National Arts Month – February 1, 2027

Expected National Arts Month Deals

Throughout National Arts Month, support for artists and cultural institutions takes center stage. Look for special promotions from art supply stores like National Book Store and Fully Booked, offering discounts on materials for aspiring and established artists. Galleries and museums, such as the National Museum of the Philippines, often waive or reduce entrance fees, host free workshops, or offer special guided tours. Online platforms like Art Fair Philippines and ManilArt may feature curated collections and virtual events, providing opportunities to purchase unique pieces directly from artists. Local craft markets and artisan fairs will also offer unique, handcrafted items. We will update this page with confirmed live events and partner initiatives as February approaches.

History of National Arts Month

Also referred to as ‘Ani ng Sining,’ National Arts Month traces its history to 1991, when President Corazon Aquino, in the Presidential Proclamation 683, named February National Arts Month. The activities and events that take place during this month are organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (N.C.C.A).

Though the N.C.C.A was designated as the lead agency in charge of National Arts Month on January 28, 1991, it wasn’t until 1992 — through the enactment of “Republic Act 7356” — that the Commission was formally established. The N.C.C.A is the government body charged with the responsibility of policymaking and implementation, grant-giving, and coordination, concerning preserving, promoting, and developing Philippine culture and arts. The official vision of the Commission is: “A Filipino people with a strong sense of nationhood and deep respect for cultural diversity.”

Its key powers and functions include facilitating a network of local and regional councils for culture and the arts and coordinating all existing government cultural agencies to implement activities and programs. the body also has the power to create committees. Its core values are found in the acronym of its name: N.C.C.A stands for ‘Nationalistic,’ ‘Committed to Service,’ ‘Competent,’ and ‘Artistic and Culture Sensitive.’ Its current executive director — appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte in January 2022 — is Oscar Casaysay.