{"id":200,"date":"2025-02-20T08:38:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T00:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tdi_30_558"},"modified":"2025-02-26T20:39:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T12:39:38","slug":"gh-young-artists-festival-at-gh-mall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krakenmae.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/20\/gh-young-artists-festival-at-gh-mall\/","title":{"rendered":"The GH Young Artists Festival showcases youthful creativity and interactivity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soak up some culture mid-shopping when you visit the GH Young Artists Festival at GH Mall. Aside from the impressive and creative displays, for a fee, you can also unleash your artsy on the freedom walls provided.<\/p>\n

For more details, check out the official press release below:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“<\/em>The first GH Young Artists Festival, a free immersive exhibit, officially opens in GH Mall, San Juan City<\/em><\/strong>. (L-R) Renato Habulan, Lead Curator for GH Young Artists Festival; Monique Casta\u00f1eda, AVP and Head of Ortigas Malls Marketing; Mayumi Habulan, Project Manager for GH Young Artists Festival; Honorable Atty. Angelo Agcaoili, Vice Mayor of San Juan City; Maritess Ortigas; Cathy Due\u00f1as, AVP and Head of Ortigas Malls Leasing.<\/em><\/p>\n

From the creative minds behind the renowned Ortigas Art Festival comes a fresh creative and interactive experience. For those looking for date ideas this love month, the first GH Young Artists Festival at GH Mall from February 12 to February 26 is sure to bring a unique blend of vibrance and innovation from both artists and visitors alike.<\/p>\n

In partnership with Agos Studio, the GH Young Artists Festival puts the spotlight on emerging young artists from different parts of the Philippines. GH Mall\u2019s East Wing Atrium was transformed into a hub that showcases beautiful, dynamic pieces in a non-traditional space.<\/p>\n

With the theme, \u201cArt For[ward]: Art that transcends borders,\u201d the festival amplifies underrepresented voices that push art forward and shape the future. It is ultimately a platform that doesn\u2019t gatekeep art \u2013 it is free and encourages people, especially the youth, to be active participants in various artworks.<\/p>\n

For two weeks, visitors of all ages can check out exhibits for free and experience various interactive spaces and workshops that will bring out their creative sides.<\/p>\n

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A wealth of unique perspective and strokes.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Paintings by emerging artists and art collectives from Metro Manila, Pangasinan, and Iloilo at GH Young Artists Festival.<\/em><\/p>\n

Free exhibits by innovative Filipino artists<\/strong><\/p>\n

The GH Young Artists Festival features free artist-run exhibits with a diverse selection of paintings, sculptures, and interactive art pieces. They are run by the country\u2019s up-and-coming innovative artists from Agos Studio, Thombayan Art Space, Thrive Art Projects, Fu Bear and Friends, UP Diliman\u2019s collective of student artists, and many more. Award-winning Filipino artists Marge Chavez, Kira Uygongco, and Rachel Anne Lacaba will also display their diverse portfolio of works.<\/p>\n

Visitors must keep their eyes out on interactive artwork that they\u2019re free to touch. One is Orland Espinosa from Iloilo, who has a piece that allows people to mold and play with clay to help bring his art to life.<\/p>\n

Leave your creative mark on the Community Canvas and photo wall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apart from paintings and sculptures, you can also interact with installations, such as The Community Canvas. This encourages visitors to paint and draw on the installation to create a dynamic and unique community art piece.<\/p>\n

Interested participants can join by registering at the walk-in booth and pay the registration fee of P300 for adults and P150 for students (present valid ID), kids aged 5 to 10 years old, and Ortigas Community Card holders.<\/p>\n

Another installation that\u2019s worth checking out is the #ArtByYou Community Wall, where people can write their thoughts and reflections about the festival, and use the stickers provided to spruce up their musings. A selfie mirror is also installed in the wall design so visitors can take fun photos for their Instagram feeds. This installation is a twist on the typical community wall, going beyond the usual sticky notes and turning it into an engaging centerpiece.<\/p>\n

Enriching art workshops for every interest<\/strong><\/p>\n

From February 12 to 25, visitors can participate in GH Young Artist Festival\u2019s wide array of workshops. They can learn from the best in painting, oil pastel, carving, jewelry designing, and more. This is also the perfect date idea to spend time with loved ones this Valentine season.<\/p>\n

All workshops, except the Art Swap, have a minimal fee (discounted for Ortigas Community Card holders) to join.<\/p>\n