Art MADE Public at SM Lanang Premier- DAVAO LIFE

Art MADE Public at SM Lanang Premier

SM Lanang Premier and Metrobank Foundation, in partnership with the National Commission of Culture and the Arts a(NCCA) Committee on Architecture and Design, will present an exhibit of winning artworks at the lower ground level of SM Lanang Premier from March 20 to 22, 2014.

Called ‘Art MADE Public’, the exhibit will showcase the winning entries of selected former winners of Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE) National Competitions since 1989. The 3-day exhibit will also involve the participation of persons with disabilities by showcasing their works of art.

Set up by Metrobank Foundation in 1984, MADE is a competition in painting, sculpture, architecture and interior design that aims to promote Philippine art and help launch the careers of its winners.

‘Art MADE Public’ will be officially launched on March 20. The launch will be graced by Davao City Administrator Atty. Melchor Quitain, Department of Tourism Assistant Secretary Arturo P. Boncato, Jr., City Councilors Al Ryan Alejandre and Ma. Belen Acosta. SM Lanang Premier Assistant Mall Manager Jerome Yeo and Metrobank Foundation Senior Program Officer Yvette Macayan will be on hand during the event.

Alongside the exhibit, a lecture series for students will be held on March 21 from 1:00PM to 4:30PM. Among the topics to be discussed include visual arts, sculpture, interior design, architecture and a special topic on present day issues on tourism and and heritage and the benefits of community participation in conservation and cultural tourism.

On the last day of the exhibit, March 22, a ‘HeART for Healing Art Workshop for Children with Autism’ will be conducted by Dr. Grace Evangelista from 1:30PM to 5:00PM. It is a project in collaboration with Autism Society of the Philippines and MADE N.O.W.

To appeal to a wider audience, the exhibit was earlier held at SM Aura Premier, SM City North EDSA-The Block, SM City Iloilo and SM City Cagayan de Oro, and will have its final run at the SM Lanang Premier.

For inquiries about MADE, lectures and workshop, contact MADE Secretatriat at (02) 898-8856 or email Louise.calicdan@metrobank.com.ph. You may also visit SM Lanang Premier on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for event updates. (AP/SMLA)

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