On April 28, 2022 Mayor Fulop appoints Melida Rodas as a Member of the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund Committee under the recommendation of Denise Ridley, Councilwoman for Ward A. Meeting of Municipal Council May 11, 2022.
What is the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund ?
"The Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund - a sustainable funding source directly benefiting local artist and arts organizations to help them grow and thrive." - City of Jersey City
"The Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund is a collaboration between The Jersey City Arts Council, Mayor Fulop, the Office of Cultural Affair, The art Community and the people thriving in the city" - Heather Warfel
"This is a Historic Moment... to help Jersey City's art programming and creative artists, ranging from novice o experts,... it is truly a milestone that brings us closer to seeing Jersey City's vision as a regional arts and culture hub become a reality... the city continues to expand a wide range of critical arts initiatives for the betterment of the entire community." - Christine Goodman Director of Jersey City's Department of Community Affairs.
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