Art Production: Stages, Awards & National Artists

• Art production includes painting, sculpture, music, theater, film, and digital media.

Stages of Art Production

• Pre-production involves planning, gathering materials, and conceptualizing ideas.
• Production is the execution of the artistic process, such as painting, sculpting, performing, or filming.
• Post-production includes refinement, editing, and preparation for presentation.

Awards, Recognition, and Renown

• An award is a formal honor given for outstanding achievement.
• Recognition is the acknowledgment of talent and contributions, which may or may not include a prize.
• Renown is widespread fame and long-term influence.

National Artists of the Philippines

• The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) was established under Republic Act No. 7356.
• The Order of National Artists was established in 1972 through Presidential Proclamation No. 1001.
• Individuals are recognized for significant contributions to Philippine arts and culture.
• Awardees receive a gold medallion, a lifetime pension, and state honors.

Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) Award (RA 7355)

• Recognizes traditional artists who preserve indigenous art forms.
• Requirements include the person should be an indigenous or traditional artist practicing for at least 50 years.
• The artist should have mastery of tools and materials.
• The artist should have made a significant contribution to folk art.
• The community should recognize the individual as a master.

Notable GAMABA Awardees

• Ginaw Bilog preserved the Ambahan poetry of the Mangyan people.
• Masino Intaray was a master of Basal (gong music), Kulilal (lyrical poetry), and Tultul (epic chanting).
• Samaon Sulaiman was a master of Kutyapi (traditional lute).
• Lang Dulay was an expert in T’nalak weaving from the T’boli tribe.
• Salinta Monon was a Tagabawa Bagobo textile weaver.
• Alonzo Saclag is a Kalinga musician and dancer.
• Federico Caballero is an epic chanter who preserves oral literature.
• Uwang Ahadas is a Yakan musician mastering indigenous instruments.
• Darhata Sawabi was a Tausug Pisyabit weaver.
• Eduardo Mutuc is a Pampanga-based metalsmith.
• Haja Amina Appi was a Sama mat weaver known for intricate designs.
• Teofilo Garcia is a maker of ‘Tabungaw’ (gourd helmets).
• Estelita Bantilan is an expert mat weaver from Sarangani.
• Magdalena Gamayo is an Ilocano textile weaver who preserves traditional patterns.
• Ambalang Ausalin is a Yakan textile weaver.
• Yabing Masalon Dulo is an Ikat weaver from South Cotabato.

Notable National Artists

• Lauro ‘Larry’ Alcala (Visual Arts) created iconic comic strips.
• Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio (Theater & Literature) was a pioneer in children’s theater and puppetry.
• Ryan Cayabyab (Music) is a prolific composer and musical director.
• Kidlat Tahimik (Film & Broadcast Arts) is an independent filmmaker and advocate of Filipino culture.
• Francisco T. Mañosa (Architecture) was an advocate of Filipino architectural identity.
• Resil B. Mojares (Literature) is a cultural and literary historian.
• Ramon Muzones (Literature) was a Hiligaynon novelist who wrote 61 novels.

Steps in Event Planning

• Concept: Define purpose and objectives using the 5Ws (Why, Who, Where, When, What).
• Coordination: Organize logistics and collaboration.
• Control: Ensure smooth execution.
• Culmination: Guarantee successful presentation and delivery.
• Close Out: Evaluation and feedback collection.