The Jersey City Arts Council (JCAC) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to protecting, strengthening, and promoting the arts in Jersey City. They serve as an advocacy and resource entity, aiming to increase public engagement with the arts and provide artists and arts organizations with the tools, funding, and support necessary for creative expression. The JCAC strives to ensure the arts contribute to the economic growth of the city, foster a creative, connected, and inclusive community, and address inequities in arts access across all neighborhoods. They support individual artists and arts organizations across various disciplines through grants, fellowships, and programming, and work to build capacity and broaden awareness within the local arts sector.
