The Ogun State Government has commissioned its Hall of Fame Art Gallery at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, the state capital,in order to project the State’s cultural heritage to the public and increase revenue generation.
The State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo during the inauguration, explained that the gallery would serve as a medium of communication to the outside world, saying it will be a stepping stone for the Ministry.
Taiwo who described artworks in the gallery as unique and of international standard, called on stakeholders in the industry to partner with the Ministry to exhibit and export their artifacts, enjoining the youths to delve into artwork and utilise the gallery to educate themselves.
Earlier in his welcome address, Director, Visual Arts Department, Mr. Emmanuel Ikwue appreciated the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun for giving the approval of the gallery, saying it would serve as a training institute for upcoming artists in visual arts.
He added that it would be a platform for sales and exhibition of artworks such as unique Adire fabrics, ceramics, paintings, sculptures, and others, saying the Hall of Fame is open to the general public at subsidised rates from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am till 5.00pm.
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