5 Ways Makati City Fosters Art

For artists, being able to have their works seen and appreciated by people is of paramount importance. It allows people to see their views of the world, and marvel at how they bring their thoughts into actions, either through the stroke of the brush, the molding of metal or clay, or capturing everyday images into photos.

Despite the lively art scene in the country and the wealth of talent, the fact is that few Filipinos are able to see these artworks. Thankfully, all that is slowly changing now through the continued partnership of Makati City, Ayala Land Inc., and Art Fair PH, in giving a home for arts since 2013 and making Makati City a sustainable mixed-use estate.

Contemporary Art Finds Home in Makati City

Through the hustle and bustle city of Makati, there lies a haven for the culture and the arts. Every corner, there’s art to be found, from the brilliantly structured buildings that are home to the Philippines’ biggest companies, to its parks, museums, galleries and malls—truly a ground that breathes and radiates art in all its forms, catering to art enthusiasts and culture vultures.

Offering a variety of activities all year round, with plays, shows, art classes, book launches and several art exhibits, there is no doubt that Makati has become the most ideal destination to engage a vast variety of audiences to witness the best in local art, culture and history. Makati has also become the go-to city for tourists from different parts of the globe as it continues to offer innovative projects for regional and global artists alike.

Behold Makati’s Christmas tree – and get inside too!

It’s a bright and scintillating Christmas at the Circuit Makati, home of the city’s immersive and awe-inspiring Christmas tree.

Blazing against the night sky with an explosion of lights, the 56-foot, interactive Christmas tree redefines the Makati skyline as it welcomes everyone to Circuit Makati, the lifestyle and entertainment destination for those who want the best that the holidays can offer.

Circuit Makati hosted the most colorful party of the year with the Vibrant Music and Paint Festival!

Last June 18, Circuit Makati brought the most colorful and amusing neon and black light paint party with the Vibrant Music and Paint Festival! Imagine yourself dancing to good music with your closest friends while being blasted with neon glow paints all night long.

With regional stops in Davao, Cebu and Bacolod, Vibrant Music and Paint Festival ended their Philippine tour at the Globe Circuit Events Grounds in Circuit Makati.

Makati hosts first outdoor International Bonsai Exhibit

An exquisite line-up of beautiful bonsai was recently on display at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, where the country held its first-ever outdoor display of these trees last March.

Over 180 plants from 350 exhibitors were featured during the first Bonsai Clubs International Regional Convention 2016, with many of the trees flown in from Japan, Taiwan, and other countries. Filipino bonsai enthusiasts also flew in from all over the country to display their bonsai, as well as view the trees on display. Also on display for guests to marvel at were 30 large bonsai from across the Philippines.

Free shuttle to entertainment district Circuit Makati offered to the public

Circuit Makati offers a more convenient way of discovering the city’s newest entertainment district via its free shuttle service. Covered in graphic novel-like designs, the coasters will be hard to miss as it travels along its set route.

The shuttle takes riders to Circuit Makati from several pick-up points within the Ayala Center and Makati CBD. The service runs Mondays to Fridays from 4 to 8 pm. and starts its journey from the main  station at the Hotel Intercon open car park (near the Ayala MRT station). Going to Circuit Makati, the shuttle also fetches passengers from the loading areas near Ayala Triangle Gardens, Smart Tower, and Zuellig Loop, Circuit Makati’s transport terminal, and Circuit Lane. Conversely, from Circuit Makati passengers are dropped-off near Glorietta and the BPI Head Office, before heading back to the main station.