A promising development is on the horizon for Nigeria’s visual arts sector, particularly for artists under 35. The Africa Art Fund and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) have joined forces to launch an innovative initiative, beginning with a national art competition to commemorate NESG’s 30th anniversary. This competition is specifically targeting young artists across the country.
The competition is highly relevant, offering emerging artists a rare platform for exposure and funding, with submissions closing on September 14, 2024.
This project represents a strategic effort to nurture Nigeria’s next generation of art innovators. By capitalizing on the country’s growing international acclaim for its dynamic art scene, the initiative aims to enhance the nation’s creative economic prospects.
Organisers have emphasized the importance of timely submissions, reminding artists to upload their entries to either of the designated websites by September 14, 2024. The top three finalists, selected from a pool of 20 by a judging panel, will receive cash prizes of ₦3 million, ₦2 million, and ₦1 million, respectively, at the NESG conference in Abuja this October.
