The Society of Philippine American Artists (SPAA) will hold its 18th Annual Art Exhibition on November 7 – December 2, 2011 at the Philippine Center on 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036. The artworks will be available for viewing Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5:00pm. On the invitational benefit gala to be held on Tuesday Nov. 8, 2011 at 6:30-8 pm, fifteen original artworks will be raffled as prizes.
The exhibition, curated by noted watercolorist Angelito David, will be a fundraising event for the association. Works of art donated by its members will be raffled off to lucky ticket winners at the opening reception. During the exhibition period, Artist Talks will also be presented by selected members.
SPAA is the premier group of Filipino and American visual artists in the United States, including award-winning artists in oil, watercolor, multi-media, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and graphic arts. Founded by Manuel Rodriguez, Sr., considered the “Father of Modern Philippine Printmaking”, the association aims to promote the appreciation of the visual arts as an essential ingredient to progress and quality of life of all people.
Lenore RS Lim, current president of the association, announced thirty one members will participate in the exhibition: Lorina Capitulo, Fernando Catague, Aurora Caparas-Corpuz, Cheryle Cranbourne, Mars Custodio, Angelito David, Tessie Dichupa, Oscar R. Dizon, Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Carlos L. Esguerra, Angelito Espiritu, Manuel Gamboa, Christine SC Jeanjaquet, Nikos Kalamaras, Zny Laygo, Lenore RS Lim, Athena Magcase Lopez, Cynthia Marfori, Emilina M. Mercado, Chato Morando, Rene Ner, Julian Oteyza, Mae Palaci, Godfrey C. Pinder, Patricia Anaia Price, Reynaldo Reyes, Manuel Rodriguez, Jr., Manuel
Rodriguez, Sr., Ted dela Santa, Cesar delos Santos and Art Zamora.
For more information about the exhibition, you may email the association at spaausa@gmail.com, or call 718-305-8932.
