Author: museumfoundation
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Art Deco: Modernity and Design in the Philippines, 1925–1950
The Museum Foundation has announced its largest grants to date, supporting nine programs and projects from museums across the country. At the National Museum of the Philippines, the Foundation’s support extends to the Architectural Arts and Built Heritage Division for the publication and related activities of the exhibition “Art Deco: Modernity and Design in the…
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Faces and Flora: The Philippine and Japan Native Flora
A peek into “Faces and Flora: The Philippine and Japan Native Flora” photography exhibition catalog, made possible through the Museum Foundation’s support for the National Museum’s Botany and National Herbarium Division. This project bridges the gap between art and science by producing a joint exhibition in collaboration with a Filipino award-winning photographer Jan Mayo and…
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Stanley Cabigas Coleoptera Collection at the National Museum
Behind the project: Curation and preparation for the publication of the Stanley Cabigas Coleoptera Collection at the Entomology Section, Zoology Division of the National Museum of the Philippines, supported by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines. Acquired during the middle part of 2023 with the aid of Dr. Analyn Cabras, a National Museum of the…
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Call for Grant Applications is now open!
The Museum Foundation of the Philippines invites interested applicants to review the MFPI Grant Application Guidelines here: Submit your proposals to grants@museumfoundationph.org by March 1, 2026, and be part of our mission to preserve and promote Filipino heritage. For details, visit museumfoundationph.org or contact executivedirector@museumfoundationph.org / +63 917 707 7353.
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Expanding the Circles: Cultivating Partnerships, Strengthening Legacy
The Museum Foundation of the Philippines continues to connect people, institutions, and ideas, protecting memory, nurturing creativity, and strengthening our shared heritage. Through our partnership with the National Museum of the Philippines, we do more than preserve objects. We protect memory. Our scholars return with expertise that continues to strengthen and enrich our cultural institutions.…
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Reimagining Heritage: Transformative Interpretation in Southeast Asia
Museum Foundation invites everyone this Saturday, September 20 to an informative and inspiring webinar on heritage interpretation and its transformative applications in Southeast Asia. This engaging session is open to anyone passionate about bringing culture and heritage to life. It may be particularly helpful to practitioners, enthusiasts, and students in museology, cultural tourism, heritage management,…
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Call for Nominations for Board of Trustees 2025-2028
To all ACTIVE members of Museum Foundation members: Please complete the Nomination Form available below and submit it no later than 1:00 PM on September 1, 2025. Kindly include a short biographical paragraph about the nominee, along with their most recent photo. The MFPI Nomination and Elections Committee will review all submissions:Accepted nominees by the…
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Museum Foundation General Assembly 2025
See you at the Museum Foundation of the Philippines General Assembly. 18 September 2025, Thursday2:00 – 5:00 PMNational Museum AuditoriumNational Museum of Fine ArtsPadre Burgos Avenue, Ermita, Manila, 1000 For more information, please call at +63 991 305 2466 and look for Pat Aguinaldo. Thank you and we hope to see you there!
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MaArte 2025 Directory
5th Floor 2nd Floor Rigodon Ballroom Garcia Villa and Balagtas Function Rooms The Upper Lobby and The Conservatory
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MaArte At The Pen 2025
Kaalaman, Kultura, at Kaartehan—A Love Letter to Filipino CraftAt the heart of this year’s MaArte Fair is a tribute to the artistic journey: ~ Kaalaman, the mastery of a craft, its techniques, and the materials used for it.~ Kultura, the deep, lived context of our heritage that influences aesthetics, and serves as the root of…
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Art In The Park 2025
We’re thrilled to unveil this year’s dynamic lineup of galleries, art collectives, independent art spaces, and student groups! Admission is free! #ArtInTheParkPH ART IN THE PARK 202523 March 2025, Sunday10 am – 10 pmJaime Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village, Makatiwww.artinthepark.ph
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Wicked and Wounded: Unveiling the Shadow Side of the Filipina in Periodicals (1898-1938)
Museum Foundation Members + 2: Join us for a Special Talk, “Wicked and Wounded: Unveiling the Shadow Side of the Filipina in Periodicals (1898-1938)” with Dr. Katherine Lacson. 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍! Date: 15 March 2025Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM (On-site registration opens at 8:30 AM)Venue: Museo ng Muntinlupa 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒: First Tour: 8:00 AM (first 50…
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Call for Grant Applications 2024
We’re excited to announce our Call for Grant Applications! Interested applicants may view the MFPI Grant Application Guidelines through this link: https://bit.ly/3YwwuGG (or use the QR code) Please direct submissions to grants@museumfoundationph.org. Apply by December 30, 2024 and help us preserve our heritage! For more information, visit museumfoundationph.org or contact executivedirector@museumfoundationph.org or at +63 917…
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Museum And Galleries Month
October is #MuseumAndGalleriesMonth! Let’s celebrate our rich culture and heritage by supporting our local museums and galleries. This month, take the time to explore and appreciate the treasures they offer. Your visit makes a difference. Stay tuned for exciting activities and events happening at museums and galleries near you! #MuseumsAndGalleriesMonth2024#MuseumFoundationPH
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Fab Finds at MaArte At The Pen
MaArte Fair by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines inspires positive change by supporting the cultural and natural heritage programs of the National Museum of the Philippines. Let’s celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of our culture and environment! Join us in making a difference — starting August 29 to September 1 at The Peninsula Manila hotel. MaArte at The Pen…
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MF General Assembly 2024
The general assembly of the Museum Foundation concluded on August 6, 2024, at the National Museum Auditorium. Through tireless support of cultural projects, initiatives, and museums, Museum Foundation stands proudly as the nation’s premiere advocate of Philippine History and Creativity. Thank you very much to all our members and partners for the participation and overwhelming…
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Law And The Setting for Heritage
National Museum Auditorium, National Museum of Fine Arts, Padre Burgos Ave, Ermita, Manila Heritage Conservation: Preserving our Past for the Future – May 25, 2024 Atty. Mark Evidente shared, “Settings involve the immediate and extended environment that contributes to the significance of a site.” He added, “The law might not have properly discussed it before,…
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A Tale of Two Rivers by Paulo Alcazaren
National Museum Auditorium, National Museum of Fine Arts, Padre Burgos Ave, Ermita, Manila Heritage Conservation: Preserving our Past for the Future – May 18, 2024 Ar. Paulo Alcazaren, Landscape Architect and Urban Planner, shared his involvement in the redevelopment of Iloilo Esplanade and Pasig Esplanade on “A Tale of Two Rivers” talk last May 18,…
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Conserving Modern Heritage by Dr. Gerard Lico
National Museum Auditorium, National Museum of Fine Arts, Padre Burgos Ave, Ermita, Manila Heritage Conservation: Preserving our Past for the Future – May 11, 2024 On “Conserving Modern Heritage” talk last May 11 at the National Museum Auditorium, Dr. Gerard Lico emphasized, “Not all buildings of the past can be conserved. There should be a…