance.Get a closer look at the designs, materials, stories, and decisions that bring characters to life on stage.📅 September 26, 2026 | Saturday🕓 4:00–6:00 PM📍 Mamma Rose HotelLimited onsite slots. Reserve your seat through the AAF page.#AAFBayongSession #IBALONGZ #BicolTheater #BicolArts ... See MoreSee Less

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📢 CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS 2027The Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) is now accepting project proposals for 2027 under its Small Grants and Project Support Program.This call is open to AAF members and partner organizations/individuals with projects that contribute to the development, promotion, preservation, and appreciation of arts and culture in Albay and Bicol.We welcome proposals for activities such as:🎨 Arts & cultural programs📚 Literature, education & workshops🏛️ Heritage & cultural preservation🎭 Performances & exhibitions🌱 Arts, environment & community initiatives🤝 Collaborative and creative projects📅 Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026📩 Email the completed and signed application form to albayartsfoundation@gmail.com with the following subject line: SMALL GRANT FUND APPLICATION with the document file naming format: Family Name of the applicant.docx through albayartsfoundation@gmail.comLet’s continue building opportunities for artists, cultural workers, communities, and creative initiatives in Bicol.Build with us. Create with us.#AlbayArtsFoundation #AAF #CallForProposals #AAF2027 #BicolArts #ArtsAndCulture #CreativeBicol ... See MoreSee Less

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Can't get enough of the IBalong Z fever? 🎭✨The Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) is bringing you an exclusive, all-access pass behind the curtains! Our next AAF Bayong Session takes you backstage to meet the brilliant creative mind behind the stunning wardrobe of Bicol's phenomenal new stage play.We are thrilled to feature the show's master Costume Designer , Ian Ron Bello!In this intimate session, Ian will share his creative process, the deep-rooted cultural inspirations, and the hard work that went into bringing your favorite IBalong Z characters to life.Best of all? This is a true show-and-tell experience! The actual costumes from the production will be right there in the venue for an up-close look.Don't get left behind! Seats are highly limited to keep the session personal and interactive.📅 When: September 26, 2026📍 Where: Mamma Rose Hotel📩 How to join: Message our page right now to reserve your slot!See you there, art and theater lovers! 👋❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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📖 PAGSURAT PAG-ULI: A CELEBRATION OF BICOL STORIESWhat a meaningful afternoon of stories, literature, and homecoming. ❤️Pagsurat Pag-uli: Merlinda Bobis Reads and Sings Her Stories brought together 200+ participants for almost two hours of brilliant performance, reading, conversation, and book signing with multi-awarded Bicolano author Merlinda Bobis last August 20, 2026.From her stories and songs to the conversations that followed, the afternoon reminded us of the power of literature to carry memory, identity, place, and culture across generations.AAF extends its heartfelt thanks to our partners and volunteers who made this gathering possible:Bicol UniversityCollege of Arts and LettersCollege of EducationBachelor of Performing Arts DepartmentPAUICAN VolunteersBU Communication and Public Relations Office — for the documentationLegazpi Science High SchoolAnd to everyone who came, listened, read, asked questions, shared stories, and supported local literature— dios mabalos!Let us be part of the continuing literary story of Bicol. Let us become storytellers ourselves.Because our stories remain when the next generation hears them, remembers them, and writes them down. ✍️📖Pagsurat. Pag-uli. Pagpadagos.#pagsuratpaguli #MerlindaBobis #albayartsfoundation #bicolliterature #bicolstories #bicolarts #literature #storytelling ... See MoreSee Less

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📢 AAF LEADERSHIP TRANSITION & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCHThe Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) is beginning its search for its next Museum Executive Director.Rommel Candaza, AAF’s current Executive Director, will conclude his term by January 2027. The new Executive Director is expected to assume the position on February 1, 2027, as AAF prepares for the opening of its Art Center and Museum Campus in Salvacion, Santo Domingo, Albay.AAF is seeking an experienced, visionary, entrepreneurial, and community-centered leader with a background in arts and culture, nonprofit management, institutional development, partnerships, and fundraising.📩 How to ApplySend your application as a single PDF to albayartsfoundation@gmail.com with the subject:Museum Executive Director Application — [Your Full Name]Include:• Cover Letter• CV/Resume• 100-word Executive Summary• Writing Sample on Art/Culture• Three Professional ReferencesClick this for more details: tinyurl.com/TOR-AAFExecutiveDirector📌 Deadline: To be announced📧 Inquiries: albayartsfoundation@gmail.comBuilding an institution. Sustaining the arts. Serving the community.#AlbayArtsFoundation #AAF #MuseumExecutiveDirector #ArtsAndCulture #BicolArts ... See MoreSee Less

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performing, and literary arts.

