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Artist Open Call, Artmiabo International Art Festival AMIAF, 2024.



This festival Open call invites only sculptors from everywhere to apply


Date: 27th April-1st May, 2024

Location: Ebonylife Place, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Festival Theme: Sculptor's Odyssey

Email Submission to: artexhibition@artmiabo.info


Exhibition Inspiration:

In the realm of sculptural artistry, where stone, metal, and wood are the raw materials of our creative voyage, artmiabo international art festival, 2024, (Amiaf) embarks upon a journey known as the "Sculptor's Odyssey." This artistic odyssey is not merely a physical expedition but a profound exploration of the human spirit, nature, and the limitless bounds of imagination.

Like Odysseus navigating through treacherous waters, all, sculptors, navigate through the depths of their minds, seeking to unearth the stories hidden within each medium they touch. Every chisel stroke, every molten pour, and every carving is a testament to their unwavering commitment to craft and storytelling. It is AMIAF'S hope that through this artistic endeavor, we can convey the emotions, narratives, and visions that have taken root in the recesses of their consciousness.


              


The act of sculpting is an intimate dialogue between the artist and the material. It is a dance between control and surrender, as they mold, shape, and coax the raw substance into forms that reflect their innermost thoughts and feelings. With each piece, they strive to capture the essence of humanity—the beauty and complexity of existence, the triumphs and tribulations of our shared journey.

The Sculptor's Odyssey is not bound by time or place. It draws inspiration from the echoes of the past, the vibrancy of the present, and the enigma of the future. It is an expedition that transcends cultural, geographical, and temporal boundaries, seeking to create a universal language that resonates with all who encounter their work.

                                    


As they embark on this odyssey, Artmiabo International Art Festival 2024, invites you, the viewer, to join us on this voyage of discovery. Together, we will traverse the landscapes of the mind, where imagination knows no bounds, and where the art of sculpting becomes a testament to the enduring human spirit. Through their sculptures, the festival in 2024 aspires to ignite a sense of wonder, provoke contemplation, and elicit emotions that connect us all on this shared odyssey of life.

Let us set sail on the Sculptor's Odyssey, where art becomes a vessel, and the journey is as profound as the destination.

Artists and Gallery participation will include the following:
- Exhibition space dedicated to artist's works
- Assistance with customs formalities, international shipping and local transport
- The design and the printing of invitation cards,posters
- The global and local press office,publicity,press, banners,totem,etc.
- The realization of the exhibition website and dedicated press releases
- Mounting and dismounting of the exhibition
- Exhibitions opening event with food and drinks
-A dedicated interview published on Artmiabo website and shared on our social networks. Also live streaming of artists booths and artists interviews during festival.
- A dedicated interview published 
- Free artists workshops with question and answer sessions
- Providing services and drinks on Opening Night for
invited guests
Artists interested in taking part in this festival can email a CV and Portfolio with artworks that fit the theme of this exhibition.


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AMIAF 2023 AFROBEATS AWARDEES



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"Getting into the realm of ARTS of AFROBEATS ideology. Freedom is all that entails. Mind you, you can't break a rule you don't understand"- Yusuf Durodola, Curator AMIAF 2023


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Artmiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF) 2023
Art Open Call
Festival Date: 27th April- 1st May, 2023
Submission Deadline: 31st January, 2023.
THEME: ARTS of AFROBEATS
If you are a Visual Artist anywhere in the world and a fan of Afrobeats, send in your submissions telling your art story through the Afrobeats Lens, in Painting, Sculpture, Photography, New media, Digital Art and Performance Art.

The 2023 edition theme is 'Arts of Afrobeats'. The inspiration is the role of visual Arts of Afrobeats music.
Artists interested in taking part in this festival can email a CV and Portfolio with artworks that fit the theme of this exhibition.
Email: artexhibition@artmiabo.info
Application Deadline is 31st January 2023
Call: +2348183003375 Curator for further details

The spirit of dynamic expression is ignited by a strong bond fueled by the artist's purpose and the sincerity of art created. Here is an opportunity to share the genuineness of your art with the world and share your motivation with the international art scene. 

Calling on all artists with aspiration and heartfelt artworks to register to showcase their musings at Artmiabo International art festival 2023 themed "artofafrobeats".

STAGE 1:
ARTMIABO 2023 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FROM Artists, Galleries, Art Organizations, and Art Foundations. 

STAGE 2:
Submitted artworks that align with our 2023 theme: ArtofAfrobeats will be reviewed by our Jurors. Afterward, selected participants will be contacted. 

STAGE 3:
Selected participants should proceed to pay for their booths. ARTMIABO 2023 booths can be secured for:

5 METRES - N450,000

2.5 METRES - N250,000

4 METRES SINGLE FLAT STAND - N175,000
 
Artists and Gallery participation will include the following:
- Exhibition space dedicated to artist's works
- Assistance with customs formalities, international shipping and local transport
- The design and the printing of invitation cards,posters
- The global and local press office,publicity,press, banners,totem,etc.
- The realization of the exhibition website and dedicated press releases
- Mounting and dismounting of the exhibition
- Exhibitions opening event with food and drinks
-A dedicated interview published on Artmiabo website and shared on our social networks. Also live streaming of artists booths and artists interviews during festival.
- A dedicated interview published 
- Free artists workshops with question and answer sessions
- Providing services and drinks on Opening Night for
invited guests
Artists interested in taking part in this festival can email a CV and Portfolio with artworks that fit the theme of this exhibition.

