The Bonafide Art Galleries Organization (BAGO) in cooperation with the National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA) presented the first Philippine International Art Fair, MANILART09, on July 16-19 of 2009 at the NBC tent, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
MANILART09 proudly consisted of 500 artworks with 40 galleries all in one roof. Local, regional and international galleries participated and prestigious museums were well-represented. Daily talks and forums relating to the visual arts were conducted by experts in their field. A world class Art Fair Catalogue was also published in cooperation with Manila Contemporary Art magazine containing the profiles of the MAILART09 participants.
The exclusive preview night was held on July 16 from 6PM to 11PM which eventually opened its doors to the public charging a reasonable admission ticket price of PHP200, from July 17 to 19 from 11AM to 8PM. (students and senior citizens with valid IDs can get 50-percent discount.). The affair brought together the Philippine Art and serves as prelude to the art fair proper.
The association of privately-owned galleries collectively known as BAGO is grateful to the NCCA through its Committee on galleries headed by Lyn Yusi as they initiated the project and approved the grant. This art fair is a truly historical event as it serves as the impetus for us (gallery owners) to unite with the main objective of showcasing to the whole world how advancxed we are in terms of visual arts, project director and gallery owner Jonathan Sy said.
He added, “Art is one of the best opportunities for Filipinos to feel proud of their countrymen’s creativity, at the same time it is an avenue for us to gain respect and appreciation from foreigners.”
For inquiries and other details, call 531-6231, Email: info@manilart.com or visit www.manilart.com.
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