Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prize in Art Criticism: Chesca Santiago
Chesca Santiago was awarded the PKL Prize in Art Criticism for her essay, “Against Community as Moral Currency,” which earned her a month-long writer’s residency at Orange Project. As part of her engagement with the community, she contributed to the exhibition “Gahum kag Pagtubo,” a show featuring seven remarkable women artists from Negros, by writing […]
Don Papa Art Residency 2025: Célia Cassaï
Célia Cassaï, one of our recent artists-in-residence, finds joy in working closely with nature. With a deep ecological commitment reflected in both her daily life and creative practice, she attentively observes and cares for the natural world—an ethos that naturally shapes her artistic and conceptual work. Her creative process is rooted in themes of transformation, […]
Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prize in Art Criticism: Noji Bajet
Noji Bajet is the 2023 awardee for the Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes in Art Criticism. His essay “Ang Pagong sa Kalye Pergolese” was the outs/tanding piece for the Filipino category, which earned him the opportunity to have his written work published by the publication partners of the awarding body. Noji’s final output explores the idea of […]
AIR⊿ Vol.10
Tomotosi presents six videos and photographic works documenting his journey of connection and communication with the people of Bacolod. During his first week in the city, he visited The Ruins, reflecting on the events of 80 years ago during the Japanese occupation. Despite receiving a warm welcome at the Orange Project, he grappled with uncertainty […]
AIR⊿ Vol.9
Naranja – Residency space of Orange Project for exchange artists from Japan Naranja – Residency space of Orange Project for exchange artists from Japan Naranja – Residency space of Orange Project for exchange artists from Japan Naranja – Residency space of Orange Project for exchange artists from Japan Photos by Nonie Gallenero AIR Δ vol.9 […]
Don Papa Rum x ArtFairPH/Residencies 2024: Iseult Perrault and Petr Hajdyla
Photos by Zeal Films ArtFairPH/Residencies 2024: Iseult Perrault and Petr Hajdyla By Gabriel Bohol In its mission to help one artist from each residency build on their practice and medium, an artist residency project of Art Fair Philippines, in partnership with Don Papa Rum, ArtFairPH/Residencies grants financial support for five residency programmes from around the Philippines. […]
Of Salt and Sugar: an Inter-Residency Exchange
Photos by Nonie Gallenero Of Salt and Sugar: an Inter-Residency Exchange By Jodinand Aguillon “OF SALT & OF SUGAR is an inter-residency regional exchange between ANAKBANWA of the Fourth District of Pangasinan & ORANGE PROJECT from Bacolod, Negros Occidental. Riding the waves of the initial encounter between the communities of Anakbanwa and Orange Project during […]
ArtFairPH/Residencies 2023: Renz Baluyot
ArtFairPH/Residencies 2023: Renz Baluyot Words by Renz Baluyot I started my residency around mid-September and settled inside the Art District, where Orange Project is located. During my three-week stay, I had the opportunity to engage with Negros’ vibrant art community, see historical and cultural sites, and briefly experience living in Bacolod City. I was able to […]
ArtFairPH/Residencies 2022: E.S.L. Chen and Jonathan Baldonado
Photos by Aeson Baldevia ArtFairPH/Residencies 2022: E.S.L. Chen and Jonathan Baldonado Written by James Tana for CNN Philippines Life Manila-based photographers Jonathan Baldonado and E.S.L. Chen collaborate for their residency at Orange Project in Bacolod in Negros Island. “E.S.L. and I are displaying series of works taken around Negros during our residency. We have initially […]
SPOTLIGHT: The artists in residency and their exhibited projects at Art Fair Philippines 2023
Photos by Aeson Baldevia SPOTLIGHT: The artists in residency and their exhibited projects at Art Fair Philippines 2023 Now on its second edition, the ArtFairPH/Residencies is a significant addition to the programming of one of the largest and anticipated fairs in the country. This year, the output from the five residency programs culminates in a […]