Opportunities for the Field | | |
October 30, 2025
We compile opportunities for artists and arts organizations that are available in
New Jersey, or benefit those working in the arts in New Jersey. You'll find professional development workshops, grant announcements, calls for artists, resources, and more. Check out all three categories: Featured Opportunities, Opportunities for Artists, and Opportunities for Organizations.
While we do not share Job Opportunities, we do recommend the following resources for those looking for work in the arts field: ArtPride NJ Job Bank, NJ Theatre Alliance, Dance NJ, NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission, and Arts Admin Jobs.
Please note: Some opportunities may require fees to submit or participate. Be sure to read calls thoroughly to decide if it is a good fit for you.
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| | 2025 New Jersey Creative Communities Conference: The Art of Community Well-being | |
A gathering of leaders, doers, thinkers, and artists throughout New Jersey exploring innovative ways to make places better for everyone through art and creative placemaking.
Event Date: November 6, 2025
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| | | Annual Veterans and Active-Duty Military Exhibition at Perkins Center for the Arts | |
Call for Veterans and Active Duty Military to Submit Artwork
This annual exhibition celebrates those who have served in the U.S. military. Artists may submit up to three works, and all media are welcome. Perkins is proud to offer memberships to veterans to participate in this show, as well as all other Perkins veterans programs.
Artwork Drop-off Dates: November 7 from 10 AM to 2 PM, November 8 from 10 AM to 4 PM
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| | | Downtown Trenton Holiday Storefront Mural Contest | |
Call for Trenton Artists and Businesses
This project, coordinated by Isles, pairs local artists and designers with downtown businesses to create festive window displays throughout the holiday season. Each participating business will showcase a one-of-a-kind, artist-designed storefront window that celebrates Trenton’s creativity and community spirit. This year’s contest will include 10 businesses and 10 paid artists, with the top three designs selected by an online public vote.
Artist and Business Sign-up Deadline: November 9, 2025
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The mission of the Trenton Arts Fellowship, cosponsored by Mercer County Community College and Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts, is to support local Trenton artists by providing studio space on the MCCC Trenton campus, resources, programming opportunities, mentorship, and research funds, in order to assist the artists in creating impactful work that would engage with the Trenton community.
Deadline: November 14, 2025
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| | | 2026 Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program: We Hold These Truths | |
Call for U.S.-based Visual Artists (Ages 16 - 25) Identifying as Disabled+
A jury will select fifteen artists to each receive a $3,000 financial stipend, have one of their submitted pieces appear in a national exhibition, and attend a series of all-expenses-paid professional development workshops at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. March 10 - 14, 2026.
Deadline: November 16, 2025
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| | | Three Public Art Opportunities: New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority, Trenton, NJ | | | Join the Teaching Artist Community of Practice! | |
This quarterly, virtual series of meetings will serve as a platform for sharing experiences, discussing new opportunities, and connecting with each other.
Next Meeting: January 7, 2026.
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| | | Applications Now Open for the 2026 - 27 NEA Big Read, Celebrating America250 | |
The National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest are now accepting applications for the 2026 - 27 cycle of the NEA Big Read, a national program that offers matching grants of up to $20,000 to support community-wide reading programs. This year’s NEA Big Read will center around the theme America250, honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s semiquincentennial.
Intent to Apply Deadline: January 15, 2026
Application Deadline: January 29, 2026
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| | | Call for South Jersey Photographers | |
South Jersey Cultural Alliance is seeking photographers of all experience levels to capture the energy and spirit of arts and culture events across South Jersey during Fiscal Year 2026.
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Used by more than 175,000 artists and over 800 arts organizations, CaFÉ is the leading application management system for art calls. CaFÉ strives to make art opportunities available to all by offering arts organizations an affordable submission platform and artists an easy way to apply. Artist registration is FREE!
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| | | Opportunities for Artists | | Call for New Jersey Composers! | |
The Composers' Guild of New Jersey invites proposals from NJ composers and performing groups in accordance with its mission of supporting the work of composers through commissions and grants.
Deadline: November 1, 2025.
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| | | Exhibition: Exploring the Colors of Fall | |
Call for Artists
Submission Deadline: November 5, 2025
Drop-off Deadline: November 8 and 9, 2025, 10 AM to 1 PM
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| | | Annual Veterans and Active-Duty Military Exhibition at Perkins Center for the Arts | |
Call for Veterans and Active Duty Military to Submit Artwork
This annual exhibition celebrates those who have served in the U.S. military. Artists may submit up to three works, and all media are welcome. Perkins is proud to offer memberships to veterans to participate in this show, as well as all other Perkins veterans programs.
Artwork Drop-off Dates: November 7 from 10 AM to 2 PM, November 8 from 10 AM to 4 PM
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| | | Downtown Trenton Holiday Storefront Mural Contest | |
Call for Trenton Artists and Businesses
This project, coordinated by Isles, pairs local artists and designers with downtown businesses to create festive window displays throughout the holiday season. Each participating business will showcase a one-of-a-kind, artist-designed storefront window that celebrates Trenton’s creativity and community spirit. This year’s contest will include 10 businesses and 10 paid artists, with the top three designs selected by an online public vote.
