The picture of the NAC 2012 Press Conference, Lagos.
L-R: Uche Uzorka- 1st place winner NAC 2011,Azubuike Nwagbogu- Director, African Artists' Foundation, Peter Vlam- Media and Partnership Adviser, AAF,Zainab Ashadu- Curator, AAF,Edem Vindah- PR Manager, Nigerian Breweries.

NATIONAL ART COMPETITION 2012 PRESS CONFERENCE.

BY ESTHER EGBE

African Artists' Foundation/NIGERIAN BREWERIES NATIONAL ART COMPETITION 2012 held a press conference recently at their office 54, Raymond Njoku Street Ikoyi.

Special guests of honor  were Uche Uzorka- 1st place winner NAC 2011,Azubuike Nwagbogu- Director, African Artists' Foundation, Peter Vlam- Media and Partnership Adviser, AAF,Zainab Ashadu- Curator, AAF,Edem Vindah- PR Manager, Nigerian Breweries.

Azu told press men during the press conference that AAF/NBP that this year is

 the fifth edition of the annual National Art Competition entitled ‘Consequences.’ following on from 2011’s edition which witnessed a shift in focus from completed works to a method coined ‘Process To Product’, this year’s program aims to further develop the creative approach by contributing to the intellectual content of artistic thought and processes while nurturing particular, often –neglected skill sets in the art community.

Similarly, Zainab also added that this year edition requires interested artists to submit a written proposal expanding on their intentions for the theme ‘’Consequences’’ and specifying their chosen medium. Once more, all artistic genres qualify including painting, sculture, photography, mixed media, installion and video art. Based on the submissions, the AFF selection committee will assess all submitted entries and shortlist up to a total of 15 finalists.

She also said that Professor E I Anatsui will head the artistic selection committee this year.Shortlisted finalists will be invited to partake in a week –long workshop ,led by industry professionals at a retreats in Nigeria ,it is at this time that the proposed works will be created ;all works created at the workshop will be exhibited and rated by a panel of judges at the Grand Finale evnt and exhibition.

The PR Manager of NB revealed at the conference that the cash prize3rd prize#1,000,000(One million naira),2^nd prize #1.500(One point five million naira)1^st prize#2.000,000(Two million naira)

He further explained that closing date for receipt of all written proposals is 22^nd June2012. he said interested person should check for  more information and guideline  on this www.africanartists.org

PETITION 2012 PRESS CONFERENCE.