LIMCAF 2026 UNVEILS NEW PRIZES FOR ARTISTS
Submit artwork across various media (painting, watercolor, sculpture, installation, collage, photography, digital art, textile design, drawing, ceramics) to compete for cash prizes and recognition in LIMCAF 2026 National Competition with theme 'Open Letter'.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $2,000
- Location
- Nigeria
About
Overview
LIMCAF 2026 expands opportunities for emerging artists across Nigeria with new prize categories, celebrating diverse artistic expression and creative practice. The festival introduces multiple awards while maintaining its highest recognition: the Young Artist of the Year Award.
Key Dates
- LIMCAF Bootcamp 2026: 16–31 March 2026
- LIMCAF Artist Residency 2026 applications close: 30 April 2026
- LIMCAF 2026 National Competition applications close: 31 May 2026
Competition Theme
Open Letter
Prize Categories
- Young Artist of the Year Award (Elder K. U. Kalu Prize): $2,000 cash prize
- Best Painting – Capt. Everest Odengene Nnaji Prize: ₦1,000,000
- Best Watercolour Painting – Tayo Adenaike Prize: ₦500,000
- Best Sculpture/Installation Art – Chief Alexander Oji Prize: ₦500,000
- Best Collage Entry – Chike Obeagu Prize: ₦200,000
- Creative Expression Award – Stephen Bezalel Prize: ₦250,000
- Travel opportunities for Top Six Artists
- Over ₦50,000,000 in total prizes
Media Categories
- Painting
- Watercolor
- Sculpture
- Installation
- Collage
- Photography
- Digital Art
- Textile Design
- Drawing
- Ceramics
Opportunities
- LIMCAF Bootcamp 2026: Mentorship, critique, and practical support; 12 sponsored participants (6 male, 6 female) from 2025 Grand Finale and self-sponsored applicants
- LIMCAF Artist Residency 2026: Dedicated time and space for research, experimentation, and production
- LIMCAF 2026 National Competition: National recognition and visibility in Nigeria's arts community
About LIMCAF
For nearly two decades, LIMCAF has created spaces where talent flourishes, ideas are explored, and creativity is celebrated. Programs include workshops for school-aged children, adaptive creative sessions for children with disabilities, and sustained efforts to promote gender balance and greater participation of women in the arts.
Contact & Links
- Website: https://lifeinmycityartfestival.org
- Application Form: https://forms.gle/s8aCMy1vRWHzq4kz7
- Competition Link: https://lifeinmycityartsfestival.org/competition
- Instagram: @lifeinmycityart
- Facebook: Life in My City Art Festival
- X & TikTok: @lifeinmycityart
- Award
- Young Artist of the Year Award ($2,000 cash prize); Best Painting – Capt. Everest Odengene Nnaji Prize ₦1,000,000; Best Watercolour Painting – Tayo Adenaike Prize ₦500,000; Best Sculpture/Installation Art – Chief Alexander Oji Prize ₦500,000; Best Collage Entry – Chike Obeagu Prize ₦200,000; Creative Expression Award – Stephen Bezalel Prize ₦250,000; Travel opportunities for Top Six Artists; Over ₦50,000,000 in total prizes
- Theme
- The 2026 National Competition theme is 'Open Letter', inviting artists to engage with this subject across all media categories.
- Eligibility
- Open to emerging artists across Nigeria.
- Audience
- Emerging artists across Nigeria
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.