• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
The Art Association of Bacolod-Negros (AAB-N) marked its 48th founding anniversary with a group art exhibition at The Inns, San Juan Street, Bacolod City, Saturday, with its past presidents as guests of honor.
Opening the show, which features the works of 50 artists, were AAB-N past presidents Dolly Gatuslao, Anita Feria, Elizabeth Puey, Sony Golez, together with artist Trude Lizares, daughter of AAB founder Edgardo “Budot” Lizares.
Also present at the event were Bacolod Councilor Em Legaspi-Ang, chairman of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on History, Arts and Culture, as well as Bacolod Tourism Operations Officer Ma. Teresa Quebrar-Manalili.
Mike “Noy” Pillora, founder of the legendary folk group ASIN and Negrense folk singer Ram Martinez provided musical entertainment during the event, along with artist Agustin Chavez and other members of the AAB-N.
AAB-N, the second longest running art association in the country, next to the Art Association of the Philippines, conducted an election of its new set of officers last year with the objective of revitalizing the club in preparation for its golden anniversary on July 4, 2025.
The association is currently headed by its president, Tey Sevilleno, vice president – Chrysee Samillano, secretary – Gigi Villamor, treasurer – Patty Jane Ong, historian – Bamboo Tonogbanua, Sgt.-at-Arms Ramon delos Santos, and members of the Board of Directors Edbon Sevilleno, Revo Yanson, Dave Palanca, Noah Sian, and Ian Valladares.*
