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 Cebu, Philippines — The Visayas Art Fair marks its 5th year on November 13–16, 2025, at Oakridge Business Park, celebrating the theme “Infinite Perspectives: Unbound Creativity.”

Organized by the Cebu Culture, Art, and Design Foundation, Inc. (CCAD) under Lorenza “Laurie” Boquiren, the fair continues its mission of bridging creativity, culture, and community across the islands. This milestone edition deepens its partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and expands collaborations with regional art organizations and collectives—reinforcing its role as a unifying platform for Filipino artistry.

The 2025 Featured Artist of the Year is Gil Francis Maningo, celebrated for his mastery of gold leaf and his profound influence on Cebu’s creative landscape. His works—anchored by his recurring Visayan muse Carmela—reflect both spiritual depth and technical brilliance, embodying the Visayan spirit of creativity and resilience.

A highlight of this year’s fair is “PASINAYA: A Back-to-Back Exhibition of Gil Francis Maningo and Danny Rayos del Sol.” This dual showcase explores gold leaf as a medium of light, faith, and transcendence. Maningo’s opulent, emotive portraits stand in luminous dialogue with Rayos del Sol’s Marian-inspired works, together offering a profound meditation on the sacred and the sublime.

At the heart of the Visayas Art Fair 2025 is the Art Exhibition at the 12th Floor Studio, running for four days as the main highlight of the event. This expansive showcase will feature a diverse range of visual art forms—from paintings and sculptures to mixed media and contemporary installations. Participating galleries, collectives, and independent artists from the Visayas and Mindanao will present their works alongside selected galleries from NCR and international exhibitors from Korea, creating a dynamic dialogue between regional and global creative expressions. This convergence of artistic voices underscores the fair’s theme, “Infinite Perspectives: Unbound Creativity,” celebrating art’s power to connect, inspire, and transcend boundaries.

Beyond the main exhibition, creative installations will enliven the gardens of Oakridge Business Park, featuring an eclectic mix of sculptures, crocheted star mandalas, a motorcycle centerpiece, and more. These outdoor displays will transform the space into an open-air gallery that celebrates the vibrant heritage and contemporary culture of the Visayas. True to the fair’s spirit of collaboration, this year also emphasizes cross-sector partnerships—bringing together artists, designers, government institutions, academia, and private enterprises to foster creative dialogue and shared growth within the regional art ecosystem.

The Visayas Art Fair 2025 is not just an exhibition, it is a movement that continues to shape the future of the creative industries in the Visayas and beyond. As one of the country’s most anticipated cultural gatherings, the fair invites everyone to witness the convergence of artists, curators, and visionaries who continue to redefine the meaning of artistic connection across islands.

The Visayas Art Fair is excited to introduce our installation arts for this year:

 

  1. James Doran-Webb

Renowned British-born sculptor James Doran-Webb brings his extraordinary driftwood creations to the Visayas Art Fair 2025, showcasing his masterful blend of artistry, movement, and sustainability. Famous for his life-sized animal figures crafted from reclaimed driftwood gathered along Philippine shores, Doran-Webb’s works capture the raw beauty and vitality of nature. Each piece embodies strength, grace, and environmental consciousness—an inspiring tribute to the harmony between art and ecology, and a captivating highlight of this year’s fair.

 

  1. Crochet Group of Cebu

Standing tall as a symbol of creativity and community, “Mga Bituon sa Pasko” is a 25-foot crochet Christmas tree crafted by the Cebu Crochet Group in partnership with Oakridge Business Park and the Visayas Art Fair. Adorned with hundreds of handmade crochet stars, parol-inspired motifs, and vibrant mandalas, it embodies the Cebuano holiday spirit and the colors of Sinulog. Created through the collective effort of 40 artists, this masterpiece celebrates artistry, collaboration, and the enduring warmth of Cebuano tradition.

 

  1. Raymund Fernandez

At the Visayas Art Fair 2025, Raymund L. Fernandez and Estela Ocampo Fernandez present two thought-provoking exhibitions that trace the artist’s evolving dialogue with identity, aging, and society. In “Simbako Palayo” and “Ten Days in Amsterdam,” Fernandez unveils deeply personal works reflecting two years of creative exploration and self-discovery—visual meditations that invite viewers to find meaning beyond words. Complementing these is “Hilum Pa sa Karatola,” an outdoor showcase of reimagined street and traffic signs inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s idea that “the artist only needs to point.” The installation transforms everyday urban symbols into witty reflections on order, confusion, and contemporary life, guiding audiences through a new landscape where direction meets introspection.

