NISUnians showcase rich display of artistry through National Arts Month celebration
ESTANCIA, Iloilo—Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) launched its first celebration of the National Arts Month with the theme “Ani ng Sining, Diwa at Damdamin” through a display of visual, culinary, and performing arts at NISU Main Campus Gymnasium, February 26, 2025.
The event featured three competitions per college, namely; poster making, clay modeling, and Pinoy Meryenda food presentation, aimed to showcase the skills of the students of the university and let them express themselves through art.
“This month-long activity encourages creativity, self-expression, cultural appreciation, and social cohesion,” said Dr. Gilda E. Deguma, Vice President for Academic Affairs.
“I am welcoming all of you to celebrate and unleash the artist in you, so be active and participate and be an instrument to create an influence on our society by changing opinions, instilling good values, and translating experiences across space and time, thereby making a great impact on the community and the world,” she added.
Meanwhile, the invited guest speaker, Mr. Reden Aguadera, emphasized the significance of arts in life, underlying that everything around us is an art, and so in everything we do, we should be creative and put art into it, because if you do that, you’ll be far more successful than those who settle to be plain and common.
“Art is not just a form of expression; it is a journey of discovery, a path filled with endless possibilities. It challenges boundaries of imagination and invites you to explore new ideas and perspectives,” said Mr. Aguadera.
“Art is very influential; if you could use this [art] right, your artworks would be the voice of the unheard and the face of the unseen,” he added.
The celebration affirmed the university’s commitment to promoting arts alongside academic excellence. Dr. Michael Achas, Director for Socio-Cultural Affairs, shared his vision to celebrate the Art Month across six other external campuses of the institution
