# Nigeria LIMCAF art festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-limcaf-art-festival
> Updated: 2026-08-02T02:12:49.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Life in My City Art Festival (LIMCAF) opened its Lagos regional exhibition on 25 July 2026 at the Thought Pyramid Art Centre in Ikoyi. The show featured works by artists under 35, with a strong emphasis on painting alongside photography and sculpture. From 830 nationwide submissions, eight Lagos pieces advanced toward a shortlist of 100 that will be displayed at the grand finale in Enugu from 24‑31 October 2026, with winners announced on 31 October. The festival, marking its 20th anniversary, operates under the theme “Open Letter,” encouraging reflections on personal agency and community‑driven social change, and offers a prize pool exceeding N50 million.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Nigeria's LIMCAF festival showcases emerging Lagos artists

LIMCAF's Lagos exhibition opened July 25, 2026, showcasing emerging Nigerian artists; eight works move to Enugu's October finale, with a prize pool over N50 million and a theme on personal agency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-limcaf-festival-showcases-emerging-lagos-artists

### 2026-07-16: Lagos Cultural Center launches two free art exhibitions

Lagos Cultural Center opened two free exhibitions, “Entre o Invisível e o Essencial” and “Core Cuore”, on 18 July, running through 26 September with public workshops and activities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lagos-cultural-center-launches-two-free-art-exhibitions

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