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Prince Kojo-Hilton, a Pan African Art Ambassador, has advocated for the establishment of dedicated visual arts colleges across the 16 regions of the country.
He is a celebrated production designer, muralist, special effects artist, visual arts advocate, and founder of Hilwood Studio, as well as the driving force behind the Visual Arts Students Empowerment Project.
In a press statement, he highlighted the lack of structured institutions for SHS graduates who wish to pursue visual arts professionally but may not follow the conventional university pathway.
The Ambassador referenced the now-defunct Ghanatta College of Art and Design, once a cradle of many of Ghana's most accomplished artists, as a prime example of what is missing in the current educational landscape.
"We must revive and expand such institutions across the country," he urged, adding that "Our young talents need a pathway to grow their skills in."
Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, on May 8, 2025, held a National Creative Arts Dialogue in Accra with executives of all recognized associations, unions, and guilds within Ghana's creative arts industry.

The dialogue offered a rare and strategic platform for stakeholders to share the most pressing challenges across sectors and propose viable solutions.
As a representative of the Visual Arts domain and former Chairman of the Ghana Association of Visual Artists in Greater Accra, Kojo-Hilton used the platform to amplify the need for formal institutional training colleges.
According to him, he has prepared a well-structured project proposal detailing the roadmap for establishing regional visual arts colleges and building capacity within the sector.
The proposal, he noted, grounded in the success of VASEP and years of industry insight, will be officially presented to the sector Minister next week for consideration and possible government support.
Kojo-Hilton noted that his efforts have created visible results—many VASEP beneficiaries have gone on to win awards, gain international opportunities, and launch careers in visual arts and design.
"We are foundational to every visual layer of creative production, yet consistently under-prioritized. Now is the time to change that narrative," the Arts Ambassador reiterated.
As Ghana's Pan African Art Ambassador, he has pledged his continuous role to lead capacity-building efforts and promote artistic excellence across the continent.
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