Thursday, October 2, 2025

A festival rooted in community

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The Ortigas Art Festival 2025 is on display until July 24, 2025, with a powerful theme of “Art for All: A Celebration of Borderless Artistic Expression.” Over the past eight years, the Ortigas Art Festival has grown from a local exhibit to a nationally recognized cultural event, receiving multiple accolades including the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards and the International Business Awards for its innovation and public accessibility. This year, it builds on that legacy—not just to showcase talent, but to create real, lasting impact.

At its core, “Art For All” is a movement that seeks to break down walls—between disciplines, between artists and audiences, and between the art world and everyday life. The Ortigas Art Festival shows us that art is not confined to galleries nor exclusive for collectors, but experienced by people from all walks of life.

Taking over multiple venues inside GH Mall—including the East Wing Atrium, South Wing Atrium, 4F Tech Hub, and Promenade Cinema—the festival transforms its everyday spaces into living galleries, proving that art doesn’t need formal spaces to be powerful.

“Our mission has always been to bring art closer to people and people closer to art,” says Renato Habulan, artist and Ortigas Art Festival Consultant and Head Curator. “Art for All is our guiding principle. We believe that by making art more accessible, we’re helping artists grow, helping communities connect, and creating meaningful cultural experiences for everyone.”

In the East Wing Atrium, guests can discover works from Angono Artists, hailed as the art capital of the Philippines, Linangan Art Residency, Ortigas Foundation, Redlab Gallery, San Juan Artists, Shine Vitto Galerie from Mindoro, artists from Pasig City, and more. The South Wing Atrium showcases galleries like Art Circle, Art Point, Jean & Jaz Gallerie, Nami Art, and Born in Film, offering a rich visual experience that spans painting, mixed media, and analog photography.

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