Effect Of National Gallery of Art on Promotion of Creativity in Arts, Science and Technology in Nigeria.
Keywords:
National Gallery of Art, creativity, Initiative, Entreprenuership, Technological Integration and research and training workshops.Abstract
The study examined the effect of the National Gallery of Art on Promotion of Creativity in Arts, Science and Technology in Nigeria. This research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data form of survey with qualitative insights from documentary analysis. The Target Population is Staff of the Gallery, Artists and non- Artists that have participated in NGA programmes. The Simple Sampling Technique was used for data collection. Self-administered questionnaires were developed to gather quantitative data on participants' and artists' experiences with NGA's creativitypromoting initiatives. Data Analysis Techniques, such as, ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) and Regression Analysis were used to test the hypothesis. Thematic Analysis was used to identify recurring themes in the documents related to NGA's approach to promoting creativity. Findings revealed a significant impact of various initiatives on the promotion of creativity within the arts, science, and technology in Nigeria. The study also revealed the influence of technological integration on enhancing creativity across various fields in Nigeria. It is recommended among others that the NGA and other stakeholders in creative industry should provide robust exhibition programmes to further explore visionary opportunities for the emerging young artists and the students. The NGA should initiate constructive and fruitful partnership to support the acquisition of skills and new ideas through technology integration that would boosts commercial art works, including an extensive literary art tourist market.
