UA&P opens art market for Yolanda children survivors

MANILA, Philippines - To complement the immediate, material provisions of its relief operations, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), through the Arts Department of its College of Arts and Sciences, opened the UA&P Art Market for Children Who Survived Typhoon Yolanda on Nov. 25 at Hans Seidel Hall. Proceeds will fund long-term recovery programs for children that include psychological assessment and healing, art therapy, and recovery management.

The art market features works by Paete artists Felix Baldemor, Glenn Cagandahan, Bernardo Caiyod, Leandro Baldemor, Iglesia Joselito Bisoy, Mario Baldemor, Fermin Madridejos, Berto Baldemor, Phaern Afurong, Paloy Cagayat, Lino Dalay, Patricio Balquiedra, Nilo Valdecantos, Joseph Banez, Elmoise Afurong, Bernard Vista, Bayani Ray Alcala, Erick Baet, Ma. Lourdes Odette Cagandahan, Augusto Cadang, Tin-tin Cagandahan-Aquillo, Joven Benito, Amador Barquilla and Reynaldo Aldea.

Also featured are artists Sonja van Kerkhoff (the Netherlands), Addie Cukingnan, Paul Hilario, Rudy Yu, Kristian Jeff Cortez Agustin, Juno Parungao, Corazon Gaufo Patarata, Justine Javier and Lenie Sunico.

The art market runs until Dec. 6. Call 637-0912 local 361 for assistance or an art market walk-through.