Jose T. Joya Gallery

20/05/2026

INATO | Opening Exhibition

Last May 18, 2026, the BA Communication students for JOURN 135 B: Photojournalism officially opened INATO, a photo story exhibition of communities in Cebu, under the guidance of Assistant Professor Annie Fe Perez-Gallardo at the Jose T. Joya Gallery Faculty Wing.

“Inato”, a Cebuano word that means something innate and distinctly our own, reflects the stories and identities rooted in Cebuano communities.

The exhibit features photo stories of Labogon, Mandaue’s Broommakers, the Pasil Fish Market, IT Park’s neighboring Karinderyas, and Suba-Pasil’s Tuslob Buwa and Pusô culture, offering intimate glimpses into the resilience, struggles, and connections that shape community life.

These collections of photographs highlight the importance of documenting local stories that are often left untold, unseen, and unheard, despite existing in everyday life.

The opening reception gathered exhibitors, students, faculty, and guests in celebration and support of the INATO exhibition, creating a space for appreciation and dialogue with the stories presented.

Visit the INATO Exhibition at the Jose T. Joya Gallery, open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, located on the 2nd Floor of the Undergraduate Building (CCAD), UP Cebu, Gorordo Avenue. For tours and inquiries, email [email protected]

20/05/2026

TAKLOB | 𝖠𝗇𝗀 𝗀𝗂𝗍𝖺𝗄𝗅𝗈𝖻𝖺𝗇, 𝗄𝖺𝗋𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗁𝖺𝗇.

On May 19, 2026, students from the Communication Program of UP Cebu opened their finals exhibit for VC 128 (Photography), titled Taklob at the Comm Wing Jose T. Joya Gallery.

Taklob is a photography exhibition that pays homage to Filipino labor workers and common folk whose struggles often go unnoticed. Through a series of photographs, Taklob sheds light on the often-overlooked hardships faced by Filipino laborers, as unfair systems that continue to operate keep these individuals marginalized. Each photograph is an invitation for the audience to get engaged and reflect on how our lives are built on the struggles of the working class.

“Taklob is both a tribute and a call to conscience. Now, more than ever, is the time to witness and absorb.”

Caption by John Benedict Delda

Visit the Jose Joya Gallery from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 2nd Floor, Undergraduate Building (CCAD), UP Cebu, Gorordo Avenue. For tours and other inquiries, you may email us at [email protected]

17/05/2026

IMMINENT/IMMANENT | Thesis Exhibition by Giela Ann Delleva

Imminent/Immanent, a thesis exhibition by Giela Ann Delleva, opened at the Jose T. Joya Gallery on May 15, 2026, it presents a series of suspended soft sculptures that explore the body as a site of sensation, vulnerability, and persistence.

Engaging illness as a lived and embodied condition, the exhibition reflects on moments where sensation becomes heightened and the body asserts its presence. Through organic forms, layered textures, and suspended installations, the works showcase how the anticipation of change become inextricably linked from the immediacy of bodily experience. Informed by experiences of care, Imminent/Immanent invites viewers into a quiet and immersive encounter with what it means to inhabit a body in flux.

The exhibition navigates the tension between what is imminent and what is immanent, between what is approaching and what is already deeply present within the body.

The opening reception gathered students, faculty members, artists, and guests in support of emerging contemporary practices in sculpture and installation. The exhibition contributes to ongoing conversations on embodiment, care, and materiality within contemporary art practice.

Visit Imminent/Immanent Exhibition at the Jose T. Joya Gallery, open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, located on the 2nd Floor of the Undergraduate Building (CCAD), UP Cebu, Gorordo Avenue. For tours and inquiries, email [email protected]

16/05/2026

15/05/2026

𝖠𝗇𝗀 𝗀𝗂𝗍𝖺𝗄𝗅𝗈𝖻𝖺𝗇, 𝗄𝖺𝗋𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗁𝖺𝗇. 👁

The workers, vendors, and ordinary individuals whose presence we sometimes fail to notice as we go about our daily lives are brought to light in the exhibition — 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒍𝒐𝒃.

