Society of Nigerian Artists call for entries ahead of Art Exhibition

Safiu Kehinde

The Society of Nigerian Artists (Lagos State Chapter) has called for the submission of entries ahead her annual art exhibition.

Tagged “October Rain 2022”, the categories of entries for the exhibition include ceramics, sculpture, textile, painting, graphics, mixed media installation, photography, digital arts, just to mention a few.

The entire submission, according to an e-flyer made available by the association, is scheduled to close on the 30th of June 2022 while all works are expected to be completed, signed, packaged, and submitted to collection centre on or before 31st of July, 2022.

Meanwhile, the association stipulated other criteria guiding the submission of entries such size of the entries which is stated to be not bigger than 3x4 feet or 90 x 120 cm, the maximum number of words for profile composition, and the required file format for the sending of entries which is expected to be jpeg with the resolution not less than 300 dpi.

However, participation is strictly limited to SNA members with participation fee for #20,000 for members from Lagos State, #30,000 for those from other states, and #40,000 for diaspora members.

Participants are required to forward their bio data which must include name of artist, statement, and phone number as well as work details such as title, medium, date of production, size, and price.

Meanwhile, participant is required to be financially up to date and are entitled to submission of two entries.

October Rain Exhibition is designed as an avenue for the discovery and encouragement of pure talents in the work of Art. The 2020 edition will make it 24th edition since the foundation of Society of Nigerian Artists.

According to This Day Newspaper, last year’s edition themed “Art as a glorious passion” saw the display of collections from 80 participating artists. It also offered opportunity to more female artists to showcase their creativity.