ABOUT US
The Saturday Group was formed more than 49 years ago in the corners of coffee shops in Manila by artists who got together to talk, practice and share their passion for art. Today, the group regularly hold art sessions every Saturday doing on-the-spot still life, portraiture, figure sketching and even landscape painting. As a tradition they hold an annual exhibit showcasing the varied and distinct styles of its members. The group takes pride that 7 of our National Artists in the Visual Arts came from the Saturday Group. The group continues the legacy of these great artists as an active participant in the country's art and cultural scene.
core members
LYDIA VELASCO OMI REYES ROEL OBEMIO BUDS CONVOCAR ANNA DE LEON MIGS VILLANUEVA CONNIE OBEMIO FLORENCE B. BLANCO INNA VITASA MARYROSE GISBERT SALVADOR CHING SUSAN D. REYES |
chairman president vice president consultant (former president) consultant (former president) consultant (former president) treasurer secretary auditor member member member |
former members who became
NATIONAL ARTISTS
BENCAB
ARTURO LUZ
JOSE JOYA
VICENTE MANANSALA
CESAR LEGASPI
H.R. OCAMPO
BOTONG FRANCISCO
ARTURO LUZ
JOSE JOYA
VICENTE MANANSALA
CESAR LEGASPI
H.R. OCAMPO
BOTONG FRANCISCO