 

  1. Harley Davidson Motorcycles with Anton Quisumbing

As Harley-Davidson of Cebu celebrates its 10α΅—Κ° anniversary, it commemorates a decade of passion, brotherhood, and freedom—now fused with Cebuano creativity. Teaming up with artists Anton Quisumbing and Anthony Fermin, the dealership transforms a custom Harley into a moving work of art that embodies faith, culture, and craftsmanship. The collaborative piece will debut at the Visayas Art Fair 2025 before taking its place at the Harley-Davidson of Cebu Showroom, honoring ten years of artistry, community, and life on the open road.

 

Adding more vibrance to Oakridge, outdoor installations such as “Freedom Wall & Chalk Art,” “Banay,” “Carabao & Balsa,” and other interactive displays will animate the Atrium and Pavilion areas.




Programs and Activities

The Visayas Art Fair 2025 presents four days of talks, workshops, and exhibitions celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community across the islands.

Art & Design Talks feature leading artists and designers from the Visayas, offering insights on art appreciation, innovation, and building sustainable creative careers.

Artistic Fusion: TAGPI redefines fashion and art as a shared act of creation. Named after the Filipino word for “patch” or “mend,” the exhibit highlights collaboration among artisans and designers through tactile works that turn raffia into sculpture and fabric into architecture—celebrating beauty in imperfection and unity through fragments.

Atty. Elba S. Cruz Talk & Book Signing – The author of 6th Dimension: Culture-Driven Nation discusses how culture and policy can empower the Filipino creative economy, followed by a book signing.

Academe Speakers from UP Cebu, Foundation University, and Philippine Women’s University explore creativity, design education, and cultural innovation—bridging students, artists, and industry leaders.

Watercolor Workshop by Eduardo Solana – A hands-on session exploring color, movement, and emotion through the expressive fluidity of watercolor.

Film Screening: Song of the Fireflies by King Palisoc – A touching short film inspired by the Loboc Children’s Choir, illuminating resilience and the transformative power of art and hope.

Printmaking Workshop: “Ako kay Ako, Ikaw kay Ikaw” by Jumjum Ouano – A creative exploration of stencil printmaking as a bridge between tradition and contemporary self-expression.







Visayas Art Fair: 25 Participating Galleries

This year’s roster of participating galleries and institutions showcases a vibrant representation of artistic communities from across the country and beyond. From Mindanao, the fair welcomes BuLAK org (Bukidnon Local Artists Kulektib, Inc.), while the Visayas region is proudly represented by Mariyah Gallery and Foundation University from Dumaguete, along with several Cebu-based participants including Florentino’s Art Gallery, Qube Gallery, Raymund Fernandez, The Company, Sugbu Kreatibo Kolektibo, Eduardo Solana, Sacred Heart School for Boys Batch 85, Galerie Raphael, University of the Philippines–Cebu, CIT University, Cebu Technological University and Southwestern University–PHINMA. From Baguio, Pugad ni Art Studio and

Kabunyan de Guia joins the lineup, while the National Capital Region (NCR) is represented by Galerie Du Soleil, Galerie Fransesca, Daloy Likha Art Gallery, Historia Art Gallery, Mono8 Gallery, Philippine Women University, Art Toys PH. The fair also extends its reach internationally with the participation of Grida K-pop Art Inc. from Korea, highlighting the event’s growing network of creative exchange across borders.

 

A total of 15 exhibitors hail from the Visayas, 9 from Luzon, 1 from Mindanao, and 1 International showcasing the fair’s continued commitment to inclusivity and regional diversity. Across all participating galleries, an estimated 246 artists will present their works—offering audiences a wide spectrum of styles, narratives, and perspectives that reflect the rich tapestry of the Philippine art landscape.

 

We are committed to expanding the scope of our advocacy by championing the VISAYAS ART FAIR this year. We invite everyone to partake in this celebration of creativity that promises to leave a lasting impact on  the artistic landscape of the Visayas and beyond.

 



For your convenience, tickets can be purchased online:

• Tickets are available for purchase online at https://bit.ly/VisayasArtFairRegistration2025

• General admission is priced at Php 170.00.

• Special discounted rates are available for senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and  students at Php 150.00.

• For art enthusiasts, 3-day passes are offered at Php 480.00.

• More information can be found on the website: https://www.thevisayasartfair.com.

 

 

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