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We’re all in this together

 

As we are in the midst of preparations for the upcoming ArteFino Fair 2020, we find ourselves facing a great deal of uncertainty. The difficult yet prudent decision we have reached is to look for an ALTERNATIVE, LATER DATE for the fair, ASIDE FROM THE CURRENT August 27-30,2020. Once this virus has been contained and our entire community has been deemed stable and safe, we will set a final date for the fair.

 

To everyone in our community- Brand Partners, Patrons and Sponsor Partners, we thank you for the ongoing support and warmth you’ve displayed so far during this crisis. We are monitoring the situation closely with regular updates from the government and we will continue to update our community with any further developments. The health and safety of everybody is at the core of our decision making, this is our priority. We ask that you trust us, as we will do everything to continue to do what we can to support the artisanal community, aligned with our mission to be a champion of all artisanal products in the Philippines.

 

We will still be here even when things are difficult, because it is the Filipino pride and passion for what we do, together with the intense sense of responsibility for the communities we work with—that keep us moving forward.

 

Until the next update, we ask that everyone stay safe.

One Community, One Heartwork.

A community could mean different things to different people, it could be a team, a family, a tribe, or even a neighborhood. To us, a community is a group of people brought together by a shared mission who have built warm and meaningful connections to last a lifetime.

HeArteFino

HeArteFino is at the heart and soul of ArteFino. With a primary intention of giving back and growing the community, HeArteFino’s mission is to bring local artisans closer to having sustainable livelihoods by elevating their living traditions to adapt to modern times.

Read more about Our Advocacy here
Sustainable Livelihood

Everything that goes around, comes around.  Each purchase you make, whether big or small, goes a long way in making a real difference to the lives of people in our local communities and the environment. Supporting a circular economy is the way forward and our responsibility as conscious consumers!  This way, our precious resources are maximized.

Read more about Our Movement here
Stories

Through this year’s #ArteFinoStories, we learned so much about the admirable lengths that artist-entrepeneurs go through to help their partner communities foster business skills and learn new design techniques – all in the name of preserving Filipino Culture and Tradition #FortheModernFilipino.

Watch the full ArteFino Stories 2019 here

Why We Do What We do

#sharedmission

  • I do what I do because I believe that our work in the field of levelling up our craftsmen and artisans is never enough. I want to do my part in sharing that we can be proud of Filipino arts and crafts here and abroad and that these are items that can be used in our daily lives.

    Maritess Pineda, ArteFino co-founder

  • I choose to be in an environment that celebrates hope, creativity, and inspired passion!

    Cedie Vargas, ArteFino co-founder

  • I do this because I truly enjoy my work and I feel like we are going to make a tangible difference in the artisanal community. Also, I would like for the world to take notice of what our country has to offer in terms of artisanal goods, and for Filipinos to take pride in these goods and use them in their everyday lives.

    Mel Francisco, ArteFino co-founder

  • I love nice things and the craftsmanship that goes with it. I've done a lot of volunteer work where you put your ego out the door, do the job that needs to be done, and work as a team. It's so rewarding to see our fair grow, have a life of its own, and become a movement—a showcase for the best artisanal crafts from different parts of the country.

    Susie Quiros, ArteFino co-founder

  • I do this to make the public aware of our heritage whether tangible or intangible. The Philippines is a very rich country both in natural resources as well as cultural heritage. I would like to see one day that our traditional textiles like piña, woven textiles, etc. used by icons in the world of designers.

    Mita Rufino, ArteFino co-founder

About Us

Getting to the Heart of Filipino Life and Style

ArteFino is a movement that celebrates the Filipino artisan by creating an environment that treasures creativity and inspired passion. Our core purpose is to provide a platform that re-imagines, innovates and elevates Filipino craftsmanship – wherein Filipino artist-entrepreneurs and artisans alike can showcase our rich culture through sharing the stories behind their craftsmanship and traditions to a community of socially conscious consumers.