In its second year, Sining Filipina is pushing for women artists to interpret what it means to be a woman at the forefront of sustainability through its theme “Her Earth, Her Future.”  
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Sining Filipina 2025 art competition is now open for entries

Calling all women artists to champion sustainability

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Calling all Filipina artists!

Sining Filipina, the Philippines' first nationwide all-women art competition, is back for its 2025 edition with the theme 'Her Earth, Her Future.' The competition encourages artists to present their interpretations of women leading the way in sustainability.

Presented by SM Supermalls and Chinabank, and supported by Airspeed, the event benefits the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs. Sining Filipina aims to empower women artists by offering them a platform to showcase their work and highlight art as a tool for social change.

(L-R): Emcee Rico Hizon, Zonta Club of Makati and Environs Committee Chairperson of Sining Filipina Stella Cabalatungan, Airspeed President Rosemarie Rafael, Chinabank Vice President (VP) for Marketing Niña Reynoso, Chinabank Senior Marketing Consultant Nita Claravall, Chinabank VP for Marketing Aileen Vallesteros, and SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Marketing Grace Magno
(L-R, back): Emcee Rico Hizon, Airspeed President Rosemarie Rafael, Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME) Past President Armita Rufino, ZCME Committee Chairperson of Sining Filipina (SF) Stella Cabalatungan, Art Association of the Philippines President Fidel Sarmiento, ZCME’s Melissa Romualdez, SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Marketing Grace Magno, Past President Carol Llanillo, and SF Judging Committee Chair Ada Mabilangan. (L-R, front): ZCME Past International President Olivia Ferry, ZCME President Joanne Zapanta-Andrada, and ZCME Past President Maritess Pineda.
Hanna Joy Sayam from Negros Occidental is awarded the grand prize in the figurative category for her artwork titled “Pira-pirasong Tela ng mga Marias” during last year’s inaugural Sining Filipina art competition awarding ceremony at SM Aura.
Maria Gemma San Jose from Ilocos Norte and her artwork titled “Layers of Experience” (upper left) wins top honors in the non-figurative category during last year’s Sining Filipina art competition awarding ceremony at SM Aura.

Starting 3 January, interested artists may email siningfilipina.secretariat@gmail.com or follow the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs on social media to receive the official entry form and further details regarding the competition.

The deadline for all entries is 13 February 2025. 

Artists can submit original paintings in oil, acrylic, or mixed media, with sizes of 2ft by 3ft or 3ft by 3ft.

Prospective artists have until February 13, 2025, to submit their entries to Sining Filipina: Her Earth, Her Future.

Sining Filipina highlights SM Supermalls’ commitment to advocating for women’s empowerment and championing local artistry. To know more about SM Supermalls’ activities, follow @SMSupermalls on all social media.