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Solamente Zamboanga Art Exhibit
Thursday, 15 October 2009 14:48   



solamenteTen Zamboanga artists collaborated to showcase their works in an art exhibit on October 7, 2009 at the Garden Orchid Hotel Lobby.

"Solamente Zamboanga" exhibit is organized by Rameer Tawasil (Visual Arts Representative of the Local Culture, Arts & History Council of Zamboanga) and the City Mayors Office. It aims to introduce upcoming artists in the city. The exhibit is also an avenue for veteran painters to support new artists.
 
Councilor Gerky showcases his 2nd Solo Art Exhibit
Thursday, 15 October 2009 11:35   

gerky1In celebration of the Hermosa Festival 2009, City Councilor Gerky Valesco opened his 2nd Solo Art Exhibit titled "Algunas Veces" last October 5, 2009 at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Gallery of the Peninsula and the Archipelago.

"'Algunas Veces' means sometimes in Spanish and Chavacano, the artist having an occasional time to showcase paintings after he won a seat in the City Council in 2007 which has made him one of the busiest councilors in the city. Last year, he was named as the neophyte councilor who filed the most number of ordinances and resolutions among which are for the promotion of local arts and artists." (ADZU Website)