DTI Sikat Pinoy National Art Fair 2014 , Promotes Art Entrepreneurship

The Sikat Pinoy National Art Fair of the Department of Trade and Industry is being held from September 26 to 28 , at the SM Megatrade Halls 1&2 on the 5th level of SM Megamall Building B in Mandaluyong City .

Organized by the Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion , this is the first ever National trade fair devoted to the creative industries and promoting art entrepreneurship.

The Sikat Pinoy National Art Fair brings together different art forms, including paintings, sculptures, prints, film, pottery, photographs , the performing arts, literature, music, and more. Fine jewelry and crafts from the regions are also available for sale.

Art collectors have a wide selection of artworks and fine crafts to choose from. Corporate event planners and party organizers have the opportunity to network with performers , musicians, dancers, film makers, and other creative professionals for their future requirements . Students of the humanities and spiring artists can find inspiration from the different works showcased at the event.

The venue has been transformed to create a community environment ,with the exhibits grouped into clusters. As one enters the hall, a major art installations by Filipina artist Impy Pilapil is exhibited at the registration foyer. To the right is the display of fine crafts from the different regions ,with special setting featuring the recipients of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or National Living Treasures Award.

The perimeter areas are dedicated to Visual Arts exhibits by art galleries ,art organizations, and non -government organizations offering art-related services. In this section is a special exhibit of works by some of our National Artists for Painting and Sculpture .

Six clusters in the middle are dedicated to Music , Film , Dance , Theater , Literary Arts, and Museums. Pockets of open spaces with seating have been set up to encourage engagement ,encounters and discussions among the artists and guests.

The Program of activities of the 3-day Sikat Pinoy National Art Fair includes performances from featured artists, talks, and book launchings ,as well as film showings. For more information , contact the DTI- Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion at telephone no. 751 -3223 , fax no.751-3224 , or emailbdt@dti.gov.ph.

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