CANVAS’ UP Vargas Museum Exhibit Open Till 30 July, Kids Can Learn How To Stay Safe Online
July 14, 2021 by Kim Shelly Tan for The Smart Local
As many kids now have their own gadgets, they must be taught about how to keep themselves safe on the Internet. This led the non-profit organization Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) to open the art exhibit Tumba-Tumba: Stories and Spaces.
This exhibit which aims to promote a safe internet world for kids was launched on 11 June. It will run until 30 July at the University of the Philippines (UP) Vargas Museum.
To pique children’s curiosity, the colorful exhibit with easily digestible cybersafety tips and puzzles features interactive art installations based on two CANVAS-published activity books on children’s internet safety.
Like the previous Tumba-Tumba exhibits, this also serves to show people CANVAS’ vision for a future children’s museum of Philippine art in the country.
The art installations at the exhibit are based on the activity books #YouThink and Safe Space: A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy authored by children’s book writer and CANVAS founder Gigo Alampay. These were part of the NGO’s One Million Books for One Million Filipino Children campaign in 2020.
Similar to the books, the exhibit aims to teach kids about the importance of protecting themselves and their personal information online.
Going to CANVAS’ UP Vargas Museum Exhibit
To protect museum-goers from the Covid-19 virus, a reservation is needed to visit the exhibit. You can message CANVAS on their Facebook page or email them at info@canvas.ph to make a reservation. Your reservation must be made 24 hours prior to your visit.
The UP Vargas Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, so make sure to schedule your visit on these days. Just note that, like most establishments, the museum is also closed on holidays.
As a measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the UP Academic Oval is still closed to cars. Visitors coming in their cars should then park near the Academic Oval and walk to the museum.
To safely enjoy this interactive art exhibit with your family, remember to bring your face masks and face shields.
