With 280 votes cast, the People’s Choice Award voting is officially closed. I’m incredibly grateful for the enthusiasm and participation from the community.

The winner will be announced at the “Lumpia Fusion: Filipino Americans at a Cultural Crossroads” opening reception in the Catacombs Gallery at Epiphany Center for the Arts. Join us to celebrate the artists and discover the winner!

The Filipino American experience is a story of cultural fusion. With a heritage woven from Malay, Chinese, Spanish, American, and indigenous influences, Filipinos have cultivated a rich cultural tapestry. As immigrants, Filipino Americans have further diversified this vibrant heritage, creating a natural predisposition to adaptation and an appreciation of inter-cultural exchange. This has led to Filipino Americans often finding themselves at a crossroads, negotiating change while maintaining deep-rooted cultural connections. This experience provides fertile ground for artistic exploration.

Lumpia Fusion embraces this fluid identity by encouraging bold experimentation and unexpected pairings. This exhibition celebrates the beauty that emerges from the fusion of minds and cultures, sparking meaningful conversations.