Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art

A bit of advice from our Grand donor and Chairman of YSMA Supervisory council, Prince Yemisi Shyllon @oyasaf to upcoming art lovers who want to start the act collecting

Are you passionate about arts and culture? Apply to participate in a specialised media training designed to strenghten your skills in ethincal, and impactful Journalism. Use the link to register: https://forms.gle/xRBBUUPEpsv4HZ55A

Applications are still open for the Ventures Platform–YSMA Futures Art Award. In collaboration with the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, at the Pan-Atlantic University, we are inviting artists to explore themes of innovation, the future, and public engagement. This is a unique opportunity to create a large-scale public sculpture that reflects how creativity and imagination shape the future. - Award: ₦10,000,000 - Eligibility: Artists based in Nigeria - Deadline: May 18, 2026 Selected works will become part of the university’s public space - a lasting contribution to how we experience art, ideas, and innovation in everyday life. This call for applications sits within our broader collaboration with Pan-Atlantic University to deepen entrepreneurial learning, expand creative thinking, and equip the next generation of builders. We invite you to imagine and build the future with us. Learn more and apply: http://www.museum.pau.ng/articles/call-for-applications-the-ventures-platform-ysma-futures-art-award #FuturesArtAward #CallforArtists #ContemporaryArts #ArtInnovationandTechnology #CreativeEconomy

Applications are still open for the Ventures Platform–YSMA Futures Art Award. In collaboration with the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, at the Pan-Atlantic University, we are inviting artists to explore themes of innovation, the future, and public engagement. Click the link in our bio to apply

“Museums tells stories about who we are” Former Minister of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria. Insightful words from the former minister of information. He recognized the roles and impact museums gives to the society

We were honored to host distinguished major leaders and visionaries of Nigerian Cultural and Arts sector. It was a day filled with enlightening conversations and a shared passion for Nigerian heritage. Special thanks to our esteemed guests for their courtesy visit: Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Former Minister for Information & Culture Prince Yemisi Shyllon Chairman of the YSMA Supervisory Board. Gabriel Idahosa, President & Chairman of the Council, LCCI. Erelu Fernandez of Lagos State. Dotun Sulaiman, Chairman of the YSMA Advisory Board. Oyindamola Lami Adeyemi, Executive Chairperson, Still Earth Holdings.

Our Director at Ebubenna Travels & Tours recently participated in a high-level engagement alongside key industry stakeholders at the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Pan-Atlantic University. This was not a routine visit—it was a deliberate, strategic move to build collaborative frameworks that can transform Nigeria’s tourism landscape. What makes this engagement educational for the industry? It demonstrates that tourism development is not accidental. It requires intentional alignment between cultural institutions and tour operators. The visit moved beyond formalities to explore how art, heritage, and creative assets can serve as scalable economic drivers—not just cultural pride. Key strategic takeaways from the visit: · Destination branding must be rooted in authentic narratives, not generic promotions. · Tour operators and museums share a symbiotic role: one preserves culture, the other packages it for global consumption. · Sustainable tourism growth depends on structured partnerships, not isolated efforts. Through deep-dive discussions and immersive exposure to African art, one lesson became clear: Nigeria’s global tourism identity will be shaped by how well stakeholders collaborate to tell our stories. At Ebubenna Travels, we translate insight into action. We are committed to: · Strengthening destination visibility through evidence-based storytelling and structured promotion. · Promoting authentic cultural tourism as a learnable, repeatable model for other Nigerian sites. · Connecting global travelers to real Nigerian narratives—stories of heritage, creativity, and resilience. We believe the future of Nigerian tourism lies at the intersection of culture, strategy, and collaboration. That future is not waiting—it is being built, one partnership at a time. #EbubennaTravels @lagostourismwaka @nigeriatourismlovers

Our Director at Etravels & Tours was proudly among key stakeholders and industry leaders who visited the renowned Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art at Pan-Atlantic University, a significant step toward building stronger partnerships to promote Nigeria’s tourism landscape. This engagement goes beyond a courtesy visit. It reflects a shared vision to leverage art, culture, and heritage as powerful drivers of tourism and economic growth. From insightful discussions to exploring the richness of African art, the visit highlights the importance of collaboration between tour operators and cultural institutions in shaping how Nigeria is experienced and marketed globally. At Etravels, we remain committed to being part of initiatives that: Strengthen destination visibility Promote cultural tourism experiences Connect global travelers to authentic Nigerian stories

This week starts off with a creative session with PAU students on Object based learning

YSMA wishes you all a happy Easter celebration

₦10,000,000 for ONE bold idea 💡 Ventures Platform x YSMA are calling on artists across Nigeria 🇳🇬 Ventures Platform @vp_fund , in partnership with The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), presents the inaugural Ventures Platform–YSMA Futures Art Award A national commission supporting the creation of a permanent, publicfacing outdoor sculpture that explores how creativity and technology are shaping the future with the sum of N10m. We invite artists to propose experiential, interactive, or innovation-driven works for an outdoor display at Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Pan-Atlantic University. The selected project should be an artwork that engages the public, respond to its environment, and spark reflection on how creativity and technology are shaping our future. For more information, visit our website at bit.ly/futures-art-award Or click the link in our bio!

10 years! 🎉 A decade ago, we started with a simple belief — that Africa’s most transformative ideas were already here, waiting to be backed, built, and believed in. From an on-campus accelerator in an art-wrapped container building to an institutional fund that has backed over 100 companies across the continent — we’ve spent ten years investing in founders, in systems, and in the environments where innovation takes root. As we mark this anniversary, we’ve been reflecting on what the next ten years ask of us. So in the spirit of who we are, we’ve partnered with the Pan-Atlantic University @pau_nigeria and Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art @shyllonmuseum on two initiatives: a Student Entrepreneurship Engagement Programme and the VP–YSMA Futures Art Award. Because the next ten years will be built by people who are equal parts curious, creative, and courageous. Watch our Founding Partner, Kola Aina, share more. #VenturesPlatform #VP10 #FuturesArtAward #YSMA #Technology Innovation AfricanArt