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Artmiabo International Art Festival(AMIAF)

2nd Artmiabo International Art Festival, 2023

27th April- 1st May, 2023
Lagos, Nigeria

BackStory of Artmiabo
Artmiabo Ltd is an art company owned by artist Miabo Enyadike. The company creates workshops and exhibition events for artists who want to showcase their artworks to a new audience.

 The festival is the brainchild of Miabo Enyadike who is a professional artist for 30 years with a Ford foundation award from Terrakulture Nigeria and an Award from Yabatech Lagos Nigeria.

The Art Festival debuted in 2022 at the Ebony life place in Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria with a theme based on recycling Art with 26 International artists, exhibiting including a 95th birthday celebration and Award for Art Icon, Bruce Onobrapkeya.


The Sponsors for 2022 include

 *Multichoice Nigeria

*JCDecaux

*Guinness Nigeria -  ORIJIN 

*Heritage Bank, 

*JOTNA - Bold

* DANONE - Go Slow

*Vandyke Group 

*Bature Breweries 


The 2023 edition theme is 'Arts in Afrobeats'.

The inspiration is the role of visual Arts in Afrobeats music, hence a fusion with this evolving music genre.The festival will play hosts to fine Artists, Afrobeats Historian, Music legends Award and Dance.


This year's edition would include awards to contributors and originators of Afrobeats arts, Lemi Ghariokwu and Babatunde Banjoko alongside Culture historian Ed Keazor and many others.


There's already a bigger interest in the event with lots of submissions already received. The event will host 24 selected visual artists from different parts of the world.

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Application deadline is 31st January 2023
Email-artexhibition@artmiabo.info
Call: +234 8183003375 Curator for further details

*SELECTED ARTISTS WILL PAY FOR THEIR STANDS.
CHECK BELOW FOR COST OF SPACES.
THERE ARE 24 BOOTHS FOR FINE ARTISTS EXHIBITING
As Painters, sculptors, digital art, print makers, fine artists photographers, video makers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection, send your artwork submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links of videos/short films/still images(for video art)and performances.

festival floor plan

5 METRES - N450,000
2.5 METRES - N250,000
4 METRES SINGLE FLAT STAND - N175,000

*N is Naira the official Currency of Nigeria

SPONSORS/PARTNERS





MEDIA

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/11/theme-curator-for-artmiabo-festival-2023-2/



VENUE

The Location of the Festival is in the Highbrow Secure Area of Victoria Island Lagos State Nigeria. 




Hall for the Exhibition/Festival




This Event Center houses a large event place of a restaurant, cinema, hotel, swimming pool facilities and other well regarded amenities to make sure artists and guests alike have a good experience.









Other Areas of the event center






*THIS WILL BE THE MOST SOCIAL MEDIA DRIVEN ART EVENT YET!

Artists can book to stay in the hotel
and enjoy true African Hospitality.

Curatorial Announcement 2023
Artmiabo International Art Festival, is delighted to announce Yusuf Durodola as the Curator of the Festival for the next 3 years, 2023-2025
Starting with next year's 2023 festival, themed
'Art of Afrobeats' meaning Fine Artists who's works have a feeling of Afrobeats
Yusuf will be bringing in a youthful fresh multi diverse art energy into the festival. He will have full creative licence and support from Artmiabo.
As curator he would oversee the artists participation, graphic design, exhibition layout and all that is necessary to create an international art exhibition experience.
We at Artmiabo welcome Yusuf to the team
Congrats once again!




Below are some of the reasons we are thrilled
YUSUF DURODOLA
Yusuf Durodola is a Guinness World Record Achiever (Largest Painting by Number) for Ecole de dessin, Lagos, Nigeria. He is the founder and artistic director of Artegun Foundation, a platform vision to nurture the creativity of young artists and offer a difference in curative experience strategically to promote art.
He is a change-provoking recycled artist, deeply thoughtful conversational painter, inspired performance artist, distinguished curator, and impeccable creative director. He is one of the most prominent and influential multimedia visual artists in the Nigerian Art Industry.
He was born in Ibadan, Oyo State in 1979 and attended Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka where he received a Nigerian Certificate of Education and majored in Painting and Graphics. He proceeded to the University of Lagos where he obtained his degree in Visual Arts and attained his Master's degree from the University of Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Yusuf has served as co-organizer, facilitator, curator/co-curator, resource person, and creative director to several art events such as SPOTLIGHTS Arts and Artists Review (2022), Nike Art Gallery in partnership with Artegun Foundation; Ajorin Metal Exhibition (2020), Thought Pyramid, Lagos; Chronicle of Confinement: Africa (2020), New York; UMNY AMA 2020, India; Trash to Wealth (2020), Jelosimi, Lagos; Striding Bodies (2020), New York; Lock Unlock (2020), India; Grandeur Of Epeland (2016), Yaba School of Art; Chairman, 2017 October Rain Exhibition.
Yusuf is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists. Former PRO and Ex-officio of SNA, Lagos.

