Opportunities for the Field | |
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October 31, 2024
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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New Jersey Heritage Fellowship Grant Program Rules and Instructions Now Available! | |
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.
Online and In-Person Information Sessions Available November 2024 - January 2025
Early Nomination Deadline: January 9, 2025
Nomination Deadline: February 6, 2025
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Lunar New Year Composition Competition | |
Call for Scores
The New Jersey Symphony is calling on New Jersey-based composers of all backgrounds, ages and ability levels to submit their own solo piano arrangement of the Korean folk song “Arirang,” for a chance to be performed by pianist Min Kwon on the Symphony’s Lunar New Year Celebration on January 25, 2025.
Deadline: November 1, 2024
Learn More
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Moorestown United States Veterans and Active Duty Military Exhibition | |
Opportunity for active duty military and veterans! Submit your art to this special exhibition at the Perkins Center for the Arts.
Exhibition Dates: November 4 – December 16, 2024
Artist’s Reception: Saturday, November 16, 2024
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The Trenton Arts Fund is dedicated to Trenton’s arts, culture and history organizations, as well as our extraordinary artists – both emerging and established. This fourth grant round will fund Trenton arts, arts education, culture, and history organizations with grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
Deadline: November 6, 2024
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New Jersey Cultural Alliance for Response Response Virtual Summit | |
Summit Topic: Cultural Institutions and Climate Resiliency
Keynote: Adapting Facilities for Climate Resilience
Date: November 12, 2024
Learn More
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Announcing Mid Atlantic Arts’ Cultural Sustainability: Community Roots Program! | |
Cultural Sustainability, a new grant program offered by the six U.S. Regional Arts Organizations (USRAOs) in partnership with The Wallace Foundation, provides general operating support to arts organizations rooted in communities of color with annual operating expenses under $500,000.
Application opens November 12, 2024.
Deadline: January 6, 2025
Learn More
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Free Webinar Watch Party Series on Financial Management for New Jersey Arts Nonprofits | |
Join New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Nonprofit Finance Fund, and other nonprofit leaders for a Webinar Watch Party series on key financial management concepts for arts nonprofits! Covering everything from cash flow planning to financial storytelling, this series is meant to give nonprofit arts leaders a comprehensive understanding of the techniques they need to run effective organizations for the long haul.
November 13: Cash Flow Planning
December 11: Strategic Budgeting and Scenario Planning
Learn More
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NJ Play Lab's Fall PlayGym Session | |
PlayGym is a unique forum for playwrights to hear their work read by professional actors and to receive feedback from experienced dramaturgs in an artist-driven, supportive environment.
Sessions begin November 13, 2024
Learn More
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Commission Opportunity for New Jersey Composers | |
The Composers Guild of New Jersey invites proposals from New Jersey composers and performing groups in accordance with its mission of supporting the work of local composers through commissions and grants toward performances and recordings. Of particular interest is awarding commissions through calls for scores administered collaboratively with performers.
Deadline: November 15, 2024
Learn More
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Teaching Artist Talks: Arts in Corrections | |
Join the Mid-Atlantic Arts Education Managers for the free, professional learning webinar, Teaching Artist Talks: Arts in Corrections, to learn how artists have engaged with those impacted in correctional facilities.
Date: November 18, 2024
Learn More
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ArtsPay NJ Educational Offerings | |
The New Jersey Theatre Alliance has announced a series of upcoming educational offerings curated based on the findings of the ArtsPay NJ survey data:
November 19: Wage and Hour Essentials
March 13: Ethical Internship Models
Learn More
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The Sunday after Thanksgiving is Artists Sunday when consumers are encouraged to shop with local artists, creators and performers.
Learn More
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Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) Program - Phase II | |
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is now accepting applications for its competitive A.R.T. grant program, which will make available grants between $100,000 and $500,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations, based on scoring.
Deadline: November 25, 2024
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USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka; Seeking Cultural Performers and Expert Speakers | |
Call for U.S. Performer, Artists, and Speakers for Expo 2025 Osaka
Meridian International Center and the United States Department of State’s International Expositions Unit are seeking U.S. Cultural Performers and Expert Speakers to perform and/or speak at the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. This program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and is implemented by Meridian International Center. All travel and lodging expenses will be covered by the program.
Deadline: November 30, 2024
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Join the Teaching Artist Community of Practice! | |
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. Through loosely moderated discussions, the sessions provide an opportunity to network with other New Jersey teaching artists, share challenges and successes of working in the state, and discuss what teaching artistry could look like as we move into the future.
