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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Cities in Transformation Exhibition Opening The Centre Cannot Hold
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Art Gallery presents its upcoming exhibition, Cities in Transformation – The Centre Cannot Hold by photographer Leon Krige. This innovative photography exhibition explores the dynamic and often unseen boundaries crea …
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UJ Arts & Culture Announces CATHSSETA Internships for 2025
University of Johannesburg’s Arts & Culture is calling applications for internships funded by Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA). At UJ Arts & Culture, we pride ourselves in providi …
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UJ Art Gallery and MTN SA Foundation call for curatorial entries to the New Contemporaries Award
UJ Art Gallery and MTN SA Foundation call for curatorial entries to the New Contemporaries Award The arts are essential for fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. In response to these multifaceted benefits, the MTN Foundat …
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