ARTE: Original Art by Filipino-American Artists
The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. presents “Arte”, an exhibit of various art forms by Filipino-American artists in the Tampa Bay Area at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This exhibit will encompass various fields of art including painting, jewelry design, photography, fashion design, doll-making, flower-arranging and food art.
As envisioned by the project chairman, PCFI board member Olive Santiano, art as a basic human expression is expressed in almost every activity that man does. The Tampa Bay Area is home to thousands of Filipino-Americans, with some who make a living in the arts, music and other expressive crafts. Santiano states that it is about time to give these artists a special recognition to have their art displayed at the Arts Center. PCFI board member, Amy Estrada, co-chairs this project.
The Bayanihan Arts and Events Center is located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626. Since its public opening in 2001, the Center has been venue for various art and cultural events by Filipinos, Americans, Filipino-Americans and other nationalities.
Suggested donation for admission to “Arte” is $5.00, children 5 years and under, free. The exhibit will have beverage and food for sale. Some of the artists will also be selling some of their work.
Participating Artists:
JOHN PAUL REMO
Artist, printmaker, art educator
www.johnpaulremo.com
JOSE OMILA
Sketches, watercolor paintings, photography, hand-painted costumes and textiles
Aurora Fortson
Graphic and Architectural Design
www.avfgraphics.com
KRISTIANA BONOAN-RAE
Graphic Design
OLIVIA SANTIANO
Doll Costume Design
CHING PHILIPPS
Scrapbooking and paper quilling
ROSE DEMILLE
Acrylic on Canvas
BABSIE ABRAHAN
Cake Design
www.cakesbybabsie.com
CRISTINA OMILA
Dressmaking and Fashion Design
www.stitchandstyle.com
SYLVIA DE LA CRUZ
Driftwood Art
ARLENE TOLENTINO
Floral Design
www.arlenefloraldesigner.com
IRENE CASTILLO FLORES
Balloon Art
www.facebook.com
ROSE DY
Jewelry Design
www.elegantrosejewelry.com
REYNALDO ESTAPA
Photography
AGNES STRACK
Creative Gift baskets
KISHA AND RJ HUNTSINGER
Mixed Art
FELILIA TICZON
Acrylic on canvas
MARIA CRUZ
Painting
JESSICA BAUTISTA
Charcoal
NHICK RAMIRO PACIS
Acrylic on Canvas
www.nhick.com
MEREDITH WAUGH
Sketching