LIMCAF names jury panel, curator
The Organising Committee of Life In My City Art Festival (LIMCAF) has listed members of the jury panel and curator of the festival’s grand finale exhibition.
A statement from the Art Director, Dr. Ayo Adewunmi, said the list of the jury panel was agreed on after a meeting of the committee in Enugu. This is in keeping with the committee’s policy to protect jury members from possible pressure during the conduct the jury process.
The members are Prof. Blaise Gundu Gbaden of the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, as chairman, Prof Gundu Gbaden hails from Benue State, but was born in Ilorin, Kwara State. He attended Primary School in Vom, Plateau State and secondary school at the Boy’s Secondary School, Gindidri also in Plateau State.
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Prof Babásèhìndé Augustine Ademuleya is an artist, art historian, and art educator. He graduated from Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo with a B.A.Ed. (Fine Arts) degree in 1991 and obtained his M.A. and PhD in African Studies (Visual Arts) from the University of Ibadan in 1997 and 2002 respectively. He joined the Federal College of Education (Tech.) Akoka in 1993, and later moved to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 2004. Also on the jury panel is Obioha Onyebuchim Nwaegbe (Obi Nwaegbe) is a Nigerian multimedia artist with a bachelor’s degree in Painting from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is the Founder and Executive Director, Artstier Company Limited, an Art Production and Consulting company based.
Earlier, the Board of Trustees of the festival has also approved new key appointments into its strategic management team, according to a statement by the Art Director, Dr. Ayo Adewunmi. They appointees are Adaora Oji-Ngwu as Programme Manager, Chichetam John Okoronta as Art Manager of the festival.
Dr Ayo Adewunmi explained that approval for the new appointments was given at the meeting of the Board a few days ago, noting that Oji-Ngwu will bring to the position her expertise in fundraising, project management and organizational transformation.
“With a strong background in business development and strategic partnerships, Adaora has demonstrated the ability to drive LIMCAF on the path for sustainable future growth and deliver impactful solutions across various sectors in accordance with the vision of the Trustees. She joins LIMCAF at a time when the 18-year not-for-profit private charity is expanding its portfolio to include all areas of cultural expression through a demonstrated experience in resource mobilisation, building effective collaborations and managing complex projects, making her a valuable asset to LIMCAF.
“Oji-Ngwu will naturally work closely with the Board, in developing strong stakeholder relationships within the wider environment to ensure the success of LIMCAF’s programmes and long-term objectives within the culture sector in Nigeria,” he said.
He disclosed that Okoronta’s appointment followed his effective contributions in the past two years, and will take on new and expanding responsibilities as Manager of the Art Department reporting to the Art Director. “In addition to managing the various aspects of the festival’s art competition, Chichetam, himself a skilled visual artist with broad expertise that includes IT support, graphic design, social media management, and visual arts, will be a key asset in the drive to the future of LIMCAF,” he said.
Dr Adewunmi hinted that the festival week will begin with children workshop/exhibition from October 10 to 12 at the Alliance Francaise, Enugu, Art and Craft Fair on October 19th at IMT Conference Centre, Enugu, as well as opening of grand finale exhibition. A drawing workshop will hold between October 22 and 23 at IMT Art Dept, Campus 3, Enugu. This will be followed by an interactive session, tours and photo session with top 100 and the media representatives on October 25 and/26 at IMT Conference Centre, Enugu. But, there will the festival lecture October 25 at IMT Conference Centre, while the Award Night holds on October 26 at IMT Conference Centre, Enugu.
