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N I G E R I A |
ABOUT US
The National gallery
of Art of Nigeria (NGA) was established by Decree No.
86 of 1993 in fulfillment of a provision of Nigeria’s
cultural policy which recommends that a National Gallery
of Art be established for the promotion and presentation
of creative visual art in Nigeria. This recommendation
derives from the UNESCO document on the World Decade for
Cultural Development (WDCD). Its corporate headquarters
is located in Abuja, the Federal capital Territory (FCT).
VISION
To Become a World Class Gallery and a Global Tourists Destination.
To Serve as a Repository
for Nigeria's creative spirits and to promote the appreciation of Nigeria's Art.
The Gallery is charged with the responsibility of:
a) acquiring and collecting Nigerian works of art;
b) organizing permanent and temporary exhibitions;
c) organizing competitions and talent hunts in fine and applied arts;
d) receiving donations and endowments to support the National
collections of works of art;
e) sponsoring and encouraging research into all aspects of arts;
f) organizing workshops, lectures, seminars and conferences on
the theory, practice and appreciation of arts;
g) establishing and maintaining a Documentation Centre on Arts
and Artists, and
h) promoting excellence in the theory and practice of art through
the award of grants to artists and
art scholars.
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A Chairman
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The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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One representative of the Federal Ministry of Culture & Tourism;
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One representative of the Society of Nigerian Artists;
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One representative of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM);
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One representative of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC);
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One representative of the National Institute of Architects;
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Five (5) other persons, at least one of whom shall be a woman, knowledgeable in the various discipline of art
The Management of the National Gallery is headed by the Director-General who is also a member of the Board. The Director-General is responsible for the day to day affairs of the National Gallery assisted by Directors who head different Departments.
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Documentation and Monitoring
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Educational Services
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Finance and Accounts
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Planning and Research
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Procurement
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Special Duties
The Gallery is mainly funded from the Federal Government budgetary allocations. It shall receive funds from the National Endowment for the Art when it comes on board , from gifts and donations as well as from its own sources of revenue, including sales of art works, as well as books and publications.