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NATIONAL ART CENTERS IN THE PHILIPPINES National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) For many years, Manila has been regarded as the center of cultural and artistic activities which gives an impression of exclusivity to the people. Museums, theat...

NATIONAL ART CENTERS IN THE PHILIPPINES National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) For many years, Manila has been regarded as the center of cultural and artistic activities which gives an impression of exclusivity to the people. Museums, theaters, and art centers abound; art galleries thrive; concerts and exhibitions are held regularly. In the past, cultural events in the regions were limited inside the regions. But now, because of the efforts and support of the Cultural Centers of the Philippines (CCP) and National Commission on Culture in the Arts (NCCA), there are now cultural and artistic centers in the various regions of the Click icon to add picture Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) CCP was established in 1996 through Executive Order No. 303. Its goal was “to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines.” Regarded as the premier showcase of the arts, it houses several resident CCP launched Kaisa sa Sining: The Regional Arts Centers in 2014, expanding public participation in the arts. Its goal was “to further strengthen its linkages and cooperation with local organizations in the regions.” The program established ten pilot sites. Below is the map of regional centers participating in The CCP is also in charge of the National Art Center in the Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna, which is the home of the Philippine High School for Arts. The school was established in 1976 for young and aspiring artists. Entrance to the school is highly competitive and the students population (about 135- 140) is limited to ensure the quality of instruction. The students are given full scholarship and living assistance. The school has produced many Filipino artist Click icon to add picture National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Like CCP, NCCA is responsible for “preserving, promoting, and developing culture and the arts in the Philippines.” It was formed under Republic Act No. 7356 in 1992. Serving as the main organizational body for art development. NCCA is the overall policy- making body and coordinator among cultural agencies, including the CCP. As one of its mandates says, NCCA aims “to encourage artistic creation within a climate of artistic NCCA has four subcommissions: 1. Subcommission on the Arts (SCA), which facilitates the committees on Architecture and Allied Arts, Cinema, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Literary Arts, Music, and the Visual Arts; 2. Subcommission on Cultural Heritage (SCH), which includes committees on Archives, Art Galleries, Historical Research, Libraries, and Information Services, Monuments and Sites, and Museums; 3. Subcommission on Cultural Dissemination (SCD), which handles committees on Communication, Cultural Education, and Language and Tramslation; and 4. Subcommission on Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts (SCCTA), which takes care of the committees on Northern Cultural Communities, Central Cultural Communities, Southern Cultural Communities. NCCA- SCA, with the help of 19 national committees under it, facilitates most rerelated events and projects in the country. Artist and art groups propose projects which are featured every February. NCCA then offers grants to deserving artists and art groups. With this, February has now been known as the National Arts Month (NAM). In celebration of the NAM, NCCA organization has come up with the annual Philippine Arts Festival. This festival consists of a number of activities to highlight the artistic talent and brilliance of the Filipinos. The result is enjoyment of the Filipino people. Seven of the 19 national committees of NCCA- SCA – architecture, cinema, dance, literature, music, theater, and visual arts – prepare the following programs for the Philippine Arts Festival.  Cinema Rehiyon (National Committee on Cinema ) This activity focuses on film production from the regions and independent filmmakers showcase their latest films.  Sayaw Pinoy (National Committee on Dance ) It is a tour dance concert showcasing different types of dances such as ballet, hip- hop, contemporary, and folk dance.  Literary Arts Festival (National Committee on Literary) Arts For this event, writers, publishers, teachers, and students gather for literary talks and lectures. There are also book fairs and  Tunug- tunugan (National Committee on Music) This is a week- long musical ensemble that uses musical instruments made from traditional instruments like gong, bamboo, or recycled, materials to promote Philippine culture and ingenuity.  