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Opportunities for the Field

September 21, 2023


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.


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Featured Opportunities

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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Become an RevolutionNJ Partner Organization!

The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America is coming in 2026. Is your arts organization ready to take part? Learn more about RevolutionNJ, the state's official 250th commemorative initiative, and how you can join the effort by visiting our website 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

New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund Grant

Individual grants of $1,000 - $2,000 will be awarded to NJ artists that demonstrate the need for resources to cover expenses related to increased cost of living, traveling for teaching opportunities, artist materials or equipment, or to cover costs for participation for upcoming shows and sales opportunities. As Peters Valley's mission is focused on craft, preference will be given to artists working in craft media.

Deadline: October 1, 2023


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New Jersey Theatre Alliance Career Accelerator Program

This 6-month program includes three 8-week placements, two with professional theatres and one with New Jersey Theatre Alliance, to learn about theatre administration and management in real-world contexts. This program is specifically designed to support emerging theatre professionals who identify as PoC, Indigenous, Trans, Non-binary, and/or Disabled who want to build a career in New Jersey theatre.

Deadline: October 2, 2023


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A Style Nobody Can Deal With: Hip Hop, Black Aesthetics and the Arts of Social Justice

The role of music and art in social justice movements is frequently defined as a creative representation of the movement’s goals (e.g., protest songs and posters). Here, we will consider how Black art practices, especially when they are socially and politically contextualized, constitute a unique vision and contribution to social justice. In this presentation and discussion, we will explore Hip Hop’s Black collage-making and sampling, as politically subversive in their own right.

Date: October 4, 2023


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South Jersey Cultural Alliance Micro Grant

Call for South Jersey Artists

Deadline: October 7, 2023


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National Leaders of Color Fellowship

Call for Early or Mid-career Arts and Culture Leaders Identifying as Black/Indigenous/PoC

This program is a leadership development experience designed to establish multicultural leadership in the creative and cultural sector. LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, disabled people, low-income and individuals residing in rural, remote, or frontier areas are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: October 16, 2023


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Please join us for our next Public Meeting!

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts will convene a regularly scheduled public meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.


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Sphinx Venture Fund

Grants for Initiatives Designed to Solve and Challenge Issues Related to DE&I in the Performing Arts – with an Emphasis in Classical Music

Deadline: October 23, 2023


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Sphinx Competition

The Sphinx Competition, held every year in Detroit (MI), is a national competition offering young Black and Latinx classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of an internationally renowned panel of judges and to perform with and receive mentorship from established professional musicians.

Dates: January 24 - 27, 2024

Deadline: October 23, 2023


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The Pat DiNizio Musical Performance Scholarship

Scholarships for Students Ages 18 and Under for Music and Music Performance Programs Offered through Count Basie Center for the Arts

Deadline: November 15, 2023


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New Jersey Poetry Out Loud

Register your school or organization today! 

Poetry Out Loud, a free national program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, encourages high school students across the country to learn about great works of classic and contemporary poetry through memorization and recitation. Not only do they share their interpretation and delivery of poetry; they also vie for awards and scholarships totaling $50,000.

Deadline: November 17, 2023


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Artists Sunday

Artists Sunday is a nationwide movement encouraging consumers to shop with artists and craftsmen, and designed to make the Sunday after Thanksgiving the most profitable day of the year for artists.

Date: November 26, 2023


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Mighty Writers Fall 2023 Writing Contest

Call for 7th-12th Graders

Theme: Your Meaningful Connections and/or Relationships - or Those of the Characters You Create

Deadline: November 27, 2023


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Exhibition Opportunity: The Hammonton Art Center

Monthly Call for Artists


Click Here for Drop Off Dates

Reel Change Film Fund

Reel Change is a five-year grants and mentorship program for composers of diverse backgrounds who have been marginalized in film composition. 

Rolling Deadline


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Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund

Financial Support for Creators Directly Impacted by the 2022 Invasion of Ukraine

Applications Accepted and Evaluated on a Rolling Basis


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dPlan|ArtsReady

This newly launched 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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Opportunities for Artists

The Boomer Art Prize

Call for Artists

Deadline: September 25, 2023


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New Jersey Film Festival - Spring 2023

Call for Submissions

Super Late Deadline: October 20, 2023

Late Deadline: September 30, 2023


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New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund Grant

Individual grants of $1,000 - $2,000 will be awarded to NJ artists that demonstrate the need for resources to cover expenses related to increased cost of living, traveling for teaching opportunities, artist materials or equipment, or to cover costs for participation for upcoming shows and sales opportunities. As Peters Valley's mission is focused on craft, preference will be given to artists working in craft media.

Deadline: October 1, 2023


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West Windsor Arts’ Artist in Residence Program

Call for Artists

Deadline: October 1, 2023


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Call for Musicians, Dancers, Singers, Entertainers, Filmmakers, Puppeteers, and More for a Series of Community-driven Shows at West Windsor Arts

Deadline: October 1, 2023


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2024 Eyebeam Fellowship: What is Human About Technology?

Call for Artists

Deadline: October 1, 2023


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New Jersey Theatre Alliance Career Accelerator Program

This 6-month program includes three 8-week placements, two with professional theatres and one with New Jersey Theatre Alliance, to learn about theatre administration and management in real-world contexts. This program is specifically designed to support emerging theatre professionals who identify as PoC, Indigenous, Trans, Non-binary, and/or Disabled who want to build a career in New Jersey theatre.

