As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering reflective and context-driven creative practice, our Collective Remembering Archives Workshop brought together artists for a powerful encounter with the rich legacy held within the CCA Lagos archives. Through guided...

In a historic act of restitution, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston has returned two looted artifacts from the Benin Kingdom to His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, during a formal ceremony at the Nigeria House in New York City. The artifacts — a 16th or 17th-century...

Res Artis, the world’s largest network of artist residency programs, has just released its latest batch of Open Call opportunities for late June — and artists around the globe are encouraged to take full advantage of this unique chance to expand their creative...

Àsìkó Art School is thrilled to announce the launch of the Àsìkó Alumni Network, an exciting new platform designed to unite past participants and facilitators of the Àsìkó programme. The network’s primary goal is to build a dynamic and supportive community that...

In an upcoming presentation titled I Heard and I Branched Myself into the Party, renowned artist Ogunji will delve into the evolution of her performance practice. The discussion will encompass her diverse body of work, including endurance-based performances, public...

The Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA), Lagos, is set to host a series of thought-provoking panel sessions as part of the opening ceremony of the Artist Crossroad Festival (ACF) 2025. Taking place on April 14, 2025, at 4pm, these sessions will bring together a diverse...

Are you passionate about performance art? Do you believe in the transformative power of creativity? Do you see art as a catalyst for social change? If so, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary workshop with the...

From March 28th to 30th, 2025, Lagos will transform into a vibrant hub of creativity, as the highly anticipated Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) brings together 20 galleries and 5 cultural institutions to celebrate the city's dynamic art scene. Under the theme "Discover...

The Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA Lagos),is set to reopen next month with an exhibition titled ‘Archives and Memories’. The exhibition which will welcome back the art community after its closure in 2022  is slated for  February 12, 2025, marking a triumphant...

SculptureCenter, New York, Application closes on: 1 December 2024 We are excited to announce our global Open Call for the 2025 Asymmetry Curatorial Fellowship at SculptureCenter, New York. This is a 20-month post for an early career curator to be embedded within...

Fondazione Scuola dei beni e delle attività culturali, the School of Cultural Heritage founded by the Ministry of Culture of Italy, and ICCROM invite cultural heritage professionals and ministries’ officers responsible for the implementation for the World Heritage...

The School of Shying a Way at the Venice Biennale Presented by CCA Lagos and University of the Arts Helsinki and CCA Lagos. Date: November 22, 2024 193 gallery Ex-Farmacia Solveni, Dorsoduro 993-994, Venice, Italy   Events at 2pm in person and 4pm online at the...

Created by the Nigerian artists Vetum Galadima and Amaka Obioma, with sponsorship by Africa No Filter, it “combines museum technology and art direction to create a perspective for art preservation.”   Otosirieze August 2, 2024   Vetum Gima Galadima and Amaka...

We are excited to introduce 'Duapa', a mentorship programme created by Chapter54. Duapa is a 6-month mentorship programme designed to connect young creatives navigating education, training and professional development with prominent talent and leadership from their...