Tag Archives: National Endowment for the Arts
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
ArtPride New Jersey: Now is the Time
February 20, 2017“Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.” It’s the (early) 70’s and that was the warm up drill in Mrs. Lester’s typing class where I learned to type over 100 … Continue reading
Why NEA Funding is Still a Big Deal
May 11, 2015Last week the ArtPride NJ Foundation learned that it received a $10,000 grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts. With nine other arts organizations and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts’ Partnership Grant, New Jersey … Continue reading
Arts Benchmarks, Barriers and New Paradigms, Oh My!
February 9, 2015Lately my inbox has been flooded with reports and compelling articles related to the current and future state of the non-profit arts industry. Everyone struggles with making time to read and prioritizing what is most meaningful with the hope that … Continue reading
Celebrating with The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
March 9, 2011We hope you have March 26 saved on your calendars: it’s the 21st annual gala for our longtime grantee Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, who is kicking off their 2011 season and celebrating 10 years of their Outdoor Stage. In … Continue reading
Building a Vibrant Future for the Arts in America
July 1, 2010Wendy Liscow, Program Officer “Nothing creates focus more than the threat of extinction.” This was just one of hundreds of provocative statements I heard while attending the recent Americans for the Arts’ Half Century Summit titled “Building a Vibrant Future … Continue reading