THE AIR BRUSH ACAPPELLA COMPETITION BY SEYI SHAY. WIN N100,000

       Island Records superstar Seyi Shay has announced an online competition for her critically acclaimed single "Air Brush". The Air Brush Accapella Competition is a competition put together by Seyi Shay to shine a light on undiscovered producers and

Realistic Pencil Portrait Tutorial by ISIMI TAIWO

This is a step by step image tutorial for realistic pencil portraits by a renowned Nigerian contemporary Artist - Isimi Taiwo.

INSPIRING ART OF ADEBOWALE FOLASADE

FROM THE ARTIST'S DESK..........

      The question of innocence, strength, determination lingers my being causing me to focus on ravaging thoughts that limits man from achieving heights (enjoying the beauty of man's existence). With 'tender hearts' as my take off point through the journey of life captured in happy moments, learning expeditions, challenges, determination and celebration of successful achievements"...appearing to be the ingredients that makes the earth a battlefield but with great messages of hope one can choose to make it a better place.

A brief interview session with ISIMI TAIWO

ISIMI TAIWO is a native of Kogi state but born and bred in Lagos state, Isimi Taiwo has earned a BA degree for studying creative art in the University of Lagos. As a visual major, he works with different mediums like water colour, acrylic, ink, charcoal, etc. but his pencils and oils exhibit great strength in dexterity and control over the medium especially in the arena of portraiture. He can be said to be called a realist but he is

I Am Art Exhibition 2016: CALL FOR ARTISTS AND FASHION DESIGNERS

I Am Art Exhibition is about personalising Art and growing an in-depth appreciation of Art in the minds of the Public. The Exhibition is proposed to increase the value, the respect, the appreciation Art is due to have (especially here in Nigeria) and to make the Artist go beyond their comfort Zone in their Art works – to go beyond just the pencil and paper, the ink or paint and canvas, to letting people see the idea and emotions of an Artist. – Also, giving Artists the platform to meet and stay connected to Mentors in their various genres of Arts. The Work Media for display would range from SCULPTURE, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING, INSTALLMENTS, MIXED MEDIA, and FASHION. With Work Size: 4'’X6’' (MIN) to 30"x40" (MAX). 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTISTS AND FASHION DESIGNERS:

1. Cover letter describing exhibition proposal.
2. Three to Five (3-5) digital images on CD/DVD. Images should be presented in JPEG format with image size set to 300 dpi resolution, 4" x 6" image size, approximately.
3. Artist Resume including biography, educational background, and exhibition record. NB: [These requirements should be sent via email (see below)]
 Entries Due: October 15th, 2016. Selection Process: A 5-man Jury has been set up to select the works to be displayed.
Delivery: Selected Artists would be contacted and directed to the selected galleries in Enugu State to make delivery of the Artworks.
   THE EVENT:
  Opening reception: 5th November, 2016.
Exhibition Location: Enugu State. Reception Time: 9am (Social Exhibition) – 10:30pm (5:30pm,              Corporate Exhibition; 7:30pm, Networking Dinner). Red Carpet starts by 4pm.
    Exhibit Ends: 19th of November, 2016.
    Pickup Artwork: Art works would be displayed for 12 working days from the Opening reception [including Saturdays] until 19th of November, 2016, after which Artists, who have outstanding works would be required to pick up their Art works..
    For further enquires on Registration, Partnership and Sponsorship, Contact: Audraey's: Numbers: +2348050275734 and +2347089056843 (Whatsapp Only), Email: audraeysblog@gmail.com (with the subject "I AM ART”), Facebook: www.facebook.com/Audraeys.IAmArt BBM:2AF782C2

FCMB FLEX YOUR CREATIVITY CONTEST.

FCMB #FlexxYourCreativity Contest

Are you a fashion accessories designer aged between 16-25 years? 
Do you need capital to support your business? 
Do you want a chance to showcase your work on an acclaimed fashion stage? 
Then, the FCMB #FlexxYourCreativity contest is just for you!

Enter today for a chance to

VCONNECT AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION TAGGED #VIEWMYCITY PHOTO CONTEST.

VConnect is dedicated to promoting and connecting people to local businesses all over the country. We’ve just upgraded our website to make that easier.

As part of our site upgrade, we want to reward our users for the effort of providing wonderful aerial shots or skyline images of Nigeria cities.

These images once approved, will serve as background images to

MINIMIE FOOD MEETS ART CONTEST. WIN N50,000

Minimie Noodles is looking for people who can create amazing spectacles of art from food! We want you to use Noodles as the major ingredient to create amazing artworks. 

