Grounded in the artistic methodologies of Nigerian modern masters J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere and Bruce Onobrakpeya, this initiative transforms the fair’s theme, “Imagining Otherwise, No Matter The Tide,” into a hands-on curriculum.
The programme will engage students from underserved Lagos communities through in-depth school workshops and a competition that will culminate in a dynamic, large-scale interactive installation and exhibition at ART X Lagos. By primarily using everyday objects, we will champion resourcefulness and the idea that art is accessible to all. The mission of the workshops is to empower children first to see their environment with an archivist's eye and then rebuild it with a dreamer’s hand, fostering a new generation of creative, resilient, and imaginative thinkers. Participants will engage with methods and materials that acknowledge today’s realities, as starting points to reimagine and shape the future.
The Schools’ Programme this year includes:
- Educational Workshops On-Site at 5 Schools
- Inter-School Competition & Exhibition at ART X Lagos - Following the completion of the workshop on-site at the schools, a competition will be held to identify the 3 ‘most motivated’ students with the winners work being exhibited in the Kids’ Corner
- Students’ Tours of the Fair - Visits from hundreds of students from diverse schools and their supervisors, to ART X Lagos on Friday 7th November
- Kids’ Corner & Exhibition at the Fair - A dedicated exhibition and workshop section at the fair, will welcome hundreds of children during the fair weekend.
- Kids’ Tours - The Kids’ Tours brings the fair to life for young art lovers through interactive storytelling, guided discovery, and hands-on activities. They will take place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November at 12:00 - 1:00 pm, 2:00 - 3:00 pm and 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Schools’ Programme is sponsored by ZTL Liquids Transfer.
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