National art competition celebrates heritaqe of creativity and innovation
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) marks a historic milestone as it launches the 20th GSIS National Art Competition on February 7, celebrating two decades of promoting Filipino artistic excellence and cultural heritage.
“This milestone competition represents our enduring commitment to Philippine arts and culture,” GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said. “Through this platform, we celebrate not just artistic innovation, but the profound stories and aspirations that shape our national identity.”
Veloso emphasized that promoting Philippine culture and the arts forms a vital part of GSIS’s corporate social responsibility. “As a government institution, we have a deeper purpose beyond our core mandate. Supporting Filipino artists and preserving our cultural heritage demonstrates our commitment to nation-building through the arts.”
The competition, which has become a cornerstone of Philippine cultural development, features two distinct categories: representational and non-representational art. This format continues GSIS’s tradition of embracing diverse artistic expressions while preserving Filipino creative heritage.
In collaboration with the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP), the competition welcomes all Filipino artists 18 and older. With an open theme, artists have the creative freedom to showcase works that reflect their unique vision and artistic philosophy.
“Over the past two decades, this competition has discovered countless talented artists and preserved remarkable works that enrich our cultural landscape,” Veloso added. “Each piece becomes part of our nation’s artistic legacy.”
Interested artists can access complete guidelines through the GSIS website and GSIS Museo ng Sining Facebook page.
Physical artwork submissions will be accepted on April 26, 2025, at the GSIS Gymnasium in Pasay City. Winners will be announced in June 2025. Selected works will become part of the prestigious GSIS art collection, housed at the GSIS Museo ng Sining in Pasay City.
