EVENTS FOR THE FULL ARTS COMMUNITY
New Jersey Theatre Alliance offers opportunities for the full arts and culture community, not just theatres, to learn and network together. The Alliance strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Kat Lily, Access Coordinator.
All events listed below are open to the larger New Jersey Arts & Culture Community.
Creating Change Virtual Roundtables
Justice Across Sectors: What Arts Leaders Need to Know
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Arts organizations do not operate in isolation. This conversation brings together leaders from key social justice movements in New Jersey, including immigration justice, racial justice, environmental advocacy, and LGBTQ+ activism. Moderated by Maria Carnemolla of Gathering Ground, the session will highlight major issues and trends shaping the state today. Participants will gain insight into how community priorities intersect, how these movements might connect with the arts sector, and why cross-sector collaboration strengthens collective and creative impact. Join this session as we work together to broaden perspectives, break down silos, and help arts leaders respond with clarity and solidarity.
Building a Culture That Supports Equity Every Day
March 31, 10:30am-12pm
Intentional culture is the foundation that allows equity work to take root and flourish throughout an organization’s operations. This session, one of a two-part series led by Bliss Griffin, explores what intentional organizational culture really means and why it matters for equity work. Participants will look at how culture shapes daily interactions, decision-making, and accountability, and how every member of a team contributes to it. We will walk through strategies for defining cultural expectations, aligning them with your values, and reinforcing them through practice.
Updating Your Equity Policies for Today’s Realities
April 7, 10:30am-12pm
Many arts organizations created equity statements and anti-discrimination policies several years ago, but may not have returned to them since. This working session, part two of the series, facilitated by Bliss Griffin, offers guided time to review those documents with a clear framework grounded in your organization’s values and current needs. Participants will learn how to assess the relevance and clarity of existing policies, identify gaps, revise language, and move updates through an effective approval process. The session will also cover strategies for communicating revised policies to staff and ensuring that they become active, living tools rather than archived statements.
Archived Creating Change Offerings
Whenever appropriate, Creating Change offerings are recorded and archived for later viewing. Browse the archives below for videos on a wide variety of topics related to equity and justice.
Cultural Access Network Virtual "Access Thursdays"
The Cultural Access Network Project is a project of The New Jersey State Council on the Arts and New Jersey Theatre Alliance.
To request an access service or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Kat Lily, Access Coordinator.
