LUDY WRITES ABOUT DRAGON GALLERY

The Library & Museum of Philippine American History, Arts & Culture

& The Nursing Office Extended Arts Center                                                                  Building Bridges Program for Artists

 

FIESTA of FILIPINO AMERICAN ARTISTS 2016 (FFAA 2016)

An Artistic Milieu by, with, and for Filipino Artists

In the Renaissance of Philippine Art and Culture, a lively platform for Filipino artists and Filipino-American artists has yet to become a prominent part of Fil-Am daily life.  Oftentimes many artists from the homeland come to America, seeking validation of their artworks or artistic visions, appreciation and sustenance from largeraudiences beyond the homeland.

VISION-MISSION

 1.  To provide internationally recognized Exhibition Space(s) for Filipino and Filipino-American artists to exhibit all forms of artistic works in all modes and mediums, and develop facilities or enhance available physical spaces toward a permanent Philippine Arts Gallery & Exhibition space.

 2.  To create Crossroads of Arts, an intersecting Environment or Space where community members visually experience artistic works, meet in person and interact with Filipino / Filipino-American artists and know them as persons.  More importantly, to recognize, appreciate, and accept our Artists as vital and integral culture-bearers of the evolving authentic Filipino identity and spirit.

 3.  To explore, experiment, and pursue innovative approaches, plans, and strategies to create Viable Market Opportunities to help sustain Filipino/Filipino-American artists' livelihood for safety, survival and continuing artistic productivity.

 4.  To increase and enhance the understanding and appreciation of Art as a Channel of Life's truths and wisdom, stimulated by intellectual and aesthetic criticism of writers, journalists, academicians, historians or other visionaries who view works of artists from different, varied genres, mediums, styles and schools, or historical eras.

 5.  To maintain and sustain Filipino artists' visibility, exposure and active participation in the Renaissance of Philippine History, Art, and Culture here in America and in the Philippines.

To address this true need of our native, original talent from the homeland, The Nursing Office formally launches the space called DRAGON GALLERY NEW YORK There’s more to Art, at its location on 115-03 Atlantic Avenue, Richmond Hill, New York 11418.  It is the first of its kind in the area.