Clark Freeport - The SM City Clark has opened the Art For Everyone 2026 art exhibit at the Event Center of the SM City Clark in Pampanga on 1 July 2026, providing a window of the Kapampangan tradition and cultural heritage.
According to SM City Clark Mall Manager Marianne Grace Gavino, Art for Everyone 2026 builds on its award-winning success as a flagship, advocacy-led initiative that champions accessibility, inclusivity, and community-driven creativity.
She added that the exhibit is recognized globally with Gold at the 2025 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards and Gold at the 2025 International Business Awards, and program continues to redefine how art is experienced.
The “Art for Everyone” exhibit at SM City Clark in Pampanga runs from July 1 to July 14. The event transforms the mall's Event Center into a vibrant hub featuring nearly 200 paintings and sculptures created by over 100 local Kapampangan artists.
“We are transforming SM malls into vibrant cultural marketplaces where art is not only showcased but lived, shared, and made accessible to all,” she said.
Emerging Aeta visual artist Glenn Serrano who is based in Porac, showcased his artwork at the Art For Everyone exhibit, bringing indigenous Aeta culture and local talent to the forefront of the regional art scene.
Serrano is a prominent member of the Porac Young Artists Organization and has actively participated in local community art events, creating art alongside other young creative individuals, and receives mentorship from local art leaders in Pampanga.
He has showcased his work in local public exhibits, such as the Agos ng Kapayapaan (Flow of Peace) event at the Porac Baywalk Riverside.
Art For Everyone’s core message is that art is for all, breaking barriers to make art accessible regardless of age, background, or experience. The said event also empowers creatives, providing opportunities for emerging and underserved artists to showcase and sell their work.
The event creates a thriving art community, bringing together artists, galleries, collectors, and the public in one space. Accessible and affordable, the exhibit encourages first-time buyers and making art part of everyday life.