The online art shop and digest Cartellino announced the third iteration of First Edition, a site-wide annual fundraising effort, with youth initiative Kids For Kids PH (@kidsforkidsph on Instagram). It features works by contemporary artists, established and emerging, from all over the country.
Launching on Nov. 6 at 10 a.m., the online event will run until Nov. 20. Art enthusiasts are invited to browse the shop for a collection of limited edition prints, paintings, drawings, hand-pulled prints, digital illustrations, photographs, collages, sculptures and art toys.
In efforts to widen and enhance the accessibility of art, the First Edition model has shown that art can be affordable and is capable of driving equal opportunity, sustainability and security.
Following last year’s collaboration with Museo Pambata and Make-A-Wish Foundation, First Edition 2022 will be dedicated to uplifting children’s right to education, creative expression, safe and healthy environments and secure futures. Part of the proceeds from all artwork purchases on the website will be donated to youth-led organization Kids For Kids PH.Founded in 2015 by sisters Tasha and Bella Tanjutco, Kids For Kids PH has been at the forefront of youth empowerment, leading a movement committed to climate justice, access to education and creative change-making. Through various campaigns, the ever-growing community of youth activists, cultural workers, creatives, educators and environmentalists strive for a society where children’s rights to a safe environment, and secure livelihood no longer need fighting for.
The funds raised through First Edition 2022 will contribute directly to the ongoing campaign Kapuluan ng Kabataan (@kapuluanngkabataan on Instagram), a collection of projects across the archipelago geared toward reconnecting communities with our cultural and natural heritage, more specifically, to the construction and creation of a children’s library and workshop in Anahawan Island.Featured in this year’s collection are limited edition prints of works by National Artist José Joya, Katrina Cuenca, Carla Gamalinda, Alee Garibay, Nina Garibay, Jeffrey Jay Jarin, Lyndon Maglalang, Mr. S and Arturo Sanchez Jr.; and fine art prints from printmakers Marz Aglipay and Mars Bugaoan.
Also included in the roster are cartoonists Manix Abrera, Hulyen and Tarantadong Kalbo; and photographers Cru Camara and Sonny Thakur. From artists such as Tyang Karyel and Celline Mercado, come a collection of digital illustrations, while Quatro Hapimeel, Sean Michael Padie and Wehkid each offer a series of art toys.