Advancing a State of Creativity

ArtPride New Jersey is the voice of New Jersey’s arts community. As the state’s largest arts service and advocacy organization, we work to preserve funding and advance policies that invest in the arts across all sectors. The vital research we furnish promotes the public value of the arts as fundamental to creating neighborhoods where people want to live, work, visit, and raise a family. Our award-winning audience development programs connect the public to what’s going on in our state’s arts scene and help increase attendance. The services we provide keep the field up-to-date on industry trends and foster collaboration among our hundreds of member organizations. 

Widely viewed as the go-to source for research, innovative programs and services, and high-impact advocacy, we are proud to support the work of our vibrant creative community. 

 

Voices from the Field

​​​​​​​Navigating the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector Through Federal Policy Changes
The nonprofit world and the arts world have been upended in recent months as the new administration’s policy changes have begun to take effect. A number of executive orders have been enacted...
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Action Alerts

Immediate Action: Save the NEA!
Arts advocates — please read this critical update. The Trump administration is actively moving to dismantle the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Grants are being rescinded, grant cycles are being disrupted, and a full elimination of the NEA is proposed for the FY26 budget.

We must act NOW! Here’s how you can make a difference:

Contact your Congressional Representatives IMMEDIATELY: Demand they oppose all cuts to current grants and support full NEA funding in FY26 at $209 million. Use our one-click action alert to send a pre-written email today.

📢 Spread the Word:
Share this urgent call on social media, email, and within your community networks.

📞Call...
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