A-ARTs: Applications for art residency opens in Lagos

A section of La Champagne Tropicana, Lekki, Lagos.

La Campagne Tropicana Resort, Lekki, Lagos State has opened applications for the first edition of its Art Residency, a two-month programme for Nigerian artists and artisans. The residency runs from February 5-April 4, 2027 at the resort in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, as applications close on 30 November 2026.

The programme will bring practitioners together to make new work, trade ideas and examine how art, culture, place and tourism relate to one another. Residents are encouraged to draw on the resort and its surroundings while following their own creative interests.

According to a statement from the host, the call is open to practitioners in the visual and applied arts, traditional crafts, design and related fields. Applicants must live in Nigeria, be at least 20 years old when the residency begins, and be able to take part for the full period.

Residents will have time to work on an agreed project and to engage with fellow participants, and the programme will close with a presentation or sharing of work and ideas. Applicants may propose research, experimentation or the development of new work, and a finished artwork is not required unless agreed as part of an individual project.

The residency committee will provide accommodation and meals, travel and local transport support, materials and production support, a stipend, and insurance and healthcare arrangements. Selected applicants will receive the amounts, coverage and practical details in writing before they are asked to accept a place. Applicants with accessibility or other support needs are encouraged to contact the committee so suitable arrangements can be discussed.

Applications will be assessed on the quality of the applicant's practice, the strength and feasibility of the proposal, and its relevance to the residency. Applicants should send a short biography or CV, a portfolio or examples of recent work, a brief proposal for what they wish to explore or develop, their location and contact details, and confirmation that they are available for the full programme dates.

Those selected will receive a detailed programme and a written residency agreement covering support, facilities, participation expectations, and the ownership, display and use of work created during the residency. A place will be confirmed only once these terms have been agreed.

How to apply: Submit applications by 30 November 2026 to arts@lacampagnetropicana.com.

La Campagne Tropicana is a beach resort in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, and the host of the inaugural Art Residency.