Tanghal (National Committee on Dramatic) Arts This is a festival featuring the works of community- and university- based theater groups. Philippine Visual Arts Festival (National Committee on Visual Arts ) To celebrate the visual arts in the regions, National Committee on Visual Arts holds conferences, workshops, exhibits, tours, and painting sessions and  Integrative Art Applied to Philippine Contemporary Art The arts are classified in distinct forms: architecture, visual arts, music, literary arts, dance, dramatic arts, cinema and broadcast arts, and new media. However, the arts in the regions have evolved and taken a new form. They are no longer what they were several years ago. The arts in the regions have combined to create integrative art. Because of this, there is now an Contemporary art forms in the regions now include the following: choreography, musical instruments, literary and music composition, visual design, theatrical performance, and cinema. Try to analyze these integrated contemporary art forms in the regions.  Choreography is an arrangement or design for dance movements usually accompanied by music. It is the art of dancing that is composed of a series of dance steps and movements to create a story. It has become an integrated art, for it incorporates both dance and music. In the regions, there is a minimal number of contemporary dances because the traditional dances are still being widely practiced. However, the choreography of these traditional dances have varied through generations. Modifications are done to adapt to contemporary times. Contemporary choreography are mostly seen in the  Musical Instruments A musical instrument is any tool or device that produces sound. It consists of an array of shapes and styles from the simple to the complex. One interacts with a musical instrument in a way that it produces a sound, like a guitarist plucking the strings of his guitar or a drummer beating his gong. Examples of traditional musical instruments in the Philippines are the kulintang, gangsa, and the kutyapi Integration of arts is seen through the intricate designs of musical instruments, representing visual arts; and their function, which is primarily to create music. A musical instrument alone is an example of integrated art. One notable Filipino, National Artist for Music Lucresia Kasilag, infused the sounds of native instruments on new forms, such as theater and pictures; some of her remarkable works are Orientalia Suite for Piano and Chamber and Philippine Percussion Instruments, and Improvisations No. 3 and 4 for Moslem gamelan and tipangklong.  Literary and Musical Compositions Literary works are written works meant to be read, sung, or delivered in a play. They can be written in prose or in poetry form. Musical compositions, on the other hand, are not written but notated (represented by musical symbols). Since they use symbols particular to their field, they must be learned. How are literary and musical compositions These two types of compositions are some of the easiest art forms to integrate with another form. Literary pieces, such as novels, short stories, and epics are the most common bases of other forms like theater and cinema. Theater without a playwright is nothing; so is a cinema without a scriptwriter. In the contemporary times, the most common examples are the movie adaptations of some well-known literary pieces, such as “Bata, Bata, Pa’no ka Ginawa?” and “Dekada ‘70,” novels by Lualhati Bautista that were turned into novels by Chito Roño; and Mars Ravelo’s “Darna,” “Captain Barbell,” “Dyesebel” which were adapted into numerous movies and TV programs through time It is the same with musical compositions. A notated work must be performed to be appreciated. Aside from recitals, compositions are now being enjoyed in dance, theater, cinema and broadcast arts, and even in new media.  Visual Design Visual Design is a composition or layout of lines, shapes, and color to form patterns on paper, textile, or any piece for that matter. It can be found in either two-dimensional works like painting and drawing; or three- dimensional works like installation and sculpture. Integration of arts in visual design happens in several hybrid art forms like installation videos and the Theatrical Performance The staging and execution of a production, like drama, opera, festivals, and the like fall under the form called theatrical performance. It pertains to a public presentation of a dramatic or musical entertainment. It involves a lot of teamwork that includes the producer, the director, the cast, and the crew of workers. Technology, whether traditional, digital, multi-media, innovative, or Contemporary theatrical performance is experimental, innovative, controversial, and interdisciplinary, going beyond theater and other art forms, like puppetry, cinema, and sculpture. It also goes out to the other disciplines like psychology, and the social and political sciences. One specific example of a contemporary theatrical performance is PETA’s Rak of Aegis, a musical tribute to the Filipino 90’s band Aegis. It used the integration of music, theater, and dance to create a  Cinema The cinema is the most popular of the art forms; yet, it is youngest of all. It appeared only in the early 1900s in Manila and later spread in the regions. It has gained public acceptance since then. The characteristic of the cinema is similar to the theater except that it is not a live performance and the action is seen on a flat screen. A lot has happened in the contemporary art scene since its onset in the 70s. In the regions, art forms are now collaborative and community-based, fostering values of camaraderie, cooperation, team- building, and pride of place.