Arts Council
The Perth Amboy Arts Council is an advisory body to the Mayor and City Council, established by
City Ordinance No. 1732-2014,
and amended thereafter. The Council promotes public appreciation, accessibility, and patronage of the arts in the City of Perth Amboy.
It supports cultural, visual, and performing arts by advising local government, building partnerships, reviewing public art projects,
and fostering citywide artistic engagement.
Purpose and Responsibilities
- Establish, amend, and supplement bylaws to govern its structure, operations, and activities.
- Advise the Mayor, City Council, and city departments on cultural, visual, and performing arts matters relevant to Perth Amboy and Middlesex County.
- Foster public and private partnerships that support local arts and cultural programming.
- Serve as a liaison to federal, state, and county agencies that fund or promote the arts.
- Review mural applications and make recommendations to the City Council.
- Collaborate with the Redevelopment Agency, Planning Board, and other departments regarding public space development and grant applications with an arts component.
- Submit an annual report to the City Council detailing its activities and recommendations.