Programs

As a leading, progressive art and culture advocate, the Office of Cultural Affairs provides resources and opportunities to artists and non-profit organizations to continue to grow the ever-changing and dynamic Jersey City arts and culture scene.

The Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund grants help to support artists and arts organizations.

With an Artist Certification, you are qualified to receive Artist Certified live/work space benefits

The Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center has become an epicenter for creativity and inspiration.

The Poet Laureate serves two-year term and works to share an appreciation of poetry with Jersey City residents

Reducing graffiti, engaging residents and transforming Jersey City into an outdoor art gallery

Built in 1929 this historic theatre was one of the five Loew’s Wonder Theatres, a series of flagship Loew’s movie palaces in the New York City area.