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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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🚶‍♂️✏️ Lakaw. Kurit. Rumdom. | Art Month Heritage WalkLast weekend, Albay Arts Foundation joined hands with the Bicol University College of Education Social Studies Club and the Legazpi City Creative Council for Lakaw–Kurit–Rumdom, a heritage walk across the historic Legazpi Port District.The activity gathered BSED Social Studies students of Bicol University in both morning and afternoon sessions—creating a vibrant convergence of education, creativity, and civic pride. Through walking, sketching, and shared storytelling, participants engaged with the city not only as observers but also as keepers of memory.✦ Landmarks That Tell Our StoryParticipants visited several heritage sites that reflect the layered history of Legazpi:• Battle of Legazpi Statue – A tribute to the bravery of Bicolanos during World War II, symbolizing resistance and sacrifice.• Headless Monument – Located near the Post Office, this memorial honors Filipino war casualties and echoes the tragic wartime story of a headless soldier discovered in Barangay Sabang.• PVLB Building – A space where economic memory and present identity meet modern development.• Don Erquiaga Street – A corridor of colonial, economic, and post-war urban memory.• Dela Sierra Building and other historic commercial structures – Living examples of Legazpi’s economic growth and adaptive reuse of heritage spaces.• The story of Ever Napay – remembered in local narratives of resilience and creativity as part of the city’s cultural memory.Heritage walks like Lakaw–Kurit–Rumdom create spaces for experiential learning, where participants move beyond textbooks and step directly into living history. Through walking, sketching, and poetry, stories of resilience, creativity, and community pride continue to echo across generations.Because heritage is not just something we remember—it is something we walk through, listen to, and keep alive together.#LakawKuritRumdom#AlbayArtsFoundation#LegazpiHeritage#ArtMonthPH#CreativeLegazpi ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉✨ Welcome to the Albay Arts Foundation! ✨🎉We are pleased to welcome our newest members to the growing creative community of the Albay Arts Foundation (AAF):🎨 Dennis Gonzaga🎨 Troy Carretas🎨 Rina Meneses🎨 George Vibar🎨 Jill CelesteEach of you brings your own voice, practice, and perspective into our shared space of art, culture, and community engagement. As AAF continues to strengthen creative platforms in Albay, it is through members like you that our vision becomes more dynamic, inclusive, and forward-moving.We look forward to your participation in upcoming programs, collaborations, and initiatives—together building a stronger creative ecosystem for Bicol.Welcome to AAF. 🌿✨#albayartsfoundation #aafcommunity #CreativeAlbay #newmembers ... See MoreSee Less

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GRAPHIC NEWS — Conceived as both a livelihood hub and a living cultural space, the The Sama-Bajau Weaving and Cultural Center in Basilan provides an environment where weavers can prepare materials, create, showcase, and sell their traditional pandan-woven crafts known as tepo. Link to the story in the comments section. ... See MoreSee Less

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🎨✨ Albay Arts Foundation x Pista ng Sining sa Legazpi 2026 ✨🎨The Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) proudly joins the Pista ng Sining sa Legazpi 2026, in partnership with the Legazpi City Creative Industry Development Council (LCCIDC) and with the full support of the City Government of Legazpi, in celebration of National Arts Month.For AAF, this is more than a festival.It is a continuing step toward strengthening creative ecosystems, cultural spaces, and artist-led platforms in Legazpi—a vision we have long championed: accessible spaces, meaningful collaborations, and community-rooted artistic practice.Here are the events we are co-presenting:📍 UGNAYAN SA LEGAZPI🗓 February 20–22📌 Aroy Mack Asian CaféA convergence of talks, workshops, and collaborative art-making grounded in shared narratives and creative exchange.📍 LAKAW–KURIT–RUMDOM (Heritage x Arts x Poetry)🗓 February 21📌 Heritage Sites of Legazpi CityA guided heritage walk integrating poetry reading and on-site sketching—honoring place through movement and memory.📍 LEGAZPI ART POP MARKET🗓 February 21–22 | 3:00–8:00 PM📌 Quezon Avenue – Rizal Street (near LCC Legazpi)An open-street creative gathering featuring art booths, busking, fashion walk, exhibitions, and community-driven street culture.📍 KANTURA: Tingog nin Banwa – Songwriting Workshop🗓 February 25📌 LCC Mall Legazpi – Old CinemaA focused songwriting workshop for local composers and musicians amplifying the voice of the community.📍 ROLYO ASIN PASALÉ: Legazpi Short Film Festival Showcase🗓 February 26–27📌 Ayala Malls Cinema, LegazpiA big-screen presentation of Bicolano short films celebrating regional narratives and emerging filmmakers.📍 KURIT KAARAMAN: Al Baleda Cartooning Workshop🗓 February 28📌 SM City LegazpiA creative workshop on cartooning and visual storytelling for young and aspiring artists.Aligned with the 2026 National Arts Month theme, “Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting,” these events affirm how art upholds truth, courage, and collaboration in our communities.We invite our members, partners, students, cultural workers, and supporters to take part in this shared celebration.Let us continue building the creative future of Legazpi—together.#PistaNgSiningSaLegazpi#NationalArtsMonth2026#AniNgSining#AlbayArtsFoundation ... See MoreSee Less

