
North to Shore: Virtual Q&A for Community Arts Awards in Atlantic City
Virtual information sessions to learn more about the award process — for Self-Produced Event Awards and Performing Artist Awards — are scheduled as follows:
Atlantic City: December 11 at 6:30PM. Zoom Meeting Link
Prudential presents North to Shore Festival needs you!
Community Arts Awards will be provided to local artists, producers, small businesses, nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Newark to perform or produce events in their home city during the following dates:
Atlantic City: June 12 – 15, 2025, and from April 2025 – April 2026
Asbury Park: June 19 – 22, 2025
Newark: June 25 – 29, 2025
The festival emphasizes New Jersey’s diverse roster of talent and range of performing and visual arts disciplines including music, comedy, theater, dance, spoken word, exhibits and more.
LEARN MORE & APPLY: https://northtoshore.com/community-arts-grants/

North to Shore Community Arts Awards Applications Open
Prudential presents North to Shore Festival needs you!
LEARN MORE & APPLY: https://northtoshore.com/community-arts-grants/
Apply for a Community Arts Award to be a part of the third annual Prudential presents North to Shore Festival. Qualified applicants include independent artists, producers, non-profits, small businesses and faith-based institutions — in Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Newark — who are interested in performing or presenting music, comedy, dance, theater or a visual art event during the festival dates in each city. Prudential presents North to Shore Festival highlights the diversity of the state’s talent while supporting the creative economy and amplifying the voices of under-recognized artists and organizations.
We are excited to offer two distinct opportunities for funding.
Self-Produced Event Awards
For experienced arts and culture producers — with access to a venue — who would like to self-produce an event.
Performing Artist Awards
For independent performing artists — without a venue — who would like to be presented on an outdoor stage or club in their city at a time and venue to be determined by festival curators and headline artists associated with the presentation.
Community Arts Awards will be provided to local artists, producers, small businesses, nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Newark to perform or produce events in their home city during the following dates:
Atlantic City: June 12 – 15, 2025, and from April 2025 – April 2026
Asbury Park: June 19 – 22, 2025
Newark: June 25 – 29, 2025
The festival emphasizes New Jersey’s diverse roster of talent and range of performing and visual arts disciplines including music, comedy, theater, dance, spoken word, exhibits and more.

Meet the Muralists Happy Hour
Meet the Muralists Happy Hour
Hosted by Atlantic City Arts Foundation for North to Shore
Friday, June 21 from 4–6 pm in The Garden at Cardinal
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of Atlantic City! Join the Atlantic City Arts Foundation and North to Shore for an unforgettable evening celebrating 7 years of transforming the city's landscape with nearly 100 stunning murals.
TICKETS INCLUDE:
Light Fare by Chef Michael Brennan, plus 2 drink tickets
Musical Stylings by Sunday Double
Body painting by Heather Deegan Hires
Muralist Mini-Panel hosted by Tina Notaro
And a few surprises!
TICKETS ON SALE THROUGH JUNE 18. There will be *no door sales* for this event. Stay tuned for some pop-up cash sales in June!

Pop-Up Ticket Sales for Meet The Muralists Happy Hour!
Drop into Cardinal's Lounge Bar during Happy Hour (4-6 pm) to purchase your "Meet the Muralists Happy Hour" tickets.
Meet the Muralists Happy Hour for North to Shore
Friday, June 21st from 4–6 pm
The Garden at Cardinal Restaurant, 201 S. New York Avenue
$30 TICKETS include admission, light fare & two drink tickets, plus a few surprises!
Tickets are pre-sale only; if you purchase in person using cash/card there are no fees!
Online tickets: acartsfoundation.org/n2s2024