NEWS

September 9: Appointment of Sylvia M. Flores as the new Acting Executive Director of Guam KAHA by Governor Felix P. Camacho.

October

FY 2005 Grants–KAHA through its grants programs, awarded a total of $165,100 in grants to individuals and organizations in support of projects encompassing arts in education, folk arts, performing arts, media arts, visual arts, special projects and general operational support.   Grant awards range from a low of $1,000 to a high of $10,900. Forty-two applications were submitted this grant cycle, and 36 were approved funding support from KAHA.

Effective in October, the KAHA Gallery began operating 7 days a week enabling the agency to serve its constituents on a daily basis.

November 11–Unveiling of the new Guam Tourist and Recreation Map by Guam's ìMr. Tourismî Bert Unpingco at the KAHA Gallery–Map highlights Guam facts, historical and cultural sites, scenic landmarks, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, boating, hiking, and shopping spots, along with the tropical fish of Micronesia.

Partnerships:

Christmas Pageant of Peace: KAHA, in conjunction with the Office of Delegate Madeleine Z. Bordallo, solicited 50 handmade ornaments created by Guam visual artists and nonprofit organizations to be displayed on Guam's tree, along with trees of the 50 states and territories. The event coincided with the 81st anniversary of the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington D.C. in early December.

Åñon Fino' Chamorro Yan Kottura Poster Contest: As a member of the planning committee of the 2005 Year of the Chamorro Language and Culture Celebration, once again, KAHA is responsible for coordinating the annual poster contest. Contest is open to all public, private, and DODEA school students. Deadline is December 17th .  

KAHA remains an active member of both the Cultural and Heritage Committee (CHC) and the Community Development Committee (CDC) of the Guam Visitors Bureau and the Authentication and Standardization Committee of the Department of Chamorro Affairs.

KAHA established a partnership with Calvo's Corporation and the Department of Parks and Recreation committed to the improvement and enhancement of Puntan Dos Amantes, Two Lovers Point.

Awards: 2004 Excellence in Tourism Awards: On May 7th, KAHA received the ìHafa Adai Spiritî Award from the Guam Visitors Bureau.   

EVENTS

2004

Exhibits at the KAHA Arts and Culture Gallery, Puntan Dos Amantes, Two Lovers Point

• January 2–21: First International Art Exhibit ñ Artwork representative of the Asia-Pacific Region

• March: Silebrasion Mes Chamorro Poster Contest and Chamorro Artifact Exhibit ñ Annual Chamorro Month Celebration

• April 2–14: Inarajan Middle School Student Art Exhibit

• May 1–11: Harvest Christian Academy Student Art Exhibit

• May 21–June 8: ìFull Circle Exhibitî ñ Tri-School Multi-Media Student Art Exhibit (Simon Sanchez High School, Notre Dame High School, and FB Leon Guerrero Middle School)

• June 11–30: ìCelebrating–106th Philippine Independenceî ñ Cultural Exhibit featuring arts and crafts from the Philippines

• July 2–August 17: Traveling Exhibit–World War II Exhibit by the Pacific National Historical Park and the Arizona Memorial Museum Association

• September 3–15: ìBorn of Guamî Exhibit by Raphael Unpingco (One-Man Multi-Media Show)

• September 17–29: ìThe Art of Our Techas ñ Guam 's Living Shrines and Home Altarsî  Photographic exhibit by Hope Cristobal and William Hernandez

• October 1–31: Photographic Exhibit–Guam Humanities Council featuring family genealogy

• November 5–30: 2nd Annual Guam Veterans' Creative Arts Showcase

• December 3–January 11: KAHA Christmas Art Exhibit with performances by 0the island choirs.

Off-Island Festivals: (Performing, Folk, & Visual Arts)

• April–23rd Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival, Saipan (40 Member Delegation)

• July–9th Festival of Pacific Arts, Palau (125 Member Delegation)

2005

Future Exhibits and Events

• January 14–26: Art Exhibit by Moe and Haruko Cotton

• January 28–February 15: 2nd International Art Exhibit in Partnership with the Consular Corps featuring artworks representative of the Asia- Pacific Region (Philippines, Taipei, Japan, Korea, and Thailand)

• February 18–March 2005: St. John's School Art Exhibit

• March 4–30  Annual Chamorro Month Celebration and Exhibit ñ Exhibit and Performances reflecting the Chamorro history and heritage

• April 1–May 11  Department of Education–Elementary, Middle and High School student art exhibits

• April: 24th Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival, Saipan, CNMI

• April: 1st Guam International Arts Festival: KAHA is making plans to have the First Guam International Arts Festival. Invitations will be extended to off-island and local performing and visual artists representing the different ethnic groups in the Asia-Pacific region to participate in the festival

• April: Fiscal Year 2006 KAHA Grant Cycle Begins    

• June: Philippine Cultural Exhibit

• October: Arts and Humanities Month

• November: 3rd Annual Guam Veterans Creative Arts Showcase

• December: KAHA's Annual Christmas Exhibit

Should you require further information, please contact KAHA by phone at (671) 646-2781/2, via fax at (671) 648-2787, or via email at kaha1@kuentos.guam.net.

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