2nd African Arts & Crafts Expo 2009
Abuja, the Federal Capital is set to host the biggest Arts and Crafts market in Africa. The Expo which comes from May 31st to 11th June, 2009 will last for a period of 10 days.
Nigeria with about 150 million people, 250 ethnic nationalities, steeped in history and cultural heritage is playing host to one of the largest arts and crafts Expo in Africa. It is envisaged that over five thousand crafts entrepreneurs from Nigeria and most African countries and non African countries are expected to showcase the best of their creative industries to the delight of over one million visitors (domestic and foreign) expected during the period of the Expo.
Scope: The exhibition will feature the best of the creative ingenuity and heritage of Africans and beyond. Some selected aspect of Arts and Crafts shall be open for competition and prizes and awards will be given to winning entries. The Expo shall comprise amongst others Arts and Crafts unique to each Country, State and Local Government. Our exhibition shall include but not limited to:
$ Decorative wares
$ African Garments and Designs
$ Household Utensils
$ Jewelleries
$ Brass and Metal designs
$ Ceramics and Pottery
$ Special Day for product branding
$ Musical fiesta
$ Hard made products
$ Sales promotion and
$ Investment forum component.
Expected Participants:
* African countries and beyond
* 36 States of the Federation including FCT
* 774 Local Governments in Nigeria
* Artists glee and Association
* Manufacturer of Arts & Crafts Products/Accessories
* Modeling and beauty houses
* Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Agriculture and Mines
* Crafts Institutions and Departments
* Academicians and Students of Arts and Designs
* Investors and investment/financial institutions
* Designers etc
Theme: Stimulating Economic Growth Potentials of Arts and Crafts Sector.
Venue: Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Garki, Abuja - NIGERIA
Date: Sunday 31st May to Thursday 11th June, 2009
For Booking and other Enquiries, Please Contact:
The Executive Director, National Council for Arts and Culture,
Plot 1370, Ukpo Close, off Oro-Ago Crescent,
(by Old CBN) Garki II, District. P. M. B. 252, Garki - Abuja.
Fax: +234 9 2342360. Tel: +234 9 6706861, +234 8035978622,
Ann: +234 08065656641, Sam: +234 08033203717, Seigha: +234 08033186258.
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.ncac.gov.ng.