Artist and Business Sign-up Deadline: November 9, 2025
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| | | The Hopper Prize Artist Grant Program | |
The Hopper Prize is a grant-making institution and digital archiving platform offering a series of individual artist grants on a bi-annual basis.
Next Deadline: November 11, 2025
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| | | The Center for Contemporary Art International Juried Exhibition | |
Call for Entries
Deadline: November 13, 2025
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The mission of the Trenton Arts Fellowship, cosponsored by Mercer County Community College and Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts, is to support local Trenton artists by providing studio space on the MCCC Trenton campus, resources, programming opportunities, mentorship, and research funds, in order to assist the artists in creating impactful work that would engage with the Trenton community.
Deadline: November 14, 2025
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| | | Three Public Art Opportunities: New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority, Trenton, NJ | | | Murphy Writing of Stockton University 32nd Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway | |
A supportive, participant-focused writers’ conference at Seaview Hotel, Galloway, NJ. (Sliding scale tuition options.)
Event Date: January 16 - 19, 2026
Early Bird Deadline: November 20, 2025
Registration Deadline: January 12, 2026
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| | | Tactics to Avoid Art Censorship Online | |
Join the National Coalition Against Censorship, Don’t Delete Art, and Lawyers for the Creative Arts for a conversation about art censorship and strategies that can help artists share artistic work while minimizing the risk of getting banned/shadow banned, downranked, or flagged as inappropriate content. This program will cover tips, including how captions and hashtags impact art censorship online. Plus, you’ll gain information on what to do if you are told that your work or account has violated “community guidelines,” and learn about Don’t Delete Art’s advocacy and support programs. This free educational program will be followed by a question and answer session.
Date: November 20, 2025
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| | | Exhibition: "When in the Course of Human Events…" | |
Call for Works on Paper or of Paper
The Bristol Art Museum invites artists working on or of paper to reflect on what follows the iconic opening line of the Declaration of Independence—and what it means to experience human events in our contemporary world.
Deadline: November 23, 2025
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| | | The Malvin and Greta Roesch New Jersey Jewish Film Festival | |
Call for Entries
Now entering its 26th year, The Malvin and Greta Roesch New Jersey Jewish Film Festival features first-run international films of Jewish interest, followed by thought-provoking speakers and discussions. The festival accepts submissions of narrative and documentary features and short films, with discounted fees for locally-based filmmakers and student filmmakers.
Deadline: November 26, 2025
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| | | DC Gallery and Studio Holiday Shop | |
Open Call for Artists and Vendors
Application Deadline: November 28, 2025
Artist/Crafter Drop-off: November 30, 2025, 11 AM - 2 PM
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| | | Join the Teaching Artist Community of Practice! | |
This quarterly, virtual series of meetings will serve as a platform for sharing experiences, discussing new opportunities, and connecting with each other.
Next Meeting: January 7, 2026.
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| | | 2026 Folk Alliance International Conference | |
Discounted registration fee for artists!
Event Dates: January 21 - 25, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
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| | | Visual Artist in Residence Program at Rowan Medicine: George Family Center for Healing Arts | |
Call for Visual Artists
The George Family Center for Healing Arts at Rowan University is seeking a Visual Artist in Residence to provide engaging, hands-on arts experiences for staff and providers at the Child Abuse Research Education and Service Institute (CARES) at Rowan-Virtua Medicine. The artist will lead one-on-one sessions, group workshops, and community art initiatives that promote healing, connection, and creative expression in clinical settings. The residency is designed to support healthcare worker and staff wellbeing and wellbeing.
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| | | Call for Poetry: Enchanted Magnolia Fawn | |
Call for Writers to Submit Poetry to be Accompanied by Contemporary Art in a Hardcover Book
Rolling Deadline
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| | | Call for South Jersey Photographers | |
South Jersey Cultural Alliance is seeking photographers of all experience levels to capture the energy and spirit of arts and culture events across South Jersey during Fiscal Year 2026.
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| | | Art Reviews Published in Hardcover Book Editions | |
Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial review essays in the catalogue, written by the curator. All forms of visual art are eligible. The publisher especially encourages alternative/experimental artists to apply.
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| | | Creative Capital Artist Lab | |
Creative Capital Artist Lab is an online professional development curriculum designed to help artists working at any career stage, and in any discipline, build thriving practices. courses are created by art professionals, industry experts, and fellow artists who share vital concepts, skills, and tools to grow artists’ careers. Courses are delivered through Zoom lectures and discussions, long-form videos, and text-based learning formats. Artist Lab includes exercises, tips for best practices, and case studies that can be taken at participants’ own pace. Courses and videos are available in English and Spanish, with ASL interpretation.
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| | | The Entertainment Community Fund: Social Service Groups and Workshops | |
The Entertainment Community Fund understands that a life in the arts has its own unique set of challenges. Their free, online groups and workshops - facilitated by social workers - offer a safe and confidential setting where performing arts and entertainment professionals can share and learn, as well as provide and receive support.
