SJCA Partner Opportunities Vol. 49
Check out what our partners are doing in the field!
New Jersey Historical Commission | Black Heritage Trail | The New Jersey Black Heritage Trail was signed into law by Governor Murphy on September 7, 2022. The legislation calls for the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) to establish a Black Heritage Trail “to promote awareness and appreciation of Black history, heritage, and culture” that will “highlight Black heritage sites through historical markers and a trail-like path that connects the stories of Black life and resiliency.” Under this program, the Historical Commission will cooperate with other state agencies, such as the Historic Preservation Office, the Division of Travel and Tourism, local governments, owners or operators of Black heritage sites, and others to identify a series of sites. The bill also names the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation as a principal collaborator due to its mission, which includes broadening, deepening, and diversifying statewide participation in and appreciation for Black arts, history, and culture. Letter of Intent due: July 29, 2024 | Application due: September 16, 2024 | More information here.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) | Activation, Revitalization, And Transformation (A.R.T.) Program - Phase II | A.R.T. – Phase II is a competitive grant program that will disburse $15,000,000 in ARP SLFRF funding to address the impact of COVID-19 in 31 selected municipalities throughout the state. The program supports creating public space activation initiatives, such as place-making projects, public art installations, and arts-based projects. Projects must be completed, and all grant award funding must be expended by December 31, 2026 | Informational Webinar Found Here | Applications Open late Summer or Fall 2024 for 60- Calendar day window | More Information Here
New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Please join us in-person for our 2024 Annual Meeting! | Free and Open to the Public, The New Jersey State Council on the Arts will convene its 2024 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 30th at 10 AM. The meeting will include committee reports and voting on grants for Fiscal Year 2025, including the next cycle for General Operating Support and General Program Support grants. The Council will host a reception immediately following the meeting, with light refreshments served.| Tuesday, July 30th at 10 AM @ Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ | Learn More Here
ArtPride NJ / Discover Jersey Arts | Jersey Arts Marketers (JAM) Virtual Town Hall Meeting | Tune in for details on taking full advantage of the new JerseyArts.com website. Get a sneak peek at this fall's Discover Jersey Arts advertising campaign. We'll also head into breakout rooms to discuss potential professional development topics at future JAM meetings and get feedback on whether to return to in-person meetings. | Date: Tues, Aug 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am Register here.
Wheaton Arts | Creative Glass Fellowship Applications | This is an exceptional opportunity for artists to utilize one of the finest facilities of the glass medium known internationally. During their Fellowships, artists join a creative community that offers private studios, stipends, technical assistance, comfortable housing, and institutional support. They are embraced by dedicated staff on a beautiful 45-acre campus, a true creative sanctuary. To learn more about the Creative Glass Fellowship Program at WheatonArts, click here. | Deadline: September 20, 2024 Midnight EST
The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey (AAHMSNJ) | Miss Black America | AAHMSNJ will host a new exhibit entitled “Miss Black America” in Atlantic City, the place where the pageant was first held in 1968. The exhibit will feature repurposed artwork by late Philadelphia artist Robert R. Jackson. The mixed media collection will be on display from August 1 to September 29, 2024, at the Noyes Art Garage of Stockton University (2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401). Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, August 10th, from 2 to 5 pm at the Noyes Arts Garage.
New Jersey Historical Commission | Advice on Funding Your Black History Program, Algernon Ward & Kristal Langford | Free and Open to the Public, and as part of the “Juneteenth 2024: Funding History” Series, this casual and informative evening conversation with New Jersey public historians highlights their process, challenges and success in applying for this County History Partnership Program (CHPP). Kristal Langford (Lost Souls Project) and Algernon Ward, (6th Regiment US Colored Troops) detail translating their Black history project to the grant application and formulating the required budget | June 27th, 2024 6:30pm -7:30pm ET | Register Today! | Learn more here.
New Jersey Historical Commission | Imperfectly Civil: History of Politics & Civics in New Jersey | Save the date for the New Jersey History Conference on December 3rd at the Rutgers New Brunswick Douglass Student Center! This year's theme, Imperfectly Civil: History of Politics & Civics in New Jersey, will examine issues such as the history of political participation, freedom of the press, and voting rights in New Jersey in addition to exploring how historians and history organizations can support democracy today. Stay tuned for more information about registration and our call for proposals.
Stockton University Alliance Heritage Center | How Do WE Make History? with Brooke Salvanto | Join Brooke Salvanto for a lunch-and-learn session on the process of capturing and amplifying community voices as she shares the work of the Tuckerton Seaport. Lunch will be provided. | Date: Saturday, September 14 · 11am - 2pm EDT | Location: Stockton University: Campus Center, Meeting Room 5, 101 Vera King Farris Drive Galloway, NJ 08205 | Register here.
Salem County’s Cultural and Heritage Commission | Public Meetings| Salem County Cultural & Heritage Commission will have public meetings on July 11, August 1, and September 5 this year.
Burlington County Cultural and Heritage Commission | Magic Lantern Festival | Before there were movies, television and videos….there were Magic Lanterns! Visit the Magic Lantern Festival Exhibit from July 11 to September 28, 2024, at the Workers House Gallery in Historic Smithville Park (803 Smithville Road, Eastampton, NJ) to learn more about this era of pre-cinema. | More information here.
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