Beyond hospitality, La Campagne supports creative industry with art residency

In a bid to support and nurture the arts as well as to promote emerging and established artists in Nigeria and Africa, La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort has introduced a coastal art residency programme.

Set against the breathtaking natural environment of the resort’s coastal landscape—where the Atlantic Ocean meets lush forests, mangroves, and indigenous cultural heritage—the residency will provide participating artists with a unique space to create, reflect, experiment, and engage with nature and community.

The residency is conceived as a biannual programme that will bring together selected artists for immersive creative retreats, across several weeks. During the residency, the artists will be given accommodation, studio access, and an inspiring environment to develop new works, while interacting with fellow creatives, scholars, and cultural practitioners.

The residency will, among other things, nurture emerging talent, offering them time, space, mentorship, and resources needed to deepen their practice and develop new artistic expressions.

It will also promote African cultural heritage by encouraging artistic works that draw inspiration from African traditions, history, folklore, and contemporary realities, strengthening the continent’s cultural voice. The residency is also expected to create global creative exchange, support creative tourism and build lasting cultural legacy.

However, the residency will feature a range of activities including: studio practice and collaborative projects; artist talks and public lectures; workshops and mentorship sessions for young artists; community engagement programmes with local schools and communities; exhibitions and open studio presentations; and documentation and publication of works produced during the residency, among others.

At the end of each residency cycle, selected works produced during the programme will be exhibited at the resort and may also be showcased in partner galleries, museums, and cultural institutions.

Speaking on the creative initiative, Wanle Akinboboye, founder and president, La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, said: “Art and culture are powerful expressions of identity and heritage. Through this residency, we are creating a sanctuary where artists can draw inspiration from nature, our traditions, and from one another, while contributing to a vibrant cultural ecosystem for Africa and the world.”

He further noted that details on the application process, residency schedule, participating artists and commencement date will be revealed in the coming weeks.