Halo-Halo Project

Halo-Halo — meaning “mixed-mixed” in Tagalog — draws inspiration from the beloved Filipino dessert and symbolizes the vibrant blending of Filipino heritage with American culture. This project is a celebration of the Filipino-American experience, its traditions, its evolution in the diaspora, and its contributions to the cultural fabric of Chicago.

Anchored by a Barrio Festival-style opening ceremony at the Harold Washington Library, Halo Halo brings together visual art, performance, community storytelling, and cultural aesthetics to create a welcoming and meaningful public celebration.

Call for artists

In celebration of Filipino American History Month, we are currently accepting visual submissions from artists, creatives, and community members whose work reflects Filipino-American identity, culture, resilience, and community.

We welcome a wide range of visual expressions—including, but not limited to:

Traditional and contemporary visual art (paintings, photography, illustration, mixed media)
Textile and fashion pieces (woven works, garments, accessories)
Culinary visuals (photographs of Filipino dishes, family recipes presented as artworks, or food-related posters/graphics)
Music-related visuals (band posters, album art, performance photography, lyric sheets)

While no live food or music can be presented, we invite creative, print-ready interpretations that can be displayed in a library setting—especially pieces that help transform the Wells hallway into a vibrant expression of Filipino-American heritage.

This opportunity is open to all creators whose work aligns with the spirit of Filipino American History Month.

Please review our submission guidelines before submitting your work.

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