Opportunities for

New Jersey Artists!

2025 New Jersey Arts Annual:

Artist as Activist

Hosted by Rowan University Art Gallery and Museum

Applications open today!

Deadline: March 3, 2025

The theme for the 2025 New Jersey Arts Annual will be Artist as Activist.

Artist as activist is an artist who harnesses the power of creativity to inspire social and political action. Unlike traditional activism that primarily uses direct action or advocacy, artists engage in activism through various forms. In this case, visual art. They use their work to challenge norms, raise awareness about issues, and inspire audiences to think critically about the world around them. This exhibition hopes to address a wide range of topics and concerns such as human rights and access to resources, environmental awareness and justice, racial and gender equalities,

health and well-being, and the political and cultural climate.

Photo credit: Dinofa Photography

Register for New Jersey Heritage Fellowship Grant Program Information Sessions

Submit by the Early Nomination Deadline to have State Arts Council staff confirm that your nomination is complete and eligible.

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts will award up to ten New Jersey Heritage Fellowships to exemplary folk and traditional artists. These Fellowships, which come with an award of $20,000 each, recognize lifetime achievement, artistic excellence, and contributions to our state's living traditional arts heritage.

Information Sessions Available Through January 2025

Early Nomination Deadline: January 9, 2025



Nomination Deadline: February 6, 2025

Questions? Contact:

Sally Van de Water

Program Officer, Folk & Traditional Arts

sally.vandewater@sos.nj.gov | 609-875-4948 (NJ Relay 711)

Calling all New Jersey Teaching Artists

Join the Teaching Artist Community of Practice.

Next Meeting: March 5, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is hosting quarterly Teaching Artist Community of Practice meetings. These virtual sessions serve as a platform for teaching artists to share their experiences, discuss new opportunities, and connect with each other and the State Arts Council.

These sessions provide an opportunity to network with other New Jersey teaching artists, share challenges and successes of working in our state, and discuss what teaching artistry could look like as we move into the future.

Questions? Contact:

Samantha Clarke

samantha.clarke@sos.nj.gov | 609-984-7019 (NJ Relay 711)

Sign up for Opportunities for the Field to learn more about offerings for artists, including Parts Two and Three of The Business of Being an Artist Workshop Series: “Crowdsourced Funding: A Holistic Approach for Artists” | February 2025, “Writing for Artists: Crafting Artist Statements” and “Writing for Artists: Crafting Artist Proposals” | April 2025, and "Meet and Merge: Peer-to-Peer Artist Networking Event" | June 2025, and the 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship application!

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