ARTISTS AND ARTISANS

Artist

A person who creates original works of art that express personal ideas, emotions, and perspectives using various mediums.

Artisan

A skilled craftsperson who creates functional or decorative objects using traditional techniques, focusing on craftsmanship and practicality.

Production Process

The stages involved in creating an artwork, which are not necessarily linear.

Pre-Production

The ideation and planning stage of art creation, including brainstorming and gathering materials.

Production

The execution stage where the actual artwork is created using chosen medium and technique.

Post-Production

The stage that involves setting up, refining, transporting, displaying, and promoting the artwork.

Medium

The material or means used by an artist to express ideas or emotions.

Technique

The method or process used to manipulate and apply the chosen medium.

Visual Arts

Art forms that use visual elements such as color, line, shape, and texture.

Auditory Arts

Art forms that use sound as the main medium of expression.

Combined Arts

Art forms that integrate multiple artistic disciplines into one work.

Painting

A visual art form that uses pigments applied to a surface to create images.

Drawing

A visual art form that uses tools like pencil, charcoal, or ink to create images.

Printmaking

A visual art process that produces artworks by transferring ink from a surface onto paper.

Sculpture

A three-dimensional visual art form created by shaping materials such as clay, metal, or wood.

Architecture

The art and practice of designing and constructing buildings and structures.

Music

An auditory art form that uses sound, rhythm, and melody to express ideas and emotions.

Composition

The process of creating music.

Performance

The act of executing or playing music.

Production (Music)

The process of recording, refining, and enhancing sound.

Installation Art

A combined art form that uses physical space and interactive elements to create immersive experiences.

GAMABA (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan)

A national award given to individuals or groups recognized for exceptional traditional craftsmanship and contributions to Philippine traditional arts.

Lang Dulay

A T’boli dreamweaver known for intricate T’nalak designs from South Cotabato.

Estelita Bantilan

A master of B’laan mat weaving from Sarangani.

Alonzo Saclag

A master of dance and music from Lubuagan, Kalinga.

Yabing Masalon Dulo

A master B’laan ikat weaver known for preserving traditional weaving techniques.

Art Exhibition

A curated display of artworks in galleries or museums for public viewing.

Art Fair

A commercial event where galleries and dealers gather to exhibit and sell artworks.

Open Studio

An event where artists open their workspaces to the public.

Art Auction

An event where artworks are sold to the highest bidder through competitive bidding.

Audience Engagement

The process of creating interactive and meaningful experiences to encourage audience participation and emotional connection.

Stakeholders in the Art World

Individuals or groups involved in promoting, preserving, and managing art.

Art Manager

A professional who handles the administrative, financial, and marketing aspects of art organizations.

Art Curator

A professional who selects, organizes, and explains artworks for exhibitions or collections.

Art Collector

An individual who acquires and builds collections of artworks.

Art Dealer

A professional who facilitates the buying and selling of artworks for artists, collectors, or galleries.