Ara studio's skeletal existence dates back to October 2002 when the decision to run a most thriving studio in Nigeria became the only available option. On February 1, 2003, it was innaugurated with a dance-theatrical interpretation of a painting. While Mufu Onifade produced by Mufu Onifade, it was performed by the Crown Troupe of Africa. This unique approach to art and performance, which occurred for the first time in Nigeria , was choreographed by Segun Adefila, young, talented and excessively creative Theatre director/choreographer. Later in the year, the Studio was incorporated in Nigeria with the aim to project African Arts and culture to the world.
The studio is structured to provide basic answers to several topical issues bordering on art practice in Nigeria . Concurrently, attention is paid to fundamental artistic endeavours. To this end, Ara Studio is commemorated to operate a tripod of artistic invigoration namely PRACTICE, PROMOTION and CONSULTANCY. In line with Ara studio's philosophy and modus operandi, the genres of arts that are represented by dots on the studio's logo are Painting, Sculpture,Designs,Theatre, Drama,Music, Dance, Film, Literature and Reproduction.
Ara Studio propels a creative fraternity that culminates in the artistic development of contemporary Nigerian Arts. we also explore the old to develop the young, blend the past with the present to build a virile future. We create, breath and dwell in arts to give life a different meaning.