Creating

Essex County Parks Foundation, in Newark, received a $10,000 grant to support the Essex County SummerMusic Concert Series, which includes 30 free concerts at more than 15 parks within the Essex County Parks system.

GlassRoots, in Newark, received a $10,000 general operating support grant to help support its programs and activities including: school field trips, multi-week artist residencies, and college readiness and career training for young adults.

Mainstage Center for the Arts, in Blackwood, received a $15,000 grant for general operating support to provide affordable and accessible programming for young people and their families.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, in Newark, received a $50,000 grant to support the 2022/2023 season of The Horizon Foundation Family Series, which features family-friendly concerts designed to introduce children to classical music, the orchestra and musical elements.

Newark School of the Arts, in Newark, received a $10,000 general operating support grant to fund the school's music, dance, drama and visual arts classes and performances.

Symphony in C, in Collingswood, received a $20,000 general operating support grant to fund educational outreach programming.

Two River Theater Company, in Red Bank, received a $10,000 general operating support grant to provide theater performances and education, as well as provide support for artistic outreach programs.