The Programme for Innovation in Artform Development (PIAD) was initiated in 2014 by the University of the Free State (UFS) in partnership with the Vrystaat Arts Festival.
PIAD is an arts development programme focusing on how technology, interdisciplinary research and experimental art can connect with and impact on communities. PIAD
focuses on supporting cross-cultural, experimental art programmes that can creatively transform South African society. For this process, PIAD works with South African and international artists to develop a mutually beneficial programme of engagement, that has the potential to leverage benefits for the creative industries in South Africa.
This publication features a selection of PIAD projects from 2014 to 2019.