Lagos, Nigeria – April 2026

As the intersection between creativity and technology deepens, Art Arising is set to host a compelling public forum titled “Challenges of New Technology in Visual Arts’ Education.” The event will hold on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the culturally significant National Museum Onikan.

Designed as a platform for reflection and forward-thinking dialogue, the session will address how digital innovation from AI tools to new media practices is reshaping the structure, delivery, and philosophy of visual arts education in Nigeria. It will also question how institutions and practitioners can evolve while preserving the integrity of artistic heritage.

Featured Speakers

The forum brings together a distinguished panel of practitioners and scholars with deep roots in both studio practice and academic engagement:

Dr Kunle Adeyemi – Visual artist and respected contributor to contemporary art conversations

Dr Mudiare Onobrakpeya – President, Adumadan ArtHub, and former Secretary General of Art Galleries Association of Nigeria

Prof Sola Ogunfuwa – Academic and thought leader from the University of Lagos

Dr Adeola Balogun – Lecturer at Yaba College of Technology, actively shaping art education

Event Details

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (WAT)

Venue: National Museum Onikan

Admission: Free and open to all

A Timely Cultural Intervention

At a moment when technology is both an enabler and a disruptor, this forum offers a rare opportunity for artists, educators, students, and policymakers to engage directly with key voices shaping the sector. The conversation promises to be insightful, practical, and future-focused.

Through initiatives like this, Art Arising continues to build bridges between tradition and innovation, ensuring that the evolution of visual arts education remains both relevant and rooted.

For media inquiries and participation details, interested parties are encouraged to contact the organisers ahead of the event.

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