Next Meeting: December 4, 2024
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Register for the upcoming Access Thursday Roundtable Series - six peer-to-peer learning opportunities covering a wide range of arts accessibility topics.
Monthly sessions begin in December 2024 and continue through May 2025.
Learn More
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Join the New Jersey Council for the Humanities 2025 Community History Cohort! | |
The New Jersey Council for the Humanities is now accepting applications for the 2025 Community History cohort. Community History participants receive instruction on public history practices, develop projects in a collaborative environment, and are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in funding from NJCH to launch projects in their communities.
Deadline: December 12, 2024
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Public Art Opportunity: The College of New Jersey Campus Quad Project | |
On behalf of The College of New Jersey, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts is soliciting Expressions of Interest from prospective artists to design, fabricate, and install artwork on Forcina/West quad on the TCNJ campus in Ewing, NJ.
Expression of Interest Deadline: December 16, 2024
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New Jersey Poetry Out Loud | |
Attention, educators! 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.
Registration Deadline: November 19, 2024
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Murphy Writing of Stockton University's 31st Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway | |
A supportive, participant-focused writers’ conference.
Event Date: January 17 - 20, 2025
Registration Deadline: January 12, 2025
Learn More
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Applications are now open for NEA Big Read grants to support community-wide reading programs between September 2025 and June 2026 under the new theme, “Our Nature: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection.” An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read supports a range of events and activities designed around a single NEA Big Read book.
Intent to Apply Deadline: January 23, 2025
Learn More
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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.
Learn More
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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.
Learn More
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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
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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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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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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.
Learn More
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The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has partnered with Metrix Learning to bring you SkillUp New Jersey - a no-cost virtual training platform designed to help jobseekers statewide enhance their skills and earn industry-recognized certifications.
Learn More
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Opportunities for Artists | |
New Jersey Heritage Fellowship Grant Program Rules and Instructions Now Available! | |
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.
Online and In-Person Information Sessions Available November 2024 - January 2025
Early Nomination Deadline: January 9, 2025
Nomination Deadline: February 6, 2025
Learn More
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Lunar New Year Composition Competition | |
Call for Scores
The New Jersey Symphony is calling on New Jersey-based composers of all backgrounds, ages and ability levels to submit their own solo piano arrangement of the Korean folk song “Arirang,” for a chance to be performed by pianist Min Kwon on the Symphony’s Lunar New Year Celebration on January 25, 2025.
Deadline: November 1, 2024
Learn More
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Moorestown United States Veterans and Active Duty Military Exhibition | |
Opportunity for active duty military and veterans! Submit your art to this special exhibition at the Perkins Center for the Arts.
Exhibition Dates: November 4 – December 16, 2024
Artist’s Reception: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Learn More
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Exhibition Opportunity: Four-Leggeds | |
Call for Art Inspired by Pets
Digital Submission Deadline: November 6, 2024
Drop Off Deadline: November 9 and 10, 2025
Learn More
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NJ Play Lab's Fall PlayGym Session | |
PlayGym is a unique forum for playwrights to hear their work read by professional actors and to receive feedback from experienced dramaturgs in an artist-driven, supportive environment.
Sessions begin November 13, 2024
Learn More
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The Center for Contemporary Art 2025 International Juried Exhibition | |
Call for Art
Deadline: November 14, 2024 (Application opens October 8, 2024)
Learn More
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Commission Opportunity for New Jersey Composers | |
The Composers Guild of New Jersey invites proposals from New Jersey composers and performing groups in accordance with its mission of supporting the work of local composers through commissions and grants toward performances and recordings. Of particular interest is awarding commissions through calls for scores administered collaboratively with performers.
Deadline: November 15, 2024
Learn More
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Teaching Artist Talks: Arts in Corrections | |
Join the Mid-Atlantic Arts Education Managers for the free, professional learning webinar, Teaching Artist Talks: Arts in Corrections, to learn how artists have engaged with those impacted in correctional facilities.
Date: November 18, 2024
Learn More
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ArtsPay NJ Educational Offerings | |
The New Jersey Theatre Alliance has announced a series of upcoming educational offerings curated based on the findings of the ArtsPay NJ survey data:
November 19: Wage and Hour Essentials
March 13: Ethical Internship Models
Learn More
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The Sunday after Thanksgiving is Artists Sunday when consumers are encouraged to shop with local artists, creators and performers.
