Kuta Arts Foundation

11/03/2026

We are excited to welcome Olamide Faloore ()as one of our Artist-in-Residence at Kuta Arts Foundation.

Olamide is a Lagos-based visual artist and curator whose practice explores identity, transformation, and the emotional experiences of emerging Black adulthood. Working with oil painting, mixed media, and installation, his work draws from Yoruba cultural symbolism, particularly the philosophical language of masquerades, using the mask as a metaphor for becoming, visibility, vulnerability, and resilience.

During his residency, Olamide hopes to reconnect with his roots in Abeokuta through research, field exploration, and studio experimentation, while developing new visual narratives around memory, water, and belonging.

We look forward to supporting his creative journey during his time with us.

02/03/2026

Last Saturday, we opened our doors for Open Studio. Guests spent time with Chiamaka Praise (.chiamaka_) and Nathaniel Goodnews () work processes asking questions, and exchanging ideas.

The space flowed into conversation, experimental sounds by , and ended with dancing and lots of laughter.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, engaged with the works and connected with our community. The artists also shared how the residency has helped them evolve in their art practice, and professional development.

This was made possible as part of the Residency Re-sources supported by

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02/03/2026

Dear Friends,
We are excited to open applications for the second cycle of our 2026 Kuta Art Residency program based in Abeokuta, Nigeria!

This residency cycle allows for artistic production, experimentation, and research, particularly in the ancient city of Abeokuta, where artists will have the opportunity to explore the cultural landscape and connect with indigenous artists, artisans, community members, and other cultural workers.

Overview:

✅ 3 Fully funded monthly residencies for selected Abeokuta-based artists.
✅Additional partially funded residency opportunities for other local and international artists.
✅Open to visual and performance artists, curators, designers, writers, filmmakers, etc.
✅ Interdisciplinary artists experimenting with themes such as agriculture, architecture, urban design, and gardening are encouraged to apply.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Payment Deadline: April 20, 2026
Results Announced: May 5, 2026
Residency Period: May 15 - August 31, 2026
International Artists who require a visa may resume from April 2026

Apply now or see more details about the open call using the link in bio:
Application URL: rebrand.ly/kuta26c2

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION / INQUIRY ABOUT THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, EMAIL: [email protected].

Credits:
Graphics: Stephanie Oloko
Image: Iyanuolawa Ipadeola, Oluyomi Akinnagbe
Venue: Kuta Art Studios, Ibara, Abeokuta
Artist/ Subject: Aremu Oluwatobiloba

01/03/2026

Dear Friends,
We are excited to open applications for the second cycle of our 2026 Kuta Art Residency program based in Abeokuta, Nigeria!

This residency cycle allows for artistic production, experimentation, and research, particularly in the ancient city of Abeokuta, where artists will have the opportunity to explore the cultural landscape and connect with indigenous artists, artisans, community members, and other cultural workers.

Overview:

✅ 3 Fully funded monthly residencies for selected Abeokuta-based artists.
✅Additional partially funded residency opportunities for other local and international artists.
✅Open to visual and performance artists, curators, designers, writers, filmmakers, etc.
✅ Interdisciplinary artists experimenting with themes such as agriculture, architecture, urban design, and gardening are encouraged to apply.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Payment Deadline: April 20, 2026
Results Announced: May 5, 2026
Residency Period: May 15 - August 31, 2026
International Artists who require a visa may resume from April 2026

Apply now or see more details about the open call using the link in bio:
Application URL: rebrand.ly/kuta26c2

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION / INQUIRY ABOUT THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, EMAIL: [email protected].

Credits:
Graphics: Stephanie Oloko
Image: Iyanuolawa Ipadeola, Oluyomi Akinnagbe
Venue: Kuta Art Studios, Ibara, Abeokuta
Artist/ Subject: Aremu Oluwatobiloba

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23/02/2026

About our Speaker:

Strategists and CCI financing expert. Ouafa is the founder of CFW www.culturefundingwatch.com, the www.CCiboost.com, the www.RMdigithon.com & the www.Artnstay.com platforms. Her company, CFW is a leading Cultural and Creative Industries financing intelligence platform in the Global South. It connects creatives with decision makers & funders & creates spaces where CC artists, entrepreneurs and professionals can be visible, foster impactful connections and collaborations towards building an equitable and sustainable ecosystems for the CCIs. She concentrates her current work on advising on how to formulate smart CCI financing strategies and policies. Ouafa is a development expert with over 15 years of experience in designing and financing international cooperation & development programs in various contexts (Africa, Asia & MENA).
Author & co-author of CCI related publications, including: Cultural policy report Tunisia, Creative Economy report- UNESCO 2013, & Rapid mapping of cultural policies in the MENA region 2019, creative economy study Tunisia 2019.
Ouafa is a member of the UNESCO 2005 convention expert facility, Member of the EU/UNESCO Expert Facility for UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators. Member of the UNESCO reflection group on protecting and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions in the digital environment. One of the 100 most influential creative of African descent 2021, Most powerful African Doer 2022, and Digital Africa Ambassador.

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Don’t miss our Masterclass & Open Studio events this Friday,
Time 10:00AM
Friday 27th Feb 2026
Venue: Nest by Kuta (See Google Map):
No 13 Tagoe Street, Off Lalubu, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

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Following the presentation:
Open Studios begins at 12:30pm (Group Walk from Nest by Kuta)
Featuring Works in Progress by Artists: Chiamaka Praise & Nathaniel Goodnews.

