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2026 Ateneo Art Awards — Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes in Art Criticism
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2026 Ateneo Art Awards — Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes in Art Criticism

Ateneo Art Gallery

June 30, 2026Manila, Philippines

Now in its 13th year, the Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes in Art Criticism (Ateneo Art Gallery) elevate art writing in the Philippines, awarding winners regular paid columns with The Philippine Star and ArtAsiaPacific. Winners announced November 2026.

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Now in its 13th year, the Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes in Art Criticism (Ateneo Art Gallery) elevate art writing in the Philippines, awarding winners regular paid columns with The Philippine Star and ArtAsiaPacific. Winners announced November 2026.

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Open to art writers in English and Filipino categories. Entries respond to the 2026 theme 'Futurities'. A jury shortlists up to six writers per category; winners chosen by partner-publication editors.

Dates & details

Deadline
June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM
Programme dates
Winners announced November 2026
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Winning critics receive paid writing engagements — a monthly column in The Philippine Star (12 articles/year) and contributions to ArtAsiaPacific (6 articles/year)
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Free

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