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SUMMARY:Lagos Fanti Carnival\, An Afro-Brazilian Street Experience
DESCRIPTION:Africa’s biggest Afro-Brazilian street experience.\nApril 6\, 2026 📍Tafawa Balewa Square\nRegister to attend!\n\nThe Lagos Fanti Carnival is rooted in one of the Atlantic world’s most remarkable migrations. From the 1830s onward\, formerly enslaved Africans — many of Yoruba descent — began returning to West Africa from Brazil\, Cuba\, and the wider Americas. They came back transformed: shaped by decades of forced displacement\, yet carrying with them languages\, trades\, faith practices\, and street traditions they had refused to surrender.\n\n\nSETTLING LAGOS ISLAND \nThese returnees\, known in Lagos as the Aguda\, made their home on Lagos Island in neighbourhoods like Popo Aguda\, Olowogbowo\, Lafiaji\, and Brazilian Campos. By the 1880s\, they represented nearly a tenth of Lagos’s population. Their fingerprints are still visible in the city: in the Portuguese-inflected architecture along certain streets\, in dishes like frejon and acara\, and in the Catholic feast-day customs that became woven into community life. \n\n\nTHE BIRTH OF THE CARNIVAL \nThe Fanti Carnival emerged from this cultural fusion. The name is believed to stem from fantasia\, the Portuguese word for costume or imaginative dress\, while the tradition itself descends from the careta\, an Afro-Catholic form of masked street performance that the Aguda had known in Brazil. As they rebuilt their lives on Lagos Island\, these customs merged with Yoruba music and spirituality to create something new: a celebration that was neither wholly Brazilian nor wholly Yoruba\, but entirely its own.\n\n\n\n\n\nA TRADITION THAT ENDURES \nThe Fanti Carnival has been sustained by seven historic community associations rooted in the original Aguda settlements: Isale-Eko Woro\, Olowogbowo\, Okoo-Faji\, Lafiaji\, Okepopo\, Epetedo United Youth Movement\, and Brazilian Campos Carreta. Each brings its own colours\, choreography\, and neighbourhood identity to the procession. The carnival grew through the 20th century\, fell dormant for a period\, and has since been powerfully revived by these same intergenerational communities who kept the tradition alive in the first place. \n\n\n\n\nWHY IT MATTERS \nThe Lagos Fanti Carnival is one of Nigeria’s most layered cultural events — a celebration that is simultaneously a historical record\, a community gathering\, a creative platform\, and a statement of belonging. It connects Lagos Island to the broader story of the African diaspora\, to Brazil\, to the Atlantic world\, and to the enduring resilience of communities who carried their culture across oceans and kept it alive.To attend the Fanti Carnival is to witness history that has never stopped moving. \n\nDetails by @lagosfanticarnival. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [16/3/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/lagos-fanti-carnival-an-afro-brazilian-street-experience/
LOCATION:Tafawa Balewa Square\, Tafawa Balewa Square\, Lagos Island\, Lagos\, Lagos\, 102273\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Lagos,Performance,Registration Only
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260418T180000
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SUMMARY:"What Shaped Us Does Not Disappear" [Exhibition]
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to present “What Shaped Us Does Not Disappear\,” a solo exhibition by German-Nigerian artist Joke Amusan\, opening on Sunday\, March 8 at 2 PM \nThe works inhabit space like bodies in a gentle conversation\, revealing the bonds that hold us. Hanging from branches and reaching into space\, they bridge the human and natural worlds. Organic forms emerge through cocoons\, twisting vines\, and spiralling structures that allude to cyclical journeys\, movements inward toward origin\, and outward across generations \nJoin us Sunday 8th March 2026\, 2 PM\nFor more information or inquiries\, kindly email \n[CLOSED SUNDAYs & MONDAYS] \nFor more information or inquiries\, kindly email manager@galleryaffinity.com \nDetails by @galleryaffinity. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [18/3/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/what-shaped-us-does-not-disappear-exhibition/
LOCATION:Affinity Gallery Lagos\, 1-7 Muri Okunola St\, Victoria Island\, Lagos\, Lagos\, 101241\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Diaspora,Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Textiles,West Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T175128
