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The Business of Being an Artist: Networking with NJ Service Orgs & Local Arts Councils

June 18, 2026 | 2:30 - 4:30 PM

New Jersey is home to a rich arts landscape; it has a thriving artist community, a strong network of arts organizations, and multisector supports for the individual artists who live and work here.

Join the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for this interactive networking event on June 18 from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. Participants will hear from panelists at county arts agencies, folklife centers, service organizations, and more to hear how local and regional organizations provide meaningful support for artists. Breakout sessions will include an interactive discussion with the panelists on artist needs and supports that would help benefit and sustain artistic practice in our state.

Registration closes Thursday, June 11. An email with the Zoom link and resources will be shared closer to the event date.
1.First Name(Required.)
2.Last Name(Required.)
3.E-mail Address(Required.)
4.Please share the county where you reside.(Required.)
5.How do you primarily identify?(Required.)
6.We will be featuring an "Artists Want to Know" section of the panel. Do you have any questions you would like to ask our panelists regarding the services they provide?
Demographic Information
The following section requests demographic information. This information will be used for internal data and program review. Any data shared publicly will be in the aggregate only. While your participation is optional, we highly encourage you to self-identify your demographic information. Thank you for helping us to reach our goal of making the programs we offer inclusive of all people. Please note that you have the option to select "I choose not to answer."
7.Please select the racial/ethnic identifiers that are applicable to you.(Required.)
8.Please select the gender identity that is applicable to you.(Required.)
9.Please check the disability descriptor that is applicable to you.(Required.)
10.Please check the age descriptor that is applicable to you.(Required.)
If you require accessibility services, please contact Lindsay Dandeo at: 609-984-7020 (NJ Relay 711) or lindsay.dandeo@sos.nj.gov at least two weeks prior to the date of the event.

If you have any questions about this event, contact Samantha Patel Clarke at samantha.clarke@sos.nj.gov | 609-984-7019 (TEACHING ARTISTS), Stephanie Nerbak at stephanie.nerbak@sos.nj.gov | 609-292-4474 (ARTISTS), or Sally Van de Water at sally.vandewater@sos.nj.gov | 609-875-4948 (FOLK ARTISTS).

Note: A Zoom link and event materials will be sent to your email on or around June 15. Keep an eye out for an Arts Council Constant Contact with your access information. If you do not receive the information, please contact Samantha.