Sinag Chicago Art

06/17/2026

We are honored to have Rep. Mike Quigley celebrate the mural dedication event with us at the Rizal Center on June 13, 2025

I got to join Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth - The 48th Ward in seeing the Rizal Center's new mural.

Led by Aurora artist Michael Del Valle with help from the Sinag Chicago Art team, this art installation celebrates our Filipino community by honoring the Filipino American veterans, domestic workers, postal workers, teachers, and medical professionals who have helped build our city.

06/14/2026

Congratulations to Rizal Center and Sinag headed by Michael Del Valle and Larry Leopoldo for a very successful Rizal Mural Dedication event on June 13, 2025 in celebration of Philippine Independence Day. We would like to thank Philippine Consulate General in Chicago representative Consul Melvin Almonguerra and Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth for gracing the affair. We also like to thank the Rizal Center Board Members, the Sinag muralists, art exhibition artists, event performers and speakers, and those who came to help make this a success. This mural was sponsored through the grants by Ignite Fund and Illinois Arts Council

06/13/2026

Join us at the .center for the unveiling of the Rizal Center mural, opening of the Sinag Art Exhibit and other activities listed below to celebrate Philippine Independence Day.
11:00 AM - Doors Open
• Refreshments available in the Cultural Hall
• Community art gallery opens featuring works by local artists
• Jose Rizal exhibit opens in the lobby area 12:30 PM - Mural Dedication Ceremony
• Welcome remarks and speakers
• Introduction of Sinag muralists
• Official ribbon cutting
• Group photo opportunities with mural artists 2:30 PM - Community Arts Program
• Live music and poetry readings
• Artist talk and mural time-lapse presentation
• Self-guided tours of the Rizal Community Center
4:00 PM - Event Close

05/27/2026

You can catch Sinag at the Umbrella Art Festival this Saturday 12-5pm in Downtown Evanston by the Fountain Square area. We are in booths 37 & 38! Here are the Sinag members who will be there:
Maggie : selling recycled cards, magnets and pins from paper waste
Marissa : selling stickers, buttons, prints, and charms of fan favorite tv shows and video games Christian : sells a variety of cartoon and anime-inspired prints, stickers, and buttons.
Set : Ceramics: sculptures, pendants, magnets Arianna : is a Filipina-American printmaker who creates original risograph prints, art books, greeting cards, and stickers.
Marea : hand cut framed artwork, greeting cards, and stickers.
Geri : selling Tagalog and Cebuano coloring books, displaying commissioned portrait samples
See you there!

05/24/2026

Calling Filipino-American visual artists in Chicago and Greater Chicago. You are invited to submit your works and join Sinag's Art exhibit at Rizal Center to celebrate Philippine Independence Day. This will also coincide with the mural reveal event. Deadline for registration is on May 30, 2026. DM us for more information and registration link.

05/08/2026

Join us for our Rizal Center Mural Dedication in celebration of Philippine Independence Day. Get to know the Sinag volunteers behind the mural! Other activities include art exhibit of Filipino-American artists based in Chicago, Jose Rizal exhibit, artist talk, poetry reading, live music, mural timelapse video, and a self-guided tour of the community center. The Rizal Center Mural is sponsored by Ignite Fund and Illinois Arts Council. Sinag is a Filipino-American art collective of artists in Chicago and Greater Chicago.

01/01/2026

It has been a year of art exhibits, market, talks and mural. We are excited what 2026 will bring! Thank you for connecting and for your support!
Maraming salamat at Manigong Bagong Taon mula sa Sinag! #2025

12/15/2025

One of the many reasons why Sinag is proud to partner with Rizal Center.

On December 4, 2025, we were thrilled to welcome students and chaperones from Niles West High School to our Rizal Center! This visit provided a wonderful opportunity to engage with […]

12/14/2025

Thank you Namit Cafe for hosting Sinag’s holiday party last night. And thank you to those who braved the freezing temps to join us. It was great reconnecting with you all.