FORGING LIFE THROUGH ARTS AND CRAFTS

UM Fine Arts and Design Program unites in KITA 2022 Art Exhibition.

learning for students and aspiring art practitioners.

Diverse art is presented, ranging from paintings, sculptures, accessories, and many other artworks that showcase one of man’s unique capabilities manifested through creating unique art built upon human emotions and perceptions. Wherein ample time and effort were invested, not just in the organizing itself, but especially in crafting the displayed arts that are now marveled about.

their crafts, especially as artists.

In line with this is the birth of the KITA exhibit on August 26, 2022, which allowed the UM-BFAD alumni to be reunited and serve as inspirations and role models to the current fine arts students who are gearing up to join the professional field soon and turn their dreams into reality.

By Cheene Jean M. Languido

Gracing the halls of ARC Library and Gallery of La Herencia Davao at F. Torres St. Población District, Davao City, are the 77 artworks proudly presented by the

UM Fine Arts, Umbra Art Society, and Palikata in its first-ever group exhibition: KITA. Despite the event being established for the alumni of the University of Mindanao’s Fine Arts and Design Program (UMBFAD), it expanded its involvement to the current students of UM-BFAD and other few artists---celebrating companionship and providing an avenue of