Held on 26 February 2022 at Bayt AlMamzar, Dubai, Tipon 1 marked the inaugural gathering of Filipino artists and creatives in the UAE. Organized as part of +63Kolektib’s ongoing efforts to build community and create dialogue, this round-up was a space for exchange, reflection, and dreaming together.
The programme featured two key segments:
- Filipino Artists in Conversation – a candid sharing among artists about their work, challenges, and experiences in the UAE.
- Collaborative Futures: Migrants as Artists, Artists as Migrants – a conversation on the intersections of identity, migration, and creative practice.
More than just a meet-up, Tipon 1 was a seed for future collaborations. It brought together visual artists, performers, writers, musicians, and cultural workers—creating a network of shared purpose grounded in the Filipino migrant experience.
Hosted in the welcoming space of Bayt AlMamzar, the event emphasized the power of gathering, of listening to one another’s stories, and of imagining what’s possible when artists support each other.