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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
🌿 Islands of Memory: Flora and Fauna 🌿What memories do the plants and animals of Albay hold for you? 🍃🦋From the resilient blooms on the slopes of Mayon to the unique wildlife that calls our province home, the Albay Biosphere Reserve is more than just a landscape—it is the heartbeat of our culture. These connections, whether lasting or fading, shape the stories we pass down through generations.We are proud to share that the exhibit recently opened today in complimentary to the celebration of 10th year of the declaration of Albay as one of the pioneer Biosphere Reserve in the country, the celebration held with the presence of esteemed guests, including UNESCO dignitaries, Governor Noel Rosal, Provincial Tourism Head Dorothy Colle, and partners from the DENR, Bicol University, and various stakeholders.This display is just a sneak peek of the full exhibit coming later this year! A huge thank you to the creative collaboration between our Executive Director Rome Candaza and renowned Bicolano artist and AAF member Maya Munoz.📍 Visit us now!The exhibit is open for viewing until the end of April at Albay Capitol lobby.Come rediscover the natural heritage that makes us uniquely Albayano. See you there!#islandsofmemory #albaybiospherereserve #AlbayTourism #BicolanoArt #UNESCO #PreservingHeritage📸 Provincial Government of Albay ... See MoreSee Less

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🌿 EXHIBITION OPENING | Islands of Memory: Flora and FaunaThe Albay Arts Foundation invites you to the opening ofIslands of Memory: Flora and Fauna — a collaborative exhibition shaped by two members of the Pioneer Batch of the AAF Curatorial Class, Rome Candaza and Maya Muñoz.🗓 Opening: March 19, 2026 | 8:00 AM📍 Albay Capitol Lobby⏳ Exhibit Duration: 3 weeksHeld in celebration of the 10th year of the Albay Biosphere Reserve, the exhibition brings together artists, photographers, writers, and creatives whose works emerge from intimate encounters with nature.“Memory is not a single landscape. It is an archipelago.”Through photography, watercolor, poetry, and painting, each work becomes an “island”—a fragment of memory shaped by lived experience. Some are vivid, others fading, yet all continue to form our connection to the natural world.Rooted in Albay’s landscapes—its forests, seas, and the ever-present Mayon Volcano—the exhibition reflects on how nature lives within memory, identity, and culture.As we mark a decade since Albay’s recognition as a biosphere reserve, Islands of Memory invites us to see memory itself as ecological—growing, shifting, and deeply intertwined with place.Join us in this gathering of stories, images, and reflections.#IslandsOfMemory#FloraAndFauna#AlbayArtsFoundation#AlbayBiosphereReserve#ArtAndNature#NAM2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Albay Arts Foundation joins DENR EMB 5 in celebrating the National Women's Month and World Water Week in Green Innovation Fair SM Legazpi City ... See MoreSee Less

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📣 Announcement | BAYONG SESSION (Inaugural)The Albay Arts Foundation invites artists, cultural workers, students, and advocates to the first Bayong Session, a gathering that highlights Gender and Development (GAD) in the arts sector—a space for dialogue, reflection, and shared learning within the creative community.🗓 March 28, 2026⏰ 3:00 – 6:00 PM📍 Mamma Rose Hotel🎤 Guest SpeakerElaine SalazarAAF Member | Retired Professor & Former Director, Bicol University Center for Gender and Development, Bicol UniversityThe Bayong Session is envisioned as an ongoing platform for conversations that connect art, culture, and community issues. For this inaugural session, we begin by exploring how Gender and Development perspectives shape artistic practice, cultural work, and creative leadership.We invite everyone interested in the intersection of arts, culture, and gender advocacy to join the conversation.#BayongSession#AlbayArtsFoundation#GADintheArts#CreativeCommunities#WomenInTheArts ... See MoreSee Less

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📜 AAF Today in History March 11, 2022On this day, the Albay Arts Foundation was founded by 11 incorporators, marking the beginning of a shared commitment to support and strengthen the arts and cultural community in Albay.The founding meeting took place at Mirisbiris Garden and Nature Center, where a vision was set—to build a platform that nurtures artists, cultural workers, and creative initiatives across the province and the wider Bicol region.Since then, AAF has continued to grow through partnerships, programs, and collaborations that celebrate creativity, heritage, and community.Today, we look back with gratitude to the founders and supporters who helped start this journey.#aaftodayinhistory#albayartsfoundation#CreativeAlbay#artsandculture ... See MoreSee Less

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🌸✨ International Women’s Day ✨🌸This International Women's Day, the Albay Arts Foundation honors and celebrates the women creative and cultural workers who continue to shape our communities and cultural landscape.To all women artists, designers, filmmakers, writers, curators, educators, and cultural managers—your work, vision, and dedication enrich the creative life of our society. Through your resilience, creativity, and compassion, you continue to drive innovation, nurture cultural memory, and inspire future generations.Today, we recognize you as the backbone and heart of society, sustaining the arts and culture with courage and imagination.Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women in the creative and cultural fields. Artwork from AAF Collection:UntitledCesar Amorsolo1952, Oil and Pastel on board26"x19"#creativewomen #InternationalWomensDay#WomenInTheArts#AlbayArtsFoundation#CreativeWomen ... See MoreSee Less

