Wits Arts and Literary Experience

Dates: 09 May 2012 to 12 May 2012
Location: Braamfontein

Now entering its fifth year, the Wits Arts and Literature Experience 2012 is gearing up to confirm Johannesburg’s place as cultural city to be reckoned with.

Known by its devotees simply as WALE, the annual event takes place this year from May 9th to 12th, making it the best place to experience South African and global culture.

Since its inception in 2008, WALE has provided a platform for the artistic, creative, literary and intellectual achievements of Wits alumni, staff and students. It has also given residents of Joburg and visitors to the city the chance to gain a cultural edge through an exciting - and growing - programme of art, drama, theatre, music, poetry, academic and creative writing and much, much more.

As a project of Wits’ Faculty of Humanities this years’ festival will usher in the WITS 90 Years Celebration, under the theme 90 Years of Creativity, which also equals 90 Years of WITS’ Involvement in Social Activism.

WITS is globally renowned for having produced influential though leaders, exceptionally artistic and creative intellectuals. WALE 2012 will showcase this inspired alumni-capital alongside today’s creative and thought leaders while offering a glimpse into tomorrow’s shining stars in everything from dramatic arts to film, music, literature, theatre, dance and more.

WALE 2012 will feature a rich programme that includes:

• The ever popular WALE Carnival Parade
• An art exhibition titled WAM! Seeing Stars which will be the inaugural exhibition at the Launch of the WITS Art Museum at University corner
• Spectacular musical performances and concerts, including a special focus on Jazz
• The celebration of 10 years of Journalism and Media Studies
• An Inaugural Lecture
• Film screenings and discussions
• An extravagant book fair with launches and book displays by leading authors, publishers and book stores
• Drama, performance, theatre and much, much more…

WALE 2012 offers a stimulating and exciting programme for all arts and literature lovers, whatever their tastes and interest.

Venue: Wits University Main Campus (Various Locations)
Contact: For media queries please contact +27 (0)11 788-7633.

Please Note: Dates for this event to be confirmed.

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