Metro Manila is continuing to grow as a grassroots art hub, and this April, several galleries are showcasing fresh exhibitions across various genres and mediums. Looking for something new to explore? Here’s your April 2025 guide to the best art shows in the city — or at least some great openings to hit up. Read on for the key details and how to find each of these galleries.
1. Silverlens Galleries – Makati
Exhibition: ‘Membranes’ by Nicole Coson and ‘Reflections, in situ’ by Jon and Hanna Pettyjohn
Dates: Ongoing until April 25, 2025
Location: Silverlens Galleries, 2263 Don Chino Roces Ave, Makati, Metro Manila
Google Maps Link: Silverlens Galleries
2. National Museum of the Philippines – Manila
Exhibition: ‘The Pioneering Naturalists of the Philippines’
Dates: Ongoing until April 27, 2025
Location: National Museum of the Philippines, P. Burgos Drive, Manila, Metro Manila
Google Maps Link: National Museum of the Philippines
3. Vinyl on Vinyl Gallery – Makati
Exhibition: ‘Stand by Me’ by Bitto
Dates: Ongoing until April 30, 2025
Location: Vinyl on Vinyl Gallery, 2290 Chino Roces Ave, Makati, Metro Manila
Google Maps Link: Vinyl on Vinyl Gallery
4. Secret Fresh Gallery – San Juan
‘Sugar Crushed” by Angeli’
Dates: Opened April 13, 2025, usually runs 2 weeks
Location: Secret Fresh Gallery, 3rd Floor, Ronac Art Center, 4 Ortigas Ave, San Juan, Metro Manila
Google Maps Link: Secret Fresh Gallery
5. Galerie Stephanie – Mandaluyong
‘Shifting Reality’ by Jomike Tejido
Dates: April 4 – 27, 2025
Location: Galerie Stephanie, 3/F, The Podium, 18 ADB Ave, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Google Maps Link: Galerie Stephanie
6. Blanc Gallery – Quezon City
Exhibitions:
- ‘On the Brim of Routine, Hunger, and the Echo of Madness’ by Cori Franchesca Co
- ‘Muted Discord’ by Mark Dawn Arcamo
- ‘Mad Season’ by Kiko Capil
Dates: April 12 – May 3, 2025
Location: Blanc Gallery, 112 A. Bonifacio Ave, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Google Maps Link: Blanc Gallery
7. Art Underground – San Juan
Exhibition: ‘Timeless Sparkle’ by Paul David Magisa
Dates: Ongoing until April 16, 2025
Location: Art Underground, 3/F, 111 Banawe St., San Juan, Metro Manila
Google Maps Link: Art Underground
8. Force Field Art Space – Quezon City
Exhibition: “Green, Green Grass of Home” 2nd Solo Exhibition by Cinos
Dates: April 20, 2025
Location: Hideaway HQ, 42 Katipunan Ave, West, Quezon City, 1110 Metro Manila
Google Maps Link: Hideaway (Force Field)
