We are very pleased to welcome the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency as a new Affiliate Member of the Federation, representing Guam, an unincorporated territory of the USA.

Established in 1967 by the late Dr Pedro Sanchez under the University of Guam, the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (CAHA) exists to encourage and promote the artistic practice of artisans and create opportunities for Guam residents to learn, experience, express and appreciate art and artistic talent in all its forms. Originally known as the Insular Arts Council (IAC), the agency was founded with a commitment to developing programmes in music, visual arts, cultural heritage, literature, and arts education. In 1972, through Executive Order 75-23, the late Governor Ricardo J. Bordallo re-established the IAC as part of the executive office in 1975, and the subsequent enactment of Public Law 18-8 ensured Guam CAHA's perpetual existence in support of the arts in Guam.

Guam CAHA is guided by a vision to inspire creativity and expression and its motto is: ‘Weaving Arts & Humanities into our daily lives’. The agency administers a wide range of programmes, including the issuance of grants to individuals and organisations for the perpetuation of the arts and culture of the island, supporting folk arts projects; visual arts displays and exhibits; music and theatre productions; among many others.

Read more about the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency at guamcaha.org.