Making It Public for New Jersey Artists 2026
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The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is pleased to invite artists in New Jersey to participate in ‘Making It Public’, a free 5-week virtual training series designed for artists interested in exploring and expanding their public art making practice. The State Arts Council urges artists in New Jersey to utilize this free training opportunity.
This workshop series, comprised of five 90-minute virtual workshop sessions, covering practical and tactical subject matters will be focused on early career public artists, but artists at all stages of their careers are invited to join. Session panelists include local and national public artists. ‘Making It Public’ is facilitated by Forecast Public Art Consultant Candida Gonzalez on the Zoom platform. A pre-recorded video and preparatory materials will be emailed to registrants in advance of each week's Zoom session to support participants' learning. Please note that Making it Public is designed to be interactive and attendees are encouraged to engage in the weekly topics. Sessions are not recorded to ensure privacy of registered participants and to foster a community environment.
If you require accessibility services, please contact Lindsay Dandeo, State Arts Council Access Coordinator: lindsay.dandeo@sos.nj.gov| 609-984-7020 (NJ Relay 711). The deadline to request accessibility services is February 4, 2026. Any questions about the workshop, please contact Jen Krava: jenk@forecastpublicart.org
Workshop Registration Deadline: February 11 @ 5pm ET
February 25 (6-7:30pm ET) Welcome and Introduction
March 4 (6-7:30pm ET) New Jersey Public Arts Inclusion Program
March 11 (6-7:30pm ET) Community Engagement
March 18 (6-7:30pm ET) Managing Your Projects
March 25 (6-7:30pm ET) Conclusion
Have you joined before? Join us again! What's different:
New guests will join us and will provide more time for group discussion. Content will be geared toward early career public artists, although artists at all stages of their careers are encouraged to join.