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Hamilton Street Gallery | Call for Artists: Stardust Exhibition | One of my favorite places to go is the Adirondack Mountains. At over 5,000 feet up, the pine scented air is noticeably cleaner, and with less light pollution, much clearer to view the beautiful scenery. As night falls, millions of stars light up the sky. Some twinkle brilliant white, while others, depending on their temperature, radiate blue, red, orange or yellow. Late summer brings on a burst of celestial activity with meteor showers, disguised as shooting stars. Fascinated, time passes, pinpointing planets and con- stellations with mythical names and stories like Cassiopeia, forever embodied in a chair. Pointing due North, is Polaris or North Star, a bright yellow super giant that, for centuries, has been a constant beacon guiding explorers and travelers of all kinds to their destinations. Just as it was a reliable resource for escaped slaves finding a safe route north through the Underground Railroad, it is viable today for those lost or seeking asylum. | Stardust is a juried theme exhibition open to a variety of interpretations. All media is eligible for acceptance.

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The Projects Serving Artists (PSA) grant program provides support to help eligible organizations cover costs for technical support or services to artists who reside in New Jersey or whose work benefits New Jersey residents. The project must demonstrate direct benefit to New Jersey artists.

Applicants may request up to $25,000 in support of the project’s direct expenses. Grant funds must be matched 1:1 ($1 earned or raised and spent per $1 received from the Arts Council). The match cannot be fulfilled, in any part, through New Jersey Department of State grant awards.

Applicants may propose a new or significantly renewed project. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to: specialized space for creating, practicing, or producing work; assistance or training in areas of marketing, legal issues, accounting, insurance, and technology; and/or artist career development skills. Examples of eligible renewed projects are those that have evidence of success in serving the artist community and are being re-envisioned in a significant way. The Arts Council will prioritize projects that are free or accessible to artists for a reduced fee.

This grant program does not support the replacement of funds for an existing project, nor does it support the commissioning of new work, networking opportunities, or projects that support, engage, or further compensate the artistic leadership of an organization. Applicants unclear about the eligibility of a project should contact the Program Officer in the appropriate panel category for support.

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General Program Support (GPS) grants provide support for the arts-related costs of full-time, ongoing, public arts programs that meet the Arts Council’s eligibility criteria.GPS grants are typically awarded with a three-year commitment, subject to contract stipulations and available funds. This grant is to be matched 3:1 ($3 earned or raised and spent per $1 received from the Arts Council). Funding is contingent upon availability of funds and passage of the state budget for the grant cycle. Please note that grant requests are not a guarantee of award level amounts. This guidance is meant to provide a context for the applicant, panelists, and the Arts Council.

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The New Jersey State Council on the Arts (Arts Council) is a division of the New Jersey Department of State, created in 1966 by Public Law Chapter 214 and consists of 17 Governor-appointed members and three ex-officio members representing the New Jersey Secretary of State, the Senate, and the Assembly. The Council’s volunteer members are supported by a professional staff who carry out the Council’s programs and services from the State Capital in Trenton. General Operating Support (GOS) grants provide annual support for the overall operations of organizations with missions exclusively devoted to the arts and which meet the Council’s eligibility criteria.

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The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program is designed to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums.

The AAHC program supports projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Grant Amount: $5,000–$500,000
Grant Period: One to three years
Cost Share Requirement: If your total request for federal funding is between $5,000 and $100,000, then no cost share is required. If your request for federal funding is between $100,001 and $500,000, you must provide funds from non-federal sources in an amount that is equal to or greater than the amount of your IMLS request.

