Baji Arts Collective Exhibit 2016: “Mga Kalaki sa Baji”.

By: Ma. Julie Bee Unlayao

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The Baji Arts Collective once again celebrates womanhood with the annual Women’s Month showcase, the Baji Arts Exhibit that shall run from March 7 thru March 20, 2016 at the Oakbrook Library, Tagbilaran City.

This year’s theme is “Mga Kalaki sa Baji”.

kalaki [ka.lá.ki.]
: (noun) antic; stunt
: (noun) ability; skill; capability; talent; potentiality; competence
: from the rootword lá.ki, meaning boy, man, male
: a gendered expression, unfair to both men and women, that must be challenged

Baji Art Exhibit 2015: Ang Pangutana ni Inday (photo by Ms. May Ferre)

The Bajis during its art exhibit on March 2014: Inunlan ka sa Kalig-on

While we hope to open healthy discussions on the nuanced historical and contemporary meanings of this theme, claiming the expression in a showcase of Boholana prowess in the visual and literary arts is also our way subscribing to this year’s International Women’s Day campaign theme: Pledge for Parity.

This year, the world again celebrates the contribution of women to global social, economic, cultural and political achievement. However, noting the slow progress towards gender parity, all men and women is enjoined to take a pledge to make concrete steps to help achieve gender parity more quickly. Whether to help women and girls achieve their ambitions, call for gender-balanced leadership, respect and value difference, develop more inclusive and flexible cultures or root out workplace bias, each of us can be a leader within our own spheres of influence and commit to take pragmatic action to accelerate gender parity. (www.internationalwomensday.com)

We again call on you, Boholana visual artists and creative writers to join us in this 2016 Women’s Month arts event. We are counting on your support, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you in advance for your willingness to support and participate in the greater Bohol women/arts community.

ARTWORK/ LITERARY PIECE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES1. All pieces are developed by women. One artwork/ literary piece per one participating artist; may be previous existing work or work specifically developed for this exhibit.a. Artworks can be paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, drawings, sketches, b. Literary pieces can be any type of poetry, short story, novella, literary non-fiction, etc.2. While preferred, but certainly not mandatory, the artwork could include a gender element to it and include a short corresponding 'artist's note' (i.e. text about the work). Your accompanying text should include a title for your work and a short amount of text that may include what inspired you to develop this piece, how it was developed and any other information that you would like to contribute.3. To confirm your participation to the exhibit, artists/writers are requested to submit the following information by March 2, 2016 by emailing to bajicollective@gmail.com.

Artists’ Name:Artwork Title:Medium/ Type:Year:Price: (If for sale)Artist’ Note: (optional; short description on the conception/ execution of the artwork; 3-5 sentences only)Short Artist’s Bio: (Please limit to 3 sentences only)For exhibit layout purpose only:Artwork Dimension:


Special Requirements: (i.e. power for video installation, etc.)

For internal/organizational use:
Mobile #:Email Address: FB/ IG/ Twitter/ Website/ Blog:

We shall start receiving artworks on Saturday, March 5 at the Oakbrook Library 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. 

Please contact Jhacky Curambao (09056749396)

4. A REGISTRATION FEE of P100.00 (professionals) and P50.00 (students) shall be collected to help defray the exhibit costs. Liza Macalandag (09163950269) is in charge of the collection this year.

5. Important dates to remember:Orientationo Date|Time: February 26, 2016, 6PM o Venue: Balut, Beer ug Balak area @Plaza RizalIngress (Putting up of Exhibit)o Date|Time: March 6-7, 2016, 2:00 – 5:00 PMOpening Receptiono

Date|Time: Monday, March 7, 2016, 5:30PMClosing Receptiono Date|Time: Sunday, March 20, 2016, 10:30AM
o Date|Time: Sunday, March 20, 2016, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

*Presence of the participating artist is a must during Mounting, Opening and Egress.

6. Other Women’s Month activities: to be announced.

7. For more information and coordination, please contact your Baji Exhibit 2016 Coordinators: Liza Macalandag (0916 3950269) and Jhacky Curambao (09056749396)

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