A Conversation with Conrad J. Benedicto

Watch KULARTS Executive and Artistic Director, Alleluia Panis’ conversation with Musalaya’s Gift Author, Conrad J. Benedicto discussing the origins of his book, hearing kulintang music for the first time and studying under Danongan ‘Danny’ Kalanduyan, inspirations from Philippine mythology and folk tales, monsters, supernatural occurrences, and his own personal experience with a supposed aswang.

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Musalaya’s Gift
A debut fantasy novel by Conrad J. Benedicto

Cover design by Nikila Badua

Watch the promo video

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You still can help with our stretch goal of $7,500

Thank you for helping us reach our goal and bring this fantastic story to the world by giving your tax-deductible donations that will go towards the publication of Musalaya’s Gift.

Vision for the Decade

Finally, after  35 years of renting facilities for our productions and exhibition, we are excited to step into the next growth for KULARTS with our partner organizations! 

KULARTS in partnership with Filipino American Development Foundation and Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center is developing with Strada Investment Group a multidisciplinary art space with a 120-seat dance performance theater, gallery lobby, outdoor garden, office and rehearsal space  in San Francisco’s Filipino Cultural Heritage District. 

We envision  a safe and welcoming collaborative space centering Pilipinx and Asian American artists, creatives and communities. 

We would love your support!

• Write a letter of support

• Participate in public comment for the SF Planning Commission hearing in support of the project

• Sponsor this project

• Fund this project

Learn more here.

Lakbai Diwa Ritual Performance at Moss Street Block Party
With Live Mural Paintings by Paolo Salazar and Mariela Montero

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Lakbai Diwa Ritual Performance at SFMOMA

Helen, Jason, Kalia, and Kadean Serafino-Agar.

Helen Serafino-Agar with KULARTS’ Lakbai Diwa dance artists in front of the Bayanihan Community Center.

The Serafino-Agars

Photo by Dennis Tejero, Styling by Alexander-Julian

KULARTS intergenerational artists and performers, the Serafino-Agars, are featured in the photo essay and interview project The Land of Milk and Honey.

Check out the other publications featuring the project:

Vogue
Condé Naste Traveler

Plus more photos on Instagram.

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Isa Musni

KULARTS dance artist, Isa Musni, stars in a music video, Too Late by Gabryl.

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Don Ellis Aguillo and Rafael ‘Raf’ Salazar

KULARTS comic book artists and illustrators, Don Aguillo and Raf Salazar, has opened their very own print shop and independent publishing house, In Hiatus Studios.