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📢✨ AAF Leadership Announcement ✨📢The Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) proudly announces the appointment of Rommel “Rome” Candaza as our new Executive Director.Rome joined AAF last year as Administrator, playing a significant role in strengthening the organization’s foundational structures. Through his leadership, AAF advanced in key areas including institutional groundwork, partnership development, brand awareness, and administrative systems improvement—laying down essential building blocks for long-term sustainability.His promotion reflects the trust and confidence of the Board in his capacity to guide AAF into its next chapter of growth and impact.As Executive Director, Rome is entrusted to continue advancing the vision and mission of the Albay Arts Foundation—championing arts, culture, heritage, and creative community development in Albay and beyond.We extend our full support and best wishes as he takes on this expanded role in service of the foundation and the creative community we serve.Congratulations, Rome. 🎨🌿#AAF #LeadershipAnnouncement #CreativeAlbay #ArtsAndCulture #InstitutionBuilding ... See MoreSee Less

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New Member FeatureDoods Santos (Paz Verdades M. Santos) is a powerhouse of Bikol literature and cultural advocacy! ✍️✨A retired professor from Ateneo de Naga University and DLSU, she’s a National Book Award winner for her work in regional fiction and the author of the landmark Hagkus. 📚Beyond the academe, she’s a 2023 Glory Awardee and a fierce environmentalist leading Sumaro sa Salog (SULOG) to save the Naga River. 🌊🏅#BikolLiterature #CulturalIcon #DoodsSantos #NagaRiver #FilipinoWriters #AAF #NewMember ... See MoreSee Less

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performing, and literary arts.

Albay Arts Foundation

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🚶‍♂️✏️ Lakaw. Kurit. Rumdom. | Art Month Heritage WalkLast weekend, Albay Arts Foundation joined hands with the Bicol University College of Education Social Studies Club and the Legazpi City Creative Council for Lakaw–Kurit–Rumdom, a heritage walk across the historic Legazpi Port District.The activity gathered BSED Social Studies students of Bicol University in both morning and afternoon sessions—creating a vibrant convergence of education, creativity, and civic pride. Through walking, sketching, and shared storytelling, participants engaged with the city not only as observers but also as keepers of memory.✦ Landmarks That Tell Our StoryParticipants visited several heritage sites that reflect the layered history of Legazpi:• Battle of Legazpi Statue – A tribute to the bravery of Bicolanos during World War II, symbolizing resistance and sacrifice.• Headless Monument – Located near the Post Office, this memorial honors Filipino war casualties and echoes the tragic wartime story of a headless soldier discovered in Barangay Sabang.• PVLB Building – A space where economic memory and present identity meet modern development.• Don Erquiaga Street – A corridor of colonial, economic, and post-war urban memory.• Dela Sierra Building and other historic commercial structures – Living examples of Legazpi’s economic growth and adaptive reuse of heritage spaces.• The story of Ever Napay – remembered in local narratives of resilience and creativity as part of the city’s cultural memory.Heritage walks like Lakaw–Kurit–Rumdom create spaces for experiential learning, where participants move beyond textbooks and step directly into living history. Through walking, sketching, and poetry, stories of resilience, creativity, and community pride continue to echo across generations.Because heritage is not just something we remember—it is something we walk through, listen to, and keep alive together.#LakawKuritRumdom#AlbayArtsFoundation#LegazpiHeritage#ArtMonthPH#CreativeLegazpi ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉✨ Welcome to the Albay Arts Foundation! ✨🎉We are pleased to welcome our newest members to the growing creative community of the Albay Arts Foundation (AAF):🎨 Dennis Gonzaga🎨 Troy Carretas🎨 Rina Meneses🎨 George Vibar🎨 Jill CelesteEach of you brings your own voice, practice, and perspective into our shared space of art, culture, and community engagement. As AAF continues to strengthen creative platforms in Albay, it is through members like you that our vision becomes more dynamic, inclusive, and forward-moving.We look forward to your participation in upcoming programs, collaborations, and initiatives—together building a stronger creative ecosystem for Bicol.Welcome to AAF. 🌿✨#albayartsfoundation #aafcommunity #CreativeAlbay #newmembers ... See MoreSee Less

