[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Terra Kulture is a beautiful cultural and art centre located in the heart of Lagos. Bolanle Austen-Peters who is an art connoisseur and a business woman founded this centre in 2003 in order to promote the beauty, affluence and diversity of Nigerian Art and Culture.[/dropcap]Address: Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Telephone: +234-1-2700-588
Email: info@terrakulture.com
Terra Kulture is more or less a tourist site in its neighborhood, as it attracts a diverse crowd from near and afar who come to experience the wide range of unique services that it has to offer. Terra Kulture is popular for its art gallery and exhibitions with its annual events such as art auction and Taruwa festival.
Terra Kulture operates 5 categories and they are:
The Terra Kulture Art Gallery
The gallery organises an interactive sessions with the members of Nigerian Art Community. It also has a craft shop which render traditional arts and craft lessons for all. One can also learn Nigeria 3 basic languages (Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa).
Theatre at Terra Kulture
Terra Kulture theatre every Sunday hosts stage plays, musicals, and dance performances throughout the year, both by established and developing names. It aims at developing performing arts.
The Terra Food Court
You will find great Nigerian and Intercontinental dishes in the restaurant.
The Terra Library & Bookstore
There is a well stocked mini library with a good collection of books, magazines, and journals mostly authored by Nigerian writers. The Terra Library caters to readers of all age and race. The Terra Library offers services ranging from book fairs, symposiums and lectures on selected topics, monthly book reading with book reviewers and authors in bid to promote African literature and improve the reading culture among Nigerians.
The Terra Event Center
The richness of Nigerian culture finds the most expression in the abundant talent of its artistes. With numerous pieces showcasing some of the finest works of Nigerian artists, the Terra Kulture Art Gallery is show case amazing collection of photographs, paintings, sculpture and works of many re-known Nigerian artiste.
Art lovers who want to have state-of-the-art Nigerian cultural experience can go to Terra Kulture art gallery and admire the unique and memorable pieces on display. Terra Kulture Art Gallery serves as a point where new, young and fresh talent, alongside older and more established names can meet.
Since its conception, Terra Kulture art gallery has house some of the finest art in Nigeria and African as a whole. It has also organized, funded and provided space for a great number of art exhibitions in Nigeria.
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