CREATED:20260316T192246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T215835Z
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SUMMARY:“J’ai vu des choses que j’ai imaginées” (I saw things I imagined) [Exhibition]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the preview of Rachel Marsil’s (@rachel.marsil) first solo exhibition in Nigeria\, on 7 March from 4pm. \nOpening during @lagosgalleryweekend \, and the second presentation within FF Projects’ year-long residency at Alára Lagos\, the exhibition brings together works made over an 18-month period (2024–2025)\, during which the artist turned her focus toward the interior lives of her ever-present female figures. \nThis series also reflects the artist’s own journey into Africa\, and how what began as an observational and curious practice\, evolved into a welcoming community that she was decidedly part of. As such\, these works allow a glimpse into what happens when you cross the boundary of diasporic imagination into local reality.\n•\n📅Opening 7 March (16.00-18.00). On view until 6 April at Alára \n🏛️As part of a year-long @_ff_projects residency at @alaralagos \nDetails by @nothingtodoinlagos. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [16/3/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/jai-vu-des-choses-que-jai-imaginees-i-saw-things-i-imagined-exhibition/
LOCATION:Alara Lagos\, 12a Akin Olugbade St\, Victoria Island\, Lagos\, Lagos\, 106104\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free,Lagos,Nigeria
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260328T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T175128
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SUMMARY:Efuru and The Woman of The Lake [Exhibition]
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from Flora Nwapa’s 1966 novel\, Efuru\, this exhibition takes its name and spirit from a woman who exists beyond the narrow definitions of fulfilment imposed upon her. Efuru is beautiful\, capable\, generous\, and deeply rooted in her community. Though her marriages fail and she is at times misunderstood or even vilified\, she is ultimately chosen by the Woman of the Lake\, a goddess of wealth\, beauty\, depth\, and abundance. Through this devotion\, Efuru finds renewal\, meaning\, and vindication. Her worth is not diminished by rejection; it is affirmed through alignment with her true self and with a feminine power that exists beyond societal approval.\n\n\n\nAt its heart\, Efuru and the Woman of the Lake is an ode to the strength of women; in communion with themselves and with one another. One of the book’s most resonant threads is its attention to everyday womanhood: women seen not only in moments of crisis or transcendence\, but in the quiet intimacy of daily life\, labour\, conversation\, care\, and companionship. While Efuru anchors the narrative\, it is through her relationships with other women: mothers\, traders\, friends\, and elders\, that we are invited into the social and emotional landscape of her world. This exhibition echoes that thread\, with many of the works depicting women and girls simply living\, working\, gathering\, and being. [Read more at adegbola.com]\n\n\n  \nCLOSED ON SUNDAYS \n\nDetails by @adegbola.art. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [16/3/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/efuru-and-the-woman-of-the-lake-exhibition/
LOCATION:Adegbola Gallery\, 1619 Danmole Street\, VI\, Lagos\, Lagos\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Ceramics,Exhibition,Lagos
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260328T170000
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SUMMARY:Ilé Àdúà; The Sacred Codes [Exhibition]
DESCRIPTION:Nomadic Art Gallery presents Ilé Àdúà; The Sacred Codes\, a duo exhibition by Faith Omole (@faithomole_m) and Paul Ayihawu (@ayihawu02)\, running from 06 – 28 March\, 2026. \nThis exhibition reimagines prayer as a universal human practice\, not just a singular religious act\, but a spectrum of intentional actions through which people seek alignment\, clarity\, and transformation. Expanding beyond devotion\, prayer unfolds here through meditation\, manifestation\, silence\, visualization\, and embodied attention\, becoming a technology of presence that shapes both inner and outer realities. \nRooted in the living metaphysical language of Nsịbịdị\, the exhibition transforms visual codes into a connective system that translates invisible states of consciousness into form\, positioning art itself as an active form of prayer. \nThrough Faith Omole’s focus on prayer as action and Paul Ayihawu’s exploration of prayer as inner state\, the exhibition creates an immersive space where ritual\, stillness\, intention\, and awareness converge. \n📅 Opening Reception: 3:00 PM\, Friday\, March 6\, 2026\n📍 Venue: Nomadic Art Gallery\, 22 Adetokunbo Ademola Street\, Victoria Island\, Lagos\n🗓️ On view through: March 28\, 2026 [Gallery is closed on Sundays] \nEvent Details by @nomadic.ag. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to its organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of its organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [27/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/ile-adua-the-sacred-codes-3/
