Opportunities for the Field | |
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February 29, 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.
Sign up to receive Opportunities via email, read the Submission Guidelines or
submit an opportunity for consideration.
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Jersey City Arts + Culture Trust Fund | |
Applications for Program Grants, Arts Education Grants, and General Operating Support Now Open
Deadline: March 4, 2024
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CERF+ Get Ready Grants for Artists | |
CERF+’s Get Ready program provides individual craft artists grants up to $1,000 to conduct activities that will help safeguard their studios, protect their careers and prepare for emergencies.
Deadline: March 5, 2024
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2+ presenters from 2+ states/jurisdictions in the mid-Atlantic region partner to present the same artist/ company of their choice. Presenters may receive up to 50% of the roster artist's artist fee (up to $10,000) plus up to $2,000 in other program expenses.
Deadline: March 7, 2024
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Open to the full arts and culture community of New Jersey, the Cultural Access Network Project’s “Access Thursday” series offers peer-to-peer learning around specific issues related to cultural access. Individuals with knowledge and experience in a specific area will be invited to join in the discussion, and representatives from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Cultural Access Network Project committee will also participate in the discussions. Check out the 2023-2024 schedule:
March 7, 2024: Accessibility Awareness Training for Staff, Volunteers, Board
April 4, 2024: Conducting an Access Audit of Your Facility
May 2, 2024: Making Film and Videos Accessible
Learn More
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Webinar Watch Party Series: 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. Each session will be a Watch Party during which nonprofit leaders will come together virtually, watch the webinar together, and have the opportunity to ask NFF staff members questions following the session.
March 13, 2024: Understanding Your Mission/Money Mix
April 10, 2024: Managing Risks and Opportunities
May 8, 2024: Understanding Full Cost
May 29, 2024: Partnerships and Collaborations
June 12, 2024: Telling Your Financial Story to Different Audiences
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator for Arts and Culture | |
The Digital Accelerator provides funding, expert technical assistance, and leadership development over two years to strengthen the digital infrastructure of nonprofit cultural organizations with the principal goals of growing revenue, increasing fundraising, engaging audiences, improving operations, and developing programming opportunities.
Deadline: March 13, 2024
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The National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowships Program | |
This program offers $25,000 grants in poetry to published creative writers that enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement.
Deadline: March 13, 2024
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Portrait Commission Opportunity from the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development | |
Call for New Jersey Artists
Deadline: March 15, 2024
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2024 American Craft Council Emerging Artists Cohort | |
Call for Craft Artists
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Learn More
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Composition Commission Opportunity: This is America | |
Call for New Jersey Composers
Commissioning opportunity to write a new 5-7 minute piece for string quartet for performance and recording by members of the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra (NBCO) in the fall of 2024. One composer will be chosen jointly by CGNJ and the NBCO and given $1,000 on delivery of the score and parts.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Learn More
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Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants | |
This program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies to artists in financial need* who are creating in the visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography. Only generative artists are eligible—artists creating their own, independent work, with recent and ongoing opportunities for the public to experience that work.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
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New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund Convening at Grounds for Sculpture | |
Register today for a gathering of New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund grantees and cultural professionals. This convening will showcase cultural organizations in the Trenton/Mercer County Area. The day will include panel discussions, focus groups, and opportunities for peer-to-peer networking.
Date: March 21, 2024
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When I Opened The Door of Feelings: A Spoken Word Poetry Professional Development for Teachers | |
This PD is open to teachers of all grades as the exercises can be adapted for all levels from pre-K to high school.
Date: March 21, 2024
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Spring Professional Development: Dancing with Nature | |
Join the Rutgers University Dance Education Program and Dance New Jersey for a day of movement workshops and keynote discussions on how and why we can incorporate issues in and around climate (in)justice/change in our K12 classrooms.
Date: March 24, 2024
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Join the State Arts Council for 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: March 27, 2024
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Celebrating and Advancing Women Leaders in Arts and Education | |
A panel comprised of accomplished women from diverse backgrounds in arts and education will share their experiences, insights, and strategies for advancing women's leadership in K-12 education and the arts.
Date: March 27, 2024
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A roster-based program for presenters in the mid-Atlantic region to receive up to 50% of the roster artist's artist fee plus up to $2,000 in other program expenses. Connect with a Tour Manager and complete a letter of agreement by March 28, 2024 to be considered for this program.
