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November 27, 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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The Sunday after Thanksgiving is Artists Sunday when consumers are encouraged to shop with local artists, creators and performers.
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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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Register for the upcoming Access Thursday Roundtable Series - six peer-to-peer learning opportunities covering a wide range of arts accessibility topics.
December 5: Target Marketing and Websites
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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.
December 11: Strategic Budgeting and Scenario Planning
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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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Request for Qualifications: Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Pilot Initiative | |
Call for Artists and Culture Bearers from Camden, Wilmington, Chester, and Philadelphia
This pilot program will showcase artists selected to work with six of the EPA’s National Estuary Program and Urban Waters Federal Partnership program locations doing critical work on water restoration and climate resilience.
Deadline: December 15, 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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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.
Deadline: January 6, 2025
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Access/VSA International Young Musicians Award | |
Each year young musicians who are part of the disability community compete to receive the Access/VSA International Young Musicians Award ($2,000 USD) and the opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in July. This program is open to musicians of all genres (classical, jazz, hip-hop, bluegrass, rock, and more).
Deadline: January 8, 2025
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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
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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:
February 20: Salary Banding and Benchmarking as a Pay Equity Strategy
March 13: Ethical Internship Models
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ArtsCONNECT supports performing arts touring projects collaboratively developed by presenters working together in the mid-Atlantic region.
Deadline: February 25, 2024
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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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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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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.
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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
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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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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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Manifesting Beloved Community | |
Call for Art
Deadline: December 10, 2024
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Call for Art
Deadline: December 10, 2024
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New Jersey International Film Festival Summer | |
Call for Entries
Early Bird Deadline: December 11, 2024
Regular: December 31, 2024
Late Deadline: January 20, 2025
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Request for Qualifications: Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Pilot Initiative | |
Call for Artists and Culture Bearers from Camden, Wilmington, Chester, and Philadelphia
This pilot program will showcase artists selected to work with six of the EPA’s National Estuary Program and Urban Waters Federal Partnership program locations doing critical work on water restoration and climate resilience.
Deadline: December 15, 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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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
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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:
February 20: Salary Banding and Benchmarking as a Pay Equity Strategy
March 13: Ethical Internship Models
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.
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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.
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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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Register for the upcoming Access Thursday Roundtable Series - six peer-to-peer learning opportunities covering a wide range of arts accessibility topics.
December 5: Target Marketing and Websites
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.
December 11: Strategic Budgeting and Scenario Planning
Learn More
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Let’s Talk About Capital Debt: Best Practices for First-Time Borrowers | |
Is your nonprofit considering taking on debt to finance a capital project for the first time? Do you have questions about whether you can or should? Many nonprofits use debt to finance capital projects like renovations, leasehold improvements, real estate purchases, and more. This webinar will help demystify the capital loan approval process for first-time or newer borrowers.
Deadline: December 17, 2024
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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.
Deadline: January 6, 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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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:
February 20: Salary Banding and Benchmarking as a Pay Equity Strategy
March 13: Ethical Internship Models
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.
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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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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. | | | | |
