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New Jersey State Council on the Arts Grant Panelist Interest Form

Serving as a grant review panelist is a meaningful way to support artists and arts organizations across New Jersey by helping ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation process. If you are interested in serving on a panel, please complete this form.

Please note: Eligible panelists must be unaffiliated with those submitting applications, and who do not work or reside in New Jersey.

Information will not be shared with third parties.
1.First Name:(Required.)
2.Last Name:(Required.)
3.Address (Street, City, State, Zip):(Required.)
4.Phone:
5.Email:(Required.)
6.LinkedIn URL: 
7.Resume/CV(Required.)
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8.Bio

Please provide your professional bio in the space below.
9.What arts and culture work do you have experience with? (check all that apply)(Required.)
10.Do you have a specialty? Please list below.
Examples include: nonprofit best practices, finance, accessibility, program development, board governance best practices, community engagement, out-of-school education, library administration, equity and inclusive practices.
The next few questions address potential affiliations. An affiliation is defined as any connection/relation to an organization or individual with which the potential panelist is affiliated or related (e.g. board member, employee, spouse or family member of an employee, etc.) or with which there may be a perception of a conflict of interest.
11.Do you have any current or past affiliations with any arts organizations in the state of New Jersey or, New Jersey organizations in general?
12.Do you have any current or past affiliations with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Department of State, and/or the State of New Jersey (government)?
13.Do you have any affiliations with artists in the state of New Jersey?
14.Are there any dates or times between February - May 2027 in which you are not available?
15.Are you able to accept a stipend for your work?
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 self-identification 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 and services we offer inclusive of all people. Please note that you have the option to select "I choose not to answer."

Information will not be shared with third parties. 
16.Please select the racial/ethnic identifiers that are applicable to you.(Required.)
17.Please select the gender identity that is applicable to you.(Required.)
18.Please select the age descriptor that is applicable to you.(Required.)
19.Please check the disability descriptor that is applicable to you.(Required.)
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. Should your experience and availability align with the FY28 panel needs, the Arts Council will reach out to share the next steps. This will include information about the review schedule, required contracts and related documentation, and the training materials you'll receive to help you prepare for the application reviews.

To submit your form, please click on the "Done" box at the bottom of the form.