Calling all New Jersey artists!

Registration is now open for the first session of this year's The Business of Being an Artist Virtual Workshop Series.

October 30 | Every NJ Artist Insured

The Business of Being an Artist, offered by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, is a series of virtual workshops that is free and open to any artist, teaching artist, or folk artist who lives and/or works in the state of New Jersey.



Every NJ Artist Insured

When: October 30, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM

What: Led by Jim Bracchitta, Managing Director of Health Services for the Entertainment Community Fund, this webinar will give you clear, step-by-step guidance on what all your insurance options are and how to get the most affordable coverage to fit your needs in this changing landscape. During this webinar, you’ll learn about Affordable Care Act plans, Medicaid, COBRA, and how to get discounted care if you’re uninsured. This is an excellent opportunity for unbiased, comprehensive information from an experienced health insurance navigator. (Please note: Medicare will not be covered in this webinar.)

Who: Jim Bracchitta is the Managing Director of Health Services at the Entertainment Community Fund, a national human services organization that helps everyone who works in performing arts and entertainment. In addition to his work at the Fund, Jim has been a working actor (Broadway, film, TV, commercials) in NY for 35+ years. He also serves as a trustee on the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan, as well as the SAG Pension Plan; is a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS); and is on the faculty of the Trustee Masters Program at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

How: Registration is FREE but required to access the workshop materials and the Zoom links. Registration will close on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

No late registrations will be accepted.

If you require additional accessibility services, contact State Arts Council Access Coordinator Lindsay Dandeo at least two weeks prior to the event date:

lindsay.dandeo@sos.nj.gov | 609-984-7020 (NJ Relay 711)

If you have any questions, contact the following Program Officers:

For Artists: Stephanie Nerbak | 609-292-4474 (NJ Relay 711)

For Teaching Artists: Samantha Clarke | 609-984-7019 (NJ Relay 711)

For Folk Artists: Sally Van de Water | 609-875-4948 (NJ Relay 711)

Sign up for Opportunities for the Field to learn more about offerings for

New Jersey artists.

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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