Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan Overview

National Living Treasures Awards given by the NCCA to Filipino artists.

Filipino artists recognized for preserving and contributing to indigenous art forms.

Communities in the Philippines with preserved customs, beliefs, rituals, and traditions.

Traditional art forms practiced continually and documented for at least 50 years.

High quality and unique pieces of art created by the artist with consistent effort.

Expert skill in using the necessary tools and materials to create art.

Widely recognized as a master artist and a skilled creator (Maker).

Sharing traditional art skills with future generations in the community.

One of the four remaining syllabic scripts in the Philippines.

Reflects unique Filipino identity, diverse heritage, and cultural traditions.

A type of metaphoric poem with seven-syllable lines, traditionally recited on bamboo tubes.

Reflected in literary arts, artistic processes, and subject matter.

An art form showcasing Filipino artists' dedication to intricate designs in color, harmony, and shape.

Depicted through artistic subjects related to faith.

Artists like Eduardo Mutuc, Uwang Ahadas, and Samaon Sulaiman exemplify mastery in various art forms.

Weaving is a long-standing part of various cultures, using different materials and processes to create unique artwork.

A fine abaca cloth, featuring traditional designs like clouds, butterflies, crocodiles, and flowers from the Lake Sebu area.

A weaver from Tawi-Tawi who created vibrant mats with geometric designs.

A Central Panay epic telling stories of past characters and settings that may reflect a past coastal life.

A weaver from Luzon who preserved traditional patterns with excellence and consistency.

In the Central Panay region, a woman of high status who chanted the epic.

Stories and epics passed down through generations by word of mouth, often chanted.

A Central Panay epic chanter who preserved the oral tradition.

Acquires, documents, preserves, exhibits, and fosters the study of Filipino art, cultural artifacts, and natural history.

Militarized zones limit artistic creation due to preventing communal gatherings and knowledge exchanges.

Christianization has impacted the preservation of native rituals and traditions.

A prominent Philippine museum that tries to engage a wider audience by being bilingual and having community programs.

Tourist movement may diminish the quality of traditional art forms.

A state of worry and unease, often caused by militarization in a zone.

The combined art, artifacts, and traditions that represent a group or location.

A philosophy of making art accessible to everyone.

Preserves, protects, and promotes Philippine art, environment, culture, and Cordillera traditions.

A Davao gallery showcasing Mindanao artists, including Kublai Ponce-Millan.

Platform for contemporary Philippine visual art exhibition and sales.

Marks changes and modernization in Philippine contemporary art and artist involvement.

Museums aim to amplify the Filipino artistic heritage in global contexts.

Contemporary and modern art from the Philippines, showcased nationally and globally.

Permanent collection of works by Philippine national artist Benedicto Cabrera.

Combining indigenous and Christian traditions, highlighting diverse cultural expressions.

The Japanese art of paper folding.

A decorated bamboo arch used to welcome visitors in the Philippines.

An art movement that emphasizes simplicity and essential elements.

Using everyday objects as art materials.

Basic elements used in sewing, knitting, or embroidery.

Colorful rubber bands woven into bracelets and charms.

Using bamboo as a medium for art, with techniques like carving and dyeing.

Art that interacts with the environment, often using found objects and installations.