The maiden International Art Fair opening is set to hold in Abuja today.
Some selected artworks by renowned Nigerian artists will form the core of collections.
The venue is Amphi Theatre space, Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture, Area 10, Abuja.
The fair featuring artworks from private galleries and foreign embassies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will remain open to the public till March 23.
The event is a collaboration between the National Gallery of Art (NGA) and the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA).
The galleries are expected to showcase outstanding artworks that best portray their essence and standing in the Nigerian art space.
Some of the galleries include Nike Art Gallery, The Matrix Galleria, Orisun Art Centre, Creative Art & Visual Imagery Centre (CAVIC), Bureau de Kreativity Gallery, House 33 and Female Artists Association of Nigeria (FEAAN) among others.
The host of the International Art Fair is the Information and Culture Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed while his FCT counterpart, Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello will serve as Special Guest of Honour.
The Sakaruyi of Karu, HRH Emmanuel Kapwi is the Royal Father of the Day with Senate Committee Chairman on Culture & Tourism, Senator Rochas Okorocha as Chairman of the Occasion.