JONGOSI VISUAL ARTS AT THE KZN ART FAIR

Friday 7 August 2026

As part of the education programme during the Fair, and as an extension of the established Hilton Arts Festival’s dedicated JongosiYouth Programme, The KZN Art Fair is hosting the first Jongosi Visual Arts programme for schools. The name Jongosi is an isiZulu word for someone who is young, strong, determined and full of potential, and embodies the spirit of the programme - a vibrant, immersive arts experience designed to ignite curiosity, creativity and confidence in young minds. 

Taking place on the opening day of the festival, Friday 7 August, Jongosi welcomes over 2,000 learners from across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond, offering them a rare opportunity to engage with world-class theatre, music, performance and now visual art in a professional festival environment. For many of these learners, Jongosi is more than just a day out, it is their first encounter with live performing and visual arts. 

The theme for the 2026 Jongosi Visual Arts programme is, Your art career starts at school.

ACTIVITIES

Walkabouts through the Art Fair halls and the Design Zone led by independent curators speaking to selected works, gallery presentations, artists and themes.

Making sessions facilitated by an artist or master maker who guides learners through a making technique.

Guest speakers with newly established artists talking on art as a career.

The sessions are 60-75 minutes long and are held at 10h00, 12h00 and 14h30 with groups rotating through the activities during the day.

HOW TO BOOK

The cost of the Jongosi Dramatic Arts programme is R470 for 3 activities.

To book visit https://hiltonfestival.co.za/jongosi/ or email julia@hiltonfestival.co.za