College of Fine Arts, University of the Philippines, Diliman

Mr. Devraj Dakoji and Ms. Elizabeth Harrington , two master printmakers from the Blackburn Studio in New York will conduct a workshop at CFA from Jan 25-29,2010.

Internationally acclaimed glass blowing artist, Ms. Clare Belfrage, will hold a lecture/masterclass at the CFA auditorium on January 27,2010. Ms. Belfrage has received numerous awards for her works which are now part of private and public collections which include the Museo do Vidro Portugal and the Australian National Art Gallery. Ms. Belfrage is part of group exhibition of glassworks by Australian glass artists that opens at the Ayala Museum on January 26,2010.

We welcome 2010 with some proud announcements, congratulatory messages and exciting news of lecture/workshops by internationally recognized master artists at CFA, as great year openers.

• Three members of our faculty have been named University Artist for the period 2010-2013. Prof. Leonilo Doloricon was awarded Artist II, and Profs. Ruben Defeo and Cesar Hernando were given the Artist 1 award. The University Artist distinction is being given for the first time this year by UP to regular faculty members with outstanding and exemplary creative and scholarly works across seven artistic disciplines ( Visual Arts, Literature, Theater, Film, Radio and Broadcast, Music , and Architecture).
We extend our heartiest congratulations to our colleagues, and wish them more successes in all their endeavors.

• Visiting Master Artists from the US and Australia

• Master Printmakers, Mr. Devraj Dakoji and Ms. Elizabeth Harrington, from the Blackburn Studio in New York will be giving lecture/workshops at the de la Rosa Printmaking Studio of CFA from Jan 26-29,2010. Mr. Dakoji is recognized as an “Eminent Artist” in India, while Ms. Harrington is a prominent artist who has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in the US and all over the world. The visit of Mr. Dakoji and Ms. Harrington has been made possible by the LRSL Foundation.

• An exhibit of Blackburn Studio artists will be held at the Atelyer of the Bulwagan ng Dangal space at the Main Library from January 14 to Jan 29, 2010.

• Master glass-blowing artist from Australia, Ms. Clare Belfrage will hold a lecture/ master class at the CFA Auditorium on January 27, 2010. Ms. Belfrage has received numerous awards for her works which are now part of private and institutional collections of the Museo do Vidro, Portugal and the Australian National Gallery. Ms Belfrage is part of a group exhibition on glassworks that will open at the Ayala Museum on January 26,200.

• We would like to congratulate the 2009-2010 CFA Thesis Grantees . Now in its third year, the Thesis Support Fund for Student Artists and Designers selects the best thesis projects that are given a grant of P15,000/per student towards the completion of their thesis output. An exhibit in April 2010 showcases the finished works of the grantees.

We look forward to an energized year of art making with many opportunities for faculty and students to create and design as far as spirit and imagination will take us at CFA . We thank Ms. Lenore Lim, the Australian Embassy and all those who support our school, and sponsor activities that enrich our learning environment.

Master Printmakers Mr. Devraj Dakoji and Ms. Elizabeth Harrington from the Blackburn Studio in New York will hold a lecture/workshop for faculty and students at the De La Rosa Printmaking Studio of the UP College of Fine Arts. Mr. Dakoji holds the recognition of “Eminent Artist” in India and is a well known printmaker internationally. Ms. Harrington is  well known for her works and her innovative approaches in printmaking.