Enchanting Plateau has opened entries for its 2026 Art Exhibition, inviting artists and creatives to tell the story of Plateau State through their works.
The announcement was made by the Team Lead, Mr David Thomas, during a press briefing in Jos, where he unveiled plans for the 2026 edition.
Thomas said the exhibition was created to celebrate Plateau’s culture, identity, history and future through artistic expression.
“Plateau is more than its beautiful landscapes; it is its people, culture, tradition, food, creativity, music, history, memories, struggles and resilience,” he said.
He said the 2026 edition would be significant as Plateau marks its 50th anniversary, with the theme, “100: 50 Strong, 50 Forward.”
Thomas said the theme would challenge artists to reflect on the state’s journey in the last 50 years and imagine what Plateau could become in the next five decades.
He said artists would explore themes including leadership and governance, food security, mining, culture and heritage, creativity, youth and innovation, tourism, peace and identity.
Thomas disclosed that since its establishment in 2024, Enchanting Plateau had attracted more than 2,500 attendees, worked with over 100 artists and showcased more than 350 artworks.
He added that the initiative had also organised school art competitions, masterclasses and other capacity-building programmes for emerging creatives.
Thomas said submissions would open on August 12, 2026, and close on October 25, 2026, with artists expected to submit their works online through the Enchanting Plateau website 👇 www.enchantingplateau.com
He said the exhibition would hold in November as part of activities marking Plateau’s 50th anniversary.
Thomas also called for sponsorship and partnerships from government, corporate organisations, development agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen the creative economy.
Reflecting on previous editions, Creative Director, Mr Jerry Jallo, said the exhibition had grown into a multidisciplinary platform combining art displays, seminars, workshops, masterclasses and performance exhibitions.
“We were not just calling artists to come and sing and go. We wanted them to have a different experience of their own music,” Jallo said, explaining that performers were given opportunities to engage audiences through intimate and acoustic sessions.
Jallo said the 2026 edition would be more ambitious, stressing that the entire event would itself be designed as an artwork reflecting the theme, “100: 50 Strong, 50 Forward.”
“When you come to the event, just by being present, even without seeing the art pieces, you should be experiencing art,” he said.
