Programme
The Competition
Every year young artists across Nigeria answer a theme. Entries are exhibited at 18 regional centres, regional juries select the Top 100, and a national jury names the winners at the Grand Finale in Enugu.
Who can enter
Young Nigerians, and foreigners who have lived in Nigeria for up to five years, who are no more than 35 years old on 31 October of the festival year. Female artists and artists living with disability are especially encouraged to apply.
How it works
- Open call — entries are submitted online.
- Regional exhibitions — works are shown at 18 regional centres (July–August).
- Selection — regional juries choose the Top 100.
- Grand Finale — the Top 100 exhibit in Enugu and a national jury decides the awards.
Categories
Painting · Watercolour · Drawing · Photography · Sculpture & Installation · Ceramics · Graphics, Digital & Video Art · Textile & Fashion Art.
Coming up
27
Oct
27–31 October 2026 · Enugu
LIMCAF 2026 Grand Finale
A week-long national exhibition of the Top 100+ artists from 18 regional centres, with an art and craft fair, lectures and cultural tours. Free to attend — register for your pass.
Get your free pass
31
Oct
31 October 2026 · Enugu
Gala & Award Night 2026
The winners of LIMCAF 2026 — including the Elder K.U. Kalu Prize for Young Artist of the Year — are announced on the closing night of the Grand Finale.
Register for the Gala