ARTCEBU: Introducing Cebuano Art to the world through its online art gallery.


     a little over two days ago, the work of over three weeks finally came to fruition: ArtCebu.com, Cebu's premier online art gallery was launched and is now available to browsers over the world.

     the site is being managed by ArtCebu and one of its primary sponsors, PODD Corp., and currently features ten renowned artists, for its initial presentation. More artists will included at regular intervals. the site also features an artists directory, as well as a monthly section that features news and info on art exhibitions, events and activities in and around the metropolis. the section will also feature articles on Cebuano art and history, as well as essays and profile features on Cebuano artists. i've attached a copy of their release below. for more about artcebu, check out their site!

     An art collective introduces Cebuano art to the world with the launching of Cebu’s premier online gallery site, "ArtCebu.com." A vanguard of renowned and celebrated artists coming from different backgrounds, yet wholly committed to bringing Cebuano art to a new global marketplace of ideas will be among its first exhibitors.

     The online art gallery will showcase the entire gamut of Cebuano art, beginning with visual art, and eventually including other genres such as sculpture, and photography. Installation art, performance art, dance, short film, and other art genres will be presented featured as well. ArtCebu aims to network with with other regional as well as international art groups, to promote exchange of ideas.

     "ArtCebu is an online gallery intended solely to showcase Cebuano artwork on a broader scale," emphasized Japamala Arnaldo, ArtCebu.com liaison officer. "The site has the potential of making a great contribution to the Cebuano art community, and to the local community as well," adds Arnaldo. "By promoting Cebuano art and culture to the international art scene through the Internet, I believe that ArtCebu may easily capture a new and bigger audience, at the same time, establish contacts and networks with other art groups in other countries. And perhaps, more new art patrons."

     The thrust of the site is to become an online hub where ArtCebu artist-members may not only show their work and meet their counterparts, but to become the info central for exhibits and art events organized by and for Cebuano artists, as well. Not only does the site show various artwork, it also contains a directory of Cebuano artists and art groups within Cebu.


     ArtCebu promotes Cebuano art on and off the Internet. More information may be accessed through www.artcebu.com. Inquiries may be directed through info@artcebu.com.

Penumbra:
     kudos to all the people who worked with taking the site online. it was an experience to work with you! however, this is only the beginning. as christine succinctly puts it, "Note: now the real work begins."
     congratulations and more power!