Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, Photo courtesy: Count Basie Center for the Arts
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, Photo courtesy: Count Basie Center for the Arts
We believe the arts are central to every element we value most in a modern society including: human understanding; cultural and civic pride; strong communities; excellent schools; lifelong learning; creative expression; and economic opportunity.
In 1966, the legislature passed and the governor signed a law creating the NJ State Council on the Arts and directing us to do all that is necessary and appropriate to: support, encourage, and foster public interest in the arts; enlarge public and private resources devoted to the arts; promote freedom of expression in the arts; and facilitate the inclusion of art in every public building in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Read the Council’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
Read the Council’s FY26 Program & Operations Plan
In ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, we know that diversity is one of our greatest strengths. The Arts Council embraces the principles of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. With a focus on learning, data, and accountability, we will continue to assess and challenge inequities, identify gaps in engagement and service, and focus on the details that shape systemic change.
