Advancing a State of Creativity

ArtPride New Jersey is the voice of New Jersey’s arts community. As the state’s largest arts service and advocacy organization, we work to preserve funding and advance policies that invest in the arts across all sectors. The vital research we furnish promotes the public value of the arts as fundamental to creating neighborhoods where people want to live, work, visit, and raise a family. Our award-winning audience development programs connect the public to what’s going on in our state’s arts scene and help increase attendance. The services we provide keep the field up-to-date on industry trends and foster collaboration among our hundreds of member organizations. 

Widely viewed as the go-to source for research, innovative programs and services, and high-impact advocacy, we are proud to support the work of our vibrant creative community. 

 

Voices from the Field

Young Audiences: Empowering Students through Accessible Arts Education
“I sometimes feel like this, and I really feel a lot of courage after seeing this performance.” 5th grade student, Bridgewater, NJ These were the words of a student who’d just experienced...
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Action Alerts

Urgent Concern: Federal Spending Freeze Impact on NJ Nonprofits
UPDATE AS OF JANUARY 29TH:

As a result of fierce cross-sector national, regional, and local advocacy, as of Wednesday, January 29th, the White House Office of Management and Budget rescinded the federal aid freeze.

What We Know:

The rescinding of the freeze means funding and previously awarded grants can move forward. While this is a positive development, we continue to monitor the situation to help ensure stable, long-term support for arts and culture organizations nationwide. Please continue to contact your congressional representatives through this action alert to impress upon them the importance of protecting the federal funding that supports the essential work...
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