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News Category: Press Releases

Jersey City’s Youth Mural Arts Program Celebrates 11 Years with Art Exhibition & Documentary Premiere at Mana Contemporary

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Office of Cultural Affairs, the Department of Recreation and Youth Development, and the Jersey City arts community to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Jersey City Youth […]

Jersey City Selects The Creative Side as New Producer of the Renowned Art & Studio Tour (JCAST)

Community-Led Process Ushers in a New Era for Jersey City’s Premier Arts Festival JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Arts Council to proudly […]

Jersey City’s Longest Running Concert Series Celebrates 50 Years of Free Music with Special Summer Lineup

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Jersey City Free Public Library and Liberty State Park, are proud to announce the 50th Anniversary Season of […]

Mayor Fulop Announces 2025 July 4th Festival & Fireworks Celebration

All Day Activities Feature Popular Food Trucks, 3 DJ Stages, Family Fun Zone, and Much More!  JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop, City Council members, the Office of […]

Mayor Fulop Announces Over $1 Million in 4th Round of Arts & Culture Trust Fund Grants, Marking Record-Breaking Investment in Local Arts Community

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund Committee are proud to announce the recipients of […]

Mayor Fulop Encourages Jersey City Artists & Arts Organizations to Apply for 4th Round of Arts & Culture Trust Fund Grants

JC Press Release Jan 22 2025

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Office of Cultural Affairs to announce the fourth round of Arts and Culture Trust Fund grants, providing much-needed financial support […]

Melida Rodas Poet Laureate for the City of Jersey City

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The position of Poet Laureate for the City of Jersey City was established by resolution of the Jersey City Municipal Council in 2018. Melida Rodas was named the City of […]

Mayor Fulop & Redevelopment Agency Introduce Ordinance to Establish New Cultural Arts Special Improvement District to Boost Jersey City’s Arts and Culture Vibrancy and Economic Endurance

JC Press Release Nov 14 2024

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority (JCRA) will introduce an ordinance at tonight’s City Council meeting establishing a new Cultural Arts Special […]

Mayor Fulop & Jersey City Artists Celebrate 10 Years of Inspirational Youth Mural Arts Program

JC Press Release Oct 16 2024

JERSEY CITY, NJ—Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Office of Cultural Affairs and Department of Recreation and Youth Development alongside Jersey City artists and arts community to celebrate the 10th […]

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