City of New Brunswick, NJ

08/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/10/2025 08:31

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, Get $2.2M State Arts Grants



NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (August 10, 2025) - Six prominent arts organizations in New Brunswick and the Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission have collectively been awarded more than $2.2 million in grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This significant funding will bolster arts programming, cultural initiatives, and community engagement throughout the region.

The state funding is generated from a portion of the revenue collected through New Jersey's Hotel/Motel Occupancy Fee, demonstrating a commitment to supporting vibrant arts activities across all 21 counties.

The organizations receiving grants include:

  • American Repertory Ballet Company: $355,784
  • coLAB Arts: $57,938
  • Crossroads Theatre Company: $100,000
  • George Street Playhouse: $403,358
  • Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission: $700,499
  • RU/Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum: $237,593
  • State Theatre Regional Arts Center: $353,250
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