Artistic Development
Supporting artists through exhibitions, mentorship, studio practice, concept development and creative design training.
About
Gallery, academy and cultural appreciation centre.
A creative environment built around artistic practice, education, mentorship and public access to Nigerian visual art.
More than an art gallery
De Galawry Art Centre is located at No. 14 New Dawn Crescent, Abule Otun, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria.
The centre serves as a visual art gallery, art academy and cultural appreciation centre. It welcomes artists, students, school children, collectors, art lovers and the wider community into a space where art can be seen, discussed, practised and understood.
Through exhibitions, training, school excursions, children’s creative camps and artist residencies, De Galawry Art Centre supports creativity as both a professional practice and a community resource.
Founder & Director
Olumide Adeyinka
De Galawry Art Centre is founded and directed by Olumide Adeyinka, a professional visual artist with a certificate in Painting and Visual Art from Yaba College of Technology, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Olumide is involved in both the teaching and practical aspects of art. He has participated in several exhibitions and is an expert in sculpture, painting, drawing, craft making and other areas of visual art.
His work as an artist, educator and mentor has supported the development of emerging artists, including practitioners who have gone on to build recognised creative platforms and practices.
Mission
What the centre stands for
Cultural Appreciation
Promoting Nigerian creativity, heritage and cultural memory through visual art and public engagement.
Youth Learning
Welcoming school children and young people into the gallery through excursions, holiday camps and hands-on art learning.