Grand open Likha Gallery

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LÍKHÂ Gallery serves as a home for diverse artists, providing them a platform for growth and expression. We offer various services, including art classes, workshops, and exhibition opportunities for local and international artists.
LÍKHÂ Gallery hosted a grand opening celebration to showcase artistic diversity on August 22 and 25, 2024, at 429 Commerce Street, Hawthorne, New York. The event showcased impressive works by 22 diverse prominent artists, including Ronald Tupas, Victor Corona, Fe Madrid Pepito, Celso Pepito, Marlowe Villagonzalo, Loren San Diego, Helen Dimaya-Amladi, Neil Lavey, Madge Scott, Vreeshini Raojee, Sothea Nhem, Rosalind Panda, Alexandra Popescu-York, Ralph Suciu, Ann Constantino Beck, Fritz Silorio, Frank Cana, Cesar Delos Santos Ill, Romeo Cortez Jr., Richard Buxani, Jay Virina, Marcelino Rodriguez, Manuel "Mang Maning" Rodriguez, and American National Artist Lawrence
"Larry" Beck.
The celebration also featured captivating performances by extraordinary artists, including Tristan Constantino Beck, who played "Valse de Petit Chien"—OP. 64 No. 1. Bianca Isabelle Cruzon played "Nuvole Bianche" by Ludovico Einaudi on the harp. Singers Maria Sol Haban performed
"Tagumpay Nating Lahat" by Lea Salonga, and Fem Ross sang "Part of Your World" by Halle Bailey.
Honorable guests from various organizations and government officials attended the event, adding to the occasion's significance. Notable attendees included Fernando Mendez from Fiesta in America and The Worldwide Gallery, Chief of Staff of ArtsWestchester Spencer Moon, Permanent Mission of Mauritius to the United Nations Vreeshini Raojee, President Donna Ruzzi and Vice President Sharon Spina of Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, Town of Mount Pleasant ARB Admin Assistant Carolyn Saracino and her daughter, Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi, Westchester County Legislator District 3 Margaret A. Cunzio, and Ralph Esposito, New York State District 90 Assemblymember Nader Sayegh. We sincerely thank Governor Kathy Hochul for sending Deputy Director for Asian American Affairs Sibu Nair to celebrate with us. We are deeply grateful to Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer Soriano Cruz of the Philippine Consulate General in New York and his family, Citadel Cruz, and their daughter
Bianca Isabelle,
The event was made even more special by the attendance of respected community leaders, among them prominent members of the Fil-Am community from New York City and New Jersey, President of UP Alumni & Friends Rondalla, Inc.
Lee Clemente, Alex Esteban of Handang Tumulong, Jocelyn Bernal of JCI Philippine New York and International Women Artists, President John Kagaoan of Foundation for Filipino Artists, Juliet Payabyab of Philippine American Community of the East Coast, Inc., (PACEC) and Ria Serrano of Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League (PACCAL).
Furthermore, on August 22, 2024, the LiKHÂ Gallery received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Westchester County Board of Legislation, handed by the town supervisor, Carl Fulgenzi, and Ralph Esposito. LÍKHÂ Gallery also received a Citation from New York State Assemblymember Nader J. Sayegh on August 24, 2024, in recognition of its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebration was a testament to the power of creativity and expression, leaving an indelible mark on all who attended.
Photos credit to:
Paul Kim
GLW magazine 










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