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Appel Farm Arts & Music Center is seeking an Operations and Technical Director to join our team! Overview The Operations and Technical Director is responsible for directing the strategy and oversight of physical campus operations including oversight of operations and facilities budget; strategic planning and procurement of technical upgrades to campus equipment; management of space usage for organizational activities, rentals, and tenants; management of emergency response plans; and coordination of Facilities and Operations staff, vendors, and contractors. Salary, Benefits, Terms of Employment * This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. * This position is primarily on-site Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Some evening and weekend hours will be required throughout the year, according to program operations needs. Occasional remote work is possible, as mutually scheduled. * Annual Salary: $70,000 * Benefits: Single coverage Health, Dental and Vision; Paid holidays and paid vacation as described in Employee Handbook, summer camp tuition exchange. The most important skills and capabilities for the role are: * Project Management Experience: Have extensive experience in planning and executing ideas to support the operations of a busy organization operating across many buildings. Demonstrate capacity for excellent time management and the ability to multi task. * Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate mastery of cloud-based computer software for project management components including scheduling, tracking expenses, and communicating to a variety of project partners is key. Possess a general understanding of an office computer and phone system network to engage with IT support. Experience with technical production in the performing arts environment, including knowledge of theatrical sound and lighting systems, photography studios/darkrooms, ceramics kilns, and media production hardware/software is a strong plus. * People Management: Experience in hiring and overseeing part-time staff to support facilities and operation needs including seasonal over hire crew for campus transitions, seasonal and part-time maintenance and grounds support; and kitchen and cleaning staff. * Vendor Management: Experience in evaluating services and vendors. Effective negotiator who can collaborate with legal, finance, and other business stakeholders to balance organizational budget and services. Communication: A good communicator who sets standards of collaboration and proactive communication across a large group. Is viewed as a leader who proactively starts conversations that solve problems and asks questions of others to support organizational needs. * Organization: Ability to organize digital and physical records relating to projects, budgets, vendors, and daily operations for the benefit of information sharing and clean workflow, as well as for long-range planning and a well-managed inventory and record of the physical plant. Please read the full position description at: https://appelfarm.org/employment/full/operations-and-technical-director/ Interested applicants should submit a resume and email of interest to Jessica Doheny, Executive Director, at jdoheny@appelfarm.org. No phone calls please. More About Appel Farm Appel Farm strives to co-create experiences that inspire people to unleash their inherent creativity, leading to self-discovery, personal growth, community building, and joy. We are a non-profit arts education center located on a 115-acre campus in Upper Pittsgrove Twp, NJ. The organization runs an overnight summer arts camp with programs in visual and performing arts; leads year-round arts education classes, educational residencies and professional learning, retreats, and festivals; and is the home to the Creativity CoLaboratory Charter School, an arts-integrated middle school. Appel Farm Arts & Music Center is an equal opportunity employer with an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating safer spaces. Appel Farm hires without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, atypical cellular blood trait, liability for service in the armed forces in the United States, or mental or physical disability subject only to conditions and limitations applicable to all persons.

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Peters Valley is excited to act as an intermediary grantor for the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund, managed by the Princeton Area Community Foundation, to support New Jersey craft artists and teaching artists. Individual grants of $1,000 - $2,000 will be awarded to NJ artists that demonstrate the need for resources to cover expenses related to increased cost of living/studio rental, traveling for teaching opportunities, purchasing artist materials or equipment to build inventory/their business, or to cover costs for participation (fees, shipping) for upcoming shows and sales opportunities. As Peters Valley's mission is focused on craft, preference will be given to artists working in craft media.

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Assumption Regional Catholic School is hosting the Assumption Craft Fair on Saturday, November 11 from 9am-5pm. Vendors contact Jenna at (856)-287-3796 or craftfair@arcsgalloway.org

ARCS 2023 Craft Fair App

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RevolutionNJ is looking for photographs highlighting New Jersey’s diverse history and population to use in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the United States. Can you help us demonstrate the value of history to the broader public? We are looking for photos that showcase the diverse stories and people in this state engaging and interacting with historical programming and events. Those who submit photos will have their historic site featured and their work credited on our social media platforms, the RevNJ website, and NJHC newsletter. Please send photos and questions to info@revnj.org

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A 2 hour online workshop for visual artists to write a concise artist statement that captures your overall vision as an artist, led by Kristine Go. As artists, we are asked to write a statement for shows, galleries, grants, branding, marketing, social media etc. The artist statement is meant to help people understand our work and who we are as artists. Yet, as visual artists, we believe our work needs to stand on its own. This workshop will offer tools that can make your artist statement more inspiring for yourself and to those who read it. | $25

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