FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 10, 2020

Atlantic City, N.J. – The Atlantic City Arts Foundation is pleased to announce its nomination for 48 Blocks Atlantic City for “Favorite Visual Arts Festival” in the 2020 JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards. Now in its 12th year, the annual awards program run by Discover Jersey Arts pays tribute to the work of New Jersey’s vital, vibrant, and diverse arts organizations. Arts lovers across the state are invited to vote for their favorite local arts organizations!

“We are incredibly grateful for this nomination,” said Joyce Hagen, Executive Director at ACAF. “We’re honored that 48 Blocks Atlantic City has been recognized by our fellow colleagues, and to be a part of such a strong arts community that drives one another to thrive. This nomination is in no small part due to the enthusiasm, support, and participation of our Atlantic City community.”

48 Blocks AC and the other contenders in the 2020 People’s Choice Awards were nominated by their peers through the Jersey Arts Marketers network, which is made up of hundreds of arts groups across the state. Now, 11 arts districts and 106 organizations will compete in 19 categories, including favorite music festival, art gallery, small theatre, ballet company, and more.

“These awards highlight not only the excellence in the arts statewide, but also the passion of our state’s arts audiences,” said Allison Tratner, Executive Director of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. “Thousands of New Jersey arts fans speak up in support of the diverse arts organizations and artists that help shape their lives, their communities, and make New Jersey a distinctive place to live, work, and visit.”

Public voting began January 9 at noon and runs through February 20, 2020. Last year, nearly 14,000 ballots were cast, and even more are expected this year.

For a full list of nominees and categories and to cast your vote, please visit www.JerseyArts.com/Vote.                            

Photos by Ruben Garcia, 2019.

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Atlantic City Arts Foundation and 48 Blocks Atlantic City

The Atlantic City Arts Foundation’s diverse programs & partnerships activate community pride & civic self-esteem through interaction with public art. 48 Blocks Atlantic City is the flagship program of the Atlantic City Arts Foundation, which includes a citywide art & cultural celebration and Atlantic City’s largest mural arts program. 48 Blocks AC is produced in partnership with Stockton University. ACAF is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization. www.atlanticcityartsfoundation.org/

JerseyArts.com and Discover Jersey Arts
JerseyArts.com is the official website of Discover Jersey Arts, a cosponsored project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the ArtPride New Jersey Foundation dedicated to increasing the awareness of and participation in the arts in New Jersey. The site features a comprehensive cultural events calendar and arts directory; feature stories, podcasts and videos in the Culture Vultures Arts Weekly and Jersey Arts Podcast; details on Jersey Arts Membership, including discounts and exclusive member events; and other content about the state’s cultural community. www.jerseyarts.com/