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Gateway Art Fair

Name: Gateway Art Fair
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Quezon City

The Gateway Art Fair is a free public exhibition held annually in Quezon City, Philippines, celebrating its fifth edition in 2026. Organized by the J. Amado Araneta Foundation and Gateway Gallery, the event aims to make the local art scene more accessible through a diverse program of exhibits, workshops, and community-centered activities. The four-day fair serves as a platform for hundreds of artists and art groups to showcase their work in a welcoming, non-traditional gallery environment.

Date: Oct 1-4, 2026
Location: Quezon City
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

36 simultaneous art exhibits featuring 244 artists
Inaugural Gateway Art Fair Awards
Capacity-building workshops for artists with the DTI
Relocation of Gateway Gallery to a new 1,000-square-meter space

The 2026 edition of the Gateway Art Fair marks its largest iteration to date, featuring 244 artists and art groups participating in 36 simultaneous exhibits. The fair is hosted primarily at Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City, with additional activities such as talks and workshops spread across Gateway Mall 1. It emphasizes authentic human creativity and community engagement, providing a space where independent artists not represented by major galleries can gain public exposure.

New programs introduced for the fifth year include the inaugural Gateway Art Fair Awards, which recognize participating artists with prizes, and a capacity-building workshop organized in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry. These workshops are designed to equip creators with marketing tools and entrepreneurial skills. The event also coincides with the relocation of the Gateway Gallery to an expansive 1,000-square-meter modern museum space within Gateway Mall 2.

Visitors can attend various free artist-led talks and art installations throughout the duration of the event. Proceeds from the fair are dedicated to supporting the J. Amado Araneta Foundation’s ongoing arts and culture initiatives. The fair is positioned as a 'nexus' for art in Metro Manila, utilizing its central location in Cubao to reach a broad audience of mallgoers and art enthusiasts.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Gateway Mall 2; bworldonline.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Quezon City

Before attending

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