New Jersey State Council on the Arts

Since 1966, the Arts Council’s volunteer members and professional staff have worked to improve the quality of life in New Jersey by helping the arts to flourish. The Arts Council’s array of programs and services are supported by a direct appropriation from the State of New Jersey through a dedicated Hotel/Motel Occupancy fee and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Attend Upcoming Council Events

Public Business Meeting
February 2, 2012, 1:00pm, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ 07901- Directions

The meeting will be devoted to the importance of artists in our communities and will include Council vote and announcement of the 2012 Artist Fellowship awards in the categories of crafts, sculpture, photography, poetry and playwriting. Registration not required. About Council public meetings – Meetings and Events

2012 Artists' Roundtable
Due to overwhelming response, registration for this event has been closed.
February 2, 2012, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Elm Street, Summit, NJ 07901- Directions

The 15th annual Artists' Roundtable will highlight topics of interest to artists working in all disciplines. The event will feature three 50 minute professional development workshops (select two) and conclude with a networking session to which all participants are welcome. The event is FREE and registration is required.
Learn more or request a spot on the waiting list.

FY13 Arts Grants Available

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Guidelines and Applications are now available in the following grant categories: General Operating Support (GOS); General Program Support (GPS); Arts Project Support (APS); Arts Education Special Initiatives (AESI).
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Access Your FY12 Grant Agreement

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