Itansan Young Creators Challenge 2026 Is Open (Deadline: April 30)

Young creatives across Nigeria now have an exciting opportunity to showcase their talent as the Itansan Young Creators Challenge 2026 officially opens for submissions.

An initiative of Itansan Art Fest in collaboration with Atelewo, the challenge is open to secondary school students aged 12–18 who are ready to express their creativity on a platform that celebrates culture, identity, and artistic excellence.

The competition spans three categories:

  • Writing: Essay, Poetry, Spoken Word

  • Visual Arts: Digital or Traditional Artwork

  • Performance: Dance, Drama, Creative Expression

🎁 Benefits

  • 💰 Cash prizes for outstanding entries

  • 🌟 Recognition and exposure for young creatives

  • 🎭 Top 3 finalists in each category will perform or showcase LIVE at Itansan Art Fest

  • 📢 Opportunity to share your work with a wider cultural audience

📝 Application Steps

  1. Fill out the application form

  2. Choose your preferred category

  3. Upload your entry directly to the form

    • Writing: submit as text

    • Visual/Performance: upload as images or videos

  4. Review and submit before the deadline

🗓️ Deadline: April 30, 2026
🎭 Final Showcase: May 22, 2026