Quezon City’s biggest art event returns with immersive art exhibits,
performances, film, and workshops
The largest and most anticipated art event in Quezon City returns this October
2 to 5 at Araneta City’s Gateway Malls, now with a bigger list of engaging,
immersive activities, and art events for everyone to enjoy.
GATEWAY ART FAIR returns for its fourth year with more fun, engaging, and
immersive art activities and events for everyone to enjoy. Presented by the
Gateway Gallery of the J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF), the fair is
envisioned to be a venue that stimulates art exchange, cultivates new patrons,
and empowers local artists and their communities.
“This year’s Gateway Art Fair goes bigger and bolder through private and
community collaborations, taking over the Gateway Mall activity areas at the
City of Firsts,” said Diane Romero, Executive Director of JAAF. “Visitors can
look forward to a bigger and more exciting art fair, with hundreds of artworks
on display and available for purchase, complemented by side events designed to
offer a truly multisensory experience. Best of all, admission to all
activities is free, making the event accessible to everyone.”
Showcasing a multisensory experience
This year’s Gateway Art Fair goes beyond traditional exhibits with
installations, performances, merchandise, and interactive programs spread
across Gateway Mall 1 and 2. From October 2 to 5, large-scale art
installations can be viewed and experienced firsthand by the public.
Gateway Art Fair takes art appreciation to the next level with live music,
film, and theater—featuring the Quezon City Symphonic Band (October 2), PETA
performances (October 3 and 4), and CCP’s Cultural Cache screenings (October 2
to 5). From October 3 to 5, audiences can dive into hands-on experiences with
demos and talks on printmaking, book sculpture, coffee art, plein air
painting, and photography—turning the entire fair into a creative playground.
“Through Gateway Art Fair, we invite people to experience how it shapes
everyday life. We want everyone to feel art’s impact and see how it can
inspire and connect us all,” Romero said.
Extending art and creativity for all
Gateway Art Fair continues to carry its theme “Live Your Art”, inspiring
patrons to collect, artists to create, and the public to celebrate the art of
today. This year’s edition brings 36 curated exhibits from emerging and
mid-career artists, giving them an avenue to express themselves and sell their
work.
Beyond showcasing the local artists, the Gateway Art Fair fuels JAAF’s art and
culture programs, enriching Filipino communities and stimulate a deeper
appreciation and love for the arts.
“Our goal is to make art accessible to everyone by bringing artists and their
works to people from all walks of life,” Romero said. True to J. Amado
Araneta’s vision of democratizing leisure, we’re creating a space where anyone
can experience and enjoy art in all its forms.”
Celebrating art and legacy
This year’s Gateway Art Fair coincides with Gateway Gallery’s 10th
anniversary, celebrating a decade as Araneta City’s home for the arts. The
gallery has launched and nurtured countless artists and resident groups such
as FilPAG, Grupo Kwadro, PASPI, and PPA, while its flagship exhibit
SiningSaysay: Philippine History in Art continues to captivate audiences—now
accessible anytime through the Pocket Museum app.
“We invite everyone to join this year’s Gateway Art Fair and experience the
best of Filipino creativity—from paintings and sculptures to films and live
performances. Support local artists by collecting their work or simply by
celebrating it with us. Now in its fourth year, the fair promises a truly
immersive art experience from October 2–5 at Gateway Malls 1 and 2, honoring
the enduring legacy of Mrs. Judy A. Roxas through the J. Amado Araneta
Foundation,” Romero concluded.
For more information about the Gateway Art Fair, please contact Gari
Apolonio at gatewaygallery@aranetagroup.com. You may also visit the
Gateway Art Fair website at
https://gaf.jamadoaranetafoundation.org and follow its social media
accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
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