The New Jersey State Council on the Arts will be hosting a quarterly teaching artist community of practice beginning this February. These virtual sessions will be provided 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 will 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.  

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts will serve as a connector and resource during the community of practice. Funding for projects, fellowships, or additional work opportunities will not be discussed during these sessions. To keep up to date on opportunities for artists, please sign up for the Council’s Opportunities for the Field newsletter.   

While registration is required to attend the sessions, attendance at any session is voluntary. Recommendations for session content will be requested at the time of registration. Please note that these sessions are for teaching artists only. Arts education administrators and organizations who wish to connect with the Council can contact Samantha Clarke.     

February 13, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | REGISTER  

April 5, 2023 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | REGISTER   

July 13, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | REGISTER 

If you require accessibility services, please contact Mary Eileen Fouratt at: 609-984-6815 (NJ Relay711) or maryeileen.fouratt@sos.nj.gov. 

If you have any questions about the teaching artist community of practice, please contact Samantha Clarke at samantha.clarke@sos.nj.gov or by phone at 609-984-7019.  

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.