According to the recently released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study for New Jersey, the nonprofit arts and culture sector is a significant industry that generated $532 million in total economic activity during 2022. This spending supported nearly 10,000 jobs, generated more than $432 million in household income for local residents, and delivered $116 million in tax revenues to local, state, and federal governments. The study delivers a resounding message: When government invests in arts and culture, it is investing in an industry that stimulates the economy, supports local jobs, and contributes to building healthy, vibrant, and livable communities.  

There are few other government investments that have as far-reaching impact as the arts on the economy, education, health and wellness, and overall quality of life. Governor Murphy’s message, throughout his tenure, has centered on making New Jersey the best place to raise a family... and there is no better way of achieving that goal than to ensure the arts remain funded and protected as an essential pillar of our economy.  

Between now and March 2025, Governor Murphy will be working on his final budget proposal. Join ArtPride New Jersey in urging the Governor to cement his place as the most pro-arts Governor in our state’s history and maintain our historic arts and culture funding level of $31.9 million his final budget proposal for FY26. 

Send a letter to the Governor now expressing your support of arts and culture funding at $31.9 million.