Learn More
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USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka; Seeking Cultural Performers and Expert Speakers | |
Call for U.S. Performer, Artists, and Speakers for Expo 2025 Osaka
Meridian International Center and the United States Department of State’s International Expositions Unit are seeking U.S. Cultural Performers and Expert Speakers to perform and/or speak at the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. This program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and is implemented by Meridian International Center. All travel and lodging expenses will be covered by the program.
Deadline: November 30, 2024
Learn More
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DC Gallery and Studio 2024 Holiday Shop | |
Call for Local Artists and Crafters
Drop Off Deadline: November 30, 2024
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Call for Art
Deadline: December 3, 2024
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Public Art Opportunity: The College of New Jersey Campus Quad Project | |
On behalf of The College of New Jersey, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts is soliciting Expressions of Interest from prospective artists to design, fabricate, and install artwork on Forcina/West quad on the TCNJ campus in Ewing, NJ.
Expression of Interest Deadline: December 16, 2024
Learn More
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Murphy Writing of Stockton University's 31st Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway | |
A supportive, participant-focused writers’ conference.
Event Date: January 17 - 20, 2025
Registration Deadline: January 12, 2025
Learn More
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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.
Learn More
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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.
Learn More
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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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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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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.
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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
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Call for Visual Art Exhibitors | |
Art groups or collective artists whether local, national, or international are encouraged to apply for exhibitions happening 2025-2030.
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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 and worksheets.
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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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Catalogue Publication and Online Exhibit | |
Up to six Best in Show artists will have their work published with a critical review in Aedra Fine Arts' Artist Feature Catalogue. These artists will have two works of art on display and links to their website and social media. Artists keep 100% sales of their work.
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A monthly series for artists to share their work, ideas, and coffee.
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Opportunities for Arts Organizations | |
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The Trenton Arts Fund is dedicated to Trenton’s arts, culture and history organizations, as well as our extraordinary artists – both emerging and established. This fourth grant round will fund Trenton arts, arts education, culture, and history organizations with grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
Deadline: November 6, 2024
Learn More
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New Jersey Cultural Alliance for Response Response Virtual Summit | |
Summit Topic: Cultural Institutions and Climate Resiliency
Keynote: Adapting Facilities for Climate Resilience
Date: November 12, 2024
Learn More
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Announcing Mid Atlantic Arts’ Cultural Sustainability: Community Roots Program! | |
Cultural Sustainability, a new grant program offered by the six U.S. Regional Arts Organizations (USRAOs) in partnership with The Wallace Foundation, provides general operating support to arts organizations rooted in communities of color with annual operating expenses under $500,000.
Application opens November 12, 2024.
Deadline: January 6, 2025
Learn More
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Free Webinar Watch Party Series on Financial Management for New Jersey Arts Nonprofits | |
Join New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Nonprofit Finance Fund, and other nonprofit leaders for a Webinar Watch Party series on key financial management concepts for arts nonprofits! Covering everything from cash flow planning to financial storytelling, this series is meant to give nonprofit arts leaders a comprehensive understanding of the techniques they need to run effective organizations for the long haul.
November 13: Cash Flow Planning
December 11: Strategic Budgeting and Scenario Planning
Learn More
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|
ArtsPay NJ Educational Offerings | |
The New Jersey Theatre Alliance has announced a series of upcoming educational offerings curated based on the findings of the ArtsPay NJ survey data:
November 19: Wage and Hour Essentials
March 13: Ethical Internship Models
Learn More
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|
Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) Program - Phase II | |
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is now accepting applications for its competitive A.R.T. grant program, which will make available grants between $100,000 and $500,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations, based on scoring.
Deadline: November 25, 2024
Learn More
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Register for the upcoming Access Thursday Roundtable Series - six peer-to-peer learning opportunities covering a wide range of arts accessibility topics.
Monthly sessions begin in December 2024 and continue through May 2025.
Learn More
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Applications are now open for NEA Big Read grants to support community-wide reading programs between September 2025 and June 2026 under the new theme, “Our Nature: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection.” An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read supports a range of events and activities designed around a single NEA Big Read book.
Intent to Apply Deadline: January 23, 2025
Learn More
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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
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Succession Planning for Cultural Institutions | |
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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.
Learn More
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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
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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.
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. | | | | |
