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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UJ20 Choir Kaleidoscope: Celebrating 20 Years of UJ Through the Voices of Tomorrow
As the University of Johannesburg (UJ) marks two decades of growth and excellence in higher education, the UJ20 Choir Kaleidoscope will showcase the musical talents that represent the institution’s vibrant community. Taking place on 2 August at 15:00 a …
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Songs You Love: At Home on Stage with Federico Freschi (baritone) and Christopher Duigan (piano)
The University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA) and UJ Arts & Culture will present a unique musical experience bringing beloved classics to life on 6 June. The concert offers audiences a rare opportunity to experie …
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For Light presented by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Choir
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Choir, nestled within the Department of Arts & Culture, under the direction of newly appointed Senior Choirmaster Sizwe Mondlane, is proud to present For Light, its first public concert of 2025. This much-anticip …
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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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