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objective is to provide vocational training, livelihood skills, and extracurricular activities for secondary school students while promoting art as a viable career path, with a particular emphasis on encouraging female artists to participate as role models. The Youth
Empowerment program encompasses summer art classes for children and teenagers, prioritizing engagement with diverse communities across the city. Additionally, YECA invites national and international artists to facilitate workshops, enriching the program further.
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as a platform engaging both local and international artists who express themselves through historical and contemporary issues, sharing cultural practices, and advocating for social programs. It has since 2017 collaborated with World Press Photo. The program includes exhibitions, workshops, artist presentations and talks taking place at the
African Artists Foundation and in public spaces in Lagos. Notable photographers who have taken part are
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capital and resources, both materially and symbolically, fostering a reclaiming of shared resources. By redirecting the decolonization discourse away from
Western museums towards site-specific, problem-solving approaches, the exhibition delves into the transformative power of art throughout Africa. Previous locations include; Tamale, Ghana and Lomé, Togo. Upcoming Locations include; Benin, Portugal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and
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program places particular emphasis on various design sub-genres including furniture, product, graphic design, fashion, and architecture, as well as welcomes photographers pushing the boundaries of contemporary photography. Through The Maker Lab, young artists receive ongoing mentorship, opportunities for exhibitions, and support in establishing themselves as successful creative entrepreneurs.
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participation between male and female artists in regional exhibitions and workshops, AAF actively supports female artists in advancing their careers. The foundation organizes exclusive exhibitions for female artists, hosts a monthly women's film club, and facilitates discussions centered on female artists' experiences and achievements.
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in Africa. The month-long festival takes place in
Nigeria and brings leading local and international photographers into dialogue with the multifaceted stories of Africa. Curated by Azu Nwagbogu, each year has a new theme that relates to the current world situation. The festival has established itself
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The villa’s outdoor courtyard functions as a versatile area where fine artists, musicians, dancers, choreographers, writers and theater-makers have created performances. Three stacked containers in the courtyard function as ateliers and workshops for the artists taking part in the residency program.
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The Female Artist
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Centered on nurturing young emerging artists in
Nigeria, particularly female artists in alignment with their Female Artists Development project, the organization's residency program serves as a vital platform for these talents to experiment and advance their careers. Encouraged to engage with the
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Dig Where You Stand (DWYS) – From Coast to Coast presents a series of traveling exhibitions, introducing a fresh framework for grappling with issues of decolonization, restitution, and repatriation. Built on the concept of regeneration, this exhibition serves as a testing ground for the return of
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The Maker Lab is a platform for young, aspiring artists to showcase their portfolios to a distinguished panel of creative professionals. Participating artists benefit from valuable insights and feedback on their work, offering them opportunities for growth and development in their practices. The
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Talk Your Own is a AAF’s monthly open mic series hosted at the AAF space which, extends an invitation to writers, poets, musicians, and amateurs to perform and engage with the audience. Through their poetry slam sessions, they pay homage to diverse art forms, providing a stage for contemporary
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shortlisted to present their ideas in a juried exhibition, with the winner awarded a life-changing cash prize. The Prize aims to promote the development of contemporary art in
Nigeria to raise awareness of current social issues through creative artistic expressions. Previous winners include
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community, artists share their skills through workshops, enriching the experiences of disadvantaged youths with fresh ideas. Providing accommodation and studio space, the program culminates with the opportunity for artists to showcase their work at AAF following the residency period.
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interpretations of West African spoken word heritage. This event attracts a diverse array of visitors and fosters an atmosphere conducive to freedom of expression.
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