For eleven years, the Asian Cultural Council Philippines Foundation, Inc. and Leon Gallery have stood side by side in a shared vision—to champion the arts as a force that transcends borders, sparks dialogue, and shapes cultural leadership. This enduring partnership is rooted in a belief that art has the power to connect people, tell our stories, and carry the spirit of creativity forward to future generations of Filipino artists.


This year’s benefit art auction is held on Valentine’s Day as an ode to love in its most enduring form: love for the arts, love for generosity, and love for helping others realize their creative potential. Each work offered is more than an object of beauty; it is an act of giving, made meaningful through its support of the ACC Philippines Fellowship Program.


Through the generosity of artists, collectors, benefactors, and partners, this fundraising auction sustains opportunities for Filipino artists, scholars, and arts professionals to explore new ideas, deepen their practice, and engage in cultural exchange across the United States and anywhere in Asia. 
On this day of love, we invite you to be part of a collective effort that strengthens our cultural ecosystem and affirms the lasting power of art to inspire, connect, and transform.


ERNEST L. ESCALER
Chairman
Asian Cultural Council Philippines Foundation, Inc.