ArtPride believes in the importance of providing the knowledge and tools necessary to advance our industry while making networking opportunities available to our members, community leaders, and the creative sector. We hope you'll join us at one of the upcoming professional development events we either produce or partner with other organizations to make available to the field.
If you need accessibility assistance in order to attend an ArtPride webinar or in-person event, please contact adam@artpridenj.org a minimum of two weeks in advance of the event.
Thrive Arts Conference 2026
Jun 25, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lewis Arts Complex at Princeton University
(Princeton, NJ)
Hundreds of executive, marketing, and development professionals from arts organizations statewide will converge at Princeton University for our biennial June arts conference.
Produced in partnership with the Lewis Center for the Arts, and with support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Thrive has grown into the largest professional development event dedicated strictly to confronting the challenges and opportunities facing New Jersey's cultural community.
We hope to see you there!
How to Influence Policy: Understanding the 
New Jersey Legislative Process
Jul 16, 2026
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Zoom Webinar
You care about advocacy, but understanding when and how to engage can feel intimidating. This webinar is designed to help nonprofit arts and culture leaders move beyond the basics and gain a practical understanding of where advocacy fits into the legislative process—and how to make the greatest impact.
Building on our previous webinar, "Demystifying the Legislative Process," ArtPride New Jersey welcomes back Sam Bender, Lobbyist at Public Strategies Impact, for a deeper dive into how a bill moves through the New Jersey Legislature. From introduction and committee hearings to floor votes and final passage, Sam will walk participants through the key stages of the process and highlight the moments when advocates can most effectively engage.
Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your skills, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of how legislation becomes law, how decisions are made, and practical strategies for ensuring the arts have a voice throughout the process.
Jersey Arts Marketers (JAM) North — Meet-up: "AI in Practice: A Peer Exchange for Arts Professionals"
September 16, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
(Morristown, NJ)
Join peers from nonprofit arts organizations in your region for a collaborative professional development session focused on real-world AI use cases in the arts sector. Participants will share how they are using emerging AI tools to support marketing, audience engagement, fundraising, grant writing, administrative workflows, and creative practice.
The session is designed as a peer-learning exchange, offering space to discuss successes, challenges, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for responsible implementation. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas, new connections, and a broader understanding of how AI can support mission-driven arts work.
ArtPride will also share the latest news on its Discover Jersey Arts statewide marketing program as well as updates on its local, statewide, and national Jersey Arts Action advocacy efforts.
Jersey Arts Marketers (JAM) South — Meet-up: "AI in Practice: A Peer Exchange for Arts Professionals"
September 22, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Perkins Center for the Arts
(Collingswood, NJ)
Join peers from nonprofit arts organizations in your region for a collaborative professional development session focused on real-world AI use cases in the arts sector. Participants will share how they are using emerging AI tools to support marketing, audience engagement, fundraising, grant writing, administrative workflows, and creative practice.
The session is designed as a peer-learning exchange, offering space to discuss successes, challenges, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for responsible implementation. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas, new connections, and a broader understanding of how AI can support mission-driven arts work.
ArtPride will also share the latest news on its Discover Jersey Arts statewide marketing program as well as updates on its local, statewide, and national Jersey Arts Action advocacy efforts.
Jersey Arts Marketers (JAM) Central — Meet-up: "AI in Practice: A Peer Exchange for Arts Professionals"
September 24, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
State Theatre New Jersey
(New Brunswick, NJ)
Join peers from nonprofit arts organizations in your region for a collaborative professional development session focused on real-world AI use cases in the arts sector. Participants will share how they are using emerging AI tools to support marketing, audience engagement, fundraising, grant writing, administrative workflows, and creative practice.
The session is designed as a peer-learning exchange, offering space to discuss successes, challenges, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for responsible implementation. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas, new connections, and a broader understanding of how AI can support mission-driven arts work.
ArtPride will also share the latest news on its Discover Jersey Arts statewide marketing program as well as updates on its local, statewide, and national Jersey Arts Action advocacy efforts.
Audience Insights Manager (AIM) Virtual Summit
Oct 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom Meting
Join us for the final virtual summit of 2026, designed exclusively for organizations participating in the Audience Insights Manager (AIM) program. This session will focus on unlocking the full potential of the Data Center platform to support your marketing and development efforts.
We’ll dive into practical strategies for using your patron data to deepen engagement with current audiences, while also sharing proven approaches for leveraging the AIM network to discover and reach new ones. We'll also explore how to effectively use your data to support individual giving campaigns, maximizing the potential to increase donations.
To ensure a valuable experience for everyone, we’ll break into two tailored groups, one for beginners and one for intermediate and advanced users. This way you can learn at the right level and connect with peers facing similar challenges. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up your approach, this session offers valuable insights and collaborative discussion to help you get the most from your AIM subscription.
