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1576 Gallery Café Where art, culture, and history meet.

Founded by Jojo Pineda in 2019, 1576 honors Bacolor’s legacy as the “Athens of Pampanga.”
After a creative pause, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and inspired—with “Art for a Cause” leading a new era of local artistry.

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈 🖼️ Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young MindsStep into a world where color becomes ...
25/09/2026

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈 🖼️

Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds

Step into a world where color becomes emotion, imagination becomes form, and art becomes a reflection of the limitless mind.

1576 Art Gallery × Swissôtel proudly presents COLORS OF CHILDHOOD, a collaborative exhibition celebrating creativity, innocence, curiosity, and the beautiful freedom of artistic expression.

✨ Featured Artist: Arnel Garcia

Known for his distinctive approach to mixed-media art and sculptural expression, Arnel Garcia explores texture, color, depth, and form to create works that invite viewers to look beyond the surface. His artistic journey reflects continuous experimentation, study, and a commitment to discovering new possibilities in art.

Through COLORS OF CHILDHOOD, Garcia joins fellow Filipino artists in creating an exhibition inspired by the imagination and wonder that make childhood so extraordinary.

🖼️ COLORS OF CHILDHOOD
Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds
A Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery Collaboration
Come, explore, and experience the colors of imagination. Let the artworks take you back to a world where creativity has no limits. ✨

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈🖼️Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young MindsIn celebration of Children’s Month, we a...
24/09/2026

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈🖼️
Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds

In celebration of Children’s Month, we are delighted to invite you to a special artistic collaboration between Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery.

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD brings together vibrant paintings and expressive sculptures inspired by the innocence, imagination, curiosity, dreams, and limitless creativity of young minds. Through color, form, and artistic expression, the exhibition celebrates the beauty of seeing the world through a child’s eyes. 🎨

Join us as we celebrate the power of art to inspire imagination, nurture creativity, and remind us that every child carries a world of possibilities within.

🗓 Opening Reception
October 8, 2026
Thursday | 10:00 AM

Featuring the works of:
Arnel Garcia • Alvaro Jimenez • Aldrin Rivera • Bernis Avre • Bernard Glomar • Christian Regis • Jastine Edward Datu • James Sanorjo • Joni Rivera • Michael Pastorizo • Ramcos Nulud • Sonnyboy Layba

We warmly welcome art enthusiasts, collectors, families, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of creativity. Come and experience a colorful celebration where art meets imagination and childhood dreams come to life.

📍 Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery Collaboration

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈🖼️Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds1576 Art Gallery × Swissôtel proudly pre...
23/09/2026

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈🖼️

Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds

1576 Art Gallery × Swissôtel proudly presents COLORS OF CHILDHOOD, an inspiring celebration of imagination, creativity, and the limitless world of artistic expression.

This special exhibition brings together vibrant abstract works and expressive sculptures that invite us to reconnect with the innocence, curiosity, dreams, and wonder of childhood. Through colors, forms, textures, and stories, each artwork offers a unique perspective on how young minds see and experience the world.

✨ Featured Artist: Bernard Glomar
A sculptor whose journey and craftsmanship are deeply rooted in creativity, perseverance, and a passion for brass sculpture. His works reflect years of experience and a dedication to transforming ideas and inspiration into meaningful works of art.

Come and experience an exhibition where color becomes imagination, sculpture becomes storytelling, and art becomes a celebration of childhood.

📍 Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery
🖼️ COLORS OF CHILDHOOD
Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds

Everyone is invited to witness this meaningful celebration of Filipino artistry and creativity.

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈🖼️Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young MindsStep into a world where color, imaginati...
23/09/2026

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈🖼️

Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds

Step into a world where color, imagination, and emotion come together through contemporary Filipino art.

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD is a special exhibition presented through a Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery Collaboration, celebrating the creativity, curiosity, dreams, and limitless imagination inspired by childhood.

Featured artist Bernis Aure, a contemporary surrealist painter based in Dasmariñas, Cavite, brings his distinctive artistic language to the exhibition. His works weave together life-driven narratives, symbolic storytelling, and expressive acrylic painting to explore the depths of human emotion.

With decades of dedicated practice and experience in competitive live-painting circuits, Aure has developed a unique visual approach that transforms ideas and emotions into evocative surreal landscapes. His artistic journey includes recognition in both local and international competitions, reflecting his continued commitment to experimentation and contemporary artistic expression.

Through COLORS OF CHILDHOOD, we are invited to look beyond the ordinary to reconnect with imagination, discover new perspectives, and experience the freedom of creative expression.

✨ Come and experience the colors, stories, and imagination of childhood through the eyes of Filipino artists.

🖼️ COLORS OF CHILDHOOD
Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds

A Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery Collaboration
In Celebration of Children’s Month

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD🌈🖼️Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young MindsArt becomes a language of faith, reflecti...
22/09/2026

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD🌈🖼️

Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds

Art becomes a language of faith, reflection, imagination, and meaning in COLORS OF CHILDHOOD, a special exhibition presented through a Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery Collaboration in celebration of Children’s Month.

Featured artist Aldrin Rivera brings a distinctive contemporary Filipino perspective through his evocative Biblical Abstraction, mixed media, and found-object artworks. His works transform everyday materials into thoughtful visual expressions inspired by faith, scripture, spirituality, and personal reflection.

With a background in Graphics Technology and years of experience in the arts, Rivera continues to develop a visual language that encourages viewers to pause, contemplate, and discover beauty and meaning in unexpected places.

His works have been exhibited in various galleries and venues and have found their way into private collections locally and abroad. Beyond his studio practice, Rivera also participates in Art for a Cause exhibitions and community initiatives, using art as a platform for compassion, service, and meaningful connection.

✨ COLORS OF CHILDHOOD invites everyone to rediscover the power of imagination and creative expression—and to see art through a perspective filled with wonder, reflection, and possibility.

🖼️ COLORS OF CHILDHOOD
Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds
A Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery Collaboration
In Celebration of Children’s Month

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈🖼️Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young MindsStep into a world where imagination know...
22/09/2026

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈🖼️

Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds

Step into a world where imagination knows no limits and every color tells a story. COLORS OF CHILDHOOD brings together abstract expressions and sculptures inspired by the innocence, curiosity, creativity, and boundless imagination of young minds.

Presented through a collaboration between Swissôtel and 1576 Art Gallery, this special exhibition celebrates the vibrant connection between art, memory, culture, and the limitless imagination of childhood.

Among the featured artists is Alvaro M. Jimenez, whose distinctive works celebrate Filipino culture through vibrant imagery, traditional themes, and a unique artistic language. His participation adds another meaningful dimension to an exhibition that honors creativity and cultural expression.

✨ COLORS OF CHILDHOOD
Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds
A Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery Collaboration
In Celebration of Children’s Month

Come and experience artworks that invite us to see the world again through the eyes of wonder, imagination, and discovery.

📍 Swissôtel
🖼️ 1576 Art Gallery

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🎨 COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🎨Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young MindsA Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery Collabora...
20/09/2026

🎨 COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🎨
Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds

A Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery Collaboration
✨ In Celebration of Children’s Month ✨

Step into a world where imagination knows no boundaries, colors speak without words, and creativity captures the wonder of childhood.

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD brings together a vibrant collection of abstract expressions and sculptures inspired by the innocence, curiosity, dreams, and boundless imagination of young minds. Through every brushstroke, form, texture, and color, this exhibition invites us to remember the beauty of seeing the world with a child’s sense of wonder.

Featuring the works of 12 participating artists, the exhibition celebrates the connection between art, imagination, and the limitless possibilities that begin in childhood.

🖼️ Participating Artists
Arnel Garcia
Alvaro Jimenez
Aldrin Rivera
Bernis Avre
Bernard Glomar
Christian Regis
Jastine Edward Datu
James Sanorjo
Joni Rivera
Michael Pastorizo
Ramcos Nulud
Sonnyboy Layba

📅 October 8, 2026 Thursday

We warmly invite art enthusiasts, collectors, families, and friends to experience an exhibition where childhood memories meet contemporary artistic expression—a celebration of creativity, color, dreams, and the beautiful imagination that lives within every young mind.

Let us celebrate the colors that shaped our earliest dreams and the creativity that continues to inspire a brighter tomorrow.

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD
Where imagination becomes art, and every color tells a story.

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈🎨Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young MindsIn celebration of Children’s Month, 1576 ...
19/09/2026

COLORS OF CHILDHOOD 🌈🎨

Abstract Expressions & Sculptures Inspired by Young Minds

In celebration of Children’s Month, 1576 Art Gallery, in collaboration with Swissôtel, invites you to an extraordinary art exhibition.

The exhibition celebrates the innocence, imagination, curiosity, dreams, and boundless creativity of children. Through vibrant abstraction and expressive sculpture, participating artists are invited to interpret the many colors of childhood—from the joy of discovery and playful imagination to dreams for a brighter tomorrow.

🗓 Save the Date:October 8, 2026

📍Collaboration: Swissôtel × 1576 Art Gallery

“Orchids Violet 💜”A graceful expression of nature, craftsmanship, and contemporary sculpture. Presenting “Orchids Violet...
17/09/2026

“Orchids Violet 💜”

A graceful expression of nature, craftsmanship, and contemporary sculpture.

Presenting “Orchids Violet” by Sonny Layba a striking sculptural composition that combines the delicate beauty of orchids with the timeless character of brass, stainless, marble stone, and black iron.

Artwork Details:
Artist: Sonny Layba
Title: “Orchids Violet”
Medium: Brass, Stainless on Marble Stone and Black Iron
Dimension: 30 × 24 × 15 inches
Year: 2026

An artwork created to bring elegance, character, and a touch of nature into any space.

Available at 1576 Art Gallery.
For inquiries and viewing, please send us a message.

“Orchids White 🤍”Introducing “Orchids White”, a captivating sculptural work by Sonny Layba, where the delicate beauty of...
16/09/2026

“Orchids White 🤍”

Introducing “Orchids White”, a captivating sculptural work by Sonny Layba, where the delicate beauty of orchids meets the strength and elegance of metal and natural stone.

Crafted with Brass, Stainless, Marble Stone, and Black Iron, the piece reflects a harmonious balance between nature, craftsmanship, and contemporary art.

Artwork Details:
Artist: Sonny Layba
Title: “Orchids White”
Medium: Brass, Stainless on Marble Stone and Black Iron
Dimension: 30 × 24 × 15 inches
Year: 2026

A statement of timeless beauty created to bring elegance, character, and meaning into any space.

Available at 1576 Art Gallery.
For inquiries and further details, please send us a message.

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McKinley Road, Cabambangan
Bacolor
2001

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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