Public Art Africa

The Initiative for Public Art in Africa programs were established in 2013. It is a series of creative workshops facilitated in schools that focus on creativity, career readiness, life skills, and mentorship.

In partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Education and many other organizations, companies, and individuals, this youth-led, non-profit initiative focuses on preparing the next generation of Africans to be confident, creative, problem solvers, team players, leaders, and innovators.

Our goal is to bring PAA programs to youths all over Africa.

To learn more about our programs contact us at joinus@publicartafrica.org.

BUILDING AFRICANS FOR THE FUTURE

BUILDING AFRICANS FOR THE FUTURE

What are people saying about PAA?

“You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can not repay you. Together we can make Africa great again.”

— Mentor/Volunteer, Ebenezer Okoidigun

"The children I mentored are all doing well getting ready to graduate college. It’s been an incredible benefit to my life just watching them succeed."

— UR4Africa Board Member, Hosea Johnson

“Public Art Africa has helped me initiate preparations for my future and devise a plan to realize my dreams.”

— 2023/2024 College Prep Participant, Salome Israel

Our Programs

  • Four Public Art Africa students participated in a two week program at Parsons School of Design in NYC, USA

    Watch the short video

  • Making Noise in Africa: Ghana 2015

    Gallery

  • PAA participants and volunteers produce a positive album about Africa in collaboration with local musicians and Chocolate City Music

    Listen to the Album

  • Recycling with Recycle Points in Ikeja

    Gallery

  • Summer exploration programs

    Watch Interviews

  • A short documentary about exchanges between Do Remember Me and Public Art Africa called “The World is As Big or As Small As You Make It.”

    View Documentary Here

  • Climate Change at Freedom Park Lagos

    Gallery

  • 2016 Professional Development program for emerging artists.

    Watch Clip Here

  • The 2017 Hangout event in collaboration with LofeLofe Foundation; this was a showcase and celebration.

  • Interview with Radio Host Shepherd about the PAA program

    Listen Here

  • Highlights from our 2023 Annual Showcase.

    Watch Here

  • College Prep Cohort 2023/2024

    Exhibition

  • Making Noise in Africa: Cotonou 2023

    Learn more

  • A partnership with Meridian International Center, The Nigeria Police Force, and UR4Africa 2017

    Paul's Blog