Durban University of Technology Art Gallery

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) Art Gallery is located in Durban, on the Steve Biko Campus in the Cecil Renaud Theatre above the Library. The Gallery as a part of the Faculty of Arts and Design regularly hosts B-tech and M-tech student exhibitions from the Fine Art, Jewellery and Graphic Design departments. The Art Gallery’s primary objectives include education and research with the aim of serving the broader arts community with visual arts as its primary tool.

The Art Gallery is responsible for the safekeeping, documentation and conservation of the institution’s collection of artworks. The Gallery’s permanent collection was initiated 1982 and consists of paintings, sculptures, prints, ceramics, textiles and mixed media works.

The exhibition calendar features work by established artists, students and community-based projects. The Art Gallery welcomes external exhibitions including travelling shows and curated exhibitions, not limited to Durban-based projects.