THEME: CAN WE BREATHE?

The Spirit of every age defines an artwork as a product of its time.
Within Nigeria and in the global space, humanity is confronted with challenges that appear daunting, almost to a point of suffocation. Yet mankind MUST have some unfettered access to conducive atmosphere and circumstances that keep our life endeavors on-going

ELIGIBILITY

The festival competition is open to all young Nigerians and to Foreigners who have lived in Nigeria for up to 5 years, and will not be more than 35years of age on the 25th of October 2025.
Female and young artists with disability are encouraged to apply.


PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE


Elder K.U Kalu PRIZE FOR YOUNG ARTIST OF THE YEAR - EQUIVALENT OF $2000


OTHER PRIZES


A: LIMCAF PRIZES

  1. Best Photography - Chinelo Chime Prize N1,000,000.00.

  2. Best Painting/Mixed media - N500,000.00.

  3. Best Sculpture/Installation Art - N500,000.00.

  4. Best Ceramics - N500,000.00.

  5. Best Graphics/Digital Art/Video Art - N500,000.00.

  6. Best Textile Art/Fashion Art - N500,000.00.

  7. Best Drawing - N500,000.00.

  8. Most Creative Female Artist - N500,000.00.

  9. Best Entry from artist living with disability - N500,000.00.

  10. Consolation Prizes - N50,000.00.

APPLICATION PROCESS

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

  • A. Click here to fill Application form (click the text in blue )
  • B. Pay Application fee of N5000.00(Five thousand Naira only) at

    • Access Bank: Acct.Number 0058469668
    (Account Name: life in my city art initiative).

    B: ENDOWED PRIZES

    1. Justice Aniagolu Prize for Originality - N300,000.00.

    2. Dr. Pius Okigbo Prize for Technical Proficiency - N200,000.00.

    3. Mfom Usoro Prize for Best Entry from Uyo Center - N200,000.00.

    4. Vin Matin Ilo Prize for Best Entry from Enugu Region - N200,000.00.

    5. Fedelia Okoroafor Prize for Most Promising Female Artist - N200,000.00.

    6. Armstrong Obialo Prize for Best Entry with Waste Paper - N150,000.00.

    7. Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Prize for Best Entry by a Special need artist - N150,000.00.

    C. EL ANATSUI PRIZES

    International Travel for Top 6 Artists

    DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION


    The deadline for completed/saved application forms with receipt and artworks is May 31st, 2025 . Works not recieved ONLINE on or before the deadline will not be accepted.

    AWARD NIGHT


    DATE: Saturday 25th October, 2025.
    VENUE: International Conference Centre, IMT, Enugu.

    For further information please contact


    www.lifeinmycityartfestival.org

    Email: lifeinmycityart@gmail.com
    Phone:+234-7039353538(LIMCAF Office)
    +234-8032514211 (Admin. Manager)

    Social Media Handles : @lifeinmycityart