Booking Form
Thank you for your interest in the Farm Trip to Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Farm House. We are delighted to open bookings for this day visit to Ikise, Ogun State, as part of the Lagos Art Tour 2026, hosted by Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation and Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.).
The trip will take place on Wednesday 4th November 2026. Guests will be in the company of our Founder, Yinka Shonibare CBE, alongside staff of G.A.S. and Y.S.F.
This day offers a rare opportunity to experience the work of G.A.S. and Y.S.F. first-hand, outside Lagos, on the land that anchors the Foundation’s commitment to artistic and ecological exchange. Guests will meet the artists in residence, see their work where it is made, and end the day with a visit to the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Meet the current G.A.S. Farm House residents
- A guided tour of the Farm House, studios and the Ecology green farm
- A visit to our newly built gas kiln generously funded by Isis Dove-Edwin
- A performance by children from the community
- A guided tour of Chike Okeke-Agulu's exhibition at the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA)
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KEY DETAILS
- Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
- Location: G.A.S. Farm House, Ikise, Ogun State
- Departure to Farm House: 7.00am
- Arrive at Farm House: 10:00am
- Departure from the Farm House: 1.30pm
- Arrive at Yemisi Shyllon Museum: 2:30pm
- Depature from Museum: 4:00pm
ATTENDANCE FEE
To secure your place, choose the option that applies to you. The fee includes: Transport to and from the Farm House, lunch, drinks and acess to guided tours.
International guests: $150 per person (pay by card)
Nigeria-based guests: ₦200,000 per person (pay by bank transfer)
- Bank Name: Optimus Bank Limited
- Account Number: 1000149667
- Account Number: GUEST ARTISTS SPACE FOUNDATION
Note: All transaction receipts should be sent to info@guestartistsspace.com
NOTES FOR THE TRIP
What to do
- 1. Have breakfast before you leave, or bring a snack and water for the journey. It takes about 2 hours to get to the farm.
- 2. Apply insect repellent before you arrive at the farm, and reapply as the product instructions say.
- 3. Drink water regularly throughout the day.
- 4. When walking through grassy areas, tuck your trouser hems into your socks to keep out ants and other insects.
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- What to wear
- 1. Light-coloured, lightweight clothes in linen or cotton (white, beige or khaki work well)
- 2. Lightweight long trousers to protect against ants and mosquitoes. Please avoid shorts.
- 3. A light, breathable top. Long sleeves give extra protection from sun and insects.
- 4. Comfortable, closed shoes such as trainers or walking shoes, with socks that cover the ankles
- 5. A hat (safari, bucket or wide-brimmed)
- 6. Please avoid sandals, slides, flip-flops, heels, loose flowing clothes and anything that restricts movement.
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- What to bring
- 1. Sun umbrella
- 2. Hand fan (manual or rechargeable)
- 3. Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
- 4. Sunglasses
- 5. Insect repellent
- 6. Reusable water bottle
- 7. Small face towel or handkerchief
- 8. Small backpack or crossbody bag
- Optional: rose water or facial mist to refresh your face in the heat
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- The farm can be very hot and humid. Stay cool, hydrated and protected from insects.
THE DAY AT A GLANCE
Morning
- 7.00am: Depart for the Farm House
- 10.00am: Arrive at the Artists’ House, where cold drinks will be waiting
- Meet the current G.A.S. Farm House residents and hear a welcome talk in the lounge
- Take a guided tour of the Farm House, the studios and the Ecology Green Farm, with residents presenting their work in small groups
- Visit our newly built gas kiln, generously funded by Isis Dove-Edwin
Midday
- 12.00pm: Family lunch
- 1.00pm: Performance by children from the community
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Afternoon
- 1.30pm: Leave the Farm House
- 2.30pm: Arrive at the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA)
- Guided tour of Chike Okeke-Agulu’s exhibition
- 4.00pm: Leave the museum
KNOW SOMEONE WHO SHOULD COME?
As places are limited, we are sharing this invitation selectively with those who have a genuine interest in artists, cultural exchange and the future of creative infrastructure in Nigeria. Should there be someone in your close network who you feel would deeply connect with this work, we would be very grateful to hear from you.
Learn more about the Farm and watch a short video here.