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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TOOR|BOS Returns to Captivate Johannesburg Audiences
Following its acclaimed presentations at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) and the Vrystaat Arts Festival, TOOR|BOS now makes its way to Johannesburg for its third iteration. Local audiences will finally have the opportunity to experience thi …
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UJ Choir to Host University Choirs Concert 2025
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Choir invites audiences to join them for an afternoon of choral excellence at the University Choirs Concert on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at the UJ Sanlam Auditorium, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus. This much-loved …
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The Beat Goes On: Mzantsi Jazz Awards Reveal Dazzling Lineup for 2025 Ceremony
Jazz Royalty Assembled: Mzantsi Jazz Awards Announces 9th Annual Nominees The Mzantsi Jazz is thrilled to unveil the winners for the 9th Mzantsi Jazz Awards which will be on the 30th of August 2025 at 4pm at the Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at …
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UJ Artists in Residence 2026 Announced
The University of Johannesburg is proud to announce the fifth cohort of artists selected for the UJ Artists in Residence 2026 programme. The programme is designed to foster research through artistic practice, tasking artists to complete at least one cr …
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Ephemeral :: The 2026 UJ Arts & Culture Programme Announced Connected by Creativity
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA), proudly announces its 2026 Arts & Culture Programme. Rooted in UJ’s vision for innovation, excellence, and societal impact, …
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Round Two :: UJ Arts & Culture Announces CATHSSETA Internship Opportunities for 2025-2026
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture division is excited to announce the opening of applications for its 2025-2026 internship programme funded by the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authorit …
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