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Artists’ Hangout to host Oluwole Omofemi April 1

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The Artists’ Hangout, convened by Abiola Adeleye, will host artist Oluwole Omofemi, during the third edition of the programme at KokoDome, Dugbe, Ibadan, on Friday, April 1.

During the programme, Omofemi will discuss his art and the international art market, while a panel will also deliberate on topical issues in  art.

Speaking on the idea behind the Artists’ Hangout, Adeleye said she discovered that there are several artists in Ibadan and “there is no single platform to which they all belong as a community.

“Artists’ Hangout was initiated as a result of my discussion with Oluwole Omofemi in April 2021 while planning a three-day seminar for artists.

“The maiden edition of the Artists’ Hangout was held on June 25, 2021, and it had the likes of Omofemi, Prince Tunde Odunlade, Dr Ellis Oyekola, Mr Kola Akintola, David Olatoye, among others in attendance.

“The second edition was held on September 24, 2021 at the Tunde Odunlade Arts and Culture Connexions, where Prince Odunlade hosted the event.”

“The quarterly event is set to establish a legacy of arts discourse, which is something missing in the Nigerian art industry, as well as to foster relationships between artists, to network and learn from other professionals as it relates to the business of art.

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