LOCATION:Nomadic Art Gallery\, 22 Adetokunbo Ademola Street\, Victoria Island\, Lagos\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Nigeria
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260306T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T175128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T013146Z
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SUMMARY:Ilé Àdúà; The Sacred Codes [Opening Reception]
DESCRIPTION:Nomadic Art Gallery presents Ilé Àdúà; The Sacred Codes\, a duo exhibition by Faith Omole (@faithomole_m) and Paul Ayihawu (@ayihawu02)\, running from 06 – 28 March\, 2026. \nThis exhibition reimagines prayer as a universal human practice\, not just a singular religious act\, but a spectrum of intentional actions through which people seek alignment\, clarity\, and transformation. Expanding beyond devotion\, prayer unfolds here through meditation\, manifestation\, silence\, visualization\, and embodied attention\, becoming a technology of presence that shapes both inner and outer realities. \nRooted in the living metaphysical language of Nsịbịdị\, the exhibition transforms visual codes into a connective system that translates invisible states of consciousness into form\, positioning art itself as an active form of prayer. \nThrough Faith Omole’s focus on prayer as action and Paul Ayihawu’s exploration of prayer as inner state\, the exhibition creates an immersive space where ritual\, stillness\, intention\, and awareness converge. \n📅 Opening Reception: 3:00 PM\, Friday\, March 6\, 2026\n📍 Venue: Nomadic Art Gallery\, 22 Adetokunbo Ademola Street\, Victoria Island\, Lagos\n🗓️ On view through: March 28\, 2026 \nEvent Details by @nomadic.ag. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to its organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of its organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [22/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/ile-adua-the-sacred-codes-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Nomadic Art Gallery\, 22 Adetokunbo Ademola Street\, Victoria Island\, Lagos\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Nigeria
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T175128
CREATED:20260227T012303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T012303Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusivity: Widening the Frame [+234 Art Fair 2026]
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 edition of +234 Art Fair is guided by the theme Inclusivity— a commitment to seeing more\, not just showing more. Inclusivity is not about adding new doors\, but about removing the walls that quietly shape who gets seen. Every art scene is shaped by choices that reflect access and privilege just as much as talent. This year\, the fair widens the frame\, moving beyond familiar narratives to embrace the breadth of creative expression across Nigeria. Through collaborations with universities\, art schools\, NGOs\, and cultural custodians\, +234 Art Fair brings overlooked voices into focus. We have been across the nation searching for promising new artists and this year\, we are bringing the unseen into view. \n*REGISTRATION REQUIRED* \nDetails by @plus234art. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [27/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/inclusivity-widening-the-frame-234-art-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC)\, 270 Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave\, Victoria Island\, Lagos 270 Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave\, Victoria Island\, Lagos\, Lagos\, Lagos\, 106104\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Art Fair,Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Nigeria,Registration Only
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T175128
CREATED:20260223T010911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T004432Z
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SUMMARY:Where\, Then\, Does Memory Reside?
