The Artists' League of Jersey City
artistsleaguejc.bsky.social
The Artists' League of Jersey City
@artistsleaguejc.bsky.social
The mission of the ALJC is to locate, create, and secure commercially competitive exhibition space and opportunities, as well as artist-centered affordable housing in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey, with a secondary goal of property ownership.
Open Membership
No Dues * No Application Fees
The Artists’ League is open to artists of all disciplines working and/or living in JC,
or who have the desire to do so.
Curators and other arts organizations welcome.
Please inquire directly: [email protected]
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site-u70yqs1n0.godaddysites.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Among the key findings:
57% of artists reported being "somewhat or very worried" about being able to afford "food, housing, medical care, or utilities";
37% received income from public assistance sources, including Social Security and state or local welfare
www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
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As a labor force, artists are 'invisible.' A new survey tries to change that
'Struggling artists' isn't a trope, according to a new report. The survey asked more than 2,600 artists about everything from hours worked to housing.
www.npr.org
January 15, 2026 at 10:14 PM
"In the shadow of roiling political turmoil and economic uncertainty, as well as the ongoing closures of galleries struggling to make ends meet, the debate between dealers and artists, and buyers and sellers, is: how much is art really worth?"
Article: www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/05/h...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:11 PM
"It looked like inclusivity but operated like a trap, a guaranteed revenue stream disguised as opportunity. If anything was sold, the gallery still took 50%. You paid to apply, paid to deliver, and paid again if you were “successful.”"
Article: hyperallergic.com/why-are-we-p...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM