We are Hangtay Artist

A group of artists contributing to a local art gallery named Raywen-Hamyan Gallery in Batanes was formed last July 2018.

Hangtay Artists with Mr. & Mrs. Danny Rayos Del Sol, Belay Rayos Del Sol
and Justinne Hortiz Socito Alonzo at "Raywen" Exhibit opening | June 2019 

“Hangtay” in Ichbayaten (A dialect from one of the three inhabited islands of Batanes) means “NEST” or “CRADLE” it is the breeding ground of youngsters needing time to grow and mature. The team choose this term for themselves believing that as an artist, each one is going through a process of growth. Instead of becoming on their own, however, the group recognizes their need to learn from each other, and grow together.

Basic Acrylic workshops at Creative Hub | Batanes

Hangtay Artists was formed first, to nurture the creative by encouraging, training, equipping and honing their abilities. It also seeks to strengthen their foundation as Ivatan and rootedness as Filipino artists. Second, it’s purpose is to provide an environment for that growth wherein they can introduce their works to a broader audience and sustain themselves. Finally, as they thrive in the arts, the Hangtay Artists aim to invest in the unreached communities through art education and creative empowerment.

Hangtay Artists Javier, Joana, Mytz, Awee & Vir
at "Small Room" Exhibit opening | Dec 2018

"WE ARE A GROUP OF CREATIVE ASPIRANTS WHO BELIEVE THAT GROWTH, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ARE AS EQUALLY ESSENTIAL IN ART AS THE CREATIVE PROCESS ITSELF"

"FOR THE LOVE OF ART AND BATANES."

Creative Hub's Mindoro Outreach | September 2018

Hangtay Artists

| Awee Abelador | Mytz Abelador | Vir Gordo | Javier Ponce | Joana Jose | Regner Caan | Wendel Dela Cruz | Gab Rareza | Franklyn Estoy | Jam Noblejas| Joshue Alcazar | Raymart Valiente | Steve Valiente| Deo Valiente