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Artmiabo International Art Festival(AMIAF)2022 Photos

'Remake The World'
Recycle Art Exhibition
29th April- 1st May, 2022
Lagos, Nigeria


SPONSORS

 *Multichoice Nigeria

*JCDecaux

*Guinness Nigeria -  ORIJIN 

*Heritage Bank, 

*JOTNA - Bold

* DANONE - Go Slow

*Vandyke Group 

*Bature Breweries 



Artmiabo International Art Festival, 2022 Photos
























Sponsorship News 2022

Artmiabo International Art Festival Lagos(AMIAF) announces with great pleasure the Support and Partnership of Multichoice. This event is and will be Supported by Multichoice Nigeria, Africa's leading Entertainment Company, of which we are indeed grateful!
Multichoice is Africa’s leading entertainment company, they create and secure the rights to phenomenal content from all over the world. This gets delivered through their Direct To Home (DTH), Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) and online video entertainment services....for more info please check out the link below.






Artmiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF), is delighted to announce the support and sponsorship from Out door Media Giants, JCDecaux, N°1 Out of Home Media player in Africa and Global Player in over 80 countries worldwide.
JCDecaux Africa is the number one player in Out Of Home Media in Africa, present in 19 countries across the continent with dedicated offices in each and a growing staff compliment of 155.
They offer over 24,000 advertising panels and pride themselves in quality service, innovation, and insights.
Their media provides an estimated daily reach of 400 million consumers, all with one turnkey solution through JCDecaux Africa.
JCDecaux is Partnering with Artmiabo International Art Festival(AMIAF) on outdoor Media Advertising of the Festival. Through their 'State of the Art' Out of Home Media Panels in the Lagos Metropolis
We are truly grateful for their support.
For more info on JCDecaux please check out their website
Office Address in Nigeria:
17b Aboyade Cole,
Victoria Island Lagos

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Festival Floor Plan and Layout, 2022





Submissions


Artmiabo Art Festival
"REMAKE THE WORLD"




 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Artmiabo Art Festival
REMAKE THE WORLD

                 Send Submissions to this email
                 artexhibition@artmiabo.com

Lagos: April 29th - May 1st, 2022
Deadline: 20th February 2022


Artmiabo, is pleased to announce the open call for
 "Remake the World 2022" international exhibition of photography, painting, video art, installation/sculpture and performance art, will be held in Lagos, Victoria Hall Ebony Life Place,
29th April - 1st May 2022 in
1637 Adetokunbo Ademola Street,
Victoria Island Lagos State Nigeria








Remake the World is an expression of what and how we see the world using simple objects through recycling to project that vision.
Recycling, Re-purposing, Up-cycling, call it what you want, is our new reality and it sends out a message that we can remake our environment with the disposable and renew our minds on how art plays a major role in that space.


Found Objects on the Beach turned into Art can Change someones life.
*Video Author: Videvo



Artists are invited to express their ideas, thoughts and clear vision on how recycled art can be made desirable and appealing to society at large.


Application deadline is 20th February 2022
Call: +234 703448 1002 for further details


Artist participation will include the following:

- exhibition space dedicated 
to artist's works

- assistance with customs formalities,
 international shipping and local transport

- the design and the printing of invitation cards, 
posters

- the global and local press office, 
publicity, press, banners, totem, etc.

- the realization of the exhibition website 
and dedicated press releases

- mounting and dismounting 
of the exhibition

- exhibitions opening event with 
food and drinks

- a dedicated interview published 
on Artmiabo website and spread on 
our social networks. Live streaming of 
artist booths and artist interviews during 
exhibition

- Free artists workshops from
collectors, digital and tech art business, 
management, funding, advertising, NFT and 
legal gurus will hold brief workshops with
artists on how to make more sales, 
manage art and go global

- providing services and drinks on Opening Night for
inviting guests

Artists interested in taking part in this festival can email a CV and Portfolio with artworks that fit the theme of this exhibition.


Deadline for applications in February 20, 2022.
Artists, photographers, video makers and performers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection , send your artwork submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links of videos/films/performances and pictures via email: artexhibition@artmiabo.info 



*THIS WILL BE THE MOST SOCIAL MEDIA DRIVEN EVENT YET!




The Location of the Festival is in the Highbrow Secure Area of Victoria Island Lagos State Nigeria. 





Hall for the Exhibition/Festival




This Event Center houses a large event place of a restaurant, cinema, hotel, swimming pool facilities and other well regarded amenities to make sure artists and guests alike have a good experience.









Other Areas of the event center





Artists can book to stay in the hotel
and enjoy true African Hospitality.




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