In celebration of the National Arts Month, the Provincial Government of Samar, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) Samar Division, DepEd Catbalogan City Division and DepEd Calbayog City Division, conducted an On-the-Spot Painting Contest on February 25, 2024 at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, Catbalogan City.

A total of 10 Junior High School students showcased their talents in painting the Samar Provincial Capitol façade, the building being a historical icon and an art in itself.

The entries were judged based on their Artistic Merit, Interpretation of the Theme, Difficulty or Technique, and the Overall Impression of the Art.

Michael Jade Montes from Calbayog City National High School, emerged as the 1st Placer for the said event and received P7,000.00. Meanwhile, Kate Botorres of Samar National School, placed 2nd and received P5,000.00. Clear Papauran of Sta. Margarita National High School, on the other hand, was acknowledged as 3rd Placer and received P4,000.00. Non-winning participants also received consolation prizes of P2,000.00 each.

 

 

Other participating schools were Calbiga National High School, Basey National High School, Marabut National High School, Motiong National High School, Wright National High School, and Calbayog Arts and Design School Eastern Visayas.

In 1991, by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 683 signed by then President Corazon Aquino, February is declared as National Arts Month.

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