Author Archives: Dodge
Gallery at 14 Maple: Seeing the Unseen explores our shared humanity
March 7, 2019Morris Arts invites the public to attend the reception and opening of seeing the unseen, a new Gallery at 14 Maple exhibit featuring works depicting people and aspects of our world that sometimes seem “invisible” in our society, on Thursday, March 14 at its … Continue reading
What we’re learning: We all have a Freddie Mercury moment inside
February 22, 2019Like many fans of the band Queen, I anxiously awaited the release of the film Bohemian Rhapsody. It chronicles the band’s rise to super star status, and spotlights Freddie Mercury, its flamboyant lead vocalist. My co-worker and I snapped up … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: Exploring identity and personal narratives through art at Tuscan School
January 15, 2019Collaboration and sharing of ideas are inspiring for artists of all ages, for great learning and creation in part come from the work of others. It is always a goal in art education to utilize and explore content that … Continue reading
Let’s make sure every New Jersey resident gets counted in the 2020 census
January 3, 2019The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is excited to support the complete count of all New Jerseyans in the 2020 Census by aligning with philanthropic partners to fund a coordinated statewide effort to reach hard-to-count communities. Dodge made a $100,000 grant to the … Continue reading
Creative New Jersey Kickstarts Community Collaboration and Trust
October 29, 2018“How can we provide our youth with safe places for creative expression?” “How can we encourage young professionals to live, work, and raise families here?” These and dozens of other questions have been explored and debated in a remarkable series … Continue reading
The Dodge Poetry Festival Has Zero Waste Goals
October 10, 2018A green army of volunteers will be on hand at the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival when thousands of people flock to downtown Newark this October to hear more than 70 renowned poets read, perform and discuss poetry. Since 2010, … Continue reading
Ask a Poet: Forrest Gander
June 13, 2018Welcome back to our Ask a Poet blog series! Leading up to the 2018 Dodge Poetry Festival, we will be putting the spotlight on poets you can see at #DPF18, October 18-21. Learn more about a new Festival Poet every Wednesday … Continue reading
Join us Tuesday for our Grantee Call for a conversation about our new vision
June 8, 2018Two weeks ago, we shared with you our strategic plan and new vision for an equitable New Jersey through creative, engaged, sustainable communities. Join us at 2 p.m. Tuesday for a conversation about our new vision and news about our leadership transition. We’ll … Continue reading
3 lessons we learned from Voting Block NJ
May 15, 2018Collaborative journalism is having a moment right now, but it’s more than just a buzzword. As budgets and staff sizes continue to shrink in local newsrooms, collaboration has become one crucial way to expand coverage and reach. Last year, in … Continue reading
CNJG: Philanthropy’s message to Washington
March 14, 2018This week hundreds of representatives from private foundations are converging on Capitol Hill to share stories of impact and ask policymakers to consider the implications of tax and policy changes on the essential work of our social sector. Foundations on … Continue reading
New Gallery at 14 Maple exhibit features work by 39 New Jersey women artists
March 12, 2018Thirty-nine works by 39 women artists, all from New Jersey, are on display as part of approaching VIBRANCY, the Gallery at 14 Maple’s newest exhibit in Morristown. Morris Arts hosts a free opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on … Continue reading
