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GuamBatikGallery.com Buenas and Hafa Adai from the island of Guam. Here you will find the beauty of the island in picture and in story. Whether you have come to appreciate your island heritage, or seek to embrace the unique culture of the Marianas Chamorros, we welcome you.

This site brings you the art and expertise of Judy Selk Flores, PhD in the Art of Oceania. In her writings and in her batik painting she shares what is special about Guam, both today and in the days of her growing up in the village of Inarajan. Read her story in About the Artist. Her writings can be viewed in the Guam Batik Gallery Blog, and her art is available in our Gallery Shop.

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Congratulations to Inalahan Mayor’s Office

Your www.inalahan-guam.com website is a wonderful contribution to provide info to our community.  Thanks for featuring our Historic Inalahan “Painted History” walk!  Nice article in today’s PDN Southern Weekly. Judy

PAINTED HISTORY WALK – 4 OF 6

PAINTED HISTORY WALK – 4 OF 6

Lola D. and Vicente San Nicolas House was once a beautiful Spanish-style house built by Francisco P. Cruz after World War II.  It was originally built as a soda fountain and ice cream shop on the ground floor with family living quarters above.  After the Cruz family moved out, the ground floor served as a [...]

Clay Workshops on Saturdays 10am – noon

Clay Workshops on Saturdays 10am – noon

I dabbled in clay in high school art classes and always loved it.  Classes weren’t available at College of Guam when I attended, so I missed out on developing artistically along those lines.  Oh well, it’s never too late – so I’m going to learn along with anyone else who wants to join us at [...]

PAINTED HISTORY WALK – 3 OF 6

PAINTED HISTORY WALK – 3 OF 6

  George Flores House and Retail Store.  This house was built by George’s father, Jose, who was another son of Jesus A. Flores, one of the first village Comissioners (Mayor) appointed by the U.S. naval governer.  He and his wife raised their large family upstairs.  They were one of the most well-to-do families in the [...]

An exciting new book, “Guam Through Our Eyes” is now being published and is due for release in a couple of weeks. This book features over 40 essays from people who call Guam their home, enriched by full-color local art (mine included). To take advantage of the pre-sale discount, contact the publisher at www.guamology.org ASAP.

GUAM’S HEROES AND HISTORIC INALAHAN FEATURED IN GUAM LIFE

Thank you Mr. Ken Haga, Editor and Publisher of Guam Life, a tri-annual publication by U.S. Explore and Study Inc that provides cultural and historical information to Guam’s visitors in Japanese and English.  This colorful, informative publication is available free in hotel lobbies, car rental agencies and other visitor locations.    Vol. 11 features in-depth stories [...]