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Manila Illustration Fair 2024: Talks, workshops, more activities await this weekend
The Manila Illustration Fair is back for its second edition!
Manila Illustration Fair 2024 promises an even bigger event, bringing talks, workshops, an art market, and other exciting activities for illustrators and art enthusiasts over the course of three days.
This year's fair will be held this weekend from September 13 to 15 at the Parola Gallery, College of Fine Arts and Design Building, University of the Philippines Diliman.
The Manila Illustration Fair welcomes all illustrators of any background. It celebrates the works of illustrators and also serves as an empowering, inclusive community for local and international artists, and art enthusiasts to learn, connect, and collaborate with each other.
Manila Illustration Fair 2024 presents 30 illustrators who will be showcasing their diverse artworks at the event. The artists hail from the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and the United States.
There will also be talks and workshops throughout.
Day 1: Personal Expression
- Talk: "Is Style Set In Stone? Defining Your Style and Voice as an Illustrator'
- Workshop: Portfolio Review
Day 2: Storytelling
- Talk: "Illustrator's Journey: From Studio Work to Independent Practice"
- Workshops: Illustration for Chldren with Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan and Comics Workshop with Rob Cham
Day 3: Creative Application
- Talk: "Building Community Through Illustration - Exploring the SEAsian Illustration Fair Network"
- Workshops: Desining with Riso with Sneckoil Press and Screenprinting with Freedom Print Lab
Regular day passes are priced at P100 (1-Day Pass), P150 (2-Day Pass), and P200 (3-Day Pass). Entrance fees are waived for UPCFA students, faculty, and staff, as well as persons with disabilities.
Walk-ins are welcome, but it is encouraged to pre-register for the fair.
The talks at the fair are free of charge, whereas workshops require pre-registration and fees to cover materials and resources.
Illustrator and designer Dan Matutina launched Manila Illustration Fair in 2023 with his design studio, Plus63 Design Co, with the goal to celebrate the growing community of illustrators in the Philippines.
The fair debuted with 20 Filipino artists, who were selected to showcase their original illustrations and portfolios. Manila Illustration Fair 2024 is organized by the featured artists from last year's fair, with support from friends and Plus63.
— CDC, GMA Integrated News
