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originally published: 10/01/2018
(BURLINGTON, NJ) — The ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts are pleased to announce that Governor Phil Murphy has officially proclaimed October 2018 as Discover Jersey Arts Month. Held in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month, Discover Jersey Arts Month celebrates all of the joy, entertainment and enrichment the state’s arts bring to our communities.
Intended to encourage all New Jerseyans to explore the many cultural offerings found throughout the Garden State, Discover Jersey Arts Month also highlights the often-overlooked economic, educational and social impact the arts have on our lives.
“Governor Murphy’s proclamation acknowledges the incredible arts in our state and how vital they are to our towns and cities,” said Adam Perle, President & CEO of ArtPride New Jersey. “We are glad to have a governor that understands that the arts play an important and unique role in the lives of New Jersey’s residents. From helping children excel in school to spreading cultural awareness and understanding, boosting economic development and tourism to improving health and wellness, the arts create vibrant, thriving communities.”
New Jerseyans and regional visitors are invited to commemorate Discover Jersey Arts Month by enjoying arts events throughout the state. A special guide highlighting dozens of fun fall festivities can be found at www.JerseyArts.com/ArtoberNJ.
“The arts industry in New Jersey is thriving and tenacious – and one of our state’s most important assets,” said Allison Tratner, Interim Executive Director of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. “Hundreds of theaters, galleries, museums, arts centers and artists are livening up towns in every corner of the state. No matter where you choose to visit, work or live, there is sure to be something happening right in your own backyard.”
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Discover Jersey Arts is a cosponsored project of the ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and New Jersey State Council on the Arts dedicated to increasing the awareness of and participation in the arts. Visit JerseyArts.com for information on upcoming performances and exhibitions, as well as details on how to become a Jersey Arts Member and receive special ticket deals, access to exclusive events, arts news and other benefits.
The ArtPride New Jersey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the value of the arts to New Jersey’s quality of life, education and economic vitality through research and a variety of programs and services.
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, created in 1966, is a division of the N.J. Department of State. The Council was established to encourage and foster public interest in the arts; enlarge public and private resources devoted to the arts; promote freedom of expression in the arts; and facilitate the inclusion of art in every public building in New Jersey. The Council receives direct appropriations from the State of New Jersey through a dedicated, renewable Hotel/Motel Occupancy Fee, as well as competitive grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Artist As Entrepreneur: Business Skills For Artists
(HAMMONTON, NJ) — Creative Capital and South Jersey Cultural Alliance in partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts presents The Artist as Entrepreneur Series from October 2018 through April 2019. The series includes 8 sessions to provide the business skills, tools and networking opportunities to artist so they may build financially healthy and sustainable careers. It is sponsored by the Thrive South Initiative of New Jersey Community Capital.
Artist Talk: Kevin Blythe Sampson in Conversation with Renee Stout
(NEWARK, NJ) — Artists Kevin Blythe Sampson and Renée Stout will have a conversation about their artwork, the themes represented therein, and their processes, on Thursday, October 25 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Rutgers University’s Box Gallery in Newark.
Express Newark Awarded More Than $200,000 in Third Space Grants
(NEWARK, NJ) — Express Newark announced the recipients of its inaugural Third Space Grants at a press conference on Wednesday, September 26. Express Newark is a conceptual framework and an interdisciplinary learning space where artists and community residents collaborate, experiment, and innovate in partnership with Rutgers University–Newark (RU-N) faculty, staff, and students to engage in creative practice, foster democratic dialogue, and promote positive transformation. The Third Space Grants, aggregating more than $200,000, afford Newark artists the opportunity to pursue their work with the RU-N community at Express Newark.
Newark Arts To Host Art Exhibition At High School Named For Late Congressman Donald M. Payne Sr.
(NEWARK, NJ) — On Friday, October 5th, the new Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. Tech High School will be a major arts spotlight during the Newark Arts Festival. Located in the Fairmount neighborhood, the new $100 million, three-story, 320,000-square-foot state-of-the-art school building will be the backdrop for Voices of The City, an exhibition presented by Newark Arts and curated by artist and arts educator Malik Whitaker.
