The world’s nurturers-in-chief get to express themselves through art

Sining Filipina, a groundbreaking competition aims to provide a platform for Filipino women to express their artistic talents, promoting them as originators of art and empowering them in the creative realm. Cash prize of P25,000 awaits grand prize winner. Deadline for submission of entries is January 31, 2024.

SM Supermalls’ president Steven Tan (right), with BDO Unibank vice president and head of sustainability office Marla Alvarez (second from right), Zonta Club of Makati and Environs vice president Joanne Zapanta-Andrada (second from left), and host Ces Drilon (left), during the panel discussion at Sining Filipina National Art Competition Media Launch at the SM Aura Samsung Hall Lobby.

It is more than a for-women-only art competition. It is a celebration of life itself captured through the lens of half the country’s population—every home and office’s nurturer-in-chief.

In celebration of art, women empowerment, and the boundless creativity of Filipino women artists, BDO Unibank, Inc. and SM Supermalls, in collaboration with the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs, recently announced the launch of the first-ever all-female national art competition in the Philippines – Sining Filipina.

This groundbreaking competition aims to provide a platform for Filipino women to express their artistic talents, promoting them as originators of art and empowering them in the creative realm. With both Figurative and Non-Figurative categories, Sining Filipina invites participants to showcase their unique perspectives on the contemporary woman.

Contestants should submit original artworks, entirely conceptualized and executed by themselves, until the deadline on January 31, 2024. The competition offers a generous cash prize of up to P250,000 for the first place Winner, providing not only recognition but also a significant boost to their artistic journey.

For a detailed understanding of the mechanics, application process, and guidelines, interested participants can visit https://zontaclubme.com/sining-filipina/. Inquiries can also be directed to siningfilipina.secretariat@gmail.com.

This initiative reflects the commitment of BDO Unibank, Inc., SM Supermalls, and the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs, to champion the flourishing talents of Filipina artists. As a testament to their support, the competition seeks to amplify the voices and visions of women in the realm of art.

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