Art of Sports 2022 to be declared open July 30 in Imo
Art of Sports is an exhibition of creative art and other installations by artists from Imo State and beyond, this event will be declared open in Imo state on the Saturday 30th July, 2022.
This was disclosed during a press release held yesterday at Owerri sport club, new Owerri Imo state.
Speaking on the organizers was, the Programme Manager, Mr. Chukwuma Anurunkem who said that, The programme is being organised by Smate & Smate International in collaboration with the Friends of Imo Arts, Omenka ndi Imo, Owerri Sports Club, Imo State Council for Arts and Culture including other private partners like Ekwe Square, Inspire IT, Greater Imo Investment, Geldyn Events, Art For Health and these were supported with sponsorship from Emzor pharmaceuticals, Piql, CENN Foundation, Eberelinks, Old English Bar & Grills, Naturelle Water, Priceless Store, RHAS, Glory of God Schools and Art Unleashed among other Friends of Imo Arts members.
According to him, this initiative is geared towards promoting creativity in the sports sector as well making the creative art industry more popular and entertaining.
Smate & Smate, through this annual event, will introduce a new plaform for Imo artists to present their work to the art lovers and visitors, while promoting internal and external tourism.
The programme will feature an art exhibition, life drawing sessions, legend interaction, sports, music, dance performance, life style & food exhibition, raffle draws, competitions, health talk and free health check.
Moreso, It’s also envisioned to be interactive, educational, enhance cultural awareness while we encourage citizens to fully participate in the programme as the benefits and social impact expected to be made, are enormous.
He further revealed that, the hope to develop and encourage greater public and cultural awareness of arts and artists in Imo state, more importantly help the citizens understand the Importance of art works and value to the economy and to build alliances across the continents on a diverse range of issue in relation to arts.
“We anticipate more endorsement, sponsorship ,support from well meaning individuals, professionals and companies as we make case for artist to positively contribute to revenue drive, business and the society by getting the creative industry in Imo state to restructure and apply considerable effort to critical issue facing creative arts and artist across the state” he said.
He continued “Anyone can indeed be a “Friend” of Imo Arts from N5,000 annual membership. There are corporate and premium memberships available for those who want to become “Patrons” of Imo Arts.
We also recognize the important role of the media in ensuring proper coverage and dissemination of information at the event hence we solicit for partnership and cooperation of the press during the 7 days exhibition of creative arts and sport”
Those who spoke at the event include, Glory Obasi a representative from Emzor Pharma industries limited, Adanna Ononiui the program manager art of sports event 2022, Mr. Chike Ojiakor President Owerri sport club, Mr. Egona Onuoha founder smate .
