Concurso Nacional de Arte (NAC) – Fundação dos Artistas Africanos

The African Artists' Foundation (AAF), a Lagos‑based non‑profit, runs the National Art Competition (NAC) each year. Established in 2008, the competition invites artists to respond to a thematic brief that addresses current social issues. Artists submit their work for consideration; twelve finalists are shortlisted for a juried exhibition, and the winner receives a cash prize. The competition aims to promote contemporary art in Nigeria, raise awareness of societal topics, and provide emerging artists with exposure and professional development opportunities. Applications are submitted through AAF’s website, and the call is announced annually, though specific dates vary each edition.

cash prize, juried exhibition for finalists, exposure, professional development

Open to artists residing in Nigeria; specific eligibility criteria not detailed on the page.