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SJCA Updates Vol. 96
The busy season is here, whether you're planning or attending the plethora of events and programs going on in South Jersey. SJCA's Organization & Artist Newsletter is here to keep you up to make your day-to-day work easier. We are a community, and everyone's success helps make the entire region successful.
If you or anyone on staff has some spare time, stop by and say hi at some of the upcoming events and programs where you can find us this month. We’d love to see you there.
Catch Us out in the Community!
South Jersey Artist Meet Up - Stop by DC Gallery & Studio on Tuesday, September 29th at 7 PM!
Stockton University Performing Arts Center (PAC) Pop-Up on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 6 PM!
Make Origami with the Artist Catherine Bontiao Allen at D.C. Gallery & Studio on October 30, 2026 at 1 PM
Upcoming SJCA Programming:
Want to connect with SJCA staff? Join us every Thursday at NOON for our Open Office Hours! Registration is required to attend.
Upcoming Dates:
9/24/26
10/1/26
10/9/26
Join us for the South Jersey Virtual History Meet Up!
10/12/26
Join our Monday Marketers group in September! Registration is required to participate.
10/19/26
Events Calendar Reminder
Log in to CultureConnect and add your events to our Public Events Calendar for a chance to be featured in our CultureQuest newsletter!
Submit events by October 15th for the chance to be featured in the November CultureQuest newsletter! Do you have a press release or a highlight as a member that you would like us to shout out on our blog and to our greater audience? Send an email to info@sjca.net to get started! Timelines are dependent on each press release or highlight.
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Grants
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts announced the guidelines and technical session information for the GOS & GPS state grants. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of the information, resources, and technical sessions the state provides throughout the grant application process.
Grant Applications Open on October 6, 2026, and the deadline for the application is November 19, 2026. Do not wait until the last minute to review your guidelines, prep materials, and start your application.
County Cultural & Heritage Commission Re-grants
Are you looking for funds to help support your county-specific arts or history programming? Check out our frequently updated list of County Cultural & Heritage Commission Re-grants announced within the eight Southern New Jersey Counties.
THIS BLOG HAS BEEN UPDATED! Salem County Cultural & Heritage Commission Re-Grant information has now been added.
Check out our Member Hub Guide to get started with your SJCA Membership Benefits
Key Benefits include:
SJCA Newsletter for your specific industry type (Artist or Organization) every two weeks
Public Events Calendar
Promotion on the CultureQuest Newsletter for Patrons
Promotion on the CultureQuest Social Media Platforms
The ability to control and update your public profile on the CultureQuest Map
A Directory & Dashboard that provides key insight and information into the sector
Industry Events Calendar to highlight KEY statewide or local industry events
Resource Library
South Jersey Cultural Alliance enhances the region by promoting arts and history for all, building community connections, celebrating culture, and supporting South Jersey's artists and cultural organizations
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Thank you for the generous support of our funders, partners, and sponsors.
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