29th Oct - 3rd Nov 2024
We are delighted to open standard bookings for the third edition of the Yinka Shonibare Foundation Lagos Art Tour to Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation incorporating the wider creative and cultural community, and ART X Lagos. In 2024, the programme will run from 29th October until 3rd November. Guests will be in the company of our Chair and Founder Yinka Shonibare CBE RA and the trustees and staff of Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation, Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.), and be joined by globally renowned artists, curators and collectors.
The standard package cost for this trip is 3,000 GBP (3,930 USD / 3,560 EUR)* per person and covers airport concierge service, trip coordination and management, visa on arrival (variable around 360 GBP per person), event catering, security escorts and transportation. Please use the form on the next page to make this payment and a tax receipt will be automatically issued and emailed to you. A discounted rate of 2,250 GBP (2,950 USD / 2,670 EUR)* per person is available for members of public institutions and non-profits.
Places are strictly limited and standard bookings close on 30th September 2024.
*Please note the conversion from GBP to other currencies is correct at the time of issue and is subject to fluctuations depending on the exchange rate at the time of payment. Payment will be taken in GBP and converted to your domestic currency by your bank.
GUEST INFORMATION AND INITIAL PROGRAMME
Guests taking part in the Lagos Art Tour 2024 should plan to arrive in Lagos on Tuesday 29th October. Programmed events will take place between Wednesday 30th October and the morning of Sunday 3rd November and will include:
- - A day trip to the Ecology Green Farm and G.A.S. Farm House
- - A tour and private lunch at G.A.S. Lagos
- - VIP Preview of ART X (including entry for the duration of the fair)
- - Museum and gallery visits
- - Annual G.A.S. Foundation party
LAGOS ART TOUR GUEST INFORMATION PACK
Both confirmed and prospective guests can now download our initial trip information pack which includes the following:
- - Details about documents that need to be provided to Y.S.F. in order to help us secure your visa to Nigeria
- - An itinerary breakdown detailing activities that are scheduled for each day of the tour
- - In-depth hotel booking information
- - Health guidance including relating to vaccinations and malaria prevention
- - Currency and travel money advice
- - Information about weather and local conditions
- - More details about airport concierge, security and airport transfers
Please note guests are responsible for booking their own flights, travel insurance, and accommodation from our preferred list however Y.S.F. can provide assistance if needed.
A TASTE OF OUR 2023 LAGOS ART TOUR
Between the 30th October and 5th of November 2023, we hosted the second iteration of the Lagos Art Tour. A group of patrons, collectors, curators and cultural stakeholders were invited to participate in a dynamic programme of events that offered an insight into the vibrant artistic landscape in Lagos and beyond.