Art Teachers Wanted

A Katipunan-based art center (Philippines) is looking for art teachers who are creative and energetic, and are willing to work with kids ages 4-14.

Applicants must also have a positive, pleasing personality; outstanding
communication skills; and proficiency in written and oral English.

Interested parties may contact (63)916-7396237 or brainfoodph[at]gmail[dot]com for more details.

5th Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival and Trade Fair

I often get word of the Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival a bit too late. But here it is. When most art and music fairs in other countries can be found on the streets and in large open spaces, in Manila we have them in the malls.

Check out the 5th Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival and Trade Fair blog for video and more details about the event.

University of the Philippines Los Baños First Comic Book Convention

It’s called Komikstrip!!

Check out the details at the Komikstrip home page.

There are workshops and comic book contests waiting for you! Let’s spread that comics love.

Filipino Comic Book Artists Featured on USAToday

An article on Whilce Portacio citing his intentions for Pinoy comic book artists after their efforts to provide relief for the victims of typhoon and flood.

PortfolioMNL

Need another space to post your work online? How about one that’s specifically for Filipino creatives?

Check out PortfolioMNL. As far as I can tell, it’s free for the first year. http://www.portfoliomnl.com

Rene Villanueva’s Unpublished Works Revealed

Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan, the Philippine’s premier children’s book illustration organization will celebrate the life and unpublished (secret!) works of the late Filipino children’s book author, Rene Villanueva in its 18th annual exhibit entitled “FOREVER RENEVER“.

It will be held the at the CCP Little Theater on November 19, 2009 – starting at 7pm. The exhibit runs until the 29th of November. See you there!

James Jean’s Creative Process Talk in Manila

Date: November 23, 2009
Venue: Green Room, School of Design and Arts campus,
College of St. Benilde
Time: 10AM – 12NN (with book signing)

For those not part of the College of Saint Benilde you can register for the talk here: marketing[at]fullybookedonline[dot]com.
to reserve a slot. RSVP by November 18.

James Jean is best known for his work on the covers of the Fables series.

Comics, Manga & Graphic Novels Seminar

This event will be held in the Philippines. But the organizers, Glass House Graphics, is a company that has branches internationally. Check them out online.

For posters or flyers of announcement for your school , clubs or office, please contact MARYEL ROMAN – +63 917 8947575

Mangaholix Manga Mania Convention

The GroundBreakers are shaking things up again! This time at the World Trade Center for their annual Mangaholix Manga Mania Convention.

With some surprises in their sponsorship lineup… including the Japan Foundation and… of all organizations… the Philippine’s National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)! All in the happy bond of the UNESCO!

Banzai!

Suspended Animation Media Seeks Digital Artists

Calling ALL Digital Artists.

Description:

Suspended Animation Media is in urgent need of Digital Artists/Painters who want to have a successful career and would like to grow with our company.
We are a fast developing Game Art Studio, in San Pedro Laguna that offers a competitive pay and a superb working environment. We have several expanding accounts and we are in need of Artists who possess the following:

• Responsible
• Able to meet deadlines
• Able to work under pressure and cope with it.
• Takes initiative
• Has a good social ethic
• Kind and caring (this may sound funny but if we’re going to be working together for a long period of time, we’d only like to work with people who are such)
• Honest
• Has a good work ethic
• Able to take instructions correctly
• And, up to the challenge of fulfilling their ambitions.

Preferably living in Muntinlupa or San Pedro Laguna.

To those interested, please contact:
Lalita Saulo
0929.6136959
And send resume/portfolio to: Suspendedanimation_media[at]yahoo[dot]com
(URL to your online Folios are acceptable)