Deadline: October 2, 2023


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South Jersey Cultural Alliance Micro Grant

Call for South Jersey Artists

Deadline: October 7, 2023


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International Sculpture Conference: Jersey City

Panel Discussions, Workshops, Networking, Studio Tours, and More

Dates: October 10 - 15, 2023


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2023 ArtVenture Plein Air Festival Quick Draw

Call for Entries

Date: October 15, 2023


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5th Annual National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) Curatorial Workshop

Call for Applications

The Arts and Culture Advocacy Program at NCAC, in partnership with Creative Capital, will propose strategies to address the specific challenges curators and institutions face when attempting to balance an ethics of care with artistic freedom in their programs.

Deadline: October 15, 2023


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National Leaders of Color Fellowship

Call for Early or Mid-career Arts and Culture Leaders Identifying as Black/Indigenous/PoC

This program is a leadership development experience designed to establish multicultural leadership in the creative and cultural sector. LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, disabled people, low-income and individuals residing in rural, remote, or frontier areas are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: October 16, 2023


Learn More

Sphinx Competition

The Sphinx Competition, held every year in Detroit (MI), is a national competition offering young Black and Latinx classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of an internationally renowned panel of judges and to perform with and receive mentorship from established professional musicians.

Dates: January 24 - 27, 2024

Deadline: October 23, 2023


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Exhibition: A Return to Art

Call for New Jersey Artists

Contact: montyartscouncil@gmail.com

Exhibition Dates: October 27 - 29, 2023


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Exhibition: Noël Noir

Call for Artists

Deadline: November 4, 2023


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30th Annual Winter Poetry and Prose Getaway

Dates: January 12 - 15, 2024 

Discount available through November 15, 2023


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Artists Sunday

Artists Sunday is a nationwide movement encouraging consumers to shop with artists and craftsmen, and designed to make the Sunday after Thanksgiving the most profitable day of the year for artists.

Date: November 26, 2023


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Rockland Arts Festival

Call for Artists 

Deadline: December 1, 2023


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Exhibition Opportunity: The Hammonton Art Center

Monthly Call for Artists


Click Here for Drop Off Dates

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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Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund

Financial Support for Creators Directly Impacted by the 2022 Invasion of Ukraine

Applications Accepted and Evaluated on a Rolling Basis


Learn More

Reel Change Film Fund

Reel Change is a five-year grants and mentorship program for composers of diverse backgrounds who have been marginalized in film composition. 

Rolling Deadline


Learn More

Parent Artist Advocacy League for Performing Arts and Media (PAAL)
PAAL is a national network and solutions-generator for caregivers in the arts and media, offering childcare grants, emergency grants, and other resources.

Awesome Foundation Micro-grants

Call for individuals, groups, and organizations to apply for $1,000 micro-grants for an “awesome” project.


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Kemmerer Library Harding Township Art Gallery Wall

Opportunity for Artists to Exhibit Work for One Month

Rolling Deadline


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Guide to Finances for Artists

Establish solid financial practices with this free eGuide download & worksheets.


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Creator Collective

Applications are open to join Eventbrite's Creator Collective, a global community of entrepreneurs and organizers passionate about live experiences. Collective members get exclusive access to our virtual meet-ups with experts, opportunities to speak at Eventbrite events, complimentary product upgrades, and access to Eventbrite's 24/7 online networking platform.


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Opportunities for Arts Organizations

Become an RevolutionNJ Partner Organization!

The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America is coming in 2026. Is your arts organization ready to take part? Learn more about RevolutionNJ, the state's official 250th commemorative initiative, and how you can join the effort by visiting our website 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

5th Annual National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) Curatorial Workshop

Call for Applications

The Arts and Culture Advocacy Program at NCAC, in partnership with Creative Capital, will propose strategies to address the specific challenges curators and institutions face when attempting to balance an ethics of care with artistic freedom in their programs.

Deadline: October 15, 2023


Learn More

Sphinx Venture Fund

Grants for Initiatives Designed to Solve and Challenge or an Issue Related to DE&I in the Performing Arts – with an Emphasis in Classical Music

Deadline: October 23, 2023


Learn More

New Jersey Poetry Out Loud

Register your school or organization today! 

Poetry Out Loud, a free national program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, encourages high school students across the country to learn about great works of classic and contemporary poetry through memorization and recitation. Not only do they share their interpretation and delivery of poetry; they also vie for awards and scholarships totaling $50,000.

Deadline: November 17, 2023


Learn More

Mercer County Arts and Health Month

Call for Mercer County organizations, educational institutions, and non-profits to join the celebration in Mercer County with programs and events that will highlight the importance of the arts as they relate to health and well-being this November 2023.


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Rockland Arts Festival

Call for Arts Organizations 

Deadline: December 1, 2023


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Awesome Foundation Micro-grants

Call for individuals, groups, and organizations to apply for $1,000 micro-grants for an “awesome” project.


Learn More

Art Equity

Tools, Resources, and Training for Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice through the Arts

dPlan|ArtsReady

This newly launched 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.


Learn More

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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.

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