Prudential presents North to Shore Festival needs you!

LEARN MORE & APPLY: https://northtoshore.com/community-arts-grants/

Apply for a Community Arts Award to be a part of the third annual Prudential presents North to Shore Festival. Qualified applicants include independent artists, producers, non-profits, small businesses and faith-based institutions — in Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Newark — who are interested in performing or presenting music, comedy, dance, theater or a visual art event during the festival dates in each city. Prudential presents North to Shore Festival highlights the diversity of the state’s talent while supporting the creative economy and amplifying the voices of under-recognized artists and organizations.

We are excited to offer two distinct opportunities for funding. 

Self-Produced Event Awards

For experienced arts and culture producers — with access to a venue — who would like to self-produce an event.

Performing Artist Awards

For independent performing artists — without a venue — who would like to be presented on an outdoor stage or club in their city at a time and venue to be determined by festival curators and headline artists associated with the presentation.

Community Arts Awards will be provided to local artists, producers, small businesses, nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Newark to perform or produce events in their home city during the following dates:  

• Atlantic City: June 12 – 15, 2025, and from April 2025 – April 2026 

• Asbury Park: June 19 – 22, 2025 

• Newark: June 25 – 29, 2025  

The festival emphasizes New Jersey’s diverse roster of talent and range of performing and visual arts disciplines including music, comedy, theater, dance, spoken word, exhibits and more.