Macaulay Eteli, Curator of MEA Gallery, To Headline Bayelsa Contemporary & Traditional Arts Exhibition 2026
By Jonah Fubara, YENAGOA — Renowned visual artist and Curator of MEA Gallery, Yenagoa, Sir Macaulay Eteli, is set to take centre stage at the Contemporary & Traditional Arts Exhibition 2026, an event designed to celebrate artistic creativity, cultural heritage, and the growing influence of the creative industry in Bayelsa State.
The exhibition, organised by the Bayelsa State Council for Arts and Culture, is scheduled to hold on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Dr. Gabriel Okara Cultural Center, Yenagoa, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
With the theme, “Prosperity in the Arts,” the exhibition aims to showcase the economic, cultural and social value of the creative sector while providing a platform for artists to display their talents and engage with art enthusiasts, collectors, investors and the general public.
One of the major highlights of the event will be “Meet the Artist,” featuring Sir Macaulay Eteli, whose works and contributions to the development of visual arts have earned him recognition within and beyond Bayelsa State. As Curator of MEA Gallery, Yenagoa, Eteli has continued to promote artistic excellence, preserve indigenous artistic traditions and mentor emerging talents.
Visitors to the exhibition will experience an impressive collection of sculptures, craft works, traditional furnished apartments, cultural artifacts, crochet displays, dance performances and several other creative presentations reflecting the richness of Bayelsa’s cultural identity.
The organisers said the exhibition is expected to attract artists, students, cultural enthusiasts, government officials, development partners and members of the business community, creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and investment in the creative economy.
The Bayelsa State Council for Arts and Culture has also called on corporate organisations, institutions and individuals to support the initiative through sponsorships and strategic partnerships as part of efforts to promote arts and culture as drivers of sustainable development.
Interested sponsors and partners can obtain further information by calling 07063045977 or 08074828607.
