Ortigas Art Festival moves to GH Mall in Greenhills

Over the past eight years, the Ortigas Art Festival has grown from a local exhibit to a nationally recognized cultural event, receiving multiple accolades including the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards and the International Business Awards for its innovation and public accessibility.

This year, the art festival builds on that legacy not just to showcase talent but to create real, lasting impact.

For the first time, this year's art festival is held at GH Mall from 10 to 24 July 2025 with a powerful theme: “Art for All: A Celebration of Borderless Artistic Expression.”

At its core, “Art For All” is a movement that seeks to break down walls between disciplines, between artists and audiences, and between the art world and everyday life. The Ortigas Art Festival shows that art is not confined to galleries or exclusive to collectors but is experienced by people from all walks of life.

It is also about providing platforms that empower communities, amplify underrepresented voices, and support both emerging and established artists in ways that go beyond the commercial. The Ortigas Art Festival, with its free exhibitions, open-to-public workshops, free movie screenings, and diverse programming, does exactly that.

Taking over multiple venues inside GH Mall, including the East Wing Atrium, South Wing Atrium, 4F Tech Hub, and Promenade Cinema, the festival transforms everyday spaces into living galleries, proving that art does not need formal spaces to be powerful.

From 10 to 24 July, the mall becomes a canvas for a community-led celebration of creative expression across many disciplines: visual art, photography, film, fashion, dance, music, and more.

“Our mission has always been to bring art closer to people and people closer to art,” said Renato Habulan, artist and Ortigas Art Festival Consultant and Head Curator.

"Art for All is our guiding principle. We believe that by making art more accessible, we’re helping artists grow, helping communities connect, and creating meaningful cultural experiences for everyone," Habulan said.

The festival’s curated exhibitions feature a dynamic mix of Filipino talent, many of whom are deeply connected to their local communities.

Totong Francisco, the grandson of National Artist Carlos Francisco, and Raul Roco Jr., son of the late Senator Roco, display their works alongside a fashion design exhibit by Chynna Mamawal and a photography showcase by Born in Film, Redlab, and many more artists.

In the East Wing Atrium, guests can discover works from Angono Artists, hailed as the art capital of the Philippines, Linangan Art Residency, Ortigas Foundation, Redlab Gallery, San Juan Artists, Shine Vitto Galerie from Mindoro, artists from Pasig City, and more. These groups represent not only artistic excellence but also the vibrancy of regional stories and diverse cultural identities across the Philippines.

The South Wing Atrium showcases galleries like Art Circle, Art Point, Jean & Jaz Gallerie, Nami Art, and Born in Film, offering a rich visual experience that spans painting, mixed media, and analog photography.

For those wanting more than just a viewing experience, the 4F Tech Hub is where visitors can roll up their sleeves and get involved. With a lineup of workshops, artist talks, forums, and pop-ups, it is a space for creative discovery. Mallgoers can join the Watercolor Pop-Up Art Fair by the Philippine Guild of Watercolorists, an art talk by Linangan’s Manny Garibay, and workshops by Pasig Art Club and Born in Film at the South Wing Atrium.

These programs allow the public not only to engage with art but also to learn directly from the artists creating it, turning them from passive viewers into active participants.

Art for All also means celebrating creativity in all its forms, not just on canvas. The Promenade Cinema features free screenings of acclaimed Filipino films starting 11 July 2025 through a collaboration with the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Screenings include Babae at Baril on 11 July, John Denver Trending on 12 July, and Thy Womb on 18 July at 7 p.m. at Cinema 4 of The Promenade.

On the fashion front, designer Chynna Mamawal presents expressive pieces that blur the lines between couture and concept. The Learning Tree, Halili School of Dance, and UPeepz bring the rhythm and grace of movement to the stage.

This multidisciplinary approach reflects the evolving nature of art today: expansive, collaborative, and open to all.

Admission to all exhibits and screenings is free.