The Philippines’ popular art event—the forerunner of the premier art fairs—marks a milestone on March 15, its 20th anniversary, at the Jaime Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, Makati City.
In keeping with its legacy, it will have a curated selection of works from 55 exhibitors, representing galleries, art collectives, independent art spaces, and student groups. True to the principle behind its establishment, prices remain accessible—capped at Php 70,000.
More than just an outdoor fair, Art in the Park continues to serve a deeper purpose. A portion of the proceeds from every sale goes directly to the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, in support of its vital projects and initiatives in preserving and promoting the nation’s cultural and historical heritage.
In recognition of two decades of partnership, the Museum Foundation of the Philippines is presenting a new grant named after the event: the Art in the Park: the NMP Legacy Grant. This grant honors the fair’s valuable contribution to the Foundation’s mission and its enduring impact on the local art community.
Work by featured artist Ayka Go
This year’s fair features contemporary Filipina visual artist Ayka Go, who’s known for her delicate work with paper and for her collages and the translation of three-dimension forms into ethereal paintings. Go’s work draws viewers into a world of memory and materiality.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the fair will also offer visitors a rare opportunity to acquire works by several artists who have headlined the event in previous years: Bjorn Calleja, Carlo Tanseco, Demi Padua, Jomike Tejido, Marina Cruz, Anna Bautista, AR Manalo, Charlie Co, Manny Garibay, Pepe Delfin, TRNZ, Clarence Chun, and Lynyrd Paras.
There are also the compelling works of Yvonne Quisumbing, Zean Cabangis, Maxine Syjuco, Richard Quebral, Robert Alejandro, Rodel Tapaya, Willie De Vera, Beth Parrocha, Eugene Jarque, Lydia Velasco, Yeo Kaa, Dex Fernandez, Pete Jimenez, Jacob Lindo, Mac Valdezco, Distort Monsters, Leeroy New, Nasser Lubay, Isaiah Cacnio, Antipas Delotavo Jr., Henrielle Baltazar Pagkaliwangan, Joy Mallari, Mark Justiniani, Tessy Pettyjohn, Jon Pettyjohn, Joey de Castro, Kabunyan de Guia, Agnes Arellano, Daniel dela Cruz, Bea Camacho, and Ambie Abaño.
Their works will also be available in a commemorative portfolio box, which features a curated collection of special edition prints. Works showcased in the special exhibit are exempt from the event price cap.
The 20th-anniversary lineup boasts an impressive list of exhibitors: Ang INK, Archivo 1984, Art Agenda, Art for Space, ART LAB: Atelier Cesare & Jean Marie Syjuco, Art Toys PH, Art Underground, Art Verité Gallery, ArtBeat Collective, Avellana Art Gallery, Boston Art Gallery, Cartellino, Cornerstone Pottery (EJ Espiritu), The Crucible Gallery, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, FA Collective, Fuse Projects, Galerie Anna, Galerie Artes, Galerie Stephanie, ILCP Art Space, iStorya Studios, J Studio, Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn, KASIBULAN, Komiket, Kulay Art Group, Kunstwerk Painting Works, L’arc en Ciel, M A G, NEST Gallery, Nineveh Artspace, Obras Ongpin, Orange Project, Pintô Art Museum and Arboretum, Qube Gallery, Resurrection Furniture, Sheerjoy Collective, Sierra Madre Gallery (Joey De Castro), Silahis Arts and Artifacts (formerly Galeria de las Islas), Space Encounters Gallery, Super Duper Gallery, The Authenticity Zero Collective, The METRO Gallery, The Mighty Bhutens, The Photography Collective, The Thursday Group, Tin-Aw Art Projects, UP Artists’ Circle, Urban Sketchers Manila, VeryGood Gallery, Village Art Gallery, Vinyl on Vinyl, and White Walls Gallery.
Art in the Park is as much about the atmosphere as it is about the art. To keep the energy high from morning until night, a diverse lineup of food and beverage concessionaires will offer everything, from artisan coffee and craft cocktails to choice local and other eats. There will be musical sets and live performances throughout the day.
Qualified BPI Credit Cardholders may purchase artworks through Flexipay, offering flexible installment terms of up to six months at zero percent interest, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
Admission is free.
