Philippine Grantees
Our Grantees
They are today’s established masters in their fields and tomorrow’s rising stars. They are archeologists, architects, artisans, arts administrators, art critics, choreographers, composers, conceptual artists, conservators, craftspeople, dancers, film makers, installation artists, musicians, new media artists, painters, photographers, printmakers, sculptors, video artists, video conservators, and also artists and scholars whose work defies categorization. They are the carefully selected grantees of the Asian Cultural Council.
With the curatorial care and assistance of the ACC team, these artists work intensively, rise to new challenges, and discover the possibilities and implications of their work as experienced in entirely new and different settings. Each is defined by a singularly inspiring talent and vision, and each redefines the cultural landscape through meticulously crafted explorations and projects.
Since 1964, the ACC has nurtured almost 300 artists from the Philippines. Here is a rich archive of their extraordinary work, which beautifully reflects our mission to provide meaningful cultural exchange and to create limitless, lifelong opportunities for artistic collaboration among our network of alumni grantees.
Grantees: Philippines (grantee origin)
Maria Victoria Abano
Philippines2011 | Visual Art | United States
to undertake research in contemporary art and art activities, research art management in printmaking workshops, and create new work in a printmaking residency program in the United States.
Stephen Acabado
Philippines2006 | Archaeology | United States
to continue a program of study leading to the Ph.D. degree in anthropology (archaeology) at the University of Hawaii
2005 | Archaeology | United Statesto continue a program of study leading to the Ph.D. degree in anthropology (archaeology) at the University of Hawaii in 2005-06
2003 | Archaeology | United Statesto complete the Master's degree program in anthropology at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa
2001 | Archaeology | United Statesto begin a program of study in Southeast Asian archaeology leading to the M.A. degree at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa in 2001-2002
Adolovni Acosta
Philippines1969 | Music | United States
For participation in a project undertaken by The Juilliard School
1967 | Music | United Statesto participate in a activity undertaken by ACC to participate in a activity undertaken by ACC grantee: The Juilliard School
Carissa Adea
Philippines2014 | Dance | United States
to support a five-month fellowship in the United States for participation in dance workshops and exposure to various dance styles and techniques
Amable Tikoy Aguiluz
Philippines2003 | Film, Video, & Photography | United States
For participation in a project undertaken by Cinemanila International Film Festival
2000 | Film, Video, & Photography | United StatesFor participation in a project undertaken by Cinemanila International Film Festival
1977 | Film, Video, & Photography | United Statesto continue to study filmaking at NYU, and investigate administrative policies and procedures of film school and facilities in the United States
Amable Aguiluz
Philippines1999 | Film, Video, & Photography | United States
to visit film festivals and meet with film specialists in the United States and Asia in March and April 1999 in connection with plans for the Cinemanila International Film Festival
Norma Alarcon
Philippines2003 | Architecture | United States
to undertake research in the United States on architecture in the Philippines during the American period
Nilo Alcala
Philippines2008 | Music | United States
to pursue an M.Mus. degree in composition at the Setnor School of Music, Syracuse University
Russ Patrick P. Alcedo
Philippines2001 | Dance | United States
to complete a program of study in dance history and theory leading to the Ph.D. degree at the University of California, Riverside
2000 | Dance | United Statesto complete a program of study in dance history and theory leading to the Ph.D. degree at the University of California, Riverside
1999 | Dance | United Statesto continue in a program of study in dance history and theory leading to the Ph.D. degree at the University of California, Riverside
1998 | Dance | United Statesto continue a program of study leading to the Ph.D. degree in dance history and theory at the University of California, Riverside
1997 | Dance | United Statesto continue a program of study in dance history and theory leading to the Ph.D. degree at the University of California, Riverside
1996 | Dance | United Statesto begin a program of study leading to the Ph.D. degree in dance history at the University of California, Riverside, beginning September 1996
Brother B. Alexis
Philippines1967 | Theater | United States
to survey drama centers and to observe contemporary theater developments in the United States.
Heherson Alvarez
Philippines1969 | Theater | United States
to survey the organization and operation of theater schools and repertory groups and to observe contemporary theater developments in the United States.
Joseph Keith JK Anicoche
Philippines2018 | Theater | United States
a 5-month Individual Fellowship to participate in theater workshops and research socially-engaged performance-making in NYC
Asian Composers League
Philippines2015 | Music | Asia
to support the participation of musicians from Asia in the Asian Composers League Festival and Conference in the Philippines in November 2015
1996 | Music | Philippinesto support the participation of music specialists from the United States in the 18th Asian Composers League Conference-Festival held in Manila in January 1997
1978 | Music | Thailandto enable Robert Ashley, composer and director of the Center for Contemporary Music, Mills College, to participate in the Fifth Annual Conference/Festival of Asian Composers' League, held in Bangkok, March 1978.
Jamie Austria
Philippines1967 | Music | United States
to study in a program leading to the Bachelor of Music degree at the Manhattan School of Music, New York.
Michael Eduria Bacol
Philippines2005 | Visual Art | United States
to observe contemporary art activities, meet with artists and curators, and participate in residency programs at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California, and the International Studio and Curatorial Program (ISCP) in New York
Roberto Balarbar
Philippines2015 | Museum Studies | United States
for a six-month grant to undertake an apprenticeship at the Conservation Department of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, and to visit and meet professionals at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and the Smithsonian Institutionâs National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
Josephine Barredo
Philippines1972 | Dance | United States
to study ballet at the American Ballet Center, New York.
Maria Josephine Barrios
Philippines2005 | Theater | United States
to collaborate with playwright Lonnie Carter on an adaptation of Ms. Barrios' 1990 collection of poems
Teresa Barrozo
Philippines2014 | Music | United States
to support a four-month fellowship in the United States to observe and research current practices, processes, innovations, and philosophies in music and sound art.
Myra Beltran
Philippines2011 | Dance | United States
to undertake an internship with Mia Yoo and Nicky Paraiso, curators of the annual La Mama Moves! Dance Festival in New York City in 2011