Inspiring Tomorrow: Development Meets Art
Theme: Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness and Stability
The NESG, in collaboration with the Africa Art Fund, is organising this Art Competition to promote the creativity and visual expressions of Nigeria-based artists (35 years and under) and their visions for a shared future.
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Theme: Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness and Stability
This competition challenges participants to explore concepts of design, emphasising collaborative and sustainable economic development, and their vision of the future of Nigeria
Contest Objectives
The objectives of the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#30) Art Competition are to:
Art Media
The competition will adopt a non-categorical format, welcoming a variety of artistic expressions and media using various forms and styles not limited to painting, drawing, sculpture, woodwork, bronze and other metals, and mixed media. Artists may also collaborate and submit joint works for the competition
Eligibility
Only Nigeria-based artists aged 35 and under are eligible to participate. Parents/guardians’ consent is required for artists under 18.
Selection Criteria
- Uniqueness and creativity in the conceptual approach and artistic vision.
- Skill in utilising chosen mediums, techniques, and tools, with a focus on precision, detail, and overall execution
- Effectiveness in interpreting and reflecting the theme- depth and clarity of thematic exploration and personal interpretation.
- Emotional impact and storytelling elements, with an emphasis on the ability to evoke feelings and convey a coherent narrative
- Overall presentation- composition, color harmony, balance, and spatial organisation
Call for entries
1st August, 2024
Submission deadline
14th September 2024
Selection process
21st September 2024: The jury will select 20 finalists for the NES #30 Art Exhibition
Delivery of the physical artworks to Abuja
30th September 2024: The 20 finalists will be required to deliver their physical artworks to Abuja.
Notification of winners
30th September 2024
Exhibition of artworks
13th October 2024 to 16th October 2024
Announcement
The winners will be announced during the Summit