News & Updates
News & Updates
News & Updates
Àsìkó Art School Launches Àsìkó Alumni Network
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...
Ogunji to Discuss Evolution of Her Performance Art
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...
Artist Crossroad Festival 2025: Engaging Panel Discussions
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...
Artist Cross Road Festival: Testing the Depth of a River With Our Bodies
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...
Lagos Gallery Weekend 2025: A Journey of Art and Culture
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...
CCA Lagos to Reopen with Tribute Exhibition to Bisi Silva
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...
Open Call: 2025 Asymmetry Curatorial Fellowship
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...
Call for Applications: Forum & Mentoring Programme – (WHAPS)
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...
Digitalism
What does it mean to be alternative in the digital age? Join us for the premiere of Abba Makama's documentary film The kids are O.K about Alté culture in Lagos! The programme includes screenings, conversation, VR experiences, a vinyl Dj set and much more. 📍O'DA Art...
The School of Shying a Way at the Venice Biennale
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...
The OCM Curatorial Fellowship Presents: Among Us, Scans of Ancient Nok Art for an AR-scape
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...
Apply for ‘Duapa’: A Mentorship Programme for Young Creatives
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...
Meet the Selected African Artists that Attended ‘Exploring Shyness’ Workshop by FAPI
Àsìkó Art School, and Nordic Baltic Studios as part of the Finland-Africa Partnership for Innovation (FAPI),collaborated with four residencies- LAPA (South Africa),Ard Art Residency (Egypt), G.A.S Foundation (Nigeria), and ExitFrame Residency (Ghana) for a two-week...
Àsìkò Art School Alunmi Partnership: Letaru Reflects on Her HPAC Residency
Asìkò Art School alumnus Letaru Dralega recounts her time as an artist-in-residence at the Hyde Park Art Centre in Chicago. The residency program lasted from May to June 2024, spanning two months, and gave her valuable insights to share. Thanks to the collaboration...
3 Guaranteed Ways Res Artis Guides You with Artist Residency
Artist residency is one of the fundamental components of art for artists who want to dominate their area of specialisation. Residency plays a crucial role for the artist who wants to gain exposure and advance their learning. To harness the opportunities that come with...