Art and craft demonstrations, installations and more – all these are in store for museum visitors as children’s illustrators group Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan brings its art fair, INKfest, to Ayala Museum on June 30, 10 am onwards.
Coinciding with the museum’s Free Museum Day, INKfest promises to be a day filled with fun for all ages with a lineup of activities to showcase the craft and creativity of Ang INK member-artists and to connect with the Filipino audience through art, illustration, and storytelling.
This year, INKfest recreates the Ayala Museum’s Diorama Experience, aiming to make history more accessible and engaging for children while fostering a deeper love for our nation and igniting the Filipino spirit through art.
Among the activities lined up for INKfest are: live art by INK artists, storytelling, portrait sessions, life-sized installations, merch-selling, Filipino food booths, photo booths, coloring stations, gold foiling, sticker making; and games for kids and kids at heart.
Earlier this month, Ang INK opened its 2024 annual exhibition, Worlds Within Worlds, at the Ayala museum, featuring over 100 artworks that feature themes of connectedness and shared spaces. The exhibit will be on view until July 28.
INKfest is organized by Ang INK in partnership with Ayala Museum, with the support of Mickey Velarde, Googly Gooeys, Adarna House, Canon, Siser, We R Maker,s Xarion Industries, Faber-Castell, Tiny Buds, Rocha's Fabric Store, and Atexco. Featuring art by INK artists Alyssa Babasa, Liza Flores, Patti Ramos, Tippy Pelayo-Go, Mickey Velarde, Jap Mikel, Ben Reyna, Kim Alexis Santiago, Ali Estrella, Brent Sabas, Marx Fidel, Rex Aguilar, Mariko Nakamura, Kora Dandan Albano, Rev Cruz, Dani Go, Gregg Louise, Eli Estrella, Beth Parrocha, and Jamie Bauza.
Pre-registration for INKfest will be available soon on the Ayala Museum website (www.ayalamuseum.org). Slots are limited and will be released on a first come first served basis close to the date of the event. For more information about INKfest, follow ANG INK on Facebook (@AngINK.org) and Instagram (@hello_ink), visit www.ang-ink.org, or email hello@ang-ink.org.
