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The Angono Ateliers Association, an association founded in 1975 with the hope of honing the skills of young and emerging visual artists from Angono, is holding a fund-rising exhibit entitled “HANDOG SA MAESTRO” at the 2nd floor hallway, Philippine Senate Building, Roxas blvd., Pasay City from 10-19 DECEMBER 2008

This is for the benefit of the on-going restoration of the Studio Museum of one of Angono’ s distinguished sons, National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco. It was in this studio along Doña Aurora Street in Angono, Rizal where Botong painted his magnificent landmark murals such as “Fiesta”, “Bayanihan”, “Kasaysayan ng Medisina”, etc, which adorned the walls of Malacañang Palace, Manila City Hall, Philippine General Hospital and other edifices.

The Francisco family initially planned to start the restoration of Botong’s studio five years ago but budgetary constraints stalled this undertaking. It was only in November 2008 that the restoration finally gained ground in time for the commemoration of his 96th birth anniversary, and is now midway into its completion.

The family is likewise honored to exhibit some of Botong’s sketches and painting to highlight his contribution to Filipino culture and the national art community.

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