Community Forum Recap

Community Forum (9/14/2022) Recap & Resource Links

  • Atlantic County Arts Renewal Grant applications are open & available online: atlanticcityartsfoundation.org/grant

    • Eligibility: Practicing Atlantic County artists whose income was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic

    • Awards: 22 $1000 grants available

    • Deadline: 10/27/2022

    • Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed by a panel appointed by the South Jersey Cultural Alliance. Applications are graded by the completeness of your answers & supporting documents.

  • Artist Opportunity - Chalk About AC 2022

  • Join the ACAF Board!

    • There are 6 seats available. We are seeking artists, community members, and Atlantic City residents. Board members are expected to attend monthly 1-hr meetings (at least 75%), at least 2 ACAF events, hire & evaluate staff, align activities of the organization to the mission, participate in fundraising efforts, and review/approve annual budgets.

    • Interested? Email kate@acartsfoundation.org for more information.

  • Lift Certification Course for Local Artists

    • Coming up this fall, we are offering a free OSHA certification in lift operations for up to 20 artists.

    • The course will take place in October, on a weekday after 5 pm. The exact date & time will be determined by the registrants’ general availability.

    • Interested? Email kate@acartsfoundation.org to register.

LIT Youth Workforce Development Program - Planter

Planter Box - Atlantic City Boardwalk, Flagship Resort

Artists: LIT Youth Workforce Development Program - Tori Stone, Tyler Stone, Sanai Jacobs, Samina Jacobs, Leilany Socorro, Pablo Trinidad, Akasha Earley-Jones, Juanelis Sierra Mantos, Davian Galaraza, Harmony Smallwood

Learn more: facebook.com/wewanttowork2019

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'What The World Needs' by Loryn L. Simonsen

'What The World Needs' by Loryn L. Simonsen
Planter Box, Atlantic City Boardwalk, Albany Avenue

”Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

- Howard Thurman

Artist and graphic designer Loryn L. Simonsen is passionate about making the world a more beautiful, accessible, & welcoming place for us all. She values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration and is a firm believer that people doing what they love makes the world at large a better, more loving place.

Follow on Instagram @loinsojo
Visit loinsojo.com

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'Starn’s Inlet: AC’s Historic Fishing Destination' by Helen Clymer

'Starn’s Inlet: AC’s Historic Fishing Destination' by Helen Clymer
Triple Adirondack Chair, Atlantic City Boardwalk, Flagship Resort

Helen Clymer
Owner, Painted Lady Studio, mixed media paintings, surf artist, environmental advocate for wetlands & wildlife.

Follow on Instagram @sjpaintedladystudio

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