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition asks a simple question: where does memory live?\nWe often think of memory as something held in the mind But these works suggest otherwise. They propose that memory can live in the body\, in our skin\, our posture\, repetition and in silence. \nWhere\, then\, does memory reside?\nPerhaps closer than we think. \nRead more on art.creath.io \nExhibiting Artists \n1. Mesewaku Paul @mesewaku9\n2. ⁠Joyce Peters @joycep.photography\n3. ⁠Ifeanyi Uzuegbunam @ifeanyi.uz\n4. ⁠Goodness Nnabeze @goodness_nnabeze\n5. ⁠Oluchi Anaghoba @oluchianaghoba\n6. ⁠Abbey Banjo @director24k\n7. Janet Adebayo @officialjaneade \nOpening day: 28th February 2026\nExhibition runs till March 15th 2026.\n⏱️- 2pm – 6pm daily\n📍- Arkhive by Creath\, Ikota\, Lagos \nEvent Details by @creathlabs. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [22/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/where-then-does-memory-reside-2/
LOCATION:Arkhive by Creath\, Km 12 Lekki - Epe Express way\, Ikota\, Lekki 101245\, Lagos\, Lagos\, Lagos\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Nigeria
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T175128
CREATED:20260222T001756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T223756Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Heritage: A Guided Visit To The Old Secretariat
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce our guided visit to “Reimagining Nigerian Alternative Heritage”\, a powerful exhibition by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) in collaboration with IFRA-Nigeria. \nFollowing our experience at the opening\, The Creative Alliance will be hosting a curated tour experience for members of our community; bringing together creatives\, thinkers and young learners for an immersive engagement with history. \nThe visit will include a guided walkthrough of the exhibition\, historical reflections on the Old Secretariat\, a screening of the TALE of the Old Secretariat documentary\, and an interactive heritage experience. \nTogether\, these moments are designed to open up conversations around monuments\, memory and alternative heritage narratives and we are thankful to the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) in collaboration with IFRA-Nigeria for the insightful exhibition. \nAs part of our commitment to arts education and cultural exchange\, we are also exploring opportunities to extend invitations to students; creating meaningful access points for young people to engage with heritage through scholarship\, film and interactive media. \nWe look forward to returning to the exhibition and continuing the dialogue around heritage as a living\, evolving space for reflection and imagination. \nEntry is FREE.\nKindly RESERVE your seat via the link below or in our bio:\nhttps://tix.africa/discover/theoldsecretariat  \nEvent Details by @thecreativeallianceng. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to its organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of its organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [22/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/reimagining-heritage-a-guided-visit-to-the-old-secretariat/
LOCATION:Old Secretariat\, Marina\, 7 Marina Rd\, Lagos Island\, Lagos\, Lagos\, 102273\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Registration Only
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T175128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T024519Z
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SUMMARY:The Language of Love
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the final lineup you’ve been expecting! Tomorrow\, at “The Language of Love\,” Mayowa Fagbure (@mayowafagbure)\, Glory Duruem (@gloryadaduruem)\, Angel Nduka-Nwosu (@asangelwassayin)\, and one-time Angels and Muse resident Akumbu Uche will share beautiful and stirring poetry speaking to the different facets of love. Meanwhile\, Damilade Omoniyi (@thedemimikayla) will regale us with a moving book reading. Expect warmth\, laughter\, and the full kaleidoscope of emotions that make us human. \nWe also encourage you to come ready with poetry\, a song\, moving words\, whatever your preferred mode of expression is\, as there will be an open mic session during which the floor will be opened to members of the audience. \n“The Language of Love” is free to attend\, but spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nDetails by @angelsandmuse. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [27/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/the-language-of-love/
LOCATION:Angels and Muse\, 5 Sumbo Jibowu St\, Ikoyi\, Lagos\, Lagos\, 101233\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Limited Spots,Nigeria,Poetry,Registration Only,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260201T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260228T235900
DTSTAMP:20260508T175128
CREATED:20260227T015234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T015851Z
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SUMMARY:Open Call: "Ponmo Is A Bird" x Literature Exhibition [Artists & Illustrators]