How to participate: 

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Calabar gallery is seeking artists for a year long of group shows featuring the African,  Caribbean and African American artists in 6 exhibitions.
   Work should respond to each exhibition themes and each artist may submit for all exhibitions with 3 - 5 works.
  Works must be submitted via our website by dates outlined.
All shows must feature 5 - 8 emerging and established artists.    

THEMES:

• Brooklyn is the word : September 18 to November 3, 2016.
• Contemporary African spirituality :  November 13 to December 29, 2016.
• Black lives in words and images : January 15 to March 24, 2017.
• Nature : Environment : Earth: April 2 to June 1, 2017.
• Harlem and Brooklyn dialogues : June 11 to August 31, 2017.
• Art politics : What Cause?: August 7 to September 14, 2017.

     
 Visit: www.calabargallery.com/apply to apply.

EXCERPTS FROM KINGDIAH'S PAINTING EXHIBITION

Olorunyemi kolapo Obadiah,  a renowned contemporary Nigerian Artists with the name #Kingdiah,  shared some excerpts from an Arts exhibition held in Transcorp Hilton hotels Abuja  Nigeria which he was proudly part of. 
 He's been a source of strength,  motivation and inspiration to numerous upcoming visual artists in Nigeria and beyond. 

IMPERIAL LEATHER AND CANOE LAUNDRY #STYLEANDLUXURY CAMPAIGN

Are you a young aspiring model or fashion designer? Looking for an opportunity to kick-off your budding fashion career? Imperial Leather and Canoe Laundry, in partnership with Kinabuti Dare 2 Dream Initiative, are about to launch a university campus tour in search of the finest modelling talent the continent has ever seen.  

AMAZING WORKS OF AN EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE POTRAIT ARTIST FROM NIGERIA - CHIAMONWU JOY

It's said that what a man can do, a woman can do and even better!!!. A Nigerian female photo-realism pencil and charcoal Artist, Chiamonwu Ifenyinwa Joy has proven this to be true especially in our lifetime. Bellissimo!!!!

AMAZING ARCHITECTURAL CAD DESIGNS

Some amazing Architectural designs by a Nigerian Architecture student, Benson Uzochukwu. 

6TH FINGER CREATION: PORTRAITURE OF REALISM..

Cherechi Akaboh hails from Isiala Ngwa North LGA, in Abia, he studied physics at Michael okpara University of agriculture, now the  sole owner of #6thfingercreation. Cherechi discovered his  talent and

LIVE PAINTING COMPETITION FOR AFRICANS 2017

     

**CLEAN HOUSE AFRICA invites you to create your coolest artwork, put your artistic skills to test and 

enter for the competitions to compete for great prizes. This fine art competition is opened to all 

Creative artists to encourage the creation of new works of art by both professional and 

non-professional artist resident all over Africa. You are given

WIN N100,000 IN HOMEVIDA SHORT SCRIPT COMPETITION 2016

The HomeVida Call for Scripts is here again!

Are you a Nigerian between 16-30 years of age? 

Are you creative in your imagination, artistic in your imagery and profound in your thinking? Then this message is for you!

OMMYHUMMER: RENOWNED NIGERIAN PHOTOREALISTIC PENCIL ARTIST.

    OmmyHummer; coined from his name Omehoma David Enwuvuoka, is a native of Elelenwo, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
State, Nigeria; a graduate of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri; and a renowned pencil  artist.

ADU AMANI: AFRICA'S BEST FOOTWEAR AND FASHION ACCESSORIES DESIGNER

 Manufacturers of authentic African indigenous shoes, bags and fashion accessories based in Ghana. Striving to interpret the

INTRODUCING AFRICA AND NIGERIA'S NO 1 AND LARGEST SOCIAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

The CUBE- NO 1 and largest social learning community.

Introducing, Africa's and Nigeria's No 1 and largest social learning community developed by trio Nigerians.

What does the cube offer?
 
Learning is an everyday process but has seen to be a difficult amidst most Africans and Nigerians. The cube eliminates stiffed hustles in learning, making learning easier and effective by bringing students and resources together in a more special way. This can be achieved through the following features it presents:
1. Interactive activity section for resource persons and learners
2. Groups that specifies niche for different learners
3. Courses which would help update the learners profile and knowledge
4. Private messaging between resource persons and learners

Mr Davidson launches a mind blowing single “Magic in me"

I am Chukwudumebi Davidson Oyiriagu. Born 4th Oct 2016. Am from umumeigwe in akpulu in ideato north LGA of Imo state. I'm the first child in a family of four. I was born and raised in Aba.