Category Archives: Creativity
The story behind the new Atlantic City Community Fund
March 6, 2019Atlantic City residents, nonprofits, and community organizations are invited to apply to the Atlantic City Community Fund for grants supporting work that enhances the quality of life in the city. The Board of Advisors to the Atlantic City Community Fund last month … Continue reading
Creative New Jersey Kickstarts Community Collaboration and Trust
October 29, 2018“How can we provide our youth with safe places for creative expression?” “How can we encourage young professionals to live, work, and raise families here?” These and dozens of other questions have been explored and debated in a remarkable series … Continue reading
Dodge Q&A: Meet our new grants manager
March 6, 2018The Dodge Q&A series is designed to introduce you to Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation staff as they share what they’re learning and thinking about as they visit with nonprofits around the state. They’ll also reveal a few things about themselves you might not … Continue reading
ArtPride NJ: Mapping the needs of a strong arts ecosystem in New Jersey
May 31, 2017On May 11, thought leaders from within and outside New Jersey’s arts community gathered at Express Newark to discuss trends and conditions affecting New Jersey artists and the future of support for their work. The catalyst was the National Endowment … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: From Armenia With Love
May 24, 2017The most important life lessons I have ever learned came from my music teacher in Yerevan, Armenia. When I was 15, Rita Israelovna Petrosian was my music theory and solfege — the study of singing and musicianship using solmization syllables … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey: Helping NJ schools turn STEM to STEAM with art
March 22, 2017I-STEAM Task Force hopes to spur next generation of innovators, educators, leaders and learners While the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) have been a focus of integrated learning systems in schools across New Jersey, there is … Continue reading
Creative NJ: Creativity & Collaboration in the ‘City Invincible’
February 23, 2017Camden, the “City Invincible,” which built its early reputation as a port city, industrial and manufacturing hub, is currently home to major hospitals, higher education institutions, cultural attractions and citizens who are deeply committed to their City. Though Camden has … Continue reading
Creative NJ: Creativity and Collaboration in Asbury Park
December 19, 2016The pioneering spirit of Asbury Park’s residents and businesses, coupled with the diversity of its neighborhoods and iconic places have remained steadfast and resilient through many changes. The momentum of the city’s burgeoning renaissance provides opportunities to build shared economic … Continue reading
Creative New Jersey: Leaning in to Lean Data
August 16, 2016I’ve recently been wrestling with questions about collecting data, as do all many of us in nonprofits across our state: What do we need to know and why? What are we going to do once we know? How can … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: Ambassadors and Trailblazers, Let Us Hear Your Voice!
August 10, 2016Since last September, when many of New Jersey’s devoted arts education leaders were introduced to the Arts Ed Now campaign, arts advocates have been abuzz. When the Arts Ed Now campaign launches next month, it will mark the official … Continue reading
Creative New Jersey: Notes from Detroit
February 15, 2016Sometimes it’s good to get out and see the world, to “fill the well” of your own creativity and imagination, either to be inspired by something new or to affirm strategies, beliefs or plans you already have. I had the … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 and what it means for Arts Education
February 3, 2016Last month, after years of stalled negotiations and Congressional stalemates, President Obama signed into law a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. So say goodbye to No Child Left Behind and hello to the new law, … Continue reading
5 Ways to Open the Door to Creativity and Collaboration in 2016
January 19, 2016This month marks International Creativity Month, where creative communities, people and organizations all around the world celebrate the ingenuity of human imagination. Reflecting on Creative New Jersey’s past year, which saw Calls to Collaboration in Atlantic City and the … Continue reading
Jersey Give Back Guide: Creative New Jersey
December 7, 2015From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, we are highlighting each of the organizations featured in the Jersey Give-Back Guide, an online giving gadget that takes the guesswork out of year-end giving. Creative New Jersey Connect: Website: www.creativenj.org Twitter: @creativenj Facebook: Facebook.com/CreativeNJ … Continue reading