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Advocacy

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Advancing Policy & Equity

Arts education is not just an enhancement to learning—it's an essential component that transforms students' lives by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding. When students engage with dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts, they develop crucial skills for academic success while building confidence, empathy, and innovative problem-solving abilities. Every New Jersey student deserves access to comprehensive arts education that nurtures their full potential and prepares them to thrive in an increasingly creative economy—that's why it's so important to advocate for strong arts programs everyday, every year and in every school.

Youth Arts Ed Council

A dynamic program currently comprising high school students from across New Jersey, dedicated to championing arts education in the state.

Arts In Our Schools Month(opens in new tab)

Every March, we celebrate Arts In Our Schools Month—and each year, we bring you the conversations, stories, and strategies that prove why arts education changes everything.

Check out our March 2026 features!

NJ Arts Standards(opens in new tab)

Learn about New Jersey's student learning standards in visual and performing arts

Code & Policy(opens in new tab)

Do you know the New Jersey Administrative Code For Arts Education?

Always Ready(opens in new tab)

Whether navigating the challenges of the pandemic or mobilizing communities around emerging policy changes, we are always ready.

Arts Ed Now & For All

Our powerful statewide campaign mobilizing local champions to ensure every student has access to arts education in New Jersey's schools.

Thank You to Our Funders

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Support Our Work

Your support helps us advocate for policy change, provide professional development, conduct essential research, and celebrate the achievements of students and educators across New Jersey. Together, we can ensure arts education for every child, every day, every year.