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Excellence in Cultural Access Awards

Cultural Access Summit

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Grounds For Sculpture | Hamilton Township, NJ


Registration and Coffee

9:30 – 10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM


HIRING AND ENGAGING ARTISTS AND ARTS WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

Challenges Faced by Artists and Arts Workers with Disabilities

Considerations for Employers

Expanding Employment Opportunities in the Arts


Open Discussion

Questions from the Field and Interests for Future Roundtables

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM


Lunch and Excellence in Cultural Access Recognition Program

Recognition for Excellence Presented and Supported by New Jersey Theatre Alliance

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM



Champion Honoree:

Diane Feldman, Arts Accessibility Advocate, Member of the Cultural Access Committee



Excellence in Leadership:

Montclair Art Museum



Excellence in Cultural Access Innovation:

iDance Ministry and John F. Peto Studio Museum


RSVP no later than May 23, 2025.

Register here.
This event will be open-captioned.



For more information, please contact John McEwen at jmcewen@njtheatrealliance.org.


Ocean County Regrantees will be given 2 professional development points


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