Eligible artists may submit their entries until March 31, 2025!
In its 41st year, the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE), spearheaded by the Metrobank Foundation, promotes high artistic standards by nurturing young artists’ creative skills and pursuits.
A new featured medium, mixed media, has been launched for this edition of MADE, which upholds the theme, “Boundless: What Art Can Be.” The new category joins its other popular categories: painting and sculpture.
Adding mixed media reflects MADE’s commitment to pursuing emerging artistic practices inspired by the innovative works submitted last year.
We want to make more room for young artists to show their flexibility, resourcefulness, and creativity by introducing a featured medium category—the mixed media.”
“We’re hopeful and excited to receive contemporary and inspiring narratives this year,” he added.
Additionally, the MADE Competition Portal has been launched. Through the portal, artists can register for free, submit their entries, and communicate with the organizers.
Participants may submit an entry in any of these categories:
- Oil/Acrylic on Canvas (ages 18 to 35 years old)
- Sculpture (ages 18 to 50 years old)
- Mixed Media (ages 18 to 40 years old)
Each category winner will receive P500,000, comprising a P350,000 cash prize and a P150,000 scholarship at the Eskinita Art Farm Residency Program.
National finalists will also be honored with cash prizes and trophies, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the art community.
For more information, visit MADE’S official Facebook page.
— Toby Denise Concepcion
