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National Arts Month (NAM)

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on National Arts Month (NAM).

  1. Artist Levi Balubayan, 65, paints a replica of Fernando Amorsolo’s "Mango Girl" inside his small studio at Central Market in Sta. Cruz, Manila, on Tuesday, 4 February 2025. 

Born into a family of artists, Balubayan began his career in high school before dropping out of an engineering course in his third year of college to pursue art full time. His usual clients are collectors and he regularly attends galleries and exhibits. He said this particular painting he's working on will take at least three days to complete and will cost P30,000.

This month of February, we celebrate National Arts Month, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and creative talents of Filipino artists.

    Manila artist recreates iconic paintings

    Discover how a talented Manila artist breathes new life into iconic paintings with stunning recreations that blend tradition and modernity.

  2. CELEBRATING ARTISTRY. The participating MCHS artists include Celine Ceil-Enriquez, Gee V. Farrales, Celine Ongpin-Menes, Nancy Chichioco-Razon, Doya Lapuos-Varela, Chona Sarmenta-Quizon, Abelle Rola-Carlos, and Maricor Alvarez-Acenas.

    Expressing art with a purpose

    Celebrate National Arts Month with the EXPRESSIONS ART EXHIBIT at Miriam College, featuring 40 stunning artworks by Maryknoll High School Batch 1975 and…

  3. Subtext, and why words don’t come easy

    Subtext, and why words don’t come easy

    This incarnation for public consumption this buwan ng mga sining (arts month) features brand new original songs written by director de Mesa himself — with…