Taklob invites audiences to pause and reflect on the structures that impose hardship on these individuals, particularly the relentless drive for development that often pushes them to the margins. Take a look and check out the Taklob exhibition at the 𝖩𝗈𝗌𝖾 𝖳. 𝖩𝗈𝗒𝖺 𝖦𝖺𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗋𝗒, 𝖢𝗈𝗆𝗆 𝖶𝗂𝗇𝗀, 𝖴𝖯 𝖢𝖾𝖻𝗎, 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝖬𝖺𝗒 19 𝗍𝗈 29, 2026.

As Iskolars ng Bayan, this exhibition serves as a powerful reminder that the education we are immersed in is supported by the tireless efforts of countless individuals working to make ends meet.

Taklob is both a tribute and a call to conscience. Now, more than ever, is the time to witness and absorb.

Visit the Jose Joya Gallery from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 2nd Floor, Undergraduate Building (CCAD), UP Cebu, Gorordo Avenue. For tours and other inquiries, you may email us at [email protected]

12/05/2026

Something big is taking shape.

Join us for the Official Press Conference as we unveil Des/inyo 2026: UP Cebu Design Week, marking the beginning of this year’s celebration of 20 Years of Design Excellence.

Be part of the unveiling of this year’s Design Week highlights, initiatives, and creative vision, together with a special mini exhibit at the FabLab Wing in Jose Joya Gallery, showcasing the passion and ingenuity of the design community.

Visit the Jose Joya Gallery from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 2nd Floor, Undergraduate Building (CCAD), UP Cebu, Gorordo Avenue. For tours and other inquiries, you may email us at [email protected]

🗓 May 13, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 FABLAB

11/05/2026

YOU ARE INVITED! 📸

We invite everyone to come and experience “INATO,” a Photo Story Exhibit of Communities in Cebu.

“Inato” is a Cebuano word that refers to something innate, familiar, and distinctly our own, reflecting the stories and identities rooted within our communities.

Through visual storytelling, the exhibit captures the everyday realities, cultures, and lived experiences of local communities across Cebu. Featuring photo stories of Labogon, Mandaue’s Broommakers, the Pasil Fish Market, IT Park’s neighboring Karinderyas, and Suba-Pasil’s Tuslob Buwa and Pusô culture, INATO offers intimate glimpses into the identities, struggles, resilience, and connections that shape community life.

More than just a collection of photographs, the exhibit serves as a space for reflection on the importance of documenting local stories that often remain unseen, unheard, and have always existed in the everyday.

Witness the stories that are rooted in the lives and experiences of Cebuano communities this May 18 to 22, 2026 at the Joya Gallery Faculty Wing.

Presented by BA Communication students for JOURN 135 B: Photojournalism under the guidance of Assistant Professor Annie Fe Perez-Gallardo.

Visit the Inato Exhibition from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 2nd Floor, Undergraduate Building (CCAD), UP Cebu, Gorordo Avenue. For tours and other inquiries, you may email us at [email protected]

09/05/2026

Imminent/Immanent, a thesis exhibition by Giela Ann Delleva, presents a series of suspended soft sculptures that examine the phenomenon where sensation becomes heightened and the body asserts its presence.

Engaging illness as a lived and embodied condition, the exhibition reflects on how the anticipation of change becomes inseparable from the immediacy of bodily experience.
Informed by experiences of care, Imminent/Immanent reflects on the body as a site of vulnerability and persistence, inviting a quiet engagement with what it means to inhabit a body in flux.

The exhibition opens on May 15, 2026, with an opening reception at 6:00 PM at The Jose Joya Gallery.

02/05/2026

LUGOD | Printmaking Exhibit at Joya Gallery

Last April 24, UP Cebu’s third-year Studio Arts students under VC 142 (Screen Printing) opened LUGOD, a printmaking exhibit shaped by repetition, patience, and precision.

Featuring over 90 works, the exhibit reflects the artists’ endurance, creative growth, and sense of flow, where time and practice bring each piece to life at the Jose T. Joya Gallery.

Visit LUGOD from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on the 2nd Floor, Undergraduate Building (CCAD), UP Cebu, Gorordo Avenue. For inquiries: [email protected]




Produced by Stacy Armayan
Caption by Shaila Montillano