JerseyArts.com supports that mission by providing a central clearinghouse of information on New Jersey’s cultural scene. Whether browsing the site’s comprehensive event calendar, searching its directory of cultural organizations, discovering works by local artists in its virtual gallery, or simply catching up on what’s new this season, JerseyArts.com is your “one stop shopping” to arts and culture in the Garden State.
Since its launch in the summer of 2000 following more than two years of research and development into assessing the needs of its constituents, DJA has developed a wide variety of programs and initiatives to support our state’s cultural community while providing valuable resources to the public.
Membership
You’re more than just a casual theater or concert-goer. You believe in the arts and the key they play in our communities, in the education of our children and in the overall quality of life for all New Jerseyans. You’re a valuable patron of the arts and we want to reward your loyalty with FREE membership in our Jersey Arts Ticket program. With membership you’ll receive discounts and premiums at more than 100 theaters, museums and arts centers statewide as well as a complimentary subscription to our Jersey Arts e-Club, featuring exclusive “2-for-1” member discounts to featured events each month. You’ll also receive invitations to special promotions throughout the year and have access to numerous “member only” areas of the web site currently in development. Click Here to join and for complete details on membership or search our Arts Guide to find organizations near you that honor our member card.
Leadership
The Discover Jersey Arts program is overseen by an advisory committee comprised of arts leaders representing the program’s various partner organizations.
Leadership Group
Lawrence Carlbon - Committee Chair | Board Member, New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Steve Runk – NJSCA Liaison | Executive Director, New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Ann Marie Miller – ArtPride Liaison | Executive Director, ArtPride New Jersey Foundation
Committee Members
Anna Aschkenes - Board Member, New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Elizabeth Christopherson - President, New Jersey Network Foundation
Ofelia Garcia - Board Member, New Jersey State Council on the Arts
David Gray - Board Member, ArtPride New Jersey Foundation
Ann Evelyn Koeppe - Board Member, New Jersey State Council on the Arts
John McEwen - Executive Director, New Jersey Theatre Alliance
Barbara Moran - Executive Director, New Jersey Cultural Trust
Amy Simon - Board Member, New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Steve Steiner - Board Member, South Jersey Cultural Alliance
Allison Tratner - Director of Communications , New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Lauren Vernon - ex-Board Member, New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Lana Gold Walder - Board Member, New Jersey State Council on the Arts
In addition to its advisory committee, DJA works directly in close collaboration with the state’s nonprofit cultural community through the Jersey Arts Marketers (JAM) network. JAM is structured regionally – north, central and south – to ensure the program has impact statewide. Each regional JAM group meets quarterly and is chaired by a representative from an organization within its region. Participation in JAM is free and open to representatives from any nonprofit, New Jersey-based cultural institution. Click Here for more information and to join JAM today.
JAM Chairs
North | Mark Albin – Vice President of Marketing, The Newark Museum
Central | Kelly Ryman – Director of Marketing & Public Relations, George Street Playhouse
South | Janet Peterson – Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
Staff
The programs and initiatives of the Discover Jersey Arts project are developed and implemented by its program staff.
Click Here for a staff listing.
Awards
Over the years DJA has been honored to receive local, regional and national recognition as a leader in the field of arts marketing including the following awards:
Excellence in Tourism Award (2005) | presented by the New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
Pepperpot Award (2003) | presented by the Phila. Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
Silver Telly Award (2001) | presented by The Telly Awards
Award of Excellence (2001) | presented by the Videographer Awards
Certificate of Excellence (2000) | presented by the New Jersey Ad Club
Gold Jasper Award (2000) | presented by the Jersey Shore Public Relations & Advertising Association
Finalist in Design, Print and Outdoor Advertising Award (2000) | presented by the New York Festivals
