Philippine art and the Filipino artist... in focus
WOVEN HISTORIES:
HONOURING DIVERSE JOURNEYS IN THE HEART OF ALBERTA
Woven Histories is an intercultural initiative designed to explore and celebrate the shared landscape of our province through a unique collaborative lens.
Scheduled for April 2027, this project moves beyond simple cultural showcasing to achieve a true synthesis of diverse creative perspectives.
By bringing together Filipino-Albertan, Indigenous, and ethnocultural artists, we aim to weave a unified narrative that honors individual heritage while highlighting the common threads that bind us all to the heart of Alberta.
A Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
The heart of the project lies in the intentional integration of three distinct artistic mediums:
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Literature: A diverse team of writers will participate in intensive workshops to co-author an "Anchor Narrative," a central literary piece that serves as the interpretive key for the entire project.
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Visual Arts: The project features a curated selection of existing visual works that reflect themes of land, memory, and cultural identity.
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Film: Short films and a specialized micro-documentary will capture the collaborative process and present stories of resilience and belonging.
A project supported by the Government of Alberta, Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grants Program.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
We are currently seeking artistic works for Woven Histories: Honouring Diverse Journeys in the Heart of Alberta.
This initiative seeks to create a profound intercultural dialogue by weaving together existing works of visual art, literature, and film into a single, cohesive "Anchor Narrative." We are specifically inviting submissions from Filipino-Albertan, Indigenous, and diverse ethnocultural creators whose work explores the complexities of identity and belonging in Alberta.
Submission Categories
We are seeking existing works in the following mediums:
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Visual Arts: Painting, photography, textiles, digital art, or mixed media.
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Literary Arts: Poetry or short prose pieces.
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Short Films: Narrative, documentary, or experimental films (5–15 minutes).
Thematic Focus
Submissions should resonate with one or more of the following pillars:
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Land and Memory: Connections to the Alberta landscape and the concept of "home."
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Hyphenated Identity: Bridging cultural heritage with contemporary Albertan life.
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Legacy and Resilience: Stories of community, labor, and the threads that bind generations.
Why Participate?
Selected works will be featured in a public exhibition in February 2027 and included in a permanent Digital Chapbook archive. Your work will be interpreted through a central, co-authored Anchor Narrative, placing it in a unique province-wide conversation with other diverse voices.
Submission Requirements
To be considered, please email the following to PhilippineArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
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A digital copy or high-resolution image/link of the work.
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A brief artist statement describing the work’s connection to the "Woven Histories" theme.
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A short biography.
Deadline
To ensure the best balance of perspectives, we will be reviewing submissions as they arrive and will conclude the call-out once the project's capacity is met.