Office of Initiative in Culture and Arts

Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts, also known as UPD-OICA 3rd Floor, UP Theater, Osmeña Avenue, University of the Philippines Diliman

The Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA) was formally established in March 1999 by virtue of the decision made by the Board of Regents during its 1128th meeting on January 28, 1999. OICA is under the direct supervision of the Office of the Chancellor, UP Diliman.

OICA is mandated to carry out the following functions:

1. To formulate policies, guidelines, plans and programs on artistic and cultural activities for UP Diliman. These activities are directed towards the following:

          a. enrichment of artistic and cultural  experiences of UP Diliman students, faculty, staff, residents, and audiences off-campus;
          b. promotion of humanistic and nationalistic values among the members of the UP Diliman community and the nation;
          c. creation of an environment conducive to realizing the visions of UP Diliman artists and cultural workers;

2. To organize, coordinate, and support various artistic and cultural activities in UP Diliman; 3. To promote and support the various artists and artistic groups in UP Diliman; 4. To plan, evaluate, and oversee the development of theaters, museums, sculptures, garden, art galleries, studios, and other cultural facilities and infrastructure in UP Diliman; 5. To promote UP Diliman as a major cultural center in the Philippines.

Mindful of these functions, OICA provides financial and technical assistance to initiatives under the following interconnected programs:

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telefax 9281929

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