Rider University Art Gallery presents Mel Leipzig: Octogenarian
(LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) — The Rider University Art Gallery will present an exhibit of works by Mel Leipzig, titled Mel Leipzig: Octogenarian Wednesday September 26 through Friday, October 26. Leipzig, born in Brooklyn in 1935, resides in Trenton, NJ.
Basking Ridge Resident Returns to Matheny to Help Assist in Strategic Planning for ‘This Amazing Place’
When Ellen Lambert was director of development at the Matheny School and Hospital in Peapack, NJ, from 1993 to 1995, one of her major achievements was the formation of a fundraising plan for what would eventually become the Robert Schonhorn Arts Center. The concept of Matheny’s Arts Access Program — which enables people with disabilities to create art, assisted by professional artist-facilitators — was emerging in ’93, and the arts center was eventually built in 2000.
City Without Walls and Aljira To Shine At Newark Arts Festival
Two long-running art spaces, City Without Walls (“cWOW”) and Aljira, A Center for Contemporary Art (“Aljira”), will house pop-up exhibits during the Newark Arts Festival, October 4-7, 2018. Though both spaces are now in a period of transition, through the support of Newark Arts, they will activate with fresh exhibits during Newark’s citywide annual festival of the arts.
The Healing Power of Art
Entering the office to see a neurologist can be a terrifying experience. I know because I’ve had to do it for years. Thankfully, when I see my doctor I am surrounded by his photographs on the walls. It’s more than a hobby for Dr. Noah Gilson, it’s a lifelong passion.
What Is The Artist’s Role In Gentrification?
About a year ago, I attended a local community meeting here in Newark for citizens concerned about the changing face of the city. You see, Brick City, after 50 years of neglect, economic disenfranchisement, and disproportionate criticism fueled by racism, xenophobia and class discrimination, is going through a revitalization. Or a “renaissance” if you’re the poetic type.
Fossils And Boomers At Morris Museum
You won’t find many places where Billy Joel and Erin Brokovich rub shoulders with ancient shark teeth and fossilized raindrops.
But such is life — for at least the next few weeks — at the Morris Museum in Morristown, where you can take two very different trips through American history in two separate exhibits.
Basking Ridge Resident Returns to Matheny to Help Assist in Strategic Planning for ‘This Amazing Place’
When Ellen Lambert was director of development at the Matheny School and Hospital in Peapack, NJ, from 1993 to 1995, one of her major achievements was the formation of a fundraising plan for what would eventually become the Robert Schonhorn Arts Center. The concept of Matheny’s Arts Access Program — which enables people with disabilities to create art, assisted by professional artist-facilitators — was emerging in ’93, and the arts center was eventually built in 2000.
What Is The Artist’s Role In Gentrification?
About a year ago, I attended a local community meeting here in Newark for citizens concerned about the changing face of the city. You see, Brick City, after 50 years of neglect, economic disenfranchisement, and disproportionate criticism fueled by racism, xenophobia and class discrimination, is going through a revitalization. Or a “renaissance” if you’re the poetic type.
“Tastefully South Jersey” at Perkins Center For The Arts
“You learn something new every day…” Well, maybe not EVERY day but, while researching for JerseyArts.com features, I regularly learn something new. For example, I have known about Perkins Center for the Arts for a very long time. I’ve been to many exhibitions, participated in classes, and enjoyed several of the DeCafe Concerts over the years. But, prior to talking with Perkins’ Associate Director Diane Felcyn and Folklife Center Director, Karen Abdul-Malik (better known to many as Queen Nur), I had no idea that Perkins has a Folklife Center.
Inside NJ Stage Magazine: Issue 49
(BELMAR, NJ) — New Jersey Stage magazine Issue 49 has been released with Garden State singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel as its cover story. The issue contains a mix of features on music, film, theatre, dance, comedy, and art. It is available for free at www.NJArtsMag.com
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