arts & culture

From left: Burlington City Mayor Barry Conaway, Burlington County Commissioner Randy Brolo, Arts Guild President Shanisha Ray, state Sen. Troy Singleton and Main Street Burlington President Seigha Omuso at the launch for Second Saturdays in May 2026. PROVIDED BY NJEDA/ARTS GUILD OF NEW JERSEY
May 19, 2026

Second Saturdays arts initiative boosts Burlington City downtown

With ART Program backing from the NJEDA and support from the Arts Guild of New Jersey, the events aim to drive downtown foot traffic, transit use and local spending.

The Jersey City Police Memorial made its refreshed debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 22. - PROVDED BY EXCHANGE PLACE ALLIANCE
Dec 23, 2025

Police memorial restoration anchors placemaking in Jersey City

The Exchange Place Alliance has funded work on four statues, tying public art investment to a sense of place and district value.

On Dec. 1, 2025, Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill (right) named Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell (speaking) as New Jersey’s next secretary of state.
Dec 1, 2025

Sherrill taps Lt. Gov.-elect Caldwell as NJ secretary of state

Following the Murphy administration's model, Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell will serve in the role, overseeing elections, arts, small business, tourism and civic engagement.

A performance from the 2024 TD James Moody Festival in Newark. - PROVIDED BY NJPAC
Oct 9, 2025

NJ’s largest jazz fest returns to Newark in November

The TD James Moody Jazz Festival will hit NJPAC and other venues across the city from Nov. 8-23, drawing thousands of attendees.

The Exchange P:lace Alliance's work also includes displays, such as the window at the Public Storage building on 2nd Avenue. - PROVIDED BY EXCHANGE PLACE ALLIANCE
Sep 17, 2025

Exchange Place Alliance puts public art on display in Jersey City

The special improvement district is expanding its collection, revealing three new installations to NJBIZ, as well as its support for local artists and the neighborhood.