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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
🌿 Islands of Memory: Flora and Fauna 🌿What memories do the plants and animals of Albay hold for you? 🍃🦋From the resilient blooms on the slopes of Mayon to the unique wildlife that calls our province home, the Albay Biosphere Reserve is more than just a landscape—it is the heartbeat of our culture. These connections, whether lasting or fading, shape the stories we pass down through generations.We are proud to share that the exhibit recently opened today in complimentary to the celebration of 10th year of the declaration of Albay as one of the pioneer Biosphere Reserve in the country, the celebration held with the presence of esteemed guests, including UNESCO dignitaries, Governor Noel Rosal, Provincial Tourism Head Dorothy Colle, and partners from the DENR, Bicol University, and various stakeholders.This display is just a sneak peek of the full exhibit coming later this year! A huge thank you to the creative collaboration between our Executive Director Rome Candaza and renowned Bicolano artist and AAF member Maya Munoz.📍 Visit us now!The exhibit is open for viewing until the end of April at Albay Capitol lobby.Come rediscover the natural heritage that makes us uniquely Albayano. See you there!#islandsofmemory #albaybiospherereserve #AlbayTourism #BicolanoArt #UNESCO #PreservingHeritage📸 Provincial Government of Albay ... See MoreSee Less

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🌿 EXHIBITION OPENING | Islands of Memory: Flora and FaunaThe Albay Arts Foundation invites you to the opening ofIslands of Memory: Flora and Fauna — a collaborative exhibition shaped by two members of the Pioneer Batch of the AAF Curatorial Class, Rome Candaza and Maya Muñoz.🗓 Opening: March 19, 2026 | 8:00 AM📍 Albay Capitol Lobby⏳ Exhibit Duration: 3 weeksHeld in celebration of the 10th year of the Albay Biosphere Reserve, the exhibition brings together artists, photographers, writers, and creatives whose works emerge from intimate encounters with nature.“Memory is not a single landscape. It is an archipelago.”Through photography, watercolor, poetry, and painting, each work becomes an “island”—a fragment of memory shaped by lived experience. Some are vivid, others fading, yet all continue to form our connection to the natural world.Rooted in Albay’s landscapes—its forests, seas, and the ever-present Mayon Volcano—the exhibition reflects on how nature lives within memory, identity, and culture.As we mark a decade since Albay’s recognition as a biosphere reserve, Islands of Memory invites us to see memory itself as ecological—growing, shifting, and deeply intertwined with place.Join us in this gathering of stories, images, and reflections.#IslandsOfMemory#FloraAndFauna#AlbayArtsFoundation#AlbayBiosphereReserve#ArtAndNature#NAM2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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📣 Announcement | BAYONG SESSION (Inaugural)The Albay Arts Foundation invites artists, cultural workers, students, and advocates to the first Bayong Session, a gathering that highlights Gender and Development (GAD) in the arts sector—a space for dialogue, reflection, and shared learning within the creative community.🗓 March 28, 2026⏰ 3:00 – 6:00 PM📍 Mamma Rose Hotel🎤 Guest SpeakerElaine SalazarAAF Member | Retired Professor & Former Director, Bicol University Center for Gender and Development, Bicol UniversityThe Bayong Session is envisioned as an ongoing platform for conversations that connect art, culture, and community issues. For this inaugural session, we begin by exploring how Gender and Development perspectives shape artistic practice, cultural work, and creative leadership.We invite everyone interested in the intersection of arts, culture, and gender advocacy to join the conversation.#BayongSession#AlbayArtsFoundation#GADintheArts#CreativeCommunities#WomenInTheArts ... See MoreSee Less

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📜 AAF Today in History March 11, 2022On this day, the Albay Arts Foundation was founded by 11 incorporators, marking the beginning of a shared commitment to support and strengthen the arts and cultural community in Albay.The founding meeting took place at Mirisbiris Garden and Nature Center, where a vision was set—to build a platform that nurtures artists, cultural workers, and creative initiatives across the province and the wider Bicol region.Since then, AAF has continued to grow through partnerships, programs, and collaborations that celebrate creativity, heritage, and community.Today, we look back with gratitude to the founders and supporters who helped start this journey.#aaftodayinhistory#albayartsfoundation#CreativeAlbay#artsandculture ... See MoreSee Less

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🌸✨ International Women’s Day ✨🌸This International Women's Day, the Albay Arts Foundation honors and celebrates the women creative and cultural workers who continue to shape our communities and cultural landscape.To all women artists, designers, filmmakers, writers, curators, educators, and cultural managers—your work, vision, and dedication enrich the creative life of our society. Through your resilience, creativity, and compassion, you continue to drive innovation, nurture cultural memory, and inspire future generations.Today, we recognize you as the backbone and heart of society, sustaining the arts and culture with courage and imagination.Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women in the creative and cultural fields. Artwork from AAF Collection:UntitledCesar Amorsolo1952, Oil and Pastel on board26"x19"#creativewomen #InternationalWomensDay#WomenInTheArts#AlbayArtsFoundation#CreativeWomen ... 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

Membership

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

Transparency

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