Pagtambayayong- A Fund Raising Exhibit by Cebuano Artists for IcanServe at the Mall Nustar Resort

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PAGTAMBAYAYONG

In cooperatiom with 

THE ROTARY CLUB CEBU FUENTE

NUSTAR RESORT 

AND

ICanServe 
 
A Fund Raising

October 2, 2023
4:00PM

Exhibitors:

Friday Group Sessionistas
ArkiSketchers


Celso Pepito 

John Dinglasa

 Jess Dinglasa

Fe Madrid Pepito

 Cesar Castillo

Michael Dondoyano

Zapphire Benedict Jayme

Pilar Sala

Richel Torres

Antonio Vidal

Marlone Ylanan

ArtPortalCebu Gallery
and
The Medical Art Group of Artists

With special participation of Fred Galan
and
Jose " Kimsoy" Yap, Jr.

Second Level,
The Mall,
NUSTAR Resort and Casino,
South Road Properties,
Cebu City

For the benefit of
IcanServe

Exhibit runs until October 31, 2023

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