BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://njartsculture.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20260310T151840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T123217Z UID:12030-1774517400-1774528200@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us in102 Hynes Hall at Kean University on Thursday\, March 26th for a hands-on\, participatory grant writing workshop. \n\n\n\n\nThe New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund invites you to a free\, participatory grant writing workshop on Thursday\, March 26th at Kean University in Union\, NJ. This session is designed for leaders\, administrators and volunteers at small to mid-sized arts\, culture\, and history organizations. Lunch will be served. \nWhat to Expect\nThis grant writing workshop goes beyond the basics to help participants develop compelling narratives that align with funder goals. The content will provide essential skills for researching\, planning\, and writing better proposals. The grant evaluation process will be discussed in depth\, with opportunities for interactive exercises and discussion of real-life examples. \nWhen:\nThursday\, March 26 from 9:30am – 12:30pm \nWhere:\nKean University\, Hynes 102 at Hynes Hall\,\n1011 Morris Ave\, Union\, NJ 07083 \nWho:\nLeaders\, administrators and volunteers responsible for fundraising within arts\, culture and history organizations in New Jersey \nCost:\nFree\, but registration required. Space is limited.\nREGISTER HERE \nFree parking is available\, and the location is accessible by public transportation. Futher location details will be provided upon registration. \nOur Facilitators\nOur session will be facilitated by experienced leaders in the arts and culture field with expertise in grants administration and fundraising. \nLynne Toye\, Executive Director of the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund \nAmy Curry\, Executive Director of the Morris County Historical Society \nAdditional support will be provided by Pria Dahiya\, Development and Communications Associate with New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund and assistance from Gina Beviglia\, Program Officer at the F.M. Kirby Foundation. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the F.M. Kirby Foundation. This program is presented in part by funding from the New Jerset State Council On the Arts. \nDOWNLOAD FOR MORE INFORMATION URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/grant-writing-workshop/ LOCATION:Kean University\, 102 Hynes Hall\, Kean University\, 1011 Morris Ave\, Union\, NJ\, 07083\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njartsculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GRANT-WRITING-WORKSHOP-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20250711T164628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T164205Z UID:11860-1761823800-1761840000@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:5TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENING DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/5th-anniversary-convening/ LOCATION:Artyard\, 13 Front Street\, Frenchtown\, NJ\, 08825\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250701T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250701T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20250627T191050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T180916Z UID:11849-1751367600-1751371200@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:Resources for Performing Artists DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to host a virtual conversation on “Resources for Performing Artists”. This talk is a great opportunity to hear from two sector professionals and virtually meet others in the field. We will be joined by Kerri-Ann Munoz\, Director of Dance Education at Dance New Jersey\, also Development Manager for Young Audiences Arts for Learning New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania\, and Ezra Ezzard\, Managing Director of Crossroads Theatre. Both will share insight to help performing artists identify and pursue opportunities to support their careers. \nTHIS VIRTUAL PRESENTATION IS FREE TO ATTEND\, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED \n\nREGISTER HERE.\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n Kerri-Ann Munoz\, Director of Dance Education at Dance New Jersey and Development Manager for Young Audiences Arts for Learning New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania\nEzra Ezzard\, Managing Director of Crossroads Theatre URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/resources-for-performing-artists/ LOCATION:NJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njartsculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/7-2event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20250606T133052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T160347Z UID:11820-1750244400-1750248000@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:Meeting Artist Needs DESCRIPTION:Artists represent the bedrock of the arts and culture landscape. It is critical that artists receive the resources and support they need to sustain their work during this season of uncertainty. This virtual presentation is an opportunity to hear from leaders in the field and examine various forms of support for individual artists. It will include an interactive portion to invite artists and culture workers to ask questions and share insight into their most pressing needs. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nVisual Artists\nMusicians\nDancers\nActors\nCulture Workers\nArts Administrators\nArts & Culture Funders\n\nPresented by: \n \nASIYAH KURTZ\nExecutive Director & Anthropologist\, Camden FireWorks \n \nSIXTO WAGAN\nExecutive Director\, BIPOC Arts Network and Fund \nTHIS VIRTUAL PRESENTATION IS FREE TO ATTEND BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nREGISTER HERE.  URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/meeting-artist-needs/ LOCATION:NJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njartsculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6215-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250512T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20250619T141626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T141923Z UID:11843-1747072800-1747081800@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:Spring 2025 Cultivation Dinner DESCRIPTION:The Renewal Fund’s Executive Director\, Lynne Toye\, facilitated a dynamic discussion that touched on equity\, sustainability\, and the role of the arts in social change. Joe Muccioli\, Artistic and Managing Director of Jazz Arts Project\, and Gilda Rogers\, Executive Director of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center\,  National Historic Landmark\, and Community Relations Manager at Two River Theater\, participated in an insightful conversation. Their insights challenged us to think more boldly about how we can meaningfully support creative communities during these tough times. \nSpeakers:\nJoe Muccioli\, Artistic and Managing Director of Jazz Arts Project\nGilda Rogers\, Executive Director of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/spring-2025-cultivation-dinner/ LOCATION:NJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njartsculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/May-12th-Website-Photo-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250306T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250306T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20250619T141846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T141846Z UID:11846-1741284000-1741293000@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:Winter 2025 Salon Dinner DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund led an insightful dinner discussion among participants who included artists\, community leaders\, individuals from the social services sector\, arts and culture professionals and philanthropists. Ezra Ezzard\, Managing Director of Crossroads Theatre Company and Melina Garcia\, Founder and Executive Director of UCMP (United Children’s Music Project) shared their stories and lifted up the most pressing issues they are currently facing. Attendees explored urgent challenges in the non-profit sector and discussed how the community can collectively respond. \nSpeakers:\nMelina Garcia\, Founder and Executive Director of United Children’s Music Project\nEzra Ezzard\, Managing Director of Crossroads Theatre Company URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/winter-2025-salon-dinner/ LOCATION:NJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njartsculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/March-6th-Website-Photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20240930T143617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T143913Z UID:11727-1730291400-1730300400@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:Fund Convening DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of collaboration in community with cultural organizations and community partners at the Camden County Historical Society. \nThis event is free to attend but registration is required. Space is limited. \nClick here to register today! \nConnect with fellow artists\, cultural organizations\, and advocates all focused on revitalizing the arts community. \nThe event will include: \n\nPanel discussions\nNetworking\nPeer-to-peer learning\n\nLunch will be served. \nLearn more about this convening here. \nThis program is presented in part by funding from the NJ State Council on the Arts. URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/fund-convening/ LOCATION:Camden County Historical Society\, 1900 Park Blvd.\, Camden\, NJ\, 08103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njartsculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/covening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240716T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20240715T164609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T164609Z UID:11715-1721127600-1721131200@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:Phase 9 funding is Open DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that Phase 9 funding is open to eligible Arts and Arts Education organizations. Please join us for our Phase 9 Zoom Information Session on July 16\, 2024\, at 11 a.m. \nRegister: To register for the information session\, click here. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link. \nReceive confirmation: After you register\, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the information session. Learn more about the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund at here. \nLearn more: Learn more about our grants here. URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/phase-9-funding-is-open/ LOCATION:NJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240321T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20240306T145539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T142620Z UID:11664-1711024200-1711038600@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:NJACRF Convening DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of collaboration in community with cultural organizations and community partners. This in-person event brings together cultural professionals from across the region. \nWe will highlight arts and culture organizations in the Trenton/Mercer County area. \nThe convening will include: \n\nPanel discussions\nOpportunities for peer-to-peer connection\nFocus Groups URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/njacrf-covening/ LOCATION:Grounds for Sculpture 80 Sculptors Way Hamilton\, NJ\, 80 Sculptors Way\, Hamilton\, NJ\, 08619\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://njartsculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/March2024NJACRFConveningFlyer-1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240112T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240112T111500 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20231221T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T191530Z UID:11658-1705053600-1705058100@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:Virtual Presentation: Race\, Culture\, Community & Equitable Practice DESCRIPTION: URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/virtual-presentation-race-culture-community-equitable-practice/ LOCATION:NJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231004T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20231109T193527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T193527Z UID:11634-1696426200-1696437000@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:Cultural Convening in Camden DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Cultural Convening\, with engaging discussions and inspiring speakers…your attendance will be time well spent. URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/cultural-convening-in-camden/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn on the Camden Waterfront\, 1 Penn Street\, Camden\, NJ\, 08102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njartsculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NJACRF-Cultural-Convening2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230714T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T160627 CREATED:20230810T190436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T190916Z UID:11455-1689328800-1689336000@njartsculture.org SUMMARY:The Importance of Cultural Memory DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation on The Importance on Cultural Memory on Friday\, July 14\, 2023 at 10Am E.T. on Zoom\, hosted by the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund. Consistent with the NJ Arts and Culture Renewal Fund’s commitment to equity\, this discussion will explore how amplifying diverse stories and preserving places of importance to diverse cultures strengthens our communities and contributes to a rich\, vibrant and equitable cultural sector. Historic preservation expert\, Lawana Holland-Moore\, Director of Fellowships and Interpretative Strategies of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund\, will be in conversation with Lynne Toye\, Executive Director of the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund. This virtual presentation is free and open to the public. Registration is required. URL:https://njartsculture.org/event/the-importance-of-cultural-memory/ LOCATION:NJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njartsculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/elle-i-heart-history.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR