New Jersey State Council on the Arts

12/07/2023

Happy Hanukkah, New Jersey!

Sending the Jewish community our best wishes during the Festival of Lights!

12/07/2023

In order to submit your completed application in SAGE, hover over “Status Changes” (top arrow), then click the “Apply Status” button
under “Application Submitted” (bottom arrow).

NOTE: Clicking on “Application Cancelled” will delete your application.

Learn more here: https://conta.cc/3t4pB2o

12/07/2023

Each year New Jersey caregivers are invited to submit all forms of creative writing that reflect the theme of caregiving or the personal healing experience. Selected pieces are woven together by professional theatre artists into an evening of readings celebrating, exploring, and bearing witness to the caregiving experience. This program is open to both professional caregivers and family caregivers. Deadline: January 31, 2024. Submit here: https://njtheatrealliance.org/healing-voices/ New Jersey Theatre Alliance

12/07/2023

Happy birthday, Lt. Governor Tahesha Way! 🎂🎉

12/07/2023

Applying for a grant? Our staff has tips for you!

Before you submit your application, be sure to do a thorough, final review. SAGE does not check for errors or missed uploads.

Learn more here: https://conta.cc/3t4pB2o

12/06/2023

All new State of the Arts on NJ PBS tonight!

12/06/2023

Applying for a grant? Our staff has tips for you:

The finance charts in the General Operating Support application begin with the itemization forms just before the expense and income charts. The details reported in the itemization forms directly connect to the line items included in the expense and income charts.

More resources here: https://conta.cc/3t4pB2o

12/06/2023

Applying for a grant? Our staff has tips for you:

In the General Operating Support application, only applicants applying as a “service organization” need to address the “direct arts program expenses” itemization line in form 1A.

More resources here: https://conta.cc/3t4pB2o

12/06/2023

Calling all educators and administrators! Elevate your teaching game with the Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) Workout. This eight-week curated experience is designed to empower you to embrace culturally relevant and responsive approaches in your curriculum and teaching practices. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJsWjaMIObSXabUYdldvGgVAnlVE9WueitlWBGs3jTSSGt4g/viewform Arts Ed NJ

12/06/2023

This Friday, come learn from a panel of speakers across sectors to discuss how public artists are and can be critical partners for climate resilience. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artists-climate-change-solutions-tickets-758413062887?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=1&fbclid=IwAR1cFCoPYtVBoeYcCyoGD53Wo3F6mZg3p7UunanLXp-umXL62HMhKqw9H-M

Come learn from a panel of speakers across sectors to discuss how public artists are and can be critical partners for climate resilience.

12/06/2023

Applying for a grant? Our staff has tips for you!

One of the most frequently heard pieces of feedback from application review panelists is regarding the use of the budget notes field within the budget forms. This area provides a place for applicants to further clarify their budget and help make connections between the budget forms and application narrative.

Learn more here: https://conta.cc/3t4pB2o

12/06/2023

Less than one week left to apply for a State Arts Council FY25 organizational grant. Be sure to check our website for the guidelines, resources, and technical assistance information: artscouncil.nj.gov.

12/04/2023

Funding for Folk & Traditional Artists!

Final NOI Technical Assistance Session Available TODAY at 1:00 PM EST

Learn more and register here: conta.cc/3GugvyQ

12/04/2023

Funding for Folk & Traditional Artists!

Final NOI Technical Assistance Session Available TODAY at 1:00 PM EST

Learn more and register here: conta.cc/3GugvyQ

Last Technical Assistance Date: Monday, December 4, 2023 Folk & Traditional Arts Project Grants Final NOI Technical Assistance Session Available Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST Register Here

12/03/2023

Funding for Folk & Traditional Artists!

Final NOI Technical Assistance Session Available Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST

Learn more and register here: conta.cc/3GugvyQ

Last Technical Assistance Date: Monday, December 4, 2023 Folk & Traditional Arts Project Grants Final NOI Technical Assistance Session Available Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST Register Here

12/02/2023

Next Friday, come learn from a panel of speakers across sectors to discuss how public artists are and can be critical partners for climate resilience. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artists-climate-change-solutions-tickets-758413062887?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=1&fbclid=IwAR0Un6flihhg5vsn_htQtS13oZpULu13QoTxW3J8ddc5Wl6oCI8aGej_qNY

Come learn from a panel of speakers across sectors to discuss how public artists are and can be critical partners for climate resilience.

12/02/2023

Funding for Folk & Traditional Artists!

Final NOI Technical Assistance Session Available Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST

Learn more and register here: conta.cc/3GugvyQ

12/01/2023

"On , we:

❤️Recognize the nearly 38,000 people in NJ living with HIV/AIDS

❤️Remember those who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS

❤️Encourage residents to seek HIV testing and treatment

❤️Renew our commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in NJ by 2025" - Governor Phil Murphy

On , we:

❤️Recognize the nearly 38,000 people in NJ living with HIV/AIDS

❤️Remember those who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS

❤️Encourage residents to seek HIV testing and treatment

❤️Renew our commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in NJ by 2025

12/01/2023

Thanks to great communication and feedback from the field, we’ve updated our FAQ document for our FY25 GOS/GPS/PSA grants. Be sure to check out this important resource as you work on your application! (Links in caption.)

English:https://www.nj.gov/state/njsca/assets/pdf/Grants2025/FY25-FAQ-English.pdf

Spanish:https://nj.gov/state/njsca/assets/pdf/Grants2025/FY25-FAQ-Spanish.pdf

12/01/2023

Funding for Folk & Traditional Artists!

Final NOI Technical Assistance Session Available Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST

Learn more and register here:

Last Technical Assistance Date: Monday, December 4, 2023 Folk & Traditional Arts Project Grants Final NOI Technical Assistance Session Available Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST Register Here

12/01/2023

Calling all Educators and Teaching Artists! The NJ Arts Professional Learning Institute deadline has been extended to next Monday, December 4, 2023. This paid opportunity is an incredible way to collaborate with like-hearted individuals, create art in a welcoming, inclusive environment, and develop your instruction — all with student benefit in mind! Apply here: https://conta.cc/3sVmObI

11/30/2023

NEW: Check out the latest edition of Opportunities for the Field for grant announcements, calls for artists, professional development workshops, and much more. Don't miss an opportunity! Click here: https://conta.cc/49S8mlo

11/30/2023

More tips for completing your application:

Remember that the grant review panelists don’t do research outside of what’s in your application. (Don’t use acronyms!)

Think about the focus of your support materials. For example, if it’s a long video or a whole website, be sure to provide some guidance, such as pointing to specific time stamps, web pages, etc...

Upload all support materials as a PDF or a link. Word docs will not be accepted.

11/30/2023

Tips for completing your application:

Pay attention to dates and deadlines!
We are unable to make exceptions.

We recommend doing your work in Microsoft Word, then copying and pasting into SAGE.

Make sure you have all of the required documents clearly marked in the file title and in the document itself.

Save, save, SAVE your work as you go!

11/30/2023

NEW: Check out the latest edition of Opportunities for the Field for grant announcements, calls for artists, professional development workshops, and much more. Don't miss an opportunity! Click here: https://conta.cc/49S8mlo

Opportunities and Resources for New Jersey Artists and Arts Organizations Opportunities for the Field November 30, 2023 We compile opportunities for artists and arts organizations that are available i

11/30/2023

Calling all Educators and Teaching Artists! The NJ Arts Professional Learning Institute deadline has been extended to next Monday, December 4, 2023. This paid opportunity is an incredible way to collaborate with like-hearted individuals, create art in a welcoming, inclusive environment, and develop your instruction — all with student benefit in mind! Apply here:

New Deadline: December 4, 2023 | 5:00 PM EST Application Deadline Extended: December 4, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST Apply Here! Calling all Educators and Teaching Artists! The Arts Professional Learning Inst

11/29/2023

Funding for Folk & Traditional Artists

FREE Technical Assistance Available Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3VTQRP6

And learn more about the program here: https://conta.cc/3R85cTp

11/29/2023

Deadline extended! Don't miss out on this PAID opportunity for educators and teaching artists. Learn more here: https://www.njapli.org

📢Calling all Educators and Teaching Artists!

The APLI deadline has been extended until December 4 at 5:00PM. Apply now to participate in this incredible *PAID* opportunity. Collaborate with like-hearted individuals, create art in a welcoming, inclusive environment, and develop your instruction - all with student benefit in mind!

Deadline is December 4, 2023 at 5:00PM

Learn more at https://www.njapli.org/.

Photos by: Driven by Design Creative

The Arts Professional Learning Institute is a co-sponsored project of Young Audiences Arts for Learning NJ & Eastern PA and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. It is generously supported by the Grunin Foundation and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.

11/28/2023

Two Weeks Left to Apply for State Arts Council FY25 Organizational Grants!

Application Assistance Webinar Series, Virtual Office Hours, and More Available

Learn more: https://conta.cc/3sTjL3M

Application Assistance Webinar Series, Virtual Office Hours, and More Available   Two Weeks Left to Apply for State Arts Council FY25 Organizational Grants!   Application Assistance Webinar Series, Vi

11/28/2023

Funding for Folk & Traditional Artists

FREE Technical Assistance Available Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST

Register here: https://conta.cc/3R85cTp

11/28/2023

Through grants and peer learning opportunities, ArtsHERE invests in organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to equity within their practices and programming, with the goal of increasing arts participation for underserved groups/communities, and sharing insights that may inform similar funding programs in the future. This Thursday, join an informational webinar about ArtsHERE and best-practices when preparing a Statement of Interest. Register here: https://southarts-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IDc-b9c6RyyQGKJ4lzBxog?fbclid=IwAR2nk1TRm72HD82_iXh4Af_4DuoYZMN8sNxYuy6pd1ge9mwh31shsYicLZ8 #/registration

ArtsHERE is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in Partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the other five U.S. Regional Arts Organizations.

In this webinar (Nov 30, 2-3:30pm ET), attendees will learn about ArtsHERE and best-practices when preparing a Statement of Interest. The deadline to submit a Statement of Interest is 11:59 p.m. ET on January 19, 2024. For more information and to submit a Statement of Interest, visit ArtsHERE.org. T...

11/28/2023

Did you know that we're offering Virtual Application Assistance through December 8, 2023? The next one is this Wednesday. Here's the full schedule: https://www.nj.gov/state/njsca/assets/pdf/Grants2025/FY25-GOS-GPS-PSA-Technical-Assistance-Schedule.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1unZXneP8N4-OJPvV1XUVPSSrIic3RtAPZlfBAlBqLiz-DiqoIXrfWgAM

Today's tip: To get the most out of an Application Assistance session, be sure to read the guidelines beforehand. They're all right here: https://conta.cc/3LFnSH4

11/27/2023

THIS WEDNESDAY: Join New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Nonprofit Finance Fund, and other nonprofit leaders for the second part of our Webinar Watch Party series on key financial management concepts for arts nonprofits. Participants will examine assets, liabilities, and net assets to better understand how each of these can influence key budgeting goals. NFF will review the components of a balance sheet (both audited and unaudited), help participants assess the liquidity of their organizations, and outline key budget practices for determining your nonprofit’s long-term needs. Register here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nff-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pde-tqDgrGdxSNNhik7WcgxznFFyHpqnE*/registration__;Iw!!J30X0ZrnC1oQtbA!Me4PLj9X4GLc-uEzcahcmsC6JTZUfftOf5lXzQe_xYxjUiUqLNa8rmPMdHt60K624TTYpvWwCnQKsnxPU0nP_WPU9zVhYDi-$

11/27/2023

Today’s tip: If you have a question about any of the terms used throughout the Council’s funding programs, check out our Glossary here:https://nj.gov/state/njsca/assets/pdf/Grants2025/FY25-Grant-Glossary-English.pdf

11/27/2023

Applying for a General Operating Support, General Program Support, or Projects Serving Artists grant? Here's today's tip: When using SAGE (System for Administering Grants Electronically), make sure you're using the right version. It can be found here: https://njsage.intelligrants.com/Login2.aspx?APPTHEME=NJSAGE