Ayala Malls U.P. Town Center (UPTC) continues to champion student communities by providing a space for young creatives to connect, express, and grow. This National Arts Month, U.P.T.C. establishes its role as the Katipunan’s creative hub as it launches “Artist Alley” – a creative space celebrating local talent, collaboration, and youth creativity.
Project U.P.T.C. is now mounting its second Pillar Activation, spearheaded by the interns of Kindle Project Reimagined, Ayala Malls U.P.T.C.’s exclusive student-internship program. After successfully mounting “Home Fur the Holidays” last November, Project U.P.T.C. returns this February to take part in the celebration of National Arts Month with Artist Alley 2026. With its theme “Biyaheng UPTC: Where We Create Together,” the initiative highlights the cultural importance of young creatives. This initiative reflects the mall’s commitment to co-creation and meaningful youth engagement. Artist Alley 2026 is mounted in creative collaboration with Astrolikha, whose team and creative community are actively involved in the curation process, which strengthens the initiative’s focus on co-creation and authentic engagement with the local art scene.
Key Event Activations
UPTC Detour (Art Gallery) | February 20–28
The gallery showcases a variety of art that tells the stories of each artist. An immersive art display is placed in different areas to increase foot traffic and create audience volume towards the main event space.
Alley Finds (Art Market) | February 27–28
A shared creative space that gives student creatives a space to connect, create, and grow together–celebrating local art through shared creativity. The art market will consist of student merchants showcasing market-ready artworks.
The Co-Lab Workshops | February 28, 1:00–4:30 PM
A series of hands-on creative workshops featuring notable artists within the Philippine local art scene to provide students and customers with a creative space to learn, create, and express.
In creative collaboration with Astrolikha Creative Academy, these classes are hosted and co-curated to bring together emerging student artists and established creatives in an immersive, community-driven setting.
- Portrait Drawing
- Watercolor Painting
- Photography
Katipunan Live! (Grand Finale)
February 28, 6:00 PM
A live stage dedicated to local music and the arts, bringing together student performers on a youth-powered stage that celebrates self-expression, creativity, and artistic growth. With special guest artists Better Days and Hey June!, known for their hit single “Lasik.”
Through Artist Alley, Ayala Malls U.P. Town Center continues to strengthen its role as a collaborative destination–one the empowers students, nurtures creativity, and brings the youth together
Artist Alley
Biyaheng U.P.T.C.: Where We Create Together
