The African Artists' Foundation (AAF) is a
non-profit organization
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
, based in
Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 fo ...
. It was founded in 2007 by Azu Nwagbogu
to promote
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...
n and other
African art
African art describes the modern and historical paintings, sculptures, installations, and other visual culture from native or indigenous Africans and the African continent. The definition may also include the art of the African diasporas, su ...
and artists.
Projects
The AAF started the following projects:
* ''
Lagos Photo
LagosPhoto Festival is the first international art festival of photography in Nigeria, launched in October 2010. It is organised by the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) as part of an ongoing project designed to use art in public spaces, as a ...
Festival'' – began in 2010 as the first international arts festival of photography in Nigeria.
* ''NAC – National Art Competition'' – an annual arts competition that began in 2008.
* ''Female Artist's Platform''
* ''CDI – Capacity Development Integration''
* ''YECA – Youth Empowerment through Contemporary Art''
* ''ABA – Art Base Africa'', it is an online platform for debating about African contemporary art''
See also
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WIMBIZ
Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is a Nigerian non-profit organization that seeks to empower women.
History
The establishment of WIMBIZ was conceptualized by Chichi Okonjo, the only man among the founding members of the ...
References
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African artist groups and collectives
Non-profit organizations based in Nigeria
Non-profit organizations based in Lagos
Arts in Lagos
Arts organizations based in Nigeria