Opportunities for

New Jersey Artists!


The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is pleased to invite New Jersey artists to participate in Making It Public - a free, five-week virtual training series designed for artists interested in exploring and expanding their public artmaking practice. This workshop series, facilitated by Forecast Public Art Consultant Candida Gonzalez, covers practical and tactical subject matters for artists at all stages of their careers. The State Arts Council encourages New Jersey artists to utilize this free opportunity!

Learn more and register here.

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2025 5:00 PM ET

Calling All Artists! Register Now for Part Two of

The Business of Being an Artist Virtual Workshop Series


"Crowdsourced Funding: A Holistic Approach for Artists"


February 26, 2025 | 11:00 AM - Noon ET


Registration Deadline: February 19, 2025

Learn more and register here.

2025 New Jersey Arts Annual: Artist as Activist


Hosted by Rowan University Art Gallery and Museum


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.

Learn more here.

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.

Register for the March 5, 2025 COP here.

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 New Jersey artists, including Parts Three and Four of The Business of Being an Artist Workshop Series (“Writing for Artists” and “Networking for Artists”), and the 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship application!

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