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GRAPHIC NEWS — Conceived as both a livelihood hub and a living cultural space, the The Sama-Bajau Weaving and Cultural Center in Basilan provides an environment where weavers can prepare materials, create, showcase, and sell their traditional pandan-woven crafts known as tepo. Link to the story in the comments section. ... See MoreSee Less

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🎨✨ Albay Arts Foundation x Pista ng Sining sa Legazpi 2026 ✨🎨The Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) proudly joins the Pista ng Sining sa Legazpi 2026, in partnership with the Legazpi City Creative Industry Development Council (LCCIDC) and with the full support of the City Government of Legazpi, in celebration of National Arts Month.For AAF, this is more than a festival.It is a continuing step toward strengthening creative ecosystems, cultural spaces, and artist-led platforms in Legazpi—a vision we have long championed: accessible spaces, meaningful collaborations, and community-rooted artistic practice.Here are the events we are co-presenting:📍 UGNAYAN SA LEGAZPI🗓 February 20–22📌 Aroy Mack Asian CaféA convergence of talks, workshops, and collaborative art-making grounded in shared narratives and creative exchange.📍 LAKAW–KURIT–RUMDOM (Heritage x Arts x Poetry)🗓 February 21📌 Heritage Sites of Legazpi CityA guided heritage walk integrating poetry reading and on-site sketching—honoring place through movement and memory.📍 LEGAZPI ART POP MARKET🗓 February 21–22 | 3:00–8:00 PM📌 Quezon Avenue – Rizal Street (near LCC Legazpi)An open-street creative gathering featuring art booths, busking, fashion walk, exhibitions, and community-driven street culture.📍 KANTURA: Tingog nin Banwa – Songwriting Workshop🗓 February 25📌 LCC Mall Legazpi – Old CinemaA focused songwriting workshop for local composers and musicians amplifying the voice of the community.📍 ROLYO ASIN PASALÉ: Legazpi Short Film Festival Showcase🗓 February 26–27📌 Ayala Malls Cinema, LegazpiA big-screen presentation of Bicolano short films celebrating regional narratives and emerging filmmakers.📍 KURIT KAARAMAN: Al Baleda Cartooning Workshop🗓 February 28📌 SM City LegazpiA creative workshop on cartooning and visual storytelling for young and aspiring artists.Aligned with the 2026 National Arts Month theme, “Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting,” these events affirm how art upholds truth, courage, and collaboration in our communities.We invite our members, partners, students, cultural workers, and supporters to take part in this shared celebration.Let us continue building the creative future of Legazpi—together.#PistaNgSiningSaLegazpi#NationalArtsMonth2026#AniNgSining#AlbayArtsFoundation ... See MoreSee Less

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📢✨ AAF Leadership Announcement ✨📢The Albay Arts Foundation (AAF) proudly announces the appointment of Rommel “Rome” Candaza as our new Executive Director.Rome joined AAF last year as Administrator, playing a significant role in strengthening the organization’s foundational structures. Through his leadership, AAF advanced in key areas including institutional groundwork, partnership development, brand awareness, and administrative systems improvement—laying down essential building blocks for long-term sustainability.His promotion reflects the trust and confidence of the Board in his capacity to guide AAF into its next chapter of growth and impact.As Executive Director, Rome is entrusted to continue advancing the vision and mission of the Albay Arts Foundation—championing arts, culture, heritage, and creative community development in Albay and beyond.We extend our full support and best wishes as he takes on this expanded role in service of the foundation and the creative community we serve.Congratulations, Rome. 🎨🌿#AAF #LeadershipAnnouncement #CreativeAlbay #ArtsAndCulture #InstitutionBuilding ... See MoreSee Less

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New Member FeatureDoods Santos (Paz Verdades M. Santos) is a powerhouse of Bikol literature and cultural advocacy! ✍️✨A retired professor from Ateneo de Naga University and DLSU, she’s a National Book Award winner for her work in regional fiction and the author of the landmark Hagkus. 📚Beyond the academe, she’s a 2023 Glory Awardee and a fierce environmentalist leading Sumaro sa Salog (SULOG) to save the Naga River. 🌊🏅#BikolLiterature #CulturalIcon #DoodsSantos #NagaRiver #FilipinoWriters #AAF #NewMember ... 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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