DESCRIPTION:Noisy Streetss\, Noisy Streetss Publishing and the Noisy Book Club invites emerging and upcoming visual artists and illustrators to respond to Ponmo is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky art x literature submission. \nPonmo is a Bird is an anthology of stories that explores love\, and loving in Detty December. We’re commissioning paintings and digital illustrations that interpret\, reimagine or respond to any story in the anthology. Selected works will be shown at a group exhibition\, featured for sale\, and included in an auction during the event. A Noisy Book Club book club meet-up will be held during the exhibition weekend to invite the broader literary community. \nThis is an opportunity for emerging and beginner local and African artists and illustrators (painters\, mixed media\, digital prints) to get their work out there! It is also a one-of-a-kind literary x art collaboration. \nApplication link (here). \nWEBSITE EXCERPT (Full details here) \nNoisy Streetss invites emerging and upcoming visual artists and illustrators to respond to Ponmo is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky art x literature submission. \nPonmo is a Bird is an anthology of stories that explores love\, and loving in Detty December. We’re commissioning paintings and digital illustrations that interpret\, reimagine or respond to any story in the anthology. Selected works will be shown at a group exhibition\, featured for sale\, and included in an auction during the event. A Noisy Book Club book club meet-up will be held during the exhibition weekend to invite the broader literary community. \nThis is an opportunity for emerging artists to exhibit their work and an opportunity to intersect the art world to literature. \nWho we’re looking for:\nEmerging and beginner local and African artists and illustrators (painters\, mixed media\, digital prints). Works must be original and explicitly inspired by or connected to a story in Ponmo is a Bird. Both framed physical works and high-quality paintings/digital prints are welcome. \nReady to submit? Read the guidelines first\, then click on the submission form here. \nWhat to submit: \n\n2 images of your artwork (JPG/PNG\, 10MB max each) with titles.\nArtist bio (max 150 words) + artist statement (150–300 words) explaining which story inspired the piece and why.\nExact dimensions (cm)\, medium\, year created\, and proposed sale price in NGN (must be between NGN 25\,000 and 250\,000).\n\nSelection and number of artists:\nWe will select 10–12 artists depending on their works. We can accept up to 2 pieces from one artist. Selection is made by the Noisy Streetss curatorial team based on creativity\, relevance to the anthology\, technical quality\, and suitability for exhibition. Applications are reviewed weekly (rolling) — apply early for priority review. \nExhibition tenure & program: \n\nExhibition run: 10 days with an opening reception on day 1.\nBook club meet-up: The Noisy Book Club will host a public discussion during the exhibition (date/time TBC) to encourage attendance from the literary world.\nAuction: Selected works may be offered in a live and online auction during the exhibition weekend. Auction and sale rules below.\n\nPricing & sales:\nArtists propose sale prices in NGN. Compulsory price bracket: ₦25\,000.00 – ₦250\,000.00.NGN  \nImportant dates & how to apply: \n\nRolling submissions: applications reviewed weekly. The deadline to submit is February 28\, 2026.\nSubmit your piece here.\n\nLogistics & terms (summary): \n\nArtists are responsible for delivering works to the venue and collection after sale unless shipping is arranged.\nThe organizer reserves non-exclusive promotional rights to reproduce images for exhibition promotion.\nUnsold works must be collected within 7 days of the exhibition’s close unless other arrangements are made.\nInsurance\, framing and hanging instructions will be provided to selected artists.\n\nQuestions? Email contact@noisystreetss.com  with subject: PONMO ART SUBMISSION. \nReady to submit? Click on the submission form here. \nSubmission Terms & Conditions \nBy submitting work to the Ponmo Is a Bird: Art × Literature Exhibition\, artists acknowledge and agree to the following: \n\nSubmission does not guarantee selection: All submissions will be reviewed by the curatorial team. Only selected works will be included in the physical exhibition.\nNotable submissions may be featured online: In addition to selected works\, the curatorial team may highlight notable or standout entries on Noisy’s social media platforms and digital channels. These features do not imply selection for the exhibition.\nOriginality & ownership: Artists confirm that all submitted works are original\, that they own the rights to the work\, and that the work does not infringe on the rights of any third party.\nUse of images for promotion: By submitting\, artists grant the organiser a non-exclusive\, royalty-free right to reproduce submitted images solely for promotional\, editorial\, and documentation purposes related to the exhibition\, including social media\, website\, press\, and catalogues. Artists will always be credited where possible.\nPricing & availability: Submitted prices are indicative only. Final pricing\, auction participation\, and sales terms will be confirmed with selected artists in a separate agreement.\nRolling review: Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission does not guarantee selection\, but may be prioritised during review.\nFurther agreement for selected artists: Artists whose works are selected for exhibition will be required to review and sign a more detailed exhibition and sales agreement\,\nRight to amend or cancel: The organiser reserves the right to amend exhibition details\, timelines\, or programming\, or to cancel the exhibition if necessary\, with reasonable notice.\n\nDetails by @noisystreetsspublishing. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [27/2/2026]
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