The Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Center invites research proposals that explore PKL archive, art collection, and library for an onsite project at the PKL Center.
The Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Center is an art research center managed by the Kalaw-Ledesma Foundation, Inc. The Center houses the library and the digitized scrapbooks of art patron and Art Association of the Philippines Founder Purita Kalaw-Ledesma (PKL). Since the PKL Center opened its doors in 2016, it has accommodated local and international researchers on Philippine art and culture for their individual studies as well as engaged audiences through its public programming, both onsite and online. These gatherings include exhibitions, talks, and workshops that aim to foreground the legacy of Kalaw-Ledesma in a new light for wider publics.
Researchers, curators, writers, and artists are invited to submit an initial research idea engaging/exploring our archives, art collection, and/or library. The proposed research project is expected to culminate in a public program, such as exhibition, talk, or workshop, at the PKL Center in October 2026.
The successful applicant for the 2026 cycle will be provided with:
- research assistance
- basic equipment/exhibition systems in the venue
- curatorial assistance for the culminating public program
- event promotion
- production budget of ₱5,000.00
Everyone is welcome to visit the Center for preliminary research in preparation for their application. To schedule an appointment, you may go to this link: https://klfi.ph/visit-us
For interested applicants, kindly prepare the following:
- Initial research idea (max 500 words, can include images)
- CV/resume
- Character reference/s
- Cover letter addressed to Ms. Anne Marie Ozaeta, KLFI President
Entries should be submitted no later than May 1, 2026 11:59 PM PHT through this Google Form: https://bit.ly/PKL-ResearchGrant2026
Applicants will be notified of the results by the end of May 2026.
For inquiries, please email contact@klfi.ph.
Photo: Installation view of “Scores of National Democracy” by Donna Miranda. Part of Leaps, Changes, Conditions project by Yuji de Torres, 2025 PKL Research Grantee.