For further inquiries and to request accommodations or reserve a seat please DM or email [email protected] with the subject : FRIDAY 27
OR
Register Here: https://bit.ly/OpenStudio-ResourceMob

Show up, support creativity!
Special thanks to Goethe Institute Nigeria for supporting this initiative as part of the ongoing Residency Resourced / Exchange Program.

23/02/2026

Don’t miss our Masterclass & Open Studio events this Friday:
The upcoming session tagged ‘Resource Opportunities for Creatives’ is a training program focused on RESOURCE MOBILISATION FOR THE CREATIVE & CULTURAL INDUSTRIES - Introduction & Reflection

Presented by our guest in residence Ouafa Belgacem, the objective of the session is to build resources mobilisation capacity of participants toward reaching financial sustainability.

The discussion will aim at shifting the participants thinking from fundraising to resources mobilisation and introduce them to more strategic approach to resources for their creative/cultural work.

The masterclass content aims in particular towards enhancing their knowledge about other sources of financing available out of the classical grant makers.

Main Presentation points:

-Different types of resources: Grant, in kind, e.t.c
-Restricted Vs Unrestricted categories
-Redefine financial growth

Time 10:00AM
Friday 27th Feb 2026
Venue: Nest by Kuta (See Google Map):
No 13 Tagoe Street, Off Lalubu, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

About our Speaker: Ouafa Belgacem

Strategists and CCI financing expert. Ouafa is the founder of CFW www.culturefundingwatch.com, the www.CCiboost.com, the www.RMdigithon.com & the www.Artnstay.com platforms, her company CFW is a leading Cultural and Creative Industries financing intelligence platform in the Global South. It connects creatives with decision makers & funders & creates spaces where CC artists, entrepreneurs and professionals can be visible, foster impactful connections and collaborations towards building an equitable and sustainable ecosystems for the CCIs. She concentrates her current work on advising on how to formulate smart CCI financing strategies and policies. Ouafa is a development expert with over 15 years of experience in designing and financing international cooperation & development programs in various contexts (Africa, Asia & MENA).
Author & co-author of CCI related publications including: Cultural policy report Tunisia, Creative Economy report- UNESCO 2013, & Rapid mapping of cultural policies in the MENA region 2019, creative economy study Tunisia 2019.
Ouafa is member of the UNESCO 2005 convention expert facility, Member of the EU/UNESCO Expert Facility for UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators. Member of the UNESCO reflection group on protecting and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions in the digital environment. one of the 100 most influential creative of African descent 2021, Most powerful African Doer 2022, and Digital Africa Ambassador.

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Following the presentation:
Open Studios begins at 12:30pm
Featuring Works in Progress by Artists: Chiamaka Praise & Nathaniel Goodnews.

For further inquiries and to request accommodations or reserve a seat please DM or email [email protected] with the subject : FRIDAY 27

Show up, support creativity!

Special thanks to the Goethe-Institut Nigeria for supporting this initiative as part of the ongoing Residency Resourced / Exchange Program.


the for supporting this initiative as part of the ongoing Residency Resourced / Exchange Program.

21/02/2026

Last Friday, February 13th, 2026, we hosted Duke Asidere ( ) as our Canvas Club guest facilitator for the second itinerant at the Art & Industrial Design Department, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta.

The session, led by Duke Asidere on Figurative Abstraction, began with questions from the participants that prompted Duke Asidere to share his long years practice which evolved into his exploration of figurative abstraction.

Afterwards, the session continued with an explorative practical workshop where he demonstrated his drawing and painting with the use of color in expressing an idea or thoughts.

The participants were divided into groups and each person from the group modeled while the group created an abstract drawing of the model under the guidance of Duke Asidere.

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14/02/2026

Last week, We welcomed Nathaniel Goodnews as one of our Artists-in-Residence for February.

Nathaniel was born and raised in Kogi State, Nigeria, and studied Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His practice explores ethereal storytelling, using the human feet as a metaphor for movement, direction, and self-agency.

During his residency, he plans to immerse himself in Abeokuta’s history and everyday life, researching local narratives and the city’s rich newspaper culture, particularly known as Iwe Iroyin.

was drawn to Kuta’s vibrant creative community, and looks forward to a period of deep exploration, experimentation, and growth.

This fully funded residency is made possible by Residency Re-sourced Goethe. ⁠
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14/02/2026

We’re excited to present Chiamaka Praise, who joined us last week as one of our Artists-in-Residence for February.

Chiamaka exhibited artistic abilities from a very young age and pursued her passion by furthering her education in arts. She is a first-class graduate of fine and applied arts (painting), Imo State University, Owerri.
chiamaka_ explores the concept of time and its relationship to human existence and relationships, using oil and acrylics. She reflects on different seasons of life and how time acts as a silent change in human life. A recurring element in her practice is numbers and petals, which serve as a metaphor for time, showing how it’s different for everyone, and it waits for no one.

Chiamaka’s works have been featured in local and international magazines, such as Mbari, Polemicalzine. etc.

During her residency, Chiamaka looks forward to deepening her creative process, creating works that connect with everyday experiences, and engaging with the Kuta community through collaboration, experimentation, and shared learning.

This fully funded residency is made possible by Residency Re-sourced Goethe. ⁠

03/12/2025

On the 13th of December, 2025, we’ll be hosting guests into the studios of our current artists in residence, Chinaza Ekpereokeke (.0keke) and Bianca Galanzino (), for their Open Studio.

Our artists in residence will share their ongoing process, artistic explorations, and works developed during their residency in Abeokuta. Guests will have the opportunity to engage with their ideas, learn more about their process, and experience their practices up close.

Date: Saturday, 13th December 2025
Time: 2pm WAT
Location: Address will be sent directly to your email.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/4ruLTUn
Link is available in our bio.