Categories (Amateur & Professional)

The Categories span painting and drawing, digital art, photography and sculpture. Participants joy flexibility to make mixed media, conceptual art, or experimental forms.

Each category highlights originality, technique, and expressive depth. This framework encourages fair competition, supports varied forms of creativity, and celebrates the unique voice of every participant. Artists can confidently submit work that aligns with their experience and artistic identity.

The competition offers artists a prestigious platform to present their work to respected jurors, collectors, and cultural leaders. Beyond creativity, the event fosters meaningful connections—uniting creators, sponsors, educators, and audiences in a vibrant artistic ecosystem. Whether learning, competing, or observing, participants experience an immersive journey into the world of art.

Unleash your story. Submit to the category that best reflects your craft.
→ Explore Categories

Themes

This year’s festival theme: “Echoes of Creation” — a celebration of how art mirrors identity, culture, and shared human experience.

Expect bold interpretations, fresh narratives, and artistic innovation.

Featured Artists & Judges

Meet the creative masters and veterans across Nigeria shaping the festival. Acclaimed painters, sculptors, digital artists, and curators lend their vision and expertise to elevate every submission.
→ Meet the Jury

Key Dates to keep in mind

Submission Deadline: May 05 2026
Shortlist Announcement: May 31 2026
Pre-Event Activities: June 8–12 2026
Prize Giving & Exhibition: June 13 2026

Masterclasses & Workshops

Learn directly from industry experts in sessions that blend skill-building with inspiration. Topics span digital art, visual storytelling, creative entrepreneurship, anatomy drawing, and more. UniLag is the place.
→ View Class Lineup

Sponsors

We proudly collaborate with brands that champion creativity, community, and expression.
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Echoes of Creation

Eko ‘26

ECHOES OF CREATION