ArtPride believes in the importance of providing the knowledge and tools necessary to advance our industry while making networking opportunities available to our members, community leaders, and the creative sector. We hope you'll join us at one of the upcoming professional development events we either produce or partner with other organizations to make available to the field.
If you need accessibility assistance in order to attend an ArtPride webinar or in-person event, please contact adam@artpridenj.org a minimum of two weeks in advance of the event.
Jersey Arts Marketers (JAM) South — Meet-up: "From 'What Do We Post?' to Content That Connects"
Apr 23, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
WheatonArts Event Center Lobby
How arts organizations can create authentic short-form video that audiences actually watch.
Join Catherine “Cat” Allen for a hands-on JAM Session exploring how arts organizations can use short-form video to connect with audiences. Designed for both social media managers and organizational leaders, this workshop will show how to create engaging reels and videos using simple tools and authentic storytelling. Participants will leave with practical strategies, clearer insight into analytics, and a short-form video they create during the session.
It is recommended to bring a smartphone capable of capturing and editing video to the event.
Jersey Arts Marketers (JAM) North — Meet-up: "From 'What Do We Post?' to Content That Connects"
Apr 28, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
The Newark Museum of Art
How arts organizations can create authentic short-form video that audiences actually watch.
Join Catherine “Cat” Allen for a hands-on JAM Session exploring how arts organizations can use short-form video to connect with audiences. Designed for both social media managers and organizational leaders, this workshop will show how to create engaging reels and videos using simple tools and authentic storytelling. Participants will leave with practical strategies, clearer insight into analytics, and a short-form video they create during the session.
It is recommended to bring a smartphone capable of capturing and editing video to the event.
Audience Insights Manager (AIM) Virtual Summit
May 13, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zoom Meting
Join us for the second installment of our three-part virtual summit series, designed exclusively for organizations participating in the Audience Insights Manager (AIM) program.
This session will focus on unlocking the full potential of the Data Center platform to support your marketing efforts. We’ll dive into practical strategies for using your patron data to deepen engagement with current audiences, while also sharing proven approaches for leveraging the AIM network to discover and reach new ones.
To ensure a valuable experience for everyone, we’ll break into two tailored groups, one for beginners and one for intermediate and advanced users. This way you can learn at the right level and connect with peers facing similar challenges. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up your approach, this session offers valuable insights and collaborative discussion to help you get the most from your AIM subscription.
Thrive Arts Conference 2026
Jun 25, 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm
Lewis Arts Complex at Princeton University
(Princeton, NJ)
Hundreds of executive, marketing, and development professionals from arts organizations statewide will converge at Princeton University for our biennial June arts conference.
Produced in partnership with the Lewis Center for the Arts, and with support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Thrive has grown into the largest professional development event dedicated strictly to confronting the challenges and opportunities facing New Jersey's cultural community.
Stay tuned for details regarding speakers, sessions, and registration. We hope to see you there!
