Show Up for the Arts… Join Us in D.C.!
ArtPride New Jersey, alongside arts advocates from across the state, gathered in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, for New Jersey’s Arts Advocacy Day. Together we met with federally elected officials and urged them to maintain critical funding for the arts in our state. Arts Advocacy Day is a unique opportunity to engage directly with members of Congress, share powerful stories about the transformative impact of the arts in your communities, and build your skills as a champion for the arts in New Jersey.
Our presence in D.C. is more vital than ever. Funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities is at risk of being cut or zeroed out. But YOU can make a difference — just by sharing your story of how the arts are making your communities better.
Make your voice count. Elected officials need to hear directly from you about the critical need for government support, how it shapes your life, and all that arts and culture have made possible for your community. Arts Advocacy Day unites us with a shared purpose: to demonstrate to legislators that the arts are vital to New Jersey's identity and future. This is more than advocacy—it's your chance to actively engage in democracy and ensure your story is part of the conversation.
Ready to Become an Arts Champion?
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Contact Vincent Hall, Director of Advocacy Operations if you have any questions or for more information.
Can’t Travel to Washington, D.C., Here are ways to Advocate from Home
Your advocacy has power wherever you are! If you can’t be in Washington, D.C., stand with us from New Jersey and help champion the arts right from home. Your voice counts—make it heard!
Help amplify the voices of tomorrow’s advocates.
The Burgio/Rittenhouse Memorial Fund was established in 2013 to honor the legacies of Jane Burgio and Berda Rittenhouse—two trailblazing women whose tireless efforts helped shape New Jersey’s vibrant arts community. Through this fund, we continue their mission by empowering the next generation of arts leaders and advocates.
