On February 18, 2015, ten years ago, Gateway Gallery officially opened to the public via the launch of a landmark history exhibit. The SiningSaysay: Philippine History in Art Exhibit, is a breakthrough exhibition on history using 30 large-scale paintings. The Project was made possible through the collaboration of Araneta City, the University of the Philippines, and the UP Alumni Association.
Fast forward 10 years after, Gateway Gallery, the art museum of Araneta City and managed by the J. Amado Araneta Foundation, has expanded the permanent and banner exhibit with its other projects: museum guides, augmented reality, a museum app, a workbook for children, and a traveling exhibition. Gateway Gallery reinforced and strengthened its programs, especially those in support of emerging Filipino artists.
To celebrate its ten years, Gateway Gallery recently opened its tenth anniversary exhibit Timeless Moments: Still Life and Beginnings. Opened on February 8, 2025 and runs until March 7, 2025, the exhibit features 18 still life pieces from the Gateway Gallery Art Collection.
Timeless Moments features works of some of the most dedicated Filipino artists. Some of these artists include Carlos Cee Cadid, Tess Duldulao, Bing Siochi, Lita Wells, Joemarie Sanclara Chua, and Grandier Gil Bella.
The exhibit is interactive as it invites visitors to sketch or draw the still life objects on display in the exhibit. Visitors can also get intimate with the art genre through the videos on playback at the exhibit. Two art workshops on still life are also scheduled on February 27 and March 6. The workshops, to be facilitated by artist and educator, Robert Martin Sing, are free and open to the public.