The Art4Integrity Competition 2025 is calling all talented Nigerian artists to showcase their creativity and passion for social change. This competition is designed to inspire young creatives to explore integrity, ethics, and positive transformation through various art forms. With a grand cash prize of up to ₦2 million, this is your chance to make a difference while earning recognition for your craft.
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Overview of the Art4Integrity Competition 2025
The Art4Integrity Competition 2025 is more than just a contest. It is a movement aimed at celebrating integrity and promoting civic values through creativity. Artists are invited to reimagine Nigeria’s future through their works in painting, poetry, writing, photography, digital art, or spoken word. By participating, you join a community of young Nigerians dedicated to positive social change.
Theme: The Integrity Generation—Reimagining Nigeria Through Art
Categories:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Digital Art
- Photography
- Spoken Words (Performance)
- Fictional Storytelling (dramatised excerpts)
Eligibility
To apply for the Art4Integrity Competition, ensure you meet the following criteria:
- Be Nigerian, living in Nigeria
- Be between 18 and 35 years old as of the competition deadline
- Individual and group entries welcome
- For visual artists, submit up to 3 pieces of work
- Submissions must be original and created by you or your group
- Indicate if submitted works are for sale or not
- Ensure your submission is your own and has not won in any previous competition
- Be willing to grant permission for the Integrity Organisation to feature your work (with credit) in exhibitions, digital campaigns, and reports
- Submit only one entry per person or group
- Work developed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) shall be disqualified.
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How to Apply
Applying for the Art4Integrity Competition is straightforward:
Step 1: Create your work:
- Visual artwork (painting, digital art, drawing)
- Photograph or photo series
- Spoken word (Performed) or Fictional Storytelling (Dramatized)
Step 2: Give it a title and write a short description (max 300 words):
- Explain the story and vision behind your submission
- Explain how it relates to integrity, resilience, and the Nigerian experience
Step 3: To submit, Go to: [Submission Form]
Step 4:. Upload your:
- Artwork (JPEG, MP4, PDF, or other accepted format)
- Title + Artist Statement
- Full name (or group name), age, location, and contact details
- Complete Declaration Form
Benefits of Participating
Participating in the Art4Integrity Competition 2025 offers several advantages:
- ₦2 million cash prize for “Overall Winner
- ₦1 million cash prize for “Runner Up”
- Exhibition for the 5 shortlisted virtual art submissions
- Feature at the Integrity@30 Gala Night
- Media features for both winners in the national press
- Sales opportunities at curated Lagos art showcase
- Your work amplified as part of Integrity’s public campaign across Nigeria
Disqualification Notice
- Plagiarism or submission of someone else’s work will lead to immediate disqualification
- All entries must be ethical and align with the spirit of integrity
Application Deadline
The Art4Integrity Competition 2025 has a firm application deadline. Ensure your entry is submitted before the cutoff to avoid disqualification. 18th, September 2025
