Workshops

At +234Art Fair, we present a dynamic series of masterclasses and workshops designed to equip emerging artists and key players in the art ecosystem with essential knowledge for career success. Our program addresses critical elements of artistic growth, offering insights into patronage, career development, and the evolving global art market.

Patronage—support from individuals, institutions, and organizations—has long been vital to the art world. It takes many forms, from commissioning works and funding projects to providing studio space and exhibition opportunities. Private collectors, museums, galleries, and even celebrities play key roles in promoting artists and preserving their legacies.

As African art gains global recognition, we explore what this means for Nigerian artists and how they can navigate international opportunities. We also highlight photography and sculpture, two fields that face unique challenges in Nigeria’s art scene. Beyond artistic practice, our workshops engage with the fair’s broader themes, fostering discussions that inspire fresh ideas and solutions for a thriving arts sector. Join us in this dynamic exchange of knowledge and creativity.

27.03.25

The Future of Art Patronage: Building inclusive and sustainable collector network 
SPEAKER(S) : Eboni Gates

28.03.25

Telling stories with Artificial Intelligence 
SPEAKER(S) : Malik Afegbua

28.03.25

Murals and the City: The role of Patronage in Public Art 
SPEAKER(S) : Osa seven, Polly Alakija, Divine Momoh, MR Waduud

29.03.25

Art and Identity: The power of your own Story 
SPEAKER(S) : Nicole Asinugo, Sophie Buillon

29.03.25

Art meets Commerce: Patronage through Branding 
SPEAKER(S) : Yusuff Aina, Williams Chechet

29.03.25

Art of collecting: Preserving value, building Legacy 
SPEAKER(S) : Eboni Gates,Juliet Okon, Tobi Idowu,Sosa Omorogbe

30.03.25

Beyond collecting: a fireside chat with Hakeem Adedeji 
SPEAKER(S) : Hakeem Adedeji 

31.03.25

From Buyers to Benefactors: The Art of lifelong patronage 

MODERATOR : Nicole Asinugo

SPEAKER(S) : Adeniyi Adenubi, Jubril Enakele, Nancy Keshinro

31.03.25

Art in the age of innovation: rethinking patronage for Digital Creatives and Photographers 

MODERATOR : Anthony Azekwoh

SPEAKER(S) : Dayo Adedayo, Osinachi, Ade Adekola