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New Jersey Wolf Trap: Arts Integration Professional Development for Early Childhood Development | |
AJoin NJPAC for one or both in-person Wolf Trap PD sessions:
Math Detectives: Using Drama to Discover the Math Hidden in Books
Cruising the Caribbean: Gateways and Beyond to Teaching Cultural Experiences
Date: April 4, 2024
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2024 Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival | |
Call for Poets (Including Spoken Word, Slam, Performance Poetry, and Avant-Garde)
Deadline: April 15, 2024
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New Jersey Arts Annual: Exploring Our Connections | |
Hosted by the Montclair Art Museum
Call for Artists
Application Deadline: April 29, 2024
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Call for Nominations
Any individual member or staff of a member institution of the New Jersey Association of Museums may nominate a candidate for the award, which is selected by a subcommittee of NJAM Board Members.
The recipient will be honored for advancing the service of museums to the region, for demonstrating visionary and innovative leadership and /or exemplifying the highest standards of professional commitment. Special consideration should be given to the achievements of people in mid-career.
Deadline: May 1, 2024
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Submit a National Heritage Fellowship Nomination | |
The National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowships recognize artistic excellence, lifetime achievement, and contributions to our nation's traditional arts heritage. Nominate a folk/traditional artist as a 2025 NEA Heritage Fellow today.
Deadline: May 28, 2024
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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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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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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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NJ State Arts Council Now Seeking Grant Panelists | |
We’re looking for grant review panelists for these FY25 grant program opportunities: General Operating Support, General Program Support, Projects Serving Artists, Folk & Traditional Arts Project.
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Opportunities for Artists | |
CERF+ Get Ready Grants for Artists | |
CERF+’s Get Ready program provides individual craft artists grants up to $1,000 to conduct activities that will help safeguard their studios, protect their careers and prepare for emergencies.
Deadline: March 5, 2024
Learn More
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Exhibition: Embracing Freedom | |
Call for Artists
Theme: Freedom, Liberation, Expression
Digital Submission Deadline: March 6, 2024
Drop Off Submission Guideline: March 9 and 10, 2024
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Open to the full arts and culture community of New Jersey, the Cultural Access Network Project’s “Access Thursday” series offers peer-to-peer learning around specific issues related to cultural access. Individuals with knowledge and experience in a specific area will be invited to join in the discussion, and representatives from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Cultural Access Network Project committee will also participate in the discussions. Check out the 2023-2024 schedule:
March 7, 2024: Accessibility Awareness Training for Staff, Volunteers, Board
April 4, 2024: Conducting an Access Audit of Your Facility
May 2, 2024: Making Film and Videos Accessible
Learn More
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Call for Video Art About Dreams and Dreaming
Earlybird Deadline: March 10, 2024
Deadline: March 30, 2024
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Call for Artists Working in Fiber
Deadline: March 11, 2024
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The National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowships Program | |
This program offers $25,000 grants in poetry to published creative writers that enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement.
Deadline: March 13, 2024
Learn More
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Composition Commission Opportunity: This is America | |
Call for New Jersey Composers
Commissioning opportunity to write a new 5-7 minute piece for string quartet for performance and recording by members of the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra (NBCO) in the fall of 2024. One composer will be chosen jointly by CGNJ and the NBCO and given $1,000 on delivery of the score and parts.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Learn More
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Portrait Commission Opportunity from the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development | |
Call for New Jersey Artists
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Learn More
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2024 American Craft Council Emerging Artists Cohort | |
Call for Craft Artists
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Learn More
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Exhibition: Works on Paper 2024 | |
Call for Art
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Learn More
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Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants | |
This program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies to artists in financial need* who are creating in the visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography. Only generative artists are eligible—artists creating their own, independent work, with recent and ongoing opportunities for the public to experience that work.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Learn More
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Alex Brown Foundation Artist Residency Program | |
Call for artists working in any medium to apply for an 8-to-12-week residence at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines, IA. Studio space, research allowance, and housing provided.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
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Art That Tracks: Visual Artists Explore Trains and Locomotives | |
Call for Artists
Deadline: March 25, 2024
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Join the State Arts Council for 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: March 27, 2024
Learn More
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Exhibition: Materials Matter | |
Call for Artists
Deadline: April 13, 2024
Learn More
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2024 Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival | |
Call for Poets (Including Spoken Word, Slam, Performance Poetry, and Avant-Garde)
Deadline: April 15, 2024
Learn More
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Stockton University’s Community Day and Party in the Park | |
Sign up to be a vendor! Stockton University is looking for high-quality work in diverse media with an original and personal viewpoint. Artists creating work in a variety of media are encouraged to apply, including: Painting, Sculpture, Prints, Photography, Jewelry, Ceramics, Wood, and more.
