Join Us: Build a Global Arts Centre in Nigeria

Dear Friends, Supporters, and Global Arts Enthusiasts,

My name is Samuel Ekeh, a multidisciplinary artist, choreographer, and the proud Creative Director and Curator of Alapeleca Kunst Zentrum — a non-profit organisation dedicated to transformative artistic expression through dance, performance, and contemporary art.

Today, I write to you with both passion and purpose.

Campaign Goal Summary

Goal:

To raise funds for the purchase of land and the construction of the permanent site of Alapeleca Kunst Zentrum in Nigeria — a non-profit, artist-led space dedicated to fostering creative exchange, artistic research, and professional development for local and international artists.

Objective:

This centre will serve as a vital platform for nurturing emerging talents, creating job opportunities for young creatives, and offering residency programs for global artists. The new site will house studios, performance spaces, and research labs designed to strengthen Nigeria’s contemporary art landscape while cultivating cross-cultural dialogue worldwide.

Why Now:

As we continue to witness the growing interest in Africa’s artistic innovation, establishing an independent, community-rooted centre like Alapeleca Kunst Zentrum is crucial. Your support will directly contribute to a future where art knows no borders and creativity becomes a tool for social and economic empowerment.

Why Alapeleca Kunst Zentrum?

Alapeleca Kunst Zentrum is more than a physical space; it is an idea born from a need for inclusion, innovation, and sustainability within the arts. Our work focuses on bridging creative practices with social engagement, challenging conventional narratives about African art, and fostering global artistic exchange.

Our vision for the new centre in Nigeria is clear:

→ A multi-functional space where choreographers, dancers, visual artists, theorists, and cultural practitioners can converge.

→ An environment that encourages artistic research, collaboration, and experimentation.

→ A creative hub designed to stimulate local economic growth by creating jobs for young talents in Nigeria.

Why Your Support Matters:

This fundraiser is the first step toward acquiring land and beginning construction of our future centre. Your contribution will directly support the foundation of a space dedicated to the advancement of contemporary art, the growth of young Nigerian artists, and the expansion of global creative conversations.

Through Alapeleca Kunst Zentrum, we aim to:

✔️ Create residency programs for artists worldwide.

✔️ Provide training and mentorship for emerging local talents.

✔️ Offer employment opportunities through artistic projects and operations.

✔️ Build a sustainable, accessible, and inspiring space for cultural and intellectual exchange.

Be Part of Building Something Bigger:

This is more than a construction project — it is an investment in the future of African creativity, a place where imagination and identity will flourish free from borders or limitations.

Your donation, however big or small, will become part of the foundation of an institution that will shape generations of artists and thinkers.

Thank you for believing in this dream. Let’s build the future, together.

Samuel Ekeh

Creative Director & Curator

Alapeleca Kunst Zentrum