Since 1966, the Arts Council’s volunteer members and professional staff have worked to improve the quality of life in New Jersey by helping the arts to flourish. The Arts Council’s array of programs and services are supported by a direct appropriation from the State of New Jersey through a dedicated Hotel/Motel Occupancy fee and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. read more
The mission of the Arts Council is to improve
the quality of life of this state by helping the arts to flourish.
Visit jerseyarts.com to find out about events, exhibitions and performances near you.
Council Members
Elizabeth A. Mattson Chair
Germaine B. Trabert 1st Vice Chair
Kevin M. O'Brien 2nd Vice Chair
Mary-Grace Cangemi
Lawrence K. Carlbon
Philip M. Colicchio
Marilyn Harkett Dore
Ofelia Garcia
Joyce C. Goore
Carol Ann Herbert
Douglas Katich
Dolores A. Kirk
Ruth Lipper
Trudy Rosato Simpson
Sharon Burton Turner
Lana Gold Walder
