Art for Everyone exhibit unwraps in Davao City
The 'Art for Everyone 2026' exhibit has opened in Davao City, showcasing 600 works from 200 local artists and students. The event aims to democratize art access by utilizing a shopping mall as a community cultural space.
Why it matters
This initiative reflects a growing trend of integrating community-based arts into commercial spaces to foster local cultural development.
Manila Bulletin - Art for Everyone exhibit unwraps in Davao City
Art for Everyone exhibit unwraps in Davao City
THE Art for Everyone Exhibit 2026 opened in Davao City on Saturday, July 25. (Photo via Ivy Tejano)
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City mall and an arts and cultural organization officially opened the Art for Everyone 2026 exhibit on Saturday, July 25, featuring 600 artworks by 200 emerging artists, students, and underserved creatives from across Mindanao. SM Lanang and Lawig-Diwa Inc.'s annual exhibit, which runs until Aug. 3, aims to make art more accessible by transforming the mall into a shared space where the public can connect through creativity, culture, and community.
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