SJCA Partner Opportunities Vol. 51
Check out what our partners are doing in the field!
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
The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey (AAHMSNJ) | Miss Black America | AAHMSNJ will host new exhibit entitled “Miss Black America” in Atlantic City, the place 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 Saturday, August 10th from 2 to 5 pm at the Noyes Arts Garage.
Hispanic Association of Atlantic County | Save The Date: Atlantic City Latino Festival | TICKET NOT REQUIRED (but please rsvp). We are happy to announce that international performer and award winning merengue group Oro Solido will be headlining the 2024 Atlantic City Latino Festival. This community event is hosted by the Hispanic Association Of Atlantic County (HAAC) with the sponsorship of CRDA, the City of Atlantic City and in collaboration with Organization Azteca, NJDCA and the Atlantic City Initatives Office. Oro Solido will join a lineup of diverse Hispanic entertainment, including Mariachi, Salsa, Cumbia and Folkloric dance groups. The festive family event includes a children’s entertainment area, authentic Hispanic food and vendors. In addition there will be organizations providing information and resources on health, social services, education and career opportunities. | Save the Date: September 8, 2024 | Location: Outdoors at the SHOWBOAT Event Lot on the corner of Boardwalk & New Jersey Ave in Atlantic City, NJ 08401 from 12PM - 9PM. | RSVP here.
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 | Imperfectly Civil: History of Politics and Civics in New Jersey | Join the NJHC and the Eagleton Institute of Politics on Tuesday, December 3rd, at Rutgers – New Brunswick for the 2024 New Jersey History Conference! This year’s theme – Imperfectly Civil: History of Politics and Civics in New Jersey – will examine how New Jerseyans have historically engaged with civic life through elections, public debates, activism, and beyond in addition to exploring how we can support democracy today. We are currently accepting proposals for full panel sessions, individual presentations, and lightning session presentations. The call for proposals is open to scholars, public historians, students, and members of the public.| Call for Proposals! Full Session Proposals are due August 23, 2024 and Lightning Session Proposals are due October 11, 2024 | Conference is on December 3, 2024 in New Brunswick
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.
ArtPride NJ | Audience Insights Manager (AIM) Summit | Join your colleagues in New Jersey's Audience Insights Manager (AIM) cohort for our next community summit. TRG Arts will lead a workshop on harnessing the full potential of the Data Center platform. Whether you're just starting out with Data Center or a seasoned pro looking to up your game, this is your chance to unlock fresh insights and powerful strategies. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your audience data skills and connect with your peers. | Date: Fri, Oct 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Register online here.
Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs | Arts & History Grant Information: Workshop and Applications | A grant workshop will be offered on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Atlantic County Library System Hammonton Branch, 451 S. Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ. Attendance is mandatory for all interested applicants, except for current 2024 regrantees. Online registration is required. Register Here.
Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission | 2025 County Arts & History Grant Deadline REMINDER | Applications may be submitted only after a Madatory Declaration of Intent has been filed on or before August 21, 2024. Deadline: One Copy of the completed grant application must be received at the OC Parks and Recreation office by Monday, September 9, 2024, 5:00 PM. | Mail, Hand delivery or E-mail is acceptable. Extensions will not be given. | Application information.
Burlington County Cultural and Heritage Commission | Local Arts Programs (LAP) Grants | The Local Arts Program (LAP) provides funding to local arts organizations from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA)/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. General Operating Support and Special Projects grants are available to qualified organizations. A panel consisting of professional individuals involved in the arts (peer panelists) will review the applications for LAP funding. This process is based on the perceived quality of the proposed programming, and the anticipated value to the community. The Burlington County Board of County Commissioners will then approve and re-grant some or all of the funding to individual group applicants for implementation of their programs. The 2025 LAP Grant Applications are Now Open! | Deadline: September 30, 2024 | Information and application.
