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IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL ARTS MONTH 2024 AND THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINES-CANADA RELATIONS, SENTRO RIZAL TORONTO PRESENTS “ANI NG SINING - BAYANG MALIKHAIN - A HARVEST OF ARWORKS BY FILIPINO IN CANADA
2024-02-17
Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville Tate delivers the welcome remarks during the launch of the National Arts Month Art Exhibit on 12 February 2024
14 February 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto’s Sentro Rizal, in partnership with the Philippine Artists Group (PAG), is commemorating the Philippine’s National Arts Month with an Art Exhibit at the Consulate’s consular hall. The exhibit was launched in a simple ceremony on 12 February 2024, and is part of the Consulate General’s celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Philippines – Canada diplomatic relations.
The works selected for display are evocative of both the Philippines and Canada, with the artists showing fondness for their Filipino heritage and deep appreciation for their new homeland. The exhibit showcases 22 paintings and three sculptures from some of the most accomplished Filipino-Canadian artists in the Greater Toronto Area, and include some award-winning pieces. Among the paintings on display are a trio of paintings of Philippine native fruits done by former Toronto Consul General now-Ambassador Junever Mahilum – West of the Philippine Embassy in Paris, who was a member of the PAG during her assignment to Toronto.
In his remarks during the launch, Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville Tate thanked the PAG for their consistent support of the Consulate’s project, and praised their creativity and talent, noting that while they undoubtedly led busy lives, they still made time to answer the call to create beautiful works.
The exhibit is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and runs from 12 – 29 February 2024. END
(L-R) Consul Mary Grace Villamayor, Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville Tate, PAG VP Michelle Chermaine Ramos, PAG Pres. Antonio Afable, Consul Rodney Jonas Sumague at the ribbon-cutting, marking the opening of the art exhibit.