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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UJ Choir Celebration Concert: A Grand Finale to a Remarkable Year!
Join the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Choir for their final concert of the year — a powerful and uplifting celebration marking the culmination of a truly memorable season. Following a successful tour to Mpumalanga, inspiring performances with young …
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UJ Arts & Culture presents the annual Dean’s Concert in celebration of 20 years of the University of Johannesburg
The Annual Dean’s Concert returns with all the glamour and musical excellence that make it one of the University of Johannesburg’s most anticipated events. Presented by (UJ) Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture …
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UJ presents Miracle Tree | Isihlahla Sezimanga — Joburg Preview before Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees
UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture (FADA), is proud to present Miracle Tree | Isihlahla Sezimanga, at this year’s Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees. This multilingual choral production honours South Africa’s r …
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UJ Artists In Residence :: 2025 Cohort Announced
The University of Johannesburg’s Arts & Culture, a division within the Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture (FADA) is proud to announce the fourth cohort of artists selected for the 2025 Artists in Residence (AIR) programme. This programme is d …
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MTN X UJ New Contemporaries Award: Curator Announced
On 13 February, the MTN SA Foundation, in partnership with the UJ Art Gallery, announced Amogelang Maledu as this year’s curator for the MTN x UJ New Contemporaries Award (NCA) programme. Maledu was successfully selected as the 2025 – 2026 curator by …
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Celebrating 20 Years of UJ through the Arts
The University of Johannesburg (UJ), celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, reaffirms its commitment to fostering a vibrant arts and culture ecosystem that serves as a catalyst for societal impact. Since its amalgamation in 2005, UJ has emerged as …
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