CraftVantage presented selected works by artists from its 2026 cohort as part of ARM Harith Infrastructure Fund’s 10th anniversary celebration on 8 July 2026.
Held at the West Tower of WINGS Office Complex in Victoria Island, Lagos, the anniversary exhibition brought contemporary Nigerian art into a gathering of business leaders, investment professionals, partners and other invited guests.
The showcase followed the CraftVantage 2026 Graduate Exhibition, Bold Stories, Sustainable Futures, held at the same venue in May.
By presenting the works in a new professional setting, the ARM Harith anniversary created another opportunity for the artists to reach new audiences, discuss their practices and build relationships beyond the original exhibition.
The presentation included works across painting, sculpture and mixed media, reflecting the range of artistic practices represented within the 2026 cohort.
The works explored subjects including identity, community, resilience, sustainability, cultural memory, urban development and the experiences shaping contemporary Nigerian life.
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Partnerships That Create Opportunities for Artists
For CraftVantage, the anniversary showcase reflected the importance of partnerships in sustaining opportunities for emerging artists.
“We were honoured to contribute to ARM Harith’s 10th anniversary and delighted that the celebration created another platform for the CraftVantage 2026 cohort,” said Oluwayemisi Ogunbodede, Founder and Programme Director of CraftVantage.
“Corporate milestones bring people together to reflect on progress, relationships and the future. Including art within these moments creates a richer experience while giving emerging artists valuable access to new audiences.
“We are committed to continuing our support for the 2026 cohort through exhibitions, commissions, collector engagement and partnerships that help them develop sustainable professional careers.”
The ARM Harith showcase also demonstrated how organisations can incorporate contemporary Nigerian art into corporate celebrations, client engagements and other significant events.
These collaborations create opportunities for organisations to support the creative economy while introducing guests to original works and the artists behind them.
They also help move emerging artists into a wider professional network, connecting creative practice with business, investment and institutional audiences.
The exhibition formed part of CraftVantage’s continued work to extend opportunities for its artists beyond the May graduate exhibition.
Through curated showcases, temporary exhibitions, commissions and partnerships, CraftVantage is supporting artists as they develop their public profiles, strengthen their practices and build relationships with potential patrons and collectors.
The ARM Harith 10th anniversary presentation marked another important step in that continuing journey and highlighted the value that thoughtful partnerships can create for artists, organisations and their audiences.