SINING
ART EXHIBITION
SEPT 2-5, 2025
ART EXHIBITION
SEPT 2-5, 2025
SINING, an arts exhibit presented by PACCAL (Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League) in collaboration with Likha Gallery by Ann Constantino Beck, celebrated the richness of Filipino creativity, culture, and heritage through the powerful language of art.
Sining, the Filipino word for “art,” fittingly captured the spirit of an exhibit that brought together artistic expression and cultural identity, providing a meaningful platform for Filipino and Filipino-American artists while inviting the community to appreciate the stories, traditions, experiences, and imagination reflected in their works.
Artists:
Ann Constantino Beck
Celso Pepito
Fe Madrid Pepito
Marcelino Rodriguez
Cesar De los Santos
Jik Villanueva
Iris Babao Uy
Noel Bueza
Rinalid De Guzman
Helen Dimaya-Amladi
Francisco Villarosa
Ronald Cortez
Adding a special cultural touch to the celebration, the older adults from the Seniors Club of Harborview presented a heartfelt Kundiman, a traditional Filipino serenade, bringing to life another treasured form of Philippine artistic expression and demonstrating how music, like visual art, carries the stories and emotions of generations.
The gathering was also graced by the presence of Councilman James Solomon and former Jersey City Council President Rolando Lavarro, whose attendance added to the community spirit of the occasion and showed support for the celebration of Filipino arts and heritage.
More than a showcase of creativity, SINING demonstrated how art can serve as a bridge between generations—preserving memories of the past, expressing the Filipino experience in the present, and inspiring future generations to remain connected to their roots.
Through the partnership of PACCAL and Likha Gallery, the exhibit highlighted the importance of community organizations and cultural spaces in nurturing artists and strengthening the visibility of Filipino arts in New Jersey.
Ultimately, SINING was not simply an exhibition of artworks, but a celebration of community, identity, cultural pride, and the enduring Filipino spirit of creativity, reminding us that through sining—whether expressed on canvas, through music, or in shared community traditions—Filipino stories and heritage continue to live and be passed forward.
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