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The annual awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Patriot’s Theatre at the War Memorial in Trenton, NJ and will be live streamed on YouTube and Facebook Live
Guests are invited to capture the moment in our photo booth, get an interview on the Live Red Carpet, experience award winning performances, peruse the statewide award-winning visual art exhibit, and have a bite to eat.
“The last show our school did was completely virtual, and I can remember literally being on the opposite end of my room, singing and dancing without a care in the world… Even though we weren’t together, we were still able to create something beautiful, and to be honest with you, that’s all that really matters. Especially now during a pandemic. That only proves the importance of arts education…Just being able to sing with people or play an instrument, it’s absolutely amazing that even though we are so, so far apart, through the amazing things that our state does for arts education, we are still able to have some kind of normalcy.”
Gianna AlbaneseStudent at Cedar Grove High School, 2021 Award Recipient
“I think if there’s anything we’ve learned from the past year, it’s how important art education is. It keeps us alive, it gives us community, it shows us that we can still be connected even when it seems like we’re so disconnected. And if I have any advice for future generations it would be to persevere through any obstacles you may face, especially in the arts. If you have a passion for the arts, don’t give up. Keep trying to find ways to create.”
Grace PetersenStudent at Chatham High School, 2021 Award Recipient
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Frequently Asked Questions
Patriot's Theatre at the War Memorial in Trenton
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No, Individuals cannot nominate. Please review the handbook for more information on the awards and contact a participating organizations with your recommendation.
Business professional attire.
The show will begin at 5pm
Doors Open at 3:30PM
Theatre Opens at 4:30PM
A Reception will follow in the Ballroom
It is a free and public event.
Performers should arrive at 2:30 unless told otherwise by their organization representative
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