Calgary, 2 June 2023 – The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary officially opened its Malaya (Freedom) Art Exhibition on 1 June 2023 with a reception hosted by Consul General Zaldy Patron at the PCG’s Dr. Jose Rizal Hall.

The art exhibition features six (6) Filipino-Canadian artists based in Calgary, namely Ms. Thea Galang, Ms. Day Pajarillo, Mr. Ryle Ramirez, Mr. Allan Rosales (representing the FilipinX Kasaganaan Artist Collective), Ms. Audere Santos and Ms. Gladzy Kei Zuniga.

 

Twenty (20) artworks of the six artists are on display at the PCG’s Rizal Hall from 1 to 30 June 2023.

From bottom center, clockwise: Consul General Zaldy B. Patron with the artists, Mr. Ryle Ramirez, Ms. Day Pajarillo, Ms. Thea Galang, Mr. Allan Rosales, Ms. Gladzy Kei Zuniga, Ms. Audere Santos.

Some of the 20 artworks by the six artists on display at the PCG Calgary’s Rizal Hall.

“We are proud to host the Malaya Art Exhibition and feature these six creative Filipino artists as a way of celebrating the Philippine Heritage Month in Canada this month and the 125th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence on 12 June,” Consul General Patron remarked.

Seventy-five guests from the Filipino community and Calgary’s artist community joined the reception.

“Malaya” is the second art exhibition that the PCG has hosted as part of its cultural diplomacy program.

Last year, the PCG featured Mr. Pepito Escanlar and Mr. Patrick Fernandez of Regina, Saskatchewan, in “Ala-Ala” (Memories) Art Exhibition, which was also held at the PCG’s Rizal Hall from 23 September to 19 October 2022.

“Through these art exhibitions, we are able to introduce our Filipino artists to a wider audience and elevate their stature in our community,” said Consul General Patron.

The public can view the Malaya Art Exhibition by registering at this link - https://tinyurl.com/5n7u39t8.