About Us

The Javett-UP is a partnership between the University of Pretoria and the Javett Foundation. Both share a firm believe in the emancipatory potential of the arts in society through multidisciplinary curatorial and pedagogic initiatives. With one foot firmly rooted in academia, and the other imbedded in the public, Javett-UP critically responds to histories of Africa's creative outputs and future aspirations of the continent and the diaspora.

Central to Javett-UP is our commitment to continues de-colonial dialogues that respond to the present whilst considering the historical and the future implications of our political and social actions. Javett-UP is committed to sustained critical enquiries where activities of writers, researchers, advocacy groups, historians, political scientists, musicians, etc. can intersect.

Our Values

+  Nurture an authentic culture of caring for ourselves, each other, for humanity, and for our planet

+  Embrace our differences and inclusivity, where we seek to understand and respect different perspectives, interdependency, and value the dignity and talents of others

+  Establish deep and meaningful transdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships to leverage our collective efforts for mutual benefit

+  Co-design solutions, driving innovation within the arts and beyond

+  Are an influential voice for social justice, where we understand the complexity and dynamics of our country and continent and bring change for the common good

+  Hold ourselves and each other accountable for our commitments and actions.