Visual Arts at Nelson Mandela University

Visit us at Nelson Mandela University's Visual Arts Open Day!
Are you interested in becoming Fashion and Textile Designers, Graphic Designers, Photographers, Ceramic Artists, Sculptors, Painters or Printmakers? Come and experience one of South Africa's leading Visual Arts departments and discover where your creativity can take you.
📅 Saturday, 8 August 2026
🕘 09:00 – 13:00
📍 North Campus – Building 208
🎓 Applications for 2027 are now open. Speak to our lecturers about how to apply, prepare your portfolio and explore your study options from the Bachelor of Visual Arts through to Honours, Master's and PhD.
🌐 Learn more:
https://visualarts.mandela.ac.za
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👉 Click "Going", invite your family and friends, and come explore where your creative future begins.

YOUR FUTURE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

Your next step could lead to groundbreaking discoveries, stronger communities, innovative solutions and a career that creates real impact.

Whether you dream of becoming an engineer, educator, entrepreneur, scientist, lawyer or healthcare professional, this is where your future begins.

Change the World. Start with your application.

Early applications closes today, 3 August 2026

https://www.mandela.ac.za/study-at-mandela/application/apply-undergraduate

🎶 From Pattern to Phrase: The Beginner Choral Conductor 🎶

Have you ever wanted to lead a choir but didn't know where to start? Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed for aspiring choral conductors!

✨ What you'll learn:
• How to confidently start, guide, and end a choir's performance
• Basic conducting patterns and simple conducting movements
• Essential conducting skills, including preparing the choir to sing, showing the beat, cueing entrances, and giving clear cutoffs
• Practical techniques in a supportive, interactive environment

No prior experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn! By the end of the workshop, you'll feel more confident and equipped to lead a choir.

📅 Date: 5 September 2026
🕘 Registration: 09:30
🎼 Workshop: 10:00–14:00
📍 Venue: Choir Room, South Campus, Nelson Mandela University

💰 Cost: R250 per person
🗓️ Payment deadline: 31 August 2026 (via Quicket only)

🎟️Quicket link: https://www.quicket.com/events/389117-from-pattern-to-phrase-the-beginner-choral-conductor/

📧 Once you've purchased your ticket, please email your Quicket confirmation to [email protected].

Tag someone who would love this opportunity and come discover the joy of choral conducting! 🎵

CONTINUED CAREER SUPPORT I Nelson Mandela University Alumni, sign in or register to explore job opportunities and more from a variety of companies. Jobs are sourced directly from company websites and conveniently uploaded to the exclusive Mandela Alumni Connect job board, our online networking platform. Access is reserved for Nelson Mandela University graduates, and registration is completely free! Register or Sign in https://alumni.connect.mandela.ac.za/

The SAVAH 2026 Conference and Festival website is live and open for registration: www.savahconference2026.co.za/

The 2026 South African Visual Arts Historians (SAVAH) conference will be hosted by the Rhodes University Fine Art Department and the National Research Foundation (NRF) SARChI Chair programme in Geopolitics and the Arts of Africa Research programme, at Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and Rhodes University, Makhanda, from 23-28 September 2026. The conference theme is Reaching Sideways, Creating Our Ways.

The programme will take place as follows:

Creative Workshops: Wednesday, 23 September and Thursday, 24 September
Conference Presentations and Festival: Friday, 25 September (8 am) to Monday, 28 September (10 pm)
Keynote addresses will be on 25, 26, and 27 September, and the not-to-be-missed Conference Gala will be on the evening of 28 September, featuring Makhanda's Amalahle Band.

The Conference Convenors suggest you travel on the 24th and the 29th so that you don't miss events, or on the 22nd and 29th if you wish to also attend the creative workshops. Please note that there are no late-night flights from the Gqeberha airport.

The programme also features exhibition and performance events in the evenings. The exciting line-up of performances will include Masimba Hwati, Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja, Sikhumbuzo Makandula, Sange Mpambani, Luyanda Taku, Oluwatosin Kooshima Tume, Taryn Jade Benade and Thandokazi May with Siyasanga Mbele. Musicians include the Amalahle Band, Thambo Marimba Ensemble, and Seretse Monei.

We look forward to welcoming you to SAVAH 2026 and encourage you to register as soon as possible. An invoice will be initiated upon registration. The payment deadlines are as follows: Early Bird payment deadline 15 August and regular payment deadline 25 August.

For more information about SAVAH visit: savah.org.za

Calling All Mandela Visual Arts Alumni
Maintaining an up-to-date graduate profile ensures you remain connected to Nelson Mandela University and its global alumni network.
By updating your profile, you will:
-Be informed of alumni events and initiatives
-Unlock exclusive networking and career opportunities
-Contribute to the development of future graduates
Take a moment to update your details and continue building the Mandela Alumni legacy: https://mandela.devman.co.za/Devman/alumni/findme/

Calling All Mandela Alumni
Maintaining an up-to-date graduate profile ensures you remain connected to Nelson Mandela University and its global alumni network.
By updating your profile, you will:
-Be informed of alumni events and initiatives
-Unlock exclusive networking and career opportunities
-Contribute to the development of future graduates
Take a moment to update your details and continue building the Mandela Alumni legacy: https://mandela.devman.co.za/Devman/alumni/findme/