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03/11/2026

Artists across Jersey City are creating powerful work in every neighborhood. But access to resources hasn’t always been equal.

In the latest Letter to the City, Deonté reflects on conversations with artists across our communities, JC Fridays in Greenville and Bergen-Lafayette, and why equity must be central to how we support artists.

“Equity in the arts isn’t just about fairness, it’s about sustainability.”

JCAC has also made important modifications to the Individual Artist Fellowship (IAF) to make the application process more accessible and equitable for artists across disciplines.

🗓 Applications are open now — deadline March 23.
 🔗 Read the full letter and apply through the link in our bio.

ArtsEquity JCFridays

03/09/2026

Did you make it out to JC Friday on March 6th? 🎨✨

JCAC Executive Director Deonté stopped by events in Greenville, Bergen-Lafayette, and Downtown, taking in the creativity happening across the city.

What were your favorite moments from JC Friday? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to hear!

📅 Save the date: The next JC Friday is happening June 5th.

03/05/2026

🚀 Interested in applying for the 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship? Join us for a virtual Information Session + Open Office Hour to learn more about the application process.

During this session, we will provide an overview of the fellowship, review eligibility requirements, walk through the application components, and share tips for submitting a strong proposal. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification about the Direct Public Benefit requirement, work samples, and other application materials.

🔗RSVP now for the Information Session + Open Office Hour! Link in Bio!

02/23/2026

🎭🎨🏙️ Applications are now OPEN for the 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship (IAF)!

Jersey City–based artists are invited to apply for unrestricted $5,000 grant funding to support and advance their creative practice. In partnership with the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, the Jersey City Arts Council will award a total of $100,000 to local artists across disciplines.

If you’re a Jersey City resident pursuing a career in the arts, this opportunity is for you.

🗓 Deadline: Monday, March 23, 2026
🔗 Apply now via the link in our bio.

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02/19/2026

CALLING ALL TEACHING ARTIST! Apply to the new NJPAC Teaching Artist Certificate program to develop the skills necessary to facilitate creative lessons with diverse learners in classroom, community and healthcare settings.

The Teaching Artist Certificate is a four-week, hybrid summer program that offers holistic training in justice-oriented arts education pedagogy and business practices.

02/18/2026

FUNDING ALERT ‼️ Have you submitted your application for the 2026-2027 Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund? Applications are now open for PROGRAM, ARTS EDUCATION, and GENERAL OPERATING GRANTS. Applications will remain open until Monday, March 2, 2026. Please note that INDIVIDUAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIP applications will open on Monday, February 23rd.

02/03/2026

In partnership with the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, Jersey City Arts Council is pleased to share that applications for the Individual Artist Fellowship (IAF) will open on February 23, 2026. This adjusted timeline allows us to better support artists through a dedicated and focused application process. The IAF application will remain open through March 23, 2026. Please be sure to subscribe to the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and Jersey City Arts Council communication channels to be notified when applications are open. For questions related to the Individual Artist Fellowship, please email Jersey City Arts Council at [email protected]. We look forward to supporting your creative work in the year ahead.

01/22/2026

💭Shared knowledge is not a luxury—it’s infrastructure.

In Deonté’s newest Letter to the City, he reflects on the power of shared knowledge and why convening, dialogue, and collective learning are essential to building a stronger arts community in Jersey City.

Read how JCAC is working to cultivate shared learning across Jersey City’s creative community.

What knowledge, resources, or conversations do you believe our arts community needs more access to right now? Share your thoughts in the comments

🔗 Link in bio

— Deonté Griffin-Quick, JCAC Executive Director

01/08/2026

📢 Jersey City Arts Council is proud to share that our Executive Director, Deonté Griffin-Quick, has been appointed to Mayor-elect James Solomon’s Transition Policy Committee, serving on the Arts and Culture Committee.

This committee is charged with developing actionable policy recommendations that will help shape the future of Jersey City, with a focus on two key priorities:
 • A First 100 Days Plan identifying early, achievable wins that deliver immediate impact for residents • A First-Term Action Plan advancing clear goals, measurable outcomes, and long-term accountability

We are honored to contribute our expertise and perspective to this important work and to collaborate with civic leaders committed to building a Jersey City that is more affordable, more accountable, and strengthened by the arts and culture sector.

01/07/2026

Jersey City arts leaders—let’s talk! 💬🎨

Join the Jersey City Arts Council for a Virtual Roundtable for Arts Executives—a space for leadership, strategy, and collective visioning. We’re gathering arts executives from across the city for a virtual roundtable to share insights, challenges, and ideas shaping the future of our creative community. This roundtable is designed for executive directors, artistic directors, gallery/studio owners, and senior-level arts administrators.
📅 Jan 20, 2026 | 🕐 1PM | 💻 Virtual
🔗 RSVP to join the conversation.

Because the future of Jersey City arts is stronger when we build it together.

01/06/2026

FUNDING ALERT 🚨 Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Project Grant Rules & Instructions Now Available through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Application Part 1 Deadline: January 8, 2026 ———-Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Project (FTAP) grants provide $10,000 to support an individualized, structured learning opportunity between an Apprentice artist and one or more Mentor Artists. By providing funds to support artists’ time and project expenses, FTAP grants allow intermediate-level artists to significantly advance their skills and cultural knowledge in a specific folk and traditional art form.

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07097, 07302-07308, 07310-07311

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