CLARK FREEPORT — The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is commemorating National Arts Month with the exhibition “Ambun a Pasaguiua: A Gentle Rain Reviving Wilted Flora,” showcasing works by Kapampangan artist Manuelito Trinidad Madrid.
Architect Manuelito Trinidad Madrid, the featured artist for National Arts Month at the Clark Museum.
The solo exhibition opened on February 23 and will run until March 23, 2024, at the Clark Museum here.
CDC President and CEO, Atty. Agnes Devanadera, affirmed the corporation’s commitment to promoting local arts and culture in Pampanga, emphasizing the significance of continuous support for artists.
“It is right that the CDC will follow this path from here on. It will not just be a feature and support for the local artists during this month, February, or any other month. But it should be every month that we have an artist to be featured,” Atty. Devanadera said.
“We need music, we need culture, and we need paintings. These are the languages of the soul,” she added.
In his opening speech, Madrid expressed gratitude for the opportunity to exhibit his artwork and underscored the importance of visibility for young artists.
“We create a new face of Pampanga art. Hopefully, more youth, more Kapampangan artists, ang makaapak din dito [Clark],” Madrid said.
Chriselle Yambao, supervising tourism operations officer from the Department of Tourism Regional Office III, emphasized the economic and social impact of the arts and creative industry, aligning with the CDC’s efforts to promote a vibrant cultural hub in Clark.