3rd - 8th Nov 2026
Thank you for your interest in the Lagos Art Tour 2026. We are delighted to open bookings for the Lagos Art Tour 2026 with Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation and Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.), taking place during Lagos Art Week and ART X Lagos.
The programme will run from Wednesday 4 to Saturday 7 November 2026, with guests arriving on Tuesday 3 November and departing on Sunday 8 November. Guests will be in the company of our Chair and Founder, Yinka Shonibare CBE, alongside trustees and staff of G.A.S. and Y.S.F. Foundation.
This invitation-only tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the work of G.A.S. and Y.S.F. first-hand, while engaging with Lagos’ wider creative and cultural community. The programme will include curated access to artists, collectors, galleries, museums, cultural landmarks, and ART X Lagos, as well as private visits to G.A.S. Foundation’s interdisciplinary residency spaces in Lagos and at the Farm House.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
This year’s tour will include:
- - A day visit to Ecology Green Farm and G.A.S. Farm House, including lunch and resident presentations
- - A private tour of G.A.S. Lagos and time with current residents
- - VIP access to ART X Lagos, including the Collectors’ Preview and VIP events
- - Curated visits to artist studios, galleries, museums, collections, and cultural landmarks across Lagos
- - Opportunities to meet artists, collectors, curators, partners, and cultural leaders
- - Dining and networking moments throughout the programme
- - Sunset rooftop drinks at G.A.S. Lagos to close the tour
KEY DATES
Arrival: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Farm Visit: Wednesday 4 November 2026
Lagos Art Tour Programme: Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 November 2026
Departure: Sunday 8 November 2026
BOOKING INFORMATION
This invitation is intended for a select group of supporters: Gold-level donors and partners contributing above £10,000 / $13,000 to G.A.S. Foundation and/or Yinka Shonibare Foundation.
For those who are not yet current donors at this level, we hope the tour will offer a meaningful introduction to G.A.S. and Y.S.F., and we ask that a gift or partnership commitment is confirmed before the trip. For US-based donors, philanthropic gifts may be made tax-efficiently through our Affiliate Fund with Chapel & York US Foundation, a US 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organisation.
To make your USD gift, please use the Chapel & York donation link below and select Yinka Shonibare Foundation from the “Suggest a Recipient” dropdown.
[Make a US Tax-Deductible Gift via Chapel & York]
Please note that Chapel & York deducts a 3% administration fee before forwarding gifts to Y.S.F. The Lagos Art Tour contribution of £6,000 / $8,000 per person is separate from the Gold-level gift or partnership commitment and covers the costs of participation in the programme.
Where applicable, a donation receipt will be issued separately for the Gold-level gift or partnership contribution. Places are limited to 10 guests.
TOUR CONTRIBUTION
£6,000 / $8,000 per person: International flights/visa’s are not included (e-visa's can be arranged separately).
The tour contribution is separate from the Gold-level donor, or partner commitment outlined above, and covers the costs of participation in the Lagos Art Tour programme.
Your tour contribution includes:
- - 4*/5* accommodation
- - Concierge airport assistance and fast-track immigration on arrival
- - Tour coordination and on-the-ground management
- - Group transportation throughout the programme
- - Professional security escorts throughout
- - Most programme meals
- - Curated access to visits, events, and programme activities
To secure your place, please complete the booking and payment link. Bookings close on Monday 17 August 2026.
Upon booking, we will send confirmed guests the Lagos 26 Travel Guide, which will include hotel details, visa information, travel guidance, the outline itinerary, and recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you to Lagos for this extraordinary week of cultural engagement, exchange, and connection.
LAGOS 26 TRAVEL GUIDE
A Lagos 26 Travel Guide will be sent to all confirmed guests. This essential pack will support your travel preparation and includes:
- - A draft daily itinerary of cultural engagements and events
- - Visa documentation requirements and support via Y.S.F.
- - Hotel Information
- - Health and safety guidance, including vaccinations and malaria prevention
- - Currency advice and travel money guidance
- - Weather conditions and packing suggestions
- - Details of airport concierge, transfers, and on-ground security
- - A curated directory of art spaces, restaurants, and cultural venues vetted by our team
Further updates and the confirmed itinerary will be shared in October.
A TASTE OF OUR 2025 LAGOS ART TOUR
Between 3 and 9 November 2025, we hosted our Lagos Art Tour alongside the Re:assemblages Symposium. A group of gallery directors, collectors, cultural partners, and supporters joined us for a dynamic programme of events offering insight into the vibrant artistic landscape of Lagos and the work of G.A.S. Foundation. The 2026 Lagos Art Tour builds on this momentum, offering guests a deeper opportunity to experience the artists, places, conversations, and partnerships shaping the next chapter of G.A.S. and Y.S.F.
Visit to the National Theatre, Iganmu, Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) and Modupeola Fadugba's Studio.