Les Panels Artistiques
July 2018
The Acoustic Lounge, Abidjan, CIV.
Les Panels Artistiques (The Artistic Panels) was a four-day event designed to give young Ivorians an inside look at careers in the arts. For the first time in Abidjan, this innovative series of panels offered a platform to explore behind-the-scenes aspects of creative industries. The program featured four panels focused on acting, media and journalism, fashion and modelling, and filmmaking and directing.
Over 100 attendees joined the panels, engaging directly with special guests including Mike Danon, Guy Kalou, Serges Kouachi, Eric Sekongo, Anne-Marie N'Guessan, Elie Kouame, Dadi aka Nuit Balnéaire, Awa Sanoko, Aziz Diallo, Marie Amon, and Kadhy Touré.
The event fostered dialogue, networking, and mentorship, encouraging young people to explore opportunities in the arts while highlighting the skills, challenges, and realities of working in creative industries. Les Panels Artistiques
successfully created an interactive and innovative space for inspiration, learning, and the celebration of Ivorian artistic talent.
