named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
50 Years in Hollywood
Group exhibition examining the legacy of American colonialism in the Philippines and its cultural echoes in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic.
Aliens of Manila: New York Colony
Immersive installation by artist Leeroy New exploring cultural displacement and the experience of Overseas Filipino Workers through wearable sculptures and environmental art.
Mother Boat
Site-specific exhibition by Olivia d'Aboville, Basia Goszczynska, Camille Hoffman, and Joanna Vasquez Arong responding to climate change and the Philippines' relationship with the ocean.
Our Islands / Their People: Becoming Archipelago
Exhibition connecting Filipino contemporary artists with counterparts in the Americas and Caribbean who share a colonial past, exploring indigenous identity and decolonial narratives.
Under The Bells
Exhibition featuring Cian Dayrit, Kawayan de Guia, and Nona Garcia exploring the impact of Catholicism and colonialism on Filipino spiritual and cultural identity.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 5 activities
- Curating thematic group exhibitions on Philippine and diasporic artCurates and organizes thematic group exhibitions such as "Our Islands / Their People: Becoming Archipelago," "Mother Boat," "Under The Bells," and "50 Years in Hollywood," featuring contemporary artists from the Philippines and its diaspora, with themes addressing colonial history, spirituality, climate change, and cultural identity.
- Hosting historical and founding exhibitionsOrganized early clothesline exhibitions titled "Icons" and "Flora" in 1991 at Silangan Gardens, marking the beginning of its public programming.
- Operating a permanent art gallery and museum in the PhilippinesOperates the Pintô Art Museum in Antipolo, established in 2010, to publicly exhibit Dr. Joven Cuanang’s art collection and presents rotating exhibitions of Filipino art, alongside an adjacent gallery space dedicated to promoting contemporary Filipino artists.
- Organizing international satellite exhibitions and art fair participationsProduces satellite exhibitions and participates in international art fairs such as UNTITLED, ART Miami Beach and events in Milan, Italy, and Tokyo, Japan, often timed to coincide with major global art initiatives, biennials, and cultural commemorations, to advance cultural diplomacy.
- Presenting exhibitions and programs at its U.S. gallery locationsRuns a permanent gallery space in San Francisco (opened 2022–2023) and presents quarterly exhibitions, artist residencies, and a monthly Pintô Sessions event series at its East Village location in New York City.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$900
Contributions & grants$900100%
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expenses
Total expenses$1K
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balance sheet
Total assets$29
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Net assets$29
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +80.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- FRANCIS GO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- ACC Partner — Partnered with Pintô International on the Pintôkyo exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.
- Antonio Leaño Partner — Artist who designed the museum complex and whose works are included in the museum collection.
- Asian Cultural Council Partner — Partnered with Pintô International on multiple exhibitions, including Pintôkyo and Pintô Manhattan Manila, and received proceeds from benefit exhibitions.
- Boston Gallery Network — Gallery established in Manila that worked in tandem with Pinto Art Gallery to promote contemporary Filipino art.
- Federico De Vera Partner — Curatorial advisor who curated Pintô Manhattan Manila in 2017.
- Fondazione Maimeri Partner — Collaborated with Pintô International on the organization of the Living Earth exhibition in Milan, Italy.
- Patrick Flores Partner — Curatorial advisor who co-curated Pintô's exhibition in Milan and served as Curatorial Advisor for Pintô Manhattan Manila in 2017.
- Philippine Daily Inquirer Partner — Featured exhibition coverage in its publication
- Pintô Art Museum Partner — Pintô International supports the mission of its parent institution, the Pintô Art Museum in the Philippines.
- Salingpusa Partner — Artist collective supported by Dr. Cuanang, whose works were exhibited and promoted through early shows and ongoing recognition.
- The FilAm Partner — Featured exhibition coverage in its publication
- UNTITLED, ART Miami Beach Partner — Participating art fair partner for exhibiting Philippine contemporary artists.
- University of the Philippines Partner — Collaborated with art students and faculty, including participation in events such as costume parades and painting sessions.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artistic Patronage for Emerging Artistsmethodology: artist-patronage-modelBy directly supporting emerging Filipino artists through patronage and inclusion in curated collections, the organization increases their visibility and sustainability, because institutional backing enables early-career artists to access global platforms and develop their practice.
- Cross-Cultural Narrative Buildingmethodology: transcultural_narrative_buildingBy connecting Filipino artists with artists from the Americas and Caribbean who share a colonial past, the organization enables the co-creation of transcultural narratives that challenge fixed ethnic and geographical identities, because layered storytelling through myth, memory, and popular culture fosters critical reflection on shared historical experiences.
- Cultural Diplomacy Through Artmethodology: cultural_diplomacy_through_artBy showcasing Philippine contemporary art in international exhibitions, PINTO ART INC fosters bilateral cultural relations and cross-national dialogue, because shared artistic expression enables deeper understanding of complex themes like migration, identity, and colonial history.