By Onyeka Ezike

The first edition of an art exhibition known as Canvas & Cocktails will hold from July 19 – 25, 2O25  at Spotlight Creative Hub, Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The contemporary art exhibition offers a blend of visual art and social interaction, inviting artists and audience into an intimate creative conversation. The event will feature an art demonstration where visitors can sip on cocktails specially designed to complement the themes or colours of the art.

The interactive element of this exhibition would invite guests to enjoy both visual and sensory experiences, fostering a dynamic atmosphere for art lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike. This event aims to blend the worlds of visual art and mixology, with a curated collection of artworks displayed alongside a range of signature cocktails inspired by the exhibition.

Nancy  Keshinro, the CEO of NK Art Space  has built her experience over the years as an artist and curator having a track record of curating successful exhibitions. She aims to elevate Canvas & Cocktails as a thoughtfully curated, multicultural gathering, showcasing art, encouraging dialogue, and providing networking over refreshing cocktails.

The exhibition will feature emerging artists whose styles are of different diversity and mediums while some older artists will feature as guest artists.

Private viewing of the works will be on the 18th of July, 2025 (strictly by invitation) while the opening ceremony of the main exhibition starts on  19 July, 2025 for the general public.