Arts and Culture
Standard Bank has a proud forty-year legacy of investing in the arts in Africa and we continue to support a variety of creative initiatives.

Our gallery is the only corporate gallery that hosts international arts and drives thought-leadership. It is home to the most comprehensive African Art collection in the country.

We are the proud sponsors of the annual Jazz festival showcasing the latest in cutting-edge jazz.

This annual event is Africa’s biggest and boldest art festival and the second largest in the world.

An annual award programme for artists who have demonstrated exceptional ability in their chosen field

Joy of Jazz is the biggest and most authentic jazz festival on the continent. It is Africa’s premium Jazz destination.

Standard Bank continues as a leading supporter of the arts in Africa and uses its extensive footprint on the continent to promote the arts. Jazz festivals have been sponsored by Standard Bank in Ghana, Zambia and Malawi which continue to grow in popularity and stature. Standard Bank’s support of jazz on the continent continues to grow.