OPEN CALLS

NJ State Council on the Arts: Individual Artist Fellowship Grant applications now open!

NJ State Council on the Arts: Individual Artist Fellowship Grant applications now open!

The 2027 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship rules and instructions and application are now available! State Fellowships – ranging, in the past, from $9,000 to $32,000 – are awarded to practicing New Jersey artists through an anonymous, competitive application process to help them pursue their artistic goals. The categories for this grant cycle are:

Choreography

Crafts

Music Composition

Photography

Playwriting/Screenwriting

Poetry

Sculpture

Applications due July 2nd, 2026. Learn more and apply here.

Art On Front: Calls for art now open!

Call for Artists: 2026 NJ Climate Resiliency Community-Based Arts Projects

Art On Front calls for art now open!

Art On Front St. is where Trenton’s creative energy comes to life.

For one day, Mill Hill Park and Front Street turn into a full-blown celebration of art, culture, and community, packed with live performances, bold visuals, music, food, and nonstop vibes. This isn’t just an event, it’s a moment for the city.

Hosted by Isles Inc., in partnership with City of Trenton, Art On Front is built for artists, by artists, bringing together the creatives shaping Trenton right now. From painters and performers to vendors, makers, and cultural organizations, this is where the culture connects.

Expect live painting, hands-on workshops, interactive experiences, and a space where the community can tap in directly with the people behind the art.

Learn more

Call for Artists to Submit Proposals for the 2026 New Jersey Climate Resiliency Community-Based Arts Projects

Artist Q&A Session: July 8, 2026

Deadline: July 30, 2026

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts are seeking proposals for four site-specific visual, performance, or time-based projects from artists who live in or near New Jersey for community-focused arts engagements. These opportunities are ideal for teaching artists and those with socially engaged and/or environmentally focused artmaking practices.

Qualified artists are encouraged to submit examples of their previously completed artwork, along with a brief written description of the project idea they propose to create if selected.

Arts projects are to be in public spaces located in the coastal zone (Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Camden Fireworks, City of Hoboken, and Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts and Sciences) and could include, but would not be limited to, public performances of new compositions, light/projection displays, sculptures, murals, or interdisciplinary installations or performances. View the potential locations Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) have identified.

The CBOs will provide a stipend to the selected artists or artist teams of $24,000 per project, which can be used toward project costs, supplies, travel, and artistic fees as needed.

CBOs and artists will begin conversations immediately after notification of selection. It is anticipated that art installations and public programs will be underway between the Spring and Fall of 2027. Application Deadline: July 30, 2026.

Learn more and apply

New Jersey Watercolor Society 84th Annual Juried Open Exhibition

October 4th-24th, 2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS

SUBMISSIONS OPEN JUNE 22, 2026

Everyone has a story to share through watercolor.

The New Jersey Watercolor Society warmly invites artists to participate in our 84th Annual Juried Open Exhibition — a celebration of creativity, artistic expression, and the many ways watercolor continues to inspire and connect us. Whether you are an emerging artist or an established professional, this exhibition offers an opportunity to share your work, engage with a vibrant artistic community, and be recognized alongside fellow watercolor artists from across New Jersey and beyond.

EXHIBITION DETAILS

Entry Opens: June 22, 2026

Submission Deadline: August 17, 2026

Exhibition Dates:

October 4 – October 24, 2026

Location:

Middletown Arts Center 36 Church Street Middletown, NJ

Learn more and apply:

https://showsubmit.com/show/njws-84th-annual-open-juried-exhibition

Voluntary Summer Internships at 120 East State

120 East State looks forward to welcoming one or more voluntary interns in the summer of '26.

What is a voluntary internship? A voluntary internship is an occupational experience designed to complement formal academic training and/or provide a meaningful resume-building experience. Although these internships are unpaid, they can be completed for academic credit or internship requirements required by an educational institution.

This is a hands-on, generalist role, well-suited to students interested in nonprofit management, public history, community development, communications, or arts administration.

This internship will provide experience across one or more focus areas: Nonprofit Operations & Administration, Development & Retail Fundraising, and Communications & Historic Programming Support.

Click this link to read about the internship and how to apply.

EXHIBITIONS

Freedoms Reframed

An Exhibition of Contemporary

Artists and Poets in Celebration of

the 250th Anniversary of the

Declaration of Independence

The William Trent House Museum,

15 Market Street, Trenton, NJ 08611

Opening Reception: June 14, 3-5 pm

Please email if you are planning to attend:

trenthouseassociation@verizon.net

Organized by the William Trent House

Museum and Art Against Racism

Curators:

Judith K. Brodsky and Rhinold Ponder

Artists:

Amaris Brown, Rodríguez Calero, Kimberly Camp, Nora Chavooshian, Terrance Cummings, Marlon Davila, Aaron Fisher, Dellis Frank, Spriha Gupta, Ryan Lilienthal, ARTIST LoMo, Julio Nazario, Nell Irvin Painter, Dot Paolo, Rhinold Ponder, Khalilah Sabree, William Saunders, C.a. Shofed, Tamara Torres, Massiel Torres Ulloa, Addison Vincent, Jonathan Yubi

Poets:

Mell Aguiar, Lauren K. Alleyne, Timothy Brennan, Myles Cherette, Aleksandar Hemon, Philip Metres, Jialu Mi, Rehema Ojwang, Rhinold Ponder, Albert Stark, Massiel Torres Ulloa, Monah Yancy

EVENTS

Celebrate America 250 with the City of Trenton!

The American Graffiti Museum (TAG)

June 27th 3-5 pm - Screening of "Style Wars" & Q&A

Presented by Henry Chalfant

137 N Broad St, 4th Floor

August 14th 7-9 pm - Screening of "Wild Style" & Q&A

Presented by Charlie Ahearn; this is the night before Jersey Fresh Jam and we're working on a collab with Jersey Fresh Jam and The Poor Righteous Teachers (who are from Trenton) - more details soon

137 N Broad St, 4th Floor

September 12th 12-6 pm- Hip Hop Heritage Fest

Details are still being finalized, but we're working on a community party featuring a cypher, a beatbox competition, a hip hop dance showcase, breakdancing, live art creation, music, vendors, food, etc.

Mill Hill Park

September 19th 4-6 pm - Screening of "Mecca: The New York City Graffiti Chronicle" & Q&A

Eric "DEAL" Felisbret will screen a teaser from his new documentary and give a talk about the history of NY graffiti

137 N Broad St, 4th Floor

September 19th 5-8 pm - Art Exhibit Opening

Opening party for an exhibit at Hanover Creative Gallery that will feature the five artists that did the installs in June along with other artists from the region - more details soon

219 E Hanover Street

PROGRAMS

Girls Who Code: Summer Break STEM Bootcamp

July 7th at Artworks Trenton

This one-day hands-on experience is designed to introduce girls ages 7–12 to the exciting world of technology, creativity, innovation, leadership, and teamwork through engaging STEM activities and interactive learning stations.

Register now on Eventbrite.

Summer Photo Workshop at JKC Gallery

Starting June 30th

8 spots left

Cameras and printing provided

$25 registration

Register here