Albay Arts Foundation

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Albay Arts Foundation
The Albay Arts Foundation is officially popping up at the Legazpi Creative Investment Forum tomorrow! 🎨🚀In proud support of Legazpi City's locally led celebration of National Creative Industry Month, we are setting up booth and we want to see you there.Consider this your formal invitation to come through, network, and vibe with our AAF members and trustees. Whether you’re a fellow creative looking to collaborate, an art enthusiast, or just curious about the local scene, our booth is the place to be.📅 When: Tomorrow (Friday, September 25, 2026)📍 Where: Hall A, Expo Bldg, Legazpi City🎟️ Admission: 100% FREE!No gatekeeping here—just pure celebration of Bicolano talent and innovation. Secure the date, bring your creative energy, and let's talk about the future of our local arts community.See you there! 👋✨ ... See MoreSee Less

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🎭 4 DAYS TO GO!How does a costume move from an idea to the stage?At this Saturday’s AAF Bayong Session, Ian Ron Bello takes us behind the creative process of IBALONG Z—from concepts and sketches to the finished costumes seen in performance.Get a closer look at the designs, materials, stories, and decisions that bring characters to life on stage.📅 September 26, 2026 | Saturday🕓 4:00–6:00 PM📍 Mamma Rose HotelLimited onsite slots. Reserve your seat through the AAF page.#AAFBayongSession #IBALONGZ #BicolTheater #BicolArts ... See MoreSee Less

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📢 CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS 2027The Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) is now accepting project proposals for 2027 under its Small Grants and Project Support Program.This call is open to AAF members and partner organizations/individuals with projects that contribute to the development, promotion, preservation, and appreciation of arts and culture in Albay and Bicol.We welcome proposals for activities such as:🎨 Arts & cultural programs📚 Literature, education & workshops🏛️ Heritage & cultural preservation🎭 Performances & exhibitions🌱 Arts, environment & community initiatives🤝 Collaborative and creative projects📅 Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026📩 Email the completed and signed application form to albayartsfoundation@gmail.com with the following subject line: SMALL GRANT FUND APPLICATION with the document file naming format: Family Name of the applicant.docx through albayartsfoundation@gmail.comLet’s continue building opportunities for artists, cultural workers, communities, and creative initiatives in Bicol.Build with us. Create with us.#AlbayArtsFoundation #AAF #CallForProposals #AAF2027 #BicolArts #ArtsAndCulture #CreativeBicol ... See MoreSee Less

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Can't get enough of the IBalong Z fever? 🎭✨The Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) is bringing you an exclusive, all-access pass behind the curtains! Our next AAF Bayong Session takes you backstage to meet the brilliant creative mind behind the stunning wardrobe of Bicol's phenomenal new stage play.We are thrilled to feature the show's master Costume Designer , Ian Ron Bello!In this intimate session, Ian will share his creative process, the deep-rooted cultural inspirations, and the hard work that went into bringing your favorite IBalong Z characters to life.Best of all? This is a true show-and-tell experience! The actual costumes from the production will be right there in the venue for an up-close look.Don't get left behind! Seats are highly limited to keep the session personal and interactive.📅 When: September 26, 2026📍 Where: Mamma Rose Hotel📩 How to join: Message our page right now to reserve your slot!See you there, art and theater lovers! 👋❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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📖 PAGSURAT PAG-ULI: A CELEBRATION OF BICOL STORIESWhat a meaningful afternoon of stories, literature, and homecoming. ❤️Pagsurat Pag-uli: Merlinda Bobis Reads and Sings Her Stories brought together 200+ participants for almost two hours of brilliant performance, reading, conversation, and book signing with multi-awarded Bicolano author Merlinda Bobis last August 20, 2026.From her stories and songs to the conversations that followed, the afternoon reminded us of the power of literature to carry memory, identity, place, and culture across generations.AAF extends its heartfelt thanks to our partners and volunteers who made this gathering possible:Bicol UniversityCollege of Arts and LettersCollege of EducationBachelor of Performing Arts DepartmentPAUICAN VolunteersBU Communication and Public Relations Office — for the documentationLegazpi Science High SchoolAnd to everyone who came, listened, read, asked questions, shared stories, and supported local literature— dios mabalos!Let us be part of the continuing literary story of Bicol. Let us become storytellers ourselves.Because our stories remain when the next generation hears them, remembers them, and writes them down. ✍️📖Pagsurat. Pag-uli. Pagpadagos.#pagsuratpaguli #MerlindaBobis #albayartsfoundation #bicolliterature #bicolstories #bicolarts #literature #storytelling ... See MoreSee Less

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📢 AAF LEADERSHIP TRANSITION & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCHThe Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) is beginning its search for its next Museum Executive Director.Rommel Candaza, AAF’s current Executive Director, will conclude his term by January 2027. The new Executive Director is expected to assume the position on February 1, 2027, as AAF prepares for the opening of its Art Center and Museum Campus in Salvacion, Santo Domingo, Albay.AAF is seeking an experienced, visionary, entrepreneurial, and community-centered leader with a background in arts and culture, nonprofit management, institutional development, partnerships, and fundraising.📩 How to ApplySend your application as a single PDF to albayartsfoundation@gmail.com with the subject:Museum Executive Director Application — [Your Full Name]Include:• Cover Letter• CV/Resume• 100-word Executive Summary• Writing Sample on Art/Culture• Three Professional ReferencesClick this for more details: tinyurl.com/TOR-AAFExecutiveDirector📌 Deadline: To be announced📧 Inquiries: albayartsfoundation@gmail.comBuilding an institution. Sustaining the arts. Serving the community.#AlbayArtsFoundation #AAF #MuseumExecutiveDirector #ArtsAndCulture #BicolArts ... 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.

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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