"Sometimes I see the form in my mind and it grows and grows as I work. I am happy when I am hacking out; I never want to stop but when I must finish off my work, smooth the surface and polish—then I get bored. The creation is gone."

Ben Enwonwu-1950

School Tours

Educational school tours for students in primary and secondary schools are available during the school year. The tour provides students an overview of Ben Enwonwu's life and art. In addition to the many paintings and sculptures that are showcased at the gallery, students will also view some the artist's effects on display including medals and certificates he received, the tools he used to create his art, photographs of him with prominent figures, newspaper clippings, and other personal objects.