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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Cumulus Conference 2025 | Johannesburg | South Africa 26-28 November 2025 Call for Abstracts | Design Intelligence and 5IR
The bi-annual Cumulus conference, titled ‘Design Intelligence and 5IR’ will take place from 26-28 November 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This double-blind peer-reviewed conference is hosted by the University of Johannesburg in co-operation with t …
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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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