The 6th edition of Mindanao Art will officially open on September 27, 6:00 pm at SM Lanang in Davao City. Twenty seven (27) galleries from Mindanao and eight (8) from Visayas and Luzon are confirmed to participate in this year’s art exhibit.
This year’s art fair, which will run until October 6, 2024 joins the Museums & Galleries Month celebrations. Organized by Lawig-Diwa Inc. in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the National Committee on Art Galleries (NCCA-NCAG), Mindanao Art has emerged as the most prominent art exhibition in the region.
With the continued support of NCCA-NCAG, this event not only highlights artistic innovation but also provides invaluable learning opportunities for local gallery owners, artists, and students. As a vibrant platform for interaction and appreciation, it stands as a testament to the flourishing and self-sustaining art scene in Mindanao.
This year’s theme, “Art on the Edge,” emphasizes the transformative power of creative expression that arises from the margins. Despite being often overlooked, Mindanao remains a culturally rich and dynamic island in Asia.
According to Kublai Millan, President of Lawig Diwa Inc. and Chairman of the Mindanao Art Organizing Committee, “the theme reflects our journey from the peripheries to the forefront of artistic excellence, celebrating how, even with limited resources, we continue to produce extraordinary art.”
Todate, the following galleries have confirmed their participation:
Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula (1 group): Pinturas en Liensoz Artist Society Zamboanga City (PLASOZ).
Region X – Northern Mindanao (4 groups): Capitol University Museum of Three Cultures Art Gallery (Cagayan de Oro City), Ebony (Iligan City), FG-Bee Fuerte Art Gallery (Cagayan de Oro City), Studio One Art Studio and Gallery (Iligan City).
Region XI – Davao Region Area (15 groups):
Abong Bughaw (Davao City), Bai Hinang (Davao City), Datu Bago Gallery Café (Davao City), Davao del Sur League of Artists and Aesthetic Builders (Digos City, Davao del Sur), Davnor Artist Circle (Davao del Norte), Dibuho Art Dabaw (Digos City, Davao de Sur), DS Foundation for the Differently-Abled Inc. (Davao City), Gallerie Raphael (Davao City), Gallery Down South (Davao City), GAMA Art Group (Davao City), Jing Cayacay Rabat Art Gallery (Mati City, Davao Oriental), Kasing Art Lab (Davao City), La Herencia Davao Art Space (Davao City), Mayari Art Space (Davao City), Patikan Mindanao (Davao City).
Region XII – Soccsksargen (3 groups): Bukidnon Lokal Artist Kulektib – BULAK (Bukidnon), Glan Mag’glang Visual Artists (Glan, Sarangani) and Mugna Heneral Visual Arts Group (General Santos City).
Region XIII – Caraga (2 groups): Alampat Gallery/Guhit Pinas-Agusan (Butuan City) and Likha-Karaga (Butuan City).
Mixed Groups from all over Mindanao: Kulit-Kultura and Mindanao Art Collab / Community Art.
Outside Mindanao (8 groups): Art Portal Cebu, Life ‘n Arts, Florentino Art Gallery, Galerie Francesca, V’ Saya Art Collective, Omvi Gallery, Pugad ni Art and Rojo Galerie.
For more details, you can visit the FB Page: Mindanao Art and website: www.mindanaoart.org.
About Mindanao Art: Mindanao Art is an annual art fair organized by Lawig-Diwa Inc., showcasing the diverse and vibrant artistic talents from Mindanao and beyond which started in 2019. Supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the National Committee on Art Galleries, it serves as a major platform for artistic exchange, education, and appreciation.
About Lawig-Diwa Inc.: Lawig-Diwa Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage and artistic excellence of Mindanao through various programs and events.
