LIMCAF 2024:REGIONAL EXHIBITIONS
The LIMCAF 2024 Regional Exhibitions are currently ongoing, showcasing a vibrant array of artistic talent from regions across the country. For those exhibitions that have already concluded, the events featured:
LAGOS REGIONAL EXHIBITION
The Lagos Region Exhibition of the 2024 Life In My City Art Festival opened on Saturday, 15th June 2024, at the Thought Pyramid Art Centre Ikoyi, Lagos. It marked the beginning of the 2nd round of the national art competition for aspiring young artists under 35 years of age, in 13 regional centres across the country.
The Lagos Region exhibition was declared open by the Special Guest Mr Paul Usoro SAN, Chairman Access Bank, former President NBA. Other notable guests present included Mr Odebiyi Jemika, Programme Officer Pyramid Art Centre, Mr David Nwamara, Chairman Orpheus Group, and Mr Dennis Okoro Director MTN Foundation. Also present were Japhet Alaka of Vanguard Media and Okechukwu Uwaezuoke, Art Editor, This Day Newspapers.
A total of 108 artworks were on display, out of which the jury will select those adjudged the best works that will feature in the one- week Grand Finale Exhibition, which opens in Enugu along with selections from other regions, from the 19th to 26th October 2024
ABUJA REGIONAL EXHIBITION
The Abuja Region of LIMCAF's 18th edition opened on Thursday 2Oth June by the DG of National Gallery Art (NGA), Ahmed Sodangi, who was represented by an Assistant Director of NGA, Chris Odadan. Guests at the opening included, Brian T. Neubert, the Cultural Affairs Officer, US Embassy, member of LIMCAF Board of Trustees and CEO of Signature TV, VinMatin Ilo, and member of LIMCAF Organising Committee and Rector of WABMA, Dr. Ken Ike Okere,. Also at the event were past LIMCAF Top Winners, Sor Sen and Klaranze Okhide, 2024 LIMCAF Curator, Amarachi Okafor and former LIMCAF Curator, Chike Obeagu. Several news media correspondences were at the event.
BENIN REGIONAL EXHIBITION
The opening of Benin Region Exhibition took place on the 21st of June 2024 at the Thought Pyramid Art Centre, GRA, Benin. The Exhibition was declared open by the Hon. Commissioner for Art and Culture, Uyi Oduwa Malika. Other guests at the opening were, Jeff Ajueshi, the Founder of Thought Pyramid Art Center, Barrister Irene Omorogiuwa, Permanent Secretary of the Edo State Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Tourism, Blessing Odigie, artist, and Dr Kent Onah, the Coordinator of Benin Region. A total of 45 artworks were featured in the exhibition.
ABEOKUTA REGIONAL EXHIBITION
The second edition of Abeokuta Regional Exhibition opened at Simeon Adebo Library Gallery, IBB Boulevard Kuto, Abeokuta, on Saturday 29th June, at 12:30pm. The Region is coordinated by Dr. Kenny Badaru (fsna). The Special Guest of Honour, Akogun Ogundele Fatai, Head of Local Government Administration, Obafemi Owode LGA, Ogun State, declared the exhibition open. Other guests present were, Sen Adegbenga Kaka (former Deputy Governor of Ogun State), Dr Doyin Labode of Federal University of Agriculture Abeokut, Mr Gbenga Olatunji-Aguda from Federal Poly, Ilaro and Olanrewaju Tejuosho, a renowned artist and Director of Aroko Museum, Abeokuta.
IBADAN REGIONAL EXHIBITION
The Ibadan Region Exhibitions opened on Thursday, 27th June 2024, at Alliance Francaise, Iyaganku, Ibadan. The Special Guest of Hnour was Mr. Felixx Egunjobi, HOD, Art, Design and Printing Technology, The Polytechnic Ibadan. Other guests in attendance were, Mr. Sam Kauirik, CEO Treasure African Art Gallery, Ibadan, Mrs Olaide Turnar Moyet, CEO and initiator, Youth/Young people ArtHub, Ibadan, Mr. Kola Akintola as well as Mr. Emmanuel Ameliomen. A total of 45 artworks were exhibited in theregion that was coordinated by Dr. Ellis Oyekola.
