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South Jersey Cultural Alliance

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South Jersey Cultural Alliance connects, empowers, and advocates for artists, communities, and organizations to promote engagement and investment in arts and history in our region. Office Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM Posting: AM & PM, Weekdays beacons.ai/sjca

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South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · Jan 23

Hello everyone! We are excited to expand our social media reach by joining #bluesky. As an Arts Support Organization for all eight #SouthJersey Counties we are excited to start our journey on this new platform, spreading the word about our programs and resources available for the cultural community!

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South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 5d

Last week SJCA staff attended the Creating Health Communities Conference at NJ PAC to learn more and connect to the broader Arts & Health Community both New Jersey and Nationwide! Thank you snapping a memory of the event with us NJEDA & NJ Arts & Cultural Renewal Fund!

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 6d

Love art and culture? Visit WheatonArts for live glassblowing, folk art, and creative fun. Perfect for a family day out!

(In fact, join them this Saturday, Oct. 25 for their HalloWheaton programming 🦇 )

Plan your visit: https://loom.ly/rPEyJNs

#WheatonArts #CreativeNJ #ExploreNJ

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 10d

A labor of love powered by community collaboration, Toms River Artist Community (TRAC) has positioned itself as one of the an impactful cultural hub in South Jersey.

We are so excited to have our Fall Mixer next week at TRAC!

Register here: beacons.ai/sjca

#HiddenGems #ThingstodoinNJ

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 11d

Join Runnemede’s First Small Business Saturday Celebration.

Deadline to apply: October 31st!

Apply: https://forms.gle/RuThPw3LrfsiYJEQA

#Runnemede #SmallBusinessSaturday #SupportLocal

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 13d

Visit Seabrook Educational & Cultural Center and learn how immigrant communities shaped NJ’s farms, culture, and history. So many untold stories!

Explore: https://loom.ly/FaymcFc

#ImmigrantStories #LocalHeritage #ExploreNJ

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 17d

Did you know one of America’s greatest still-life painters once called Island Heights home? The John F. Peto Studio Museum preserves the artist’s studio and tells the story of his life, from Philadelphia beginnings to his legacy on the Jersey Shore.

📍 102 Cedar Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 18d

Check out our first PAC Pop Up of the season during Spamilton at the Stockton PAC! Meet the artists, support the arts, and have a great time! 😁 October 11, 2025 at 6PM in the Stockton PAC Lobby

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 19d

You wouldn't believe how many #hiddengems are located all throughout #SouthJersey that you're missing out on!

📍53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ 08753

Link: Beacons.ai/sjca

#SJHiddenGems #TomsRiver #ExploreSouthJersey #DayTripIdeas

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 20d

Love South Jersey history? Visit Salem County Historical Society and dig into centuries of fascinating stories, artifacts, and archives.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/z-2MREY

#SalemCounty #LocalHistory #ExploreNJ #SouthJerseyHistory

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 21d

Phew! Last week SJCA staff was busy (and this month, only getting busier!) attending the ocean county artist network event at Toms River Artist Community and the ArtPride NJ retreat! We were thrilled to be able to connect with both old and new faces in Ocean & Burlington County this week.

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 25d

Step back in time and experience the world of trompe l’oeil master #JohnFPeto. The John F. Peto Studio Museum, once his home and studio, preserves the spirit of his art and life on the Jersey Shore.

Learn more by visiting beacons.ai/sjca

#ArtHistory #JohnFPeto #southjersey #localhistory

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 26d

Join us for SJCA’s Fall Mixer at TRAC to connect with artists, historians, and cultural leaders.

Register now : https://loom.ly/bVk2J-M

Check out our Downtown Toms River Story Map to learn more about the area, parking, and for updates regarding the day of programming: https://loom.ly/tgRgGNE

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 26d

For nonprofits, planning ahead matters.

Federal pauses can impact program funding. Policies may affect advocacy and operations. Civic participation shapes our future.

Stay ready and learn more by reading our most recent blog: https://loom.ly/B_pjUWU

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 27d

Stroll through Pitman Grove, a historic village filled with charm, culture, and unique cottages. A perfect place to wander and learn.

Visit: https://loom.ly/LeiCkNM

#PitmanGrove #HistoricVillage #ExploreNJ

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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 28d

Across the state of New Jersey, people are facing rising costs amidst a corrupt administration that has failed to stand up for working families.

Join me tomorrow evening at 7pm for a LIVE tele-town hall about the possibility of a Republican-led government shutdown and what it means for NJ. 1/2

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South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · 28d

Happy #freecoffeeday #SouthJersey!

Where will you go to get your creative fuel this morning?

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · Sep 25

Sign up and join us this afternoon for our virtual annual meeting. All registrants of our Virtual Annual Meeting get priority registration for our Fall Mixer in October. See you then! Link to register is at beacons.ai/sjca or in our bio.

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · Sep 23

Love colonial homes? Peachfield is a beautifully preserved 1700s house where you can explore early American life.

Plan your visit: https://loom.ly/xl2oEm0

#ColonialNJ #HistoricHomes #ExploreNJ

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · Sep 22

Join Michelle Washington Wilson at the William Trent House Museum on October 4, 10 AM - 4 PM for the Tapestry of Tales Story Telling Festival. #NJHistory #History #SouthJerseyStoryTellers

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · Sep 19

Today is the last day to register for the Burlington County Parks Scarecrow Contest this year! Scarecrows of all varieties, some creepy and all creative, will line Park Avenue in Historic Smithville Park, in Eastampton, NJ through October!

First Prize: $250
Second Prize: $125
Third Prize: $75

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · Sep 18

Finding work or a new hire is scary out there but SJCA has you covered! Check out our job board and start applying or posting today!

All PAID members can post jobs for free on our job board. You sign in using your WildApricot sign in.

sjca.mcjobboard.net/jobs

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · Sep 17

That's right! Our PAC POP Up has extended deadline its bit longer...TO THE END OF September! Make sure to apply before it's too late!

Link is in our bio or go to beacons.ai/sjca

#SouthJersey #Artists #PACPOPUP #GallowayNJ #GlassboroNJ #ArtistOpportunity

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · Sep 16

Explore Ocean County’s story from shipbuilding to life on the shore at the Ocean County Historical Society & Museum.
Visit: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e001d26203fd4308bf31b5dcba778950

#LocalHistory #OceanCountyNJ #ExploreNJ

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · Sep 15

Join @finecementcraft at these upcoming events this month!
⚫ Creative Doily Art (9/20 & 9/27) - $55
⚫Paint a Cement Pumpkin (9/21) - $50

South Jersey Cultural Alliance @sjculturalalliance.bsky.social · Sep 13

One day. One place. 48 Blocks Festival is a full-tilt celebration of Atlantic City’s creative spirit featuring art installations, demonstrations, live music performances, vendors, food, activities, and stories from all 48 blocks

🧃🦜Learn more: 48 Blocks Festival https://loom.ly/zSmrWgU