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Board of Visionaries
Meet the distinguished personalities who made this ambitious project a reality, bridging mentors, advisers, philanthropists and volunteers beyond borders, from opposite time zones, while working together in a "new normal" that promotes digital learning and extend learning to tribal communities.
Our Community of Art Masters & Mentors
Carol Tanjutco, Founder & Artist
Carol Tanjutco, JD CPA, is a visionary artist, author, and advocate. Trained at Ayala Museum, her work has been showcased across Manila and NYC. Explore her poetic visual arts.
Master Nemesio R. Miranda Jr.
Nemesio R. Miranda Jr., artist and sculptor from Angono, known for 'Imaginative Figurism,' is a National Artist nominee with a celebrated career. Discover his inspiring art journey.
Master Emmanuel "Manny" Garibay
EMMANUEL "Manny" GARIBAY, Master Artist and Mentor, a Fine Arts and Sociology graduate, Master of Divinity author of "Where God Is" published in USA, a multi-awarded international artist who provides guidance, mentors young artists into a deeper understanding of their craft, inspired by historical, socio-political experiences as their starting points and allows the complex narratives in their works to evolve. He assisted our 2020 Mangyan Art Reach and mural painting.
Master Renato "Ato" R. Habulan
RENATO “Ato” HABULAN, renowned Godfather of Social Realism emerging from Martial Law era, he graduated from University of the East School of Fine Arts, he mentors artists seeking expressions bordering on socio-economic issues relevant to the times. Gawad CCP sa Sining Biswal raking in 13 awards in 1990, including Outstanding visual artist of the decade. He curated the Ortigas 2020 Art Fair.
Master Orley Ypon
Orley Ypon was hailed as the ARC Living Master in 2012. His recent work "Art Madness" was auctioned at Sotheby's (Lot 697). A self-taught artist, he is cited among the 59 world's greatest Living Artist by Bork Nerdrum. Orley won the First Prize in the Art Association of the Philippines’ National On-The-Spot Painting Competition in 2001 and the Art Petron National Painting Competition, Grand Prize 2001. He won the Grand Prize or the second time in 2004 earning him the honor of being the first Hall-of-Famer in the history of the Art Petron Painting. In 2008, Orley won the 2nd Prize in the GSIS Painting Competition for his piece, “Ahon”, considered by peers and critics to be a breakthrough creation for its adherence to traditional technique. Today, Orley is responsible for Realism Art Revival Movement through his own Aroma Art Gallery at Toledo, Cebu.
Master Florentino "Jun" Impas, Curator
JUN IMPAS, Master Portrait Artist, Curator of EEC Art Competitions, owner of Florentino Gallery, a consistent Winner at major competitions such as GSIS, Martino Abellana, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, incl. 1st prize winner at Fernando Amorsolo Painting Competition Mentor Category Regional Level and 1st prize winner at the Fernando Amorsolo Painting Competition Mentor Category-National Level. In photo with former president Rodrigi Duterte. Jun has been commissioned for official portraitures by state officials, The Vatican and Archdiocese of Manila and past presidents of the Philippines.
Mentor Mark Lloyd Belicario
MARK LLOYD BELICARIO is the President and Mentor of Aroma Art Atelier originally trained by its Founder and Living Master Orley Ypon, he won several competitions, and recently in the 14th Annual ARC Solon Jury’s Choice Award, Portrait category and will receive the grand prize scholarship at TIAC Academy in Florence, Italy in 2020-2021 under the European Master Odd Nerdrum. He made it to No. 18th of the World's Greatest Living Painters by Bork Nerdrum.
Mentor Othoniel "Otto" Neri
OTHONIEL "Otto" NERI, Mentor and Master of Plein-Air, from East to West across the globe, captures nature at its best, executed in contemporary realism, at times hyper-realism that's almost thee-dimensional, a prolific innovator of arts, his rendering of pop multiculturalism speaks of his adventures that sets him apart in contemporary arts. He painted the face of Marian, a special ed child from our Mangyan Village Art Reach 2020 inspiring tribal kids.
Mentor Julio "Jojo" Austria
Julio "Jojo" Austria, Mentor, connected at MOMA NYC, graduated Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas, a recipient of the 2009 Asian Artist Fellowship Award in Vermont Studio Center, a Joan Mitchell Foundation grantee for the Ox-Bow School for the Arts in 2010 and a Ruth Katzman scholarship awardee by the Vytlacil Campus of the Arts student League in New York. A sentimental soul always ready to help.
In requiem: Mentor Art Zamora
In memory of ART ZAMORA, Master Artist and Mentor, President of Society of Philippine American Artists based in New York, honored with an "Art Zamora Day" declared by the San Francisco Mayor, he is the go-to person of artists seeking refuge at the Big Apple, a realist turned abstract expressionist, best known for his series of "Zircular" exhibited globally during the last decade. He participated in our annual mural painting at Roosevelt Island NYC, and provided assistance and home to visiting Filipino artists.
