Spark Online: My Article on Conspiracy Garden Cafe - Published!

Guys! I'm super happy and excited, I just got published :) What a great new year treat :)

During the latter part of 2010, I sent in a pitch for a new online art magazine, Spark Online. 

It was going to be their first issue and their theme was, "New Beginnings." 


My pitch was inspired by a post written by my photographer friend, RJ Remulla. It was about a common problem that creatives face when they pursue their artistic ambitions: passion vs. practicality. Let's face it, it's hard to be a newbie artist and it's not exactly the most financially secure path. 


I then decided to write about a music bar that has established itself in the music scene without straying away from its advocacy and goal to be a cultural hub where people can dialogue about real and important issues that we face as a nation - Conspiracy Garden Cafe. 

For six years now, Conspiracy Garden Cafe has been able to balance passion and practicality with the help of their friends from NGOs. Given this rare opportunity, Conspiracy Garden Cafe has also created a space for new and upcoming artists. 


Finally, after the long wait, the magazine is live and my article has been published! Check it out here: click me! 

I just want to thank the following people for making this possible:

1. Gian - for introducing me to Conspiracy Garden Cafe
2. RJ - for going to Conspiracy Garden Cafe with me for this article
3. Noel Cabangon - for being so helpful and gracious with his time :D
4. Richard Dacalos & Ku Romillo - for reviewing my article, helping me edit and for being so friendly.

If you're an indie art lover, I'm sure you'll love the entire magazine as well so don't forget to check it out at http://spark.ph. Enjoy! :)

If you want more of Noel Cabangon, you can check him out here in my previous blog entry or in this video below:

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