The purpose of this paper is to explore and describe the relationship between artistic aspects and resistance in the community of Calabar, with the objectives of analyzing the relationship of the residents with the art present in the community, describing the relationship of the residents with the neighborhood, and exploring how art can be linked to the sense of community in Calabar. In this sense, it is assumed that art is a crucial aspect in the preservation of the sense of community and, by consequence, the community’s resistance. Finally, the importance of common spaces in Calabar is noteworthy, as these are environments that facilitate social interaction among residents. In addition to the public spaces, such as the squares and streets of the neighborhood, the structures and services built and managed by the residents themselves are both a result and a reinforcement of this notion of community, the creation of new symbols of community, and resistance. What stands out, however, is the strong artistic presence in these shared spaces, both in public spaces and in community initiatives, suggesting that art plays a role in the continuity of this sense of community, and thus in the culture of resistance itself.