MANILART 09

Yes, this city needs an art fair. Let's hope the galleries put effort into curating the pieces.

Dubbed MANILART 09, this historical art fair is participated in by no less than 40 of the country’s leading galleries and some from the Southeast Asian region, presenting their finest examples of contemporary paintings and sculptures. One can just imagine the variety of artworks to be viewed in an exhibition of this magnitude. A total of over 500 (FIVE HUNDRED!) artworks are on display for the first time under one roof. It’s a chance for the global art community to gather together and see what our brightest talents have to offer to the visual arts and to exchange opinions and insights about its ever changing realm. There are live art performances, daily forums and lectures, simultaneous art book launchings, on-the-spot painting competition, art auction, charity fund-raisers, painting demonstrations and other engaging activities scheduled throughout its duration - a truly epic event in Philippine art.

The opening night, which is by-invitation-only, will serve as a preview to the entire art fair and will be held from 6 to 11 pm on July 16, 2009.

MANILART 09 will then open its doors to the general public from 11 am to 8 pm on July 17 to 19, 2009. Admission tickets are priced at Php200. or US$5.00 each.

Why pay P200 to see art you can view for free? Think of the gas money you'll save going to each of these galleries.