UJ Arts & Culture
UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA) produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. A robust range of arts platforms are offered on all four UJ campuses for students, staff, alumni and the general public to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists drawn from the full spectrum of the arts.
In addition to UJ Arts & Culture, FADA (www.uj.ac.za/fada) offers programmes in eight creative disciplines, in Art, Design and Architecture, as well as playing home to the NRF SARChI Chair in South African Art & Visual Culture, and the Visual Identities in Art & Design Research Centre. The Faculty has a strong focus on sustainability and relevance, and engages actively with the dynamism, creativity and diversity of Johannesburg in imagining new approaches to art and design education.
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CODE/DNA Ignites the UJ Arts Centre this April
UJ Arts & Culture, in partnership with Vuyani Dance Theatre and the City of Johannesburg Arts Alive, presents CODE/DNA – a bold, high-impact interdisciplinary dance production arriving at the Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at the UJ Arts Cen …
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UJ CHOIR INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES: Five Choirs. Five Countries. Four Stages Across Johannesburg!
The University of Johannesburg Choir presents its International Concert Series – a choral experience that brings together ensembles from France, Switzerland and the United States. Set across multiple venues, the series unfolds as a sequence of distinct …
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Celestial Bodies Takes the Stage at the UJ Arts Centre!
This April, UJ Arts & Culture, in partnership with Joburg Ballet and Universe on Stage, presents Celestial Bodies at the Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre. Choreographed by Mario Gaglione, Celestial Bodies draws inspiration from the rhythms, pa …
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Join the UJ Arts & Culture Team – Exciting Job Opportunities
UJ Arts & Culture, a division within the Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture (FADA), is seeking passionate and talented individuals to join our creative and dynamic team. We have exciting opportunities available for professionals who want to m …
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UJ Choir Welcomes New Choirmaster
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) is proud to announce the appointment of Sizwe Mondlane as the new choirmaster of the prestigious UJ Choir. Mondlane, a former membe …
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Call for applications: Instrument building and repair training
The Music In Africa Foundation is excited to announce the return of its popular Instrument Building and Repair (IBR) project, with a call for application. The initiative aims to train participants in building and repairing African musical instruments w …
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