PAGTITIPON Art Exhibition August 10-14 at Roundhouse Arts Centre, Vancouver

The Filipino Music and Art Foundation in BC, in co-operation with the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver and Global Pinoy Diaspora Canada, will present a special art exhibition of a select group of outstanding Filipino artists based in Canada and the United States. Entitled, PAGTITIPON, the exhibit will be held on August 10 -14, 2015 at the Roundhouse Community Centre in downtown Vancouver.

PAGTITIPON, literally translated from Tagalog, is “A Gathering” and appropriately describes the coming together of a group of ten talented Filipino-Canadian and Filipino-American artists who for the first time will showcase original works in various media.

Holding PAGTITIPON in Vancouver will provide a rare opportunity for art lovers to view significant artworks that reflect a wealth of life experiences. Each artist’s individuality and the group’s unique insight and perspective as Filipino-Canadians and Filipino-Americans, strongly suggests an extraordinary and exciting show. It will be an exhibition abundant in talent, exceptional in originality and creativity.

The artists are:

Danvic Briones

Tessie Dichupa

Imelda Cajipe Endaya

Carlos Esguerra

Edgardo Lantin

Lenore R.S. Lim

Esmie Gayo McLaren

Bert Monterona

Jose TrinidadArt Zamora

The Filipino Music and Art Foundation in BC is committed in promoting appreciation and understanding of fine arts in the community at large, and in enhancing the public exposure of the Filipino artists it supports.

Philippine Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia will be the guest of honour at the artists’ reception. Please email lenorerslim@gmail.com or esmie@meld-arts.com for reception information.