Tag Archives: creative placemaking
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
Random Acts of Art & Community: Join us Thursday for our next #BetterNJ Twitter chat
June 22, 2016Join us at 2 p.m. Thursday for a LIVE #BetterNJ discussion on Twitter about Random Acts of Art & Community happening right here in New Jersey. Think flash mobs, participatory art projects, or impromptu music performances on the street. … Continue reading
Beyond Blueberries: Creative Hammonton Seizes Opportunity
March 29, 2016Hammonton, best known to outsiders as prime blueberry country in the Pinelands of New Jersey, is a town with surprising diversity beyond the species found in this unique ecosystem. With a population of 15,000 — of which 20 percent are … 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
Predictions for the Future of New Jersey’s Nonprofit Arts Industry
November 9, 2015Halloween’s over, but my crystal ball is still in view so I thought it would be revealing to take a quick peek since the future of New Jersey’s nonprofit arts industry has been nagging at me over the past few … Continue reading
The Six Distinctive Features of Creative Placemaking
October 26, 2015How does one define that sometimes elusive concept of creative placemaking and what makes it succeed? My friend Nick Paleologos of the NJ State Council on the Arts, fondly states that New Jersey invented creative placemaking, based on the extraordinary … Continue reading
Art, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
July 6, 2015This blog post won’t appear until after Fourth of July celebrations are over, but it will be interesting to look back and see what role the arts played in festivities ranging from public events to those in your own backyard. … Continue reading
Creative New Jersey: Catch the Wave of Atlantic City’s Creative Spirit
January 20, 2015Atlantic City and its iconic boardwalk has been one of New Jersey’s – and the East Coast’s – greatest attractions, and has long inspired its residents and visitors. However today, Atlantic City is facing myriad challenges amidst a rapidly changing … Continue reading
New Jersey at the League: Arts and History Happen Here
November 24, 2014The 99th annual New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference took place last week and it was ArtPride’s 13th year representing the nonprofit arts industry with over 2,600 exhibitors ranging from well know entities (and arts supporters) like Bank of America and PSEG … Continue reading
Atlantic City: A First And Last Resort?
September 8, 2014As state and local leaders convene in Atlantic City today to discuss the city’s fate in light of falling casino revenues and increasing casino closures, they should be reminded of recent investments in its arts and culture that are already … Continue reading
Partnerships in Action: Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit
June 9, 2014Through ArtPride New Jersey’s community engagement efforts, the arts have found a seat at the table of Together North Jersey’s Steering Committee, spearheaded by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority. The arts in New Jersey can now be found in … Continue reading
Trying To Make a Place Better Through the Arts? Put People First.
March 21, 2012Since 2008, Arts Build Communities at Rutgers University has been exploring this question: “Why are some communities more successful than others in creative placemaking?” We’ve reviewed studies and scholarly articles and interviewed dozens of people engaged in making places through … Continue reading