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Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) 2027

Metrobank Foundation Institute · Makati, Philippines

The Philippines' leading free national competition for young and emerging Filipino artists in painting, sculpture and mixed media, with grand awards of ₱500,000 per category. The 2026 round closed 31 March 2026; the 2027 call is expected in early 2027.

Deadline: Not stated
Entry fee: Free

View on metrobankartanddesign.awardsplatform.com

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Who can enter

Location: Philippines (by nationality)
Age: No age limit
Career stage: Emerging
Mediums: Painting, Sculpture, Mixed media
Submission: Online, then physical if shortlisted
Also: Young and emerging Filipino artists; one category and one entry per entrant.

About

MADE has been run by the Metrobank Foundation since 1984 to discover emerging Filipino visual artists. Entrants choose one category (oil or acrylic on canvas, sculpture, or mixed media) and submit a single entry via the online portal. Entry is free.

Each category's Grand Awardee receives ₱500,000 (₱350,000 cash plus a ₱150,000 scholarship to the Eskinita Art Residency Program) and the 'More' brass trophy. Special Citations receive ₱100,000 and National Finalists ₱20,000 with a plaque. Winners are announced in September and exhibited by the foundation.

The 2026 deadline was 31 March 2026, with winners announced in September 2026. Dates for 2027 have not been published; the call normally opens in January.