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| | | Survey: Developing Equitable Artists’ Contracts | |
Yancey Consulting wants to hear from artists about which contract clauses have the most negative impact on current and future earnings, ownership rights, and protections.
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| | | Dance New Jersey’s Resource Directory | |
This online resource is designated to help connect, support, and elevate the vibrant dance artists across New Jersey. Whether you are a professional dancer, dance student, instructor, choreographer, or dance enthusiast, our unique directory will give you quick access to explore new services, opportunities, and partnerships within and beyond the state.
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| | | Calling all New Jersey-based LGBTQ+ artists! | |
Garden State Equality has several paid opportunities for artists across all mediums coming up in 2025! Join their database to be the first to know when they go live.
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| | | CERF+ Emergency Relief Grant | |
Support available for artists working in craft or materials-based folk/traditional disciplines who have experienced a recent, unforeseen, career-threatening emergency.
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| | | 1-on-1 Consultation for Immigrant Artists | |
NYFA 1-on-1 Consultations for Immigrant Artists offers individualized career-centered conversations for creatives of all disciplines. During these free 40-minute online consultation sessions with arts industry experts, you can seek advice on specific topics or general resources and opportunities to help you navigate building your arts career in the U.S.
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| | | Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 | |
This national Semiquincentennial initiative will showcase the importance of the handmade, both throughout our history and in contemporary life. Handwork 2026 is a yearlong collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America, bringing compelling stories and underrepresented art and artists into the spotlight.
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Used by more than 175,000 artists and over 800 arts organizations, CaFÉ is the leading application management system for art calls. CaFÉ strives to make art opportunities available to all by offering arts organizations an affordable submission platform and artists an easy way to apply. Artist registration is FREE!
Learn More
| | | Opportunities for Arts Organizations | | Downtown Trenton Holiday Storefront Mural Contest | |
Call for Trenton Artists and Businesses
This project, coordinated by Isles, pairs local artists and designers with downtown businesses to create festive window displays throughout the holiday season. Each participating business will showcase a one-of-a-kind, artist-designed storefront window that celebrates Trenton’s creativity and community spirit. This year’s contest will include 10 businesses and 10 paid artists, with the top three designs selected by an online public vote.
Artist and Business Sign-up Deadline: November 9, 2025
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| | | 2025 New Jersey Nonprofits Conference | |
Event Date: December 3, 2025
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| | | Become an RevolutionNJ Partner Organization! | |
New Jersey's rich arts community has a unique opportunity to engage their audiences with a once-in-a-generation initiative. RevolutionNJ is New Jersey's official commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, happening in 2026.
Watch a recorded informational workshop here.
Already in the know? Become a Proud Partner today by submitting an application here.
If you have any questions about this initiative or the application, please reach out to Marc Lorenc: marc.lorenc@sos.nj.gov
| | | NJ Human Services Opens Fourth Round of Grant Funding to Create Inclusive, Healthy Communities | |
NJ Human Services announces that non-profits and county or municipal government agencies can now apply for the next round of funding in the Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program to help communities across NJ support the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities where they live, work, learn and play.
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| | | Arts Reach: The Association of Arts Management, Marketing and Development Professionals | |
Arts Reach supports leading arts professionals the Arts Reach website, conferences, magazine, webinars, and e-letters. The strategies and techniques presented via Arts Reach focus on successful revenue-generating techniques for arts practitioners and leaders.
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| | | Performing Arts Readiness | |
Free webinars on various topics related to emergency preparedness for performing arts organizations.
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| | | The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Grants Management Office is here to help you! | |
The goal of the Grants Management Office is to make grant opportunities and resources easily accessible for municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, and other interested stakeholders. With a mission to increase the amount of federal grant dollars New Jersey receives, GMO works to help build the capacity of its partners to successfully apply for and manage grant programs.
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| | | Succession Planning for Cultural Institutions | | | Learning and Engagement Funding from Art Bridges | |
The purpose of an Art Bridges Learning & Engagement Award is to support art museum transformation and the engagement of new and diverse audiences through innovative programming.
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| | | Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities | |
From the Massachusetts Cultural Council – A Guide for Communities to Develop Programs that Integrate Arts, Culture, and Nature Resources into Local Health and Social Care Systems
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Tools, Resources, and Training for Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice through the Arts
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The dPlan|ArtsReady tool guides you through the steps of creating elements of your performing arts organization’s emergency plan. Organizations can request a free year of access.
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| | | The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, created in 1966, is a division of the NJ Department of State and a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Council was established to encourage and foster public interest in the arts; enlarge public and private resources devoted to the arts; promote freedom of expression in the arts; and facilitate the inclusion of art in every public building in New Jersey. The Council believes the arts are central to every element we value most in a modern society including: human understanding; cultural and civic pride; strong communities; excellent schools; lifelong learning; creative expression; and economic opportunity. To learn more about the Council, please visit www.artscouncil.nj.gov. | | | | |
