SJCA Partner Opportunities Vol. 62
Check out what our partners are doing in the field!
New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Creative Aging Initiative Grant | The Creative Aging Initiative Grant (CAI) provides $10,000 to eligible arts organizations, libraries, veterans homes, senior and community centers, colleges/universities, and units of government to cover costs for arts learning experiences with New Jersey older adults aged 55 and over. Successful applicants will receive $10,000 of funding for each year of the two-year grant cycle, pending available resources. A CAI project is defined as an arts-based learning experience that directly engages older adults for multiple sessions. Projects may be sequential and build to a project culmination (residencies) or include a series of individual workshops that focus on skill-building and development in the performing, visual, media, or literary arts. The CAI guidelines are now available on the Arts Council website. | Deadline: February 27, 2025 by 12:00 NOON ET. | More information.
New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Teaching Artist Community of Practice | The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is hosting quarterly Teaching Artist Community of Practice meetings. These virtual sessions serve as a platform for teaching artists to share their experiences, discuss new opportunities, and connect with each other and the State Arts Council. These sessions provide an opportunity to network with other New Jersey teaching artists, share challenges and successes of working in our state, and discuss what teaching artistry could look like as we move into the future. | Date & Time: March 5, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET | Register here.
New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Save the Date! Making it Public | This is a free five-week training series designed for artists interested in exploring and expanding their public artmaking practice. | Registration opens: January 22, 2025 | Dates & Times: Wednesdays, March 12 - April 9, 2025 from 6pm to 7:30pm ET | More information.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & YRM Consulting | Creating Space for Every Voice | Explore strategies for fostering inclusive and meaningful dialogues in your workspace and beyond. By utilizing active listening, understanding diverse communication styles, and embracing different perspectives, you’ll learn how to create discussions where every voice is valued. Practical tools and the right approach will equip you with the skills to ensure inclusivity and enhance the quality of conversations. Strengthen your ability to navigate potential conflict effectively, building trust and understanding through interactive discussion, breakout sessions, and a live Q & A. This event is included FREE in membership for New Jersey Center for Nonprofits members. You will need a code to register for free. If you don’t have it, please email center@njnonprofits.org.
The cost is $45 for nonmembers. Not a member? Join now! | Date & Time: February 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Registration and information.
ArtPrideNJ | Navigating Shifts in the Social Media Landscape | Today’s social media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Platforms once driven by engagement are now transforming into "media networks," where users are increasingly passive consumers rather than active participants. With the future of TikTok in question and political polarization rising on networks like X and Facebook, the arts sector is left wondering what these changes will mean for our industry. Join us for an engaging conversation with the Spark Creative social media team, where we’ll unpack these critical questions and explore how arts organizations are adapting to this new digital age. Together, we’ll discuss strategies for remaining connected, relevant, and impactful in an ever-evolving digital world. | Date: March 11, 2024 | Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom Meeting | Register
ArtPride NJ | Federal Policy Resource Page | This page offers valuable resources for New Jersey's arts and culture organizations, including links, webinars, events, and updates on federal policy changes. It will be regularly updated to keep you informed and prepared for ongoing developments. | Learn more
New Jersey Economic Development Authority | Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion Program – CAFE (Coming Soon) | The Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) Program provides tax credits to incentivize broad scale capital projects for arts and cultural venues in New Jersey. The CAFE program focuses on development and rehabilitation of cultural arts facilities as a key component of the state’s economy. A recording is available to provide an overview of the program. | Recording | More information.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance | Access Thursday Round Table :Ensuring Trustees Know the Importance of ADA Planning | The accessibility journey needs to be an organizational priority and all individuals and departments need to be engaged in the work, including the Board of Trustees. We will hear from organizations whose trustees are engaged in the access work of their organizations, the important role the Board plays in setting access policy and ensuring there are financial and human resources dedicated to access, and how the Board can assist in the ADA planning of their organization. | Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Register here
RevolutionNJ | Become a Proud Partner! | As New Jersey plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, we aim to create a statewide experience that invites participation from everyone. We invite all organizations to join us in this endeavor by submitting an application to become a RevolutionNJ Partner. Click here to get started. | More information and application.
Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum | Carrying On: Black Panther Artists Continue the Legacy | This exhibition brings together the legacy and current work of four former artists from the Black Panther Party to illuminate the role of art in cultivating a radical imagination and developing activist practices. These cultural pioneers are all dedicated to the belief that art motivates and inspires people to work for their own liberation. Curated by Colette Gaiter | Date: January 21 - March 15, 2025 | Location: 301 High Street Gallery | More information and RSVP.
Perkins Center for the Arts | Black History Month: 80 Years of Black Music in America | Join Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingswood to journey through 80 years of Black Music in America. This special event will honor the profound impact of Black artists and cultural contributions through music, art, and community. This special ticket bundle includes the daytime celebration and nighttime 21+ celebration. | Date & Time: February 22, 2025 from 12:30pm to 10pm | Event Information.
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