If you’re looking for a deeper, more meaningful way to experience Kadayawan this year, step into a space where Davao’s stories are told not through performance, but through paint, form, and texture.
Sining ng Kulay returns to Acacia Hotel Davao in collaboration with the Davao Art Kollective, featuring works by 14 Davaoeño artists. The exhibit offers a thoughtful glimpse into the region’s creative landscape, where identity, culture, and memory unfold across each piece.
This is Kadayawan viewed through a different lens: quieter, intentional, and just as powerful.
What to Expect at the Exhibit
Photos from WIM in Davao
Running until August 17, 2025, Sining ng Kulay 2 is free and open to the public. Guests can explore a curated collection of artworks located at the hotel’s main lobby and second-floor common spaces. The exhibit features:
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Over 30 pieces from both emerging and established Davao artists
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A mix of acrylic, oil, watercolor, sculpture, and mixed media works
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Pieces that explore themes like identity, heritage, displacement, femininity, spirituality, and indigenous narratives
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Artist labels and write-ups beside each piece, offering insight into the work’s meaning and intention
Many of the pieces are also available for sale, providing guests with an opportunity to take home a piece of Davao’s creative scene and directly support local artists.
Meet the Artists
Photo by WIM in Davao
This year’s lineup includes some of the most respected and promising names in Davao’s art scene: Bina Balchand, Trixie Borbon, Amanda Echavarria, Rene Gonzales, Warina Sushil Jukuy, John Luis, Ruby Jane Mascariñas-Lu, Noi Narciso, Lito Pepito, Paul Pepito, Banoi Reyno, Jong Tangiday, Josie Carriedo-Tionko, and Mark Tolentino.
Why It Matters During Kadayawan
Photos from WIM in Davao
Kadayawan is often celebrated through gatherings, events, parades, and food, but this exhibit reminds us that culture is also preserved in quiet spaces. Through every canvas, sculpture, or visual piece, Sining ng Kulay 2 captures what Kadayawan truly honors: life, community, memory, and creativity.
This exhibit offers a deeper dive into the narratives that define the region, not just through spectacle, but through introspection and artistic expression.
Sining ng Kulay Exhibit
Location: Acacia Hotel Davao, J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City
Runs Until: August 17, 2025
Admission: Free and open to the public
Whether you’re a first-time Kadayawan attendee, a culture lover, or someone looking for a quieter but equally meaningful Kadayawan experience, Sining ng Kulay 2 is worth the visit.
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