Leadership & Advocates
Romulo Aromin, Trustee-President
Romulo Aromin, MD, Trustee-President, leads our major partnerships and champions community impact. An art patron, physician, and supporter of social causes, he embodies vigilance and service.
Fanny Blanco, VP & Philanthropist
Fanny Blanco, Vice President, advocates for community and arts. A philanthropist, realtor, and artist, she supports impactful non-profit initiatives.
Porsha Seechung, Sec/Treasurer
Porsha Seechung, Secretary/Treasurer, guides our financial integrity. An accountant and adventure traveler, she champions sustainability and community growth.
Rubee Alcantara, Arts Advocate
Rubee Alcantara, arts advocate, supports local artists and community exhibitions. Her dedication uplifts creative voices for social impact.
Fr. Louis Scurti, Spiritual Guide
Fr. Louis Scurti, provides spiritual support through online masses. An artist and founder of FriendsoftheWord.org, he inspires hope and community resilience.
Rachel Grant, Ambassador of Goodwill
RACHEL GRANT, our Ambassador of Goodwill is Ambassador of the Béarn in France, actress at James Bond 007 sequel, Die Another Day, Bravo TV Tour Group, Global Ambassador of Human Kind products turned animal activist, and now married to Shark Tank's entrepreneur-owner of Biaggi Luggages, Stephen Hersh, she helped us launched our NYC auction in January 2020.
Johanna Alonzo, Press Relations Officer
Introducing our Press Relations Officer, Johanna, an entrepreneur and a recent graduate of NYU. She co-anchors our Eagle Eye Broadcasting and assists us in seeking nonprofit sponsorships and event planning.
Join Our Causes
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How We Help the Community
Adopt-a-School for IP Children
Our Mangyan Outreach for 2022 is geared towards distribution of masks and school supplies, unlike the previous years where art activities and mural interaction took center stage.
Tribal Children Outreach
The first Mangyan Art Reach in March 2020 proved to be a huge success. Several other teachers from different villages are requesting our assistance to visit their schools to conduct similar art classes. The children felt very much appreciated and were able to express themselves in creative ways, along with the principal and the teachers. Master artist Othoniel Neri supervised the various break-out groups with Teacher Marita. Master Manny Garibay helped in the mural painting. We involved the Municipal Mayor to sign their certificates, the local Rotarian Engr. Ed Axalan sponsored the house paint for mural and Tamaraw Beach sponsored the children's snacks. This is our community working in unison for progress and fun learning.
Artists Visit at Mangyan Village
Year 2020 was our second chance to visit the Mangyan Village, to interact with families and children, we brought art materials, commemorative t-shirts, and masks, as we listened to what the community needs. After our founder's first visit in 2019, the new principal Marizel Axalan coordinated with us for this event. They joined us in a momentous mural painting of their school building, to remind them of the happy time we shared.
Art Fairs and Exhibits For A Cause
While galleries are closed at this time of pandemic, plans are underway to bring back fine arts to select mega halls and shopping centers where the natural art market may be found, for the benefit of noble causes including preservation and restoration of historic sites (Museo ng Makati 2012), conservation of wildlife and endangered species (Philippine Eagle). In addition,our island artists also benefit from the group show exposure.
Frontliners vs Covid-19 Support
Eagle Eye Charities joined the Coffee Run project providing coffee and food for frontliners during the height of pandemic. NYU Langone staff at Manhattan gladly accepted our token of gratitude.
En Plein Air with Visiting Artists
While strolling at Central Park, we memorialized that moment in a canvas and enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow artists. In photo are (seated) Darby Alcoseba, (R-L) Greta Lood, Jun Impas, Othoniel Neri and Orley Ypon. Summer 2019 at NYC
Silent Art Auctions for A Cause
Artists quietly work in their studios but they are among the professions with the biggest hearts, ready and wiling to contribute their talents, albeit, in all humility, the only resource they might have are their paintings. In this photo, the founder spearheaded a "Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda" benefit auction (2014) that brought together more than 30 artists within one week of call. Americans and Filipino performing artists did their share by providing entertainment to guests at Philippine Center, NYC. Food and drinks were all donated in the true spirit of "Bayanihan."
Fall for the Arts Mural Painting
The visiting Master showed us how to paint a mural in less than 3 hours, en plein air scene of the Queensborough Bridge across Roosevelt Island. With guests artists (R-L) Orley Ypon, EEC advisers Jojo Austria, Art Zamora and visiting artist Sam Penaso. October 2014 NYC
Fall for the Arts Mural Painting
Every year, Roosevelt Island NYC hosts Fall for the Arts Festival where we participate in a mural painting fun in October. This mural designed by Carol Tanjutco honors the WWII guerillas forgotten by USA, including Carol's father and uncle who both received the Congressional Medal of Honor thru Gen. Antonio Taguba of FilVetRep.org October 2018
Art Classes and Residency
Master classes are organized for those who want to further sharpen their skills or learn a new technique from colleagues. Masters of different genre have willingly assisted artists who are ready to learn. Due to Covid pandemic, in classes are not scheduled anytime soon.