The Negros Cultural Foundation, Inc., founded on March 28, 1987 - a non-stock, non-profit organization was conceived to awaken interest and pride amongst Negrenses, through cultural events and be a catalyst in the revitalization of the arts and other cultural activities in the region.

Since its establishment, The Negros Cultural Foundation, Inc. has successfully opened two museums in Negros Occidental: The Balay Negrense Museum and The Negros Museum. The Negros Museum continues to operate to this day, serving as a cultural hub for locals and tourists alike.

Welcome to the Negros Cultural Foundation, Inc.!

We take great pride in founding two museums in Negros Occidental, The Balay Negrense Museum, and The Negros Museum. Our museums showcase the vibrant history and culture of Negros, and we invite you to visit us and experience the beauty of our region's heritage.

Join us in our mission to celebrate and preserve the cultural identity of Negros. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community and promote a deeper understanding of our rich heritage.

Jose Mari Chan
Chairman

The Negros Museum is dedicated to promoting and sustaining a deep understanding of local culture, history, ecology, and artistic practices in Negros.

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Why we work hard to uphold our heritage

Vision

Long lasting appreciation and understanding of Negrenses for Arts, Culture, History and Heritage

Mission

Provide institutional medium which will promote encourage, support,
and enrich the art and culture development in the Province of Negros Occidental

Goals

Negros Cultural Foundation, Inc. is committed to awakening interest and pride in our past, through the
establishment of museums for Negros, as well as fostering cultural diversity by expanding the exposure of
Negrense citizens to art and culture of the rest of the world.

Achievements

The Negros Cultural Foundation is one the recipients of the 1st KSSLAP (Kaisa Ini sa Sining, Lunsay nga Artistang Pilipino) Awards of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

The KSSLAP Awards aim to give recognition to deserving Visayan individuals and/or organizations who have exemplified commendable work and services in cultural and artistic endeavors, and have been in the forefront of the research, development, preservation, education and promotion of arts and culture in Mindanao for at least ten (10) years or more.

The Negros Museum is one of the recipeint of the Gawad Alab ng Haraya of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

The Gawad Alab ng Haraya (Alab ng Haraya Awards) honors outstanding achievements in the performing arts, cultural conservation, arts management, library and information services program, theater production, cultural journalism and documentation, and other fields. Instituted by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, it recognizes exemplary efforts by artists, cultural workers, institutions, and foundations that have made an impact and a significant contribution to the development of culture and arts in the country. This is in accordance with the NCCA's mandate to extend recognition through awards, grants, and services to artists and cultural groups that contribute significantly to the cultural legacy of the Filipinos.

Board of Directors

Jose Mari Chan

Chairman

Lyn B. Gamboa

President

Cristina Montelibano

Vice President

Isabel Urra

Secretary

Mila Chiu

Assistant Secretary

Jenny De los Reyes

Member