Art exhibit for a cause

MANILA, Philippines - Art for Youth’s Sake: Exhibit Para sa Kabataan ng Payatas, organized by the Helping Hands Foundation to benefit the poor children of Payatas in Quezon City, will hold its inaugural launch tomorrow, Nov. 16 at the lobby of House of Representatives in Batasan.

The Helping Hands Foundation, led by its executive director, former child actress and wife of Councilor Winnie Castelo, Precious Hipolito-Castelo, aims to raise funds for the construction of a day care center for the children in Payatas, Quezon City. She reveals that there are more than a hundred top painters from all over the country supporting the fundraising project. “These painters share our mission to bring hope to the families at the very core of poverty in Quezon City by establishing a child-friendly center of education for their youngsters. The fight against poverty can be won through education and it can start in Payatas through arts,” Castelo said adding that 50 percent of the proceeds from the event will go to the artists and the other half to the foundation.

Famous works of the following will be up for sale: Angel Cacnio, Arturo Luz, Bencab, Ed Castrillo, Lamarroza, Elmer Borlongan, Fabian dela Rosa, Federico Alcuaz, Fernando Amorsolo, Fernando Seña, Geraldine Javier, Gus Albor, Jon Santos, Jose Joya, Juna Luna, Malang, Manny Garibay, Mark Justiniani, Ramon Orlina, Tam Austria, Soler Santos, Aileen Lanuza, Al Bandalan, Andoi Solon, Anna de Leon, Andres Barrioquinto, Arthur Sanchez Jr., Averil Paras, Benjie Cabangis, Bernard del Mundo, Bembol dela Cruz, Buds Convocar, Buddy Ching, Christian Tamondong, Camille dela Rosa, Caloy Gabuco, Carlo Ongchangco, Cesar Montano, Cham Reynales, Christina Quisumbing, CJ Tañedo, Clint Catalan, Daniel Coquilla, Danny Sillada, Don Dalmacio, Dave Lock, Dems dela Cruz, Dennis Gonzales, Darwin Gonzales, Derrick Macutay, Dick Jose Santos, Dominador Laroza, Don Artificio, Eliezer Dimaculangan, Elmer Torio, Elmer Roslin Farley, Ferdie Montemayor, Ferdie Cacnio, Fitz Herrera, Franklin Caña, Frank Epil, Froilan Calayag, Gari Buenavista, Gene de Loyola, Giovanni dela Rosa, Grandier Bella, Henry Royales, Herzon dela Rosa, Ige Trinidad, Iggy Rodriguez, Jimmy Kwong, Jason Montinola, Jasper de Leon, Jay Pacena, Jess Evangelista, Jim Orencia, Jigger Cruz, Joey Cobcobo, Jonah Salvosa, Jonathan Ching, Jojo Austria, Jon Jaylo, Joey Ibay, Joselito Jandayan, Katrina Ann Tan, Katrina Pallon, Kirby Roxas, Kris Jan Gavino, Kylo Chua, Lindslee, Louie Ignacio, Lino Acasio, Lirio Salvador, Manolo Sicat, Marcial Pontillas, Marga Rodriguez, Mark Dawn Arcamo, Mark Villanueva, Marlon See, Max Balatbat, Melvin Culaba, Melencio Sapnu, Michelle Pauline Lim, Mitch Valera, Monn Cañeza, Nunelucio Alvarado, Noel Catacutan, Noel Pama, Nonoy Gepte, Norlie Meimban, Oliver Abe Ramos, Omi Reyes, Orly Ypon, Philipp Ines, PJ Jalandoni, Ramon Agapay, Randalf Dilla, Ranelle Dial, Raul Roco Jr., Rhea dela Rosa, Richard John Tuason, Rico Lascano, Rizaldy Garra, Robert Shook, Roel Obemio, Ronald Remulacio, Ross Jaylo, Rishab Tibon, Rovi Salegumba, Ruel Caasi, Sam Penaso, Seb Chua, Sherilyn Vargas, Thomas Daquioag, Tyago Almario, Vincent De Pio, Vincent Padilla, Welbart and Wire Tuazon.

For details, call 509-6606 or 703-7935.