Gloucester County Cultural & Heritage Commission | GC Cultural & Heritage Re-grant Workshop for Art & History Organizations | This workshop is a review of the annual grant application. | Date: September 4th, 2024 @ 6pm | Location: 1400 Tanyard Rd, Sewell, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08080
Cumberland County Cultural & Heritage Commission | Special Request Grant | The Cultural & Heritage Commission maintains a limited portion of its budget for special requests. Special requests are for those situations in which a Cumberland County non-profit organization has never applied to another grant program from the Cultural & Heritage Commission before and/or due to extenuating circumstances was unable to meet the deadline or requirements of its other grant programs. An organization can only receive a Special Request grant once. The maximum amount which may be requested is $2,000. | Funding must be applied to programs occurring with the 2024 calendar year | More information here.
Salem County Culture & Heritage | Arts Re-Grants Cycle is NOW OPEN! | The 2025 re-grant cycle from the Salem County Cultural & Heritage Commission is now open. | Deadline: October 10th, 2024 | More information and several applications here.
Cape May County Cultural & Heritage Commission | Arts & History Re-grant Program: Letters of Intent for 2025 | Through funding provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and New Jersey State Historical Commission, the Division of Culture & Heritage provides Cape May County organizations an opportunity to apply for funding for operations and projects that have an art and/or history component. Letters of Intent for the 2025 cycle will be accepted beginning August 1st, 2024. For more information, visit here: Grant Information
Cumberland County Cultural & Heritage Commission | Arts & History Re-grant Program | Each year the County of Cumberland receives Block Grants provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) and the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC). A Block Grant is a single proposal submitted to a single source to fund the projects and/or expenses of several organizations. The NJSCA and NJHC review the blocks, and based on the perceived quality of the proposed programming and the anticipated value to the community, they allocate funds from their annual budgets to the County. Cumberland County is the fifth highest county recipient of these funds in New Jersey. Using the same criteria, the Commission then re-grants some or all of the funding requested to the individual groups for implementation of their programs. Applications for the 2025 re-granting round are due in the office of the Cumberland County Department of Planning by Friday, October 11, 2024. Any questions, please contact the department at (856) 453-2175. | More information and application 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.
Rutgers Camden | Alonzo Adams Exhibition | The Stedman Gallery at Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Alonzo Adams, a contemporary realist figurative painter who tells stories of the Black experience. Born in 1961 and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey, Alonzo Adams is a Rutgers University alumni, earning a BFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts in 1984. Afterwards, Alonzo attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a MFA in 1991. | Date: September 3- November 22, 2024 | More information About Alonzo and exhibit here.
Burlington County Office of Cultural Affairs & Tourism | Arts After Dark Festival | When the gallery lights go down, the fun turns up! Arts After Dark is where Culture and Entertainment Meet! Join fellow art lovers for an eclectic mix of art, music, performances, and more, celebrating creativity and self-expression.Enjoy new and different art experiences, interactive and collaborative art activities, live entertainment, delicious refreshments, and our current exhibitions all in one evening. | Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Location: Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton, NJ
Murphy Writing of Stockton University & Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University | World Above Poetry Open Mic | Murphy Center of Stockton University's open mic poetry program, World Above, is held every month at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. August's featured poet is Marcia LeBeau. For those attending virtually, there will be a synchronous live stream of the reading here so that people can tune in if they are not able or comfortable attending in-person events. Questions or concerns can be forwarded to emari@murphywriting.com. | Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 7:00 PM-9:00 PM | Location: Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401United States | Register here.
New Jersey Historical Commission | Call For Proposals: New Jersey History Conference | The New Jersey Historical Commission and RevolutionNJ will host the 2024 New Jersey History Conference, in partnership with the Eagleton Institute of Politics, on December 3, 2024, at the Rutgers - New Brunswick campus.This year’s theme, Imperfectly Civil: History of Politics and Civics in New Jersey, will examine how New Jerseyans have historically engaged with civic life through elections, public debates, activism, and beyond in addition to exploring how the history and public history fields can support democracy today. Proposals for individual presentations and full conference sessions will be accepted through August 23, 2024. To view the call for proposals and submit, visit: 2024-conference-call-for-proposals.pdf (nj.gov). Proposals for lightning session presentations will be due by October 11, 2024. To learn more and submit a lightning session proposal, visit: 2024-lightning-session-call-for-proposals.pdf (nj.gov).
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