DLSU synergizes with DLS-CSB for Benilde Open Design + Art competition

De La Salle University teams up with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in mounting the “Benilde Open Design + Art,” an initiative that opens an opportunity for Filipino creatives to bring to fruition their unrealized projects. 

Benilde Open is among the initiatives of DLS-CSB on its 35th year celebrations.  DLSU supports  this unique and first-of-its-kind initiative as it seeks to contribute to developing positive enablers in the creative industries in the country. 

“The partnership redounds to the benefit not only of the two academic communities, but also to the realization of the immense potential of Filipino creative professionals and put them on the map, not only nationally but globally as well,” DLS-CSB President Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC said.

Benilde Open has sought unique and innovative proposals that cut across and cross-pollinate the arts, science, technology and even business. Up to 10 projects that are awaiting to see the light of day will receive up to P300,000 in grants.

DLSU and DLS-CSB will coordinate in mounting the appropriate works of the chosen grantees. The University will also support the Benilde Open 3D exhibition on the facade of the St. La Salle Hall of the Manila campus.  

The succeeding events of the Benilde Open include a major show of the Swiss artist Heidi Bucher, the Benilde Open exhibition of grantees’ works, and discussion fora and workshops with the jury and creative professionals, among others.