New Jersey State Council on the Arts Awards the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey with General Support Grant

Summit, NJ (October 29, 2024)—The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) has been awarded a generous grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA), part of over $31 million distributed to arts organizations, projects, and artists statewide. VACNJ is one of approximately 170 recipients, receiving $188,720 in general operating support. This funding will bolster VACNJ’s operations, including administrative expenses, programs, staffing, facilities, and capital improvements.

“We are incredibly grateful to the New Jersey Council on the Arts for their continued support,” said Melanie Cohn, Executive Director of VACNJ. “Their funding is essential in sustaining the quality of our exhibitions, Studio School, and community programs, which allows us to serve our community at the highest level.”