Date: April 27, 2024
Learn More
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New Jersey Arts Annual: Exploring Our Connections | |
Hosted by the Montclair Art Museum
Call for Artists
Application Deadline: April 29, 2024
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Call for Artists Ages 18 - 35
Deadline: May 10, 2024
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Plein Air Plus Competition and Exhibition | |
Call for Artists
Deadline: May 15, 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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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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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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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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Aedra Fine Arts Online Group Exhibits and Catalogue Publication | |
Rolling Call for Artists
The best in show artists will have their work published with a critical review in our Artist Feature catalogue. Artists participating in our online exhibit will have 2 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 | |
Jersey City Arts + Culture Trust Fund | |
Applications for Program Grants, Arts Education Grants, and General Operating Support Now Open
Deadline: March 4, 2024
Learn More
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2+ presenters from 2+ states/jurisdictions in the mid-Atlantic region partner to present the same artist/ company of their choice. Presenters may receive up to 50% of the roster artist's artist fee (up to $10,000) plus up to $2,000 in other program expenses.
Deadline: March 7, 2024
Learn More
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Open to the full arts and culture community of New Jersey, the Cultural Access Network Project’s “Access Thursday” series offers peer-to-peer learning around specific issues related to cultural access. Individuals with knowledge and experience in a specific area will be invited to join in the discussion, and representatives from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Cultural Access Network Project committee will also participate in the discussions. Check out the 2023-2024 schedule:
March 7, 2024: Accessibility Awareness Training for Staff, Volunteers, Board
April 4, 2024: Conducting an Access Audit of Your Facility
May 2, 2024: Making Film and Videos Accessible
Learn More
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Webinar Watch Party Series: 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. Each session will be a Watch Party during which nonprofit leaders will come together virtually, watch the webinar together, and have the opportunity to ask NFF staff members questions following the session.
March 13, 2024: Understanding Your Mission/Money Mix
April 10, 2024: Managing Risks and Opportunities
May 8, 2024: Understanding Full Cost
May 29, 2024: Partnerships and Collaborations
June 12, 2024: Telling Your Financial Story to Different Audiences
Learn More
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator for Arts and Culture | |
The Digital Accelerator provides funding, expert technical assistance, and leadership development over two years to strengthen the digital infrastructure of nonprofit cultural organizations with the principal goals of growing revenue, increasing fundraising, engaging audiences, improving operations, and developing programming opportunities.
Deadline: March 13, 2024
Learn More
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Arts Reach National Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference | |
Theme: New Ways Forward
Location: NYU Kimmel Center, NYC
Dates: July 23 – 24, 2024
Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 15, 2024
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A roster-based program for presenters in the mid-Atlantic region to receive up to 50% of the roster artist's artist fee plus up to $2,000 in other program expenses. Connect with a Tour Manager and complete a letter of agreement by March 28, 2024 to be considered for this program.
Learn More
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Stockton University’s Community Day and Party in the Park | |
Sign up to be a vendor! Stockton University is looking for high-quality work in diverse media with an original and personal viewpoint. Artists creating work in a variety of media are encouraged to apply, including: Painting, Sculpture, Prints, Photography, Jewelry, Ceramics, Wood, and more.
Date: April 27, 2024
Learn More
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Call for Nominations
Any individual member or staff of a member institution of the New Jersey Association of Museums may nominate a candidate for the award, which is selected by a subcommittee of NJAM Board Members.
The recipient will be honored for advancing the service of museums to the region, for demonstrating visionary and innovative leadership and /or exemplifying the highest standards of professional commitment. Special consideration should be given to the achievements of people in mid-career.
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Learn More
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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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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. | | | | |
