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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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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Revolution of Words: A Poetic Uprising Bridging Generations
Revolution of Words is a powerful and thought-provoking poetry production that transcends time, bridging the richness of South African poetry with the urgency and resonance of contemporary voices. This co-production between the Market Theatre Foundatio …
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Remembering and Forgetting: Landscapes in Dialogue A poignant solo exhibition by Kim Berman
The UJ Art Gallery is proud to present Remembering and Forgetting: Landscapes in Dialogue, a powerful solo exhibition by artist and activist Kim Berman, from 7 August until 4 September 2025, as part of the University’s 20-year celebrations. Remembering …
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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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Temporary Appointments at UJ Arts & Culture 2026
UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) at the University of Johannesburg, is excited to announce a series of temporary opportunities for 2026. These positions form an important part of our commitment to …
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Temporary Appointment: UJ Art Gallery Administrator
Position: UJ Art Gallery Administrator Location: UJ Art Gallery – Johannesburg Closing Date: 19 August 2025 17:00 Duration: September–November 2025 (3-month contract) The UJ Art Gallery invites applications for the position of Gallery Administrator. Th …
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