Artists Resources

Artists Resources

Supporting working artists across South Jersey and beyond

Whether you’re exhibiting, teaching, or performing at Perkins, we offer opportunities to support your creative work. Explore the sections below—or get in touch if there’s something we can help with.

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Teach at Perkins

Are you an artist or instructor who wants to share your art form with others?

We welcome proposals from artists and instructors of all backgrounds and disciplines to lead classes and workshops for youth, teens, and adults in visual arts, music, writing, movement, and cultural traditions, especially those rooted in community engagement, cross-cultural knowledge, or underrepresented practices.

Teaching Artist Application Form →
Current Instructors – Submit a Class Proposal →

This is a contracted (1099) position, meaning instructors are engaged as independent contractors rather than employees of Perkins. As such, individuals are responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and business-related expenses. This structure offers professional autonomy and scheduling flexibility while enabling artists to contribute meaningfully to our educational programming.

Community Connections

Community Connections is a Perkins-led initiative that brings people together around shared interests in art, culture, wellness, and learning.

These are ongoing monthly programs—facilitated by artists, community members, and cultural practitioners—designed to spark creativity, conversation, and connection.

Current offerings include Brick Builders, Queer Writers’ Salon, Imagine That, Sound Exchange, Queer Craft Night, and Writers 2 Writers.

Interested in leading a Community Connections series of your own? We’re always looking for new voices and ideas.

Propose a Community Connection →

Teach Private Music Lessons at Perkins

Expert or professional instrumental instructors who foster technical proficiency and artistic expression are invited to submit proposals. Perkins current contractors are a diverse faculty of accomplished musicians who are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.

Current community needs include:
Susuki Instructor
Horn and Woodwind Instructor
Piano Instructor
Violin Instructor

For more information, please contact Tina Schofield, Conservatory of Music at tschofield@perkinscenter.org .

This is a contracted (1099) position, meaning instructors are engaged as independent contractors rather than employees of Perkins. As such, individuals are responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and business-related expenses. This structure offers professional autonomy and scheduling flexibility while enabling artists to contribute meaningfully to our educational programming.

Perform at Perkins

Perkins Center provides numerous opportunities for performing artists to share their talents and connect with audiences across South Jersey. Whether you’re a musician, spoken word artist, actor, or multidisciplinary performer, we welcome collaborations that enrich our community and expand our cultural offerings.

We book performers for concerts and special events at both our Collingswood and Moorestown locations. We prioritize artists who bring diverse voices, cultural traditions, and innovative approaches to their craft.

Interested in performing with Perkins? Submit your performance proposal or reach out to our programming team to explore upcoming opportunities.

Submit a Perform at Perkins Proposal →

Call for Visual Artists

We invite artists to submit work for upcoming exhibitions at Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingswood and Moorestown. Opportunities include juried shows, community-based exhibits, and curated invitations.

Current Calls for Entry →

NJ Folklife & Cultural Collaborations

Perkins Center is one of five official New Jersey State Folklife Centers. We support tradition bearers, culture keepers, and community artists through documentation projects, exhibitions, and occasional public programs.

If you’re a traditional artist interested in sharing your work—or know someone who is—reach out to our Folklife team at evillalon@perkinscenter.org.

Artist Meetups & Open Studios

We host gatherings at our Collingswood and Moorestown locations where artists can connect, share work, and build community. Events include mixers, open mic nights, and exhibition receptions.

Find Our Events →

Stay Connected

Are you a working or emerging artist looking to stay informed about open calls, artist opportunities, and regional news?

Join Our Artist Email List →

Community Resources

We’ve compiled these tools and organizations to support artists, cultural workers, and community members in South Jersey and beyond.

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): Offers grants and supports arts programs nationwide.

Americans for the Arts: Advocates for the arts and provides resources for artists and arts organizations.

Creative Capital: Offers funding and support for artists working in a variety of disciplines.

Fractured Atlas: Provides fiscal sponsorship, insurance, and other services to artists.

ArtEquity: This organization provides resources and training on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the arts. They offer tools, workshops, and consulting services to help arts organizations create more equitable practices.

South Jersey Cultural Alliance (SJCA): A great resource for connecting with other artists and organizations in the area. They offer grants, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Rutgers University Art Galleries: Offers exhibition opportunities and educational programs.

The Camden County College Art Gallery: Provides exhibition space for emerging and established artists.

The Burlington County Library System: Offers art programs and workshops for people of all ages.

Queer|Art: Supports LGBTQ+ artists and their work.

Comprehensive LGBTQ+ Healthcare: The center provides a full range of primary care services, including wellness visits, vaccinations, and routine healthcare.

Leeway Transformation Award: Provides unrestricted annual awards of $15,000 to women, trans*, and gender nonconforming artists and cultural producers living in Greater Philadelphia who create art for social change and have done so for the past five years or more, demonstrating a long-term commitment to social change work.

Local VFW Posts and American Legion Posts: These organizations often offer social events, support groups, and community service opportunities. Some may have arts-related programs or can connect veterans with other artists.

Medford Arts Center: They may have specific programs or workshops tailored to veterans, or offer general art classes that veterans can participate in.

Arts for the Aging: This organization provides art programs and resources for older adults, including classes, workshops, and exhibitions.

Lifetime Arts: This organization offers a wide range of resources for creative aging, including training for arts educators, program models, and a database of creative aging resources.

Black Art Futures Fund: Provides grants and resources to Black artists.

National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC): This organization supports Latino arts and culture nationwide.

African American Arts Alliance: This organization promotes and preserves African American arts and culture.

Asian Cultural Council: This organization supports the work of Asian artists and cultural organizations.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF): Provides resources and advocacy for artists with disabilities.

VSA: The arts program of the Kennedy Center, VSA supports artists with disabilities through education, advocacy, and artistic opportunities.


Women’s Caucus for Art: An organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the work of women artists.

WomenArts: Dedicated to increasing visibility and opportunities for diverse women artists in all art forms.

National Museum of Women in the Arts: This museum champions women artists and provides resources, exhibitions, and educational programs.