Here’s what to expect at ArteFino Festival 2023
By Jove Moya, Tatler
"It is a place where you can be very proud of your culture,” ArteFino co-founder Marimel Francisco tells Tatler. "
ArteFino Festival 2023: The Biggest and Most Exciting Artisanal Fair
"The promise of a bigger and brighter ArteFino Festival 2023 drew crowds to The Fifth at Rockwell and the North Court of the Power Plant Mall. The much-awaited artisanal fair ran from August 24 to 27, and the movement’s energy was felt from the time doors opened until closing day. "
ArteFino Festival 2023: Championing Creativity, Heritage, and Craft
"From the time ArteFino was inaugurated in 2017, the country’s most anticipated artisanal fair has always been regarded as a cultural movement meant to evolve, inspire, and grow. It has championed Philippine creativity, heritage, and craft by nurturing an inclusive community that has continuously expanded throughout the years."
You Can Purchase With A ~*Purpose*~ At This Filipino Artisan Fair
By Ira Napuente, Cosmopolitan
"ArteFino is best knowns for showcasing Filipino craftsmanship and supporting fair trade practices. It brings the saying "guilt-free" shopping to another level."
ArteFino 2023: Chocolates, earrings, Patis atbp.
By Joanne Rae M. Ramirez, Philstar
"When I walked into The Fifth at Rockwell for the preview of the ArteFino Festival, to take place from Aug. 24 to 27 at the Power Plant Mall in Makati City, I knew Christmas was coming even if we are two weeks shy of September (the start of the looong Christmas festivities in the Philippines)"
Local Brands, Sustainable Fashion + More: What to Expect at ArteFino
By Spot PH
"Take for example, ArteFino, which has been around since 2017. Rooted in the celebration of Philippine creativity, heritage, and craft, the festival has fostered an ever-expanding community of local designers, sustainable brands, and conscious consumers."
This foundation aims to empower local artisans. Here’s how you can help
By John Legaspi, Manila Bulletin
"Through the HeArtefino Foundation, Artefino has inspired innovation and collaboration among members of the community to share in the mission of supporting artist-entrepreneurs and partner communities."
Let Local Creativity Spruce Your Space With These 12 Items From ArteFino
By Metro Style
"Since the first ArteFino in 2017, it has been known to be country’s most anticipated artisanal fair. Not to be dismissed as a mere bazaar for Filipino products, the fair continues to grow as an ever-evolving, inspiring cultural movement where Filipino creativity, heritage and craft are celebrated and nurtured."
Cedie Lopez-Vargas on ArteFino: ‘….so that stories don’t die, traditions don’t die’
By The Diarist
"Today, drawing thousands of visitors a day, it’s become not just an artisanal retail space selling products, but beyond that, its advocacy of Philippine artisanship has become a culture movement that impacts on marginal livelihood communities across the country, to as far as Mindanao. It is a culture movement that answers the era’s call for sustainability and consciousness of the environment."
Artefino Festival 2023: Fresh and exclusive concepts await
"Another co-founder Marimel Francisco said there is nothing like seeing the works of art and the craftsmanship in person, and many of the designers and business owners will be there to interact with visitors themselves."
Celebrate Culture, Creativity, Curated Crafts at ArteFino on Aug. 24-27
"The fair has been around since 2017 and was established by Susie Quiros, Marimel Francisco, Mita Rufino, Maritess Pineda, and Cedie Lopez-Vargas to bring together local brands under one roof where they can exhibit their wares and share wonderful stories of their communities and artisans."
