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Polls open for New Jersey arts contest

The ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and New Jersey State Council on the Arts are pleased to announce that the polls are now open for the 2018 JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards.

The contest invites arts lovers to lend their support for their favorite local art organizations by voting at www.JerseyArts.com/Vote.

This year, 11 arts districts and 116 organizations – the greatest number of nominees since the creation of the awards in 2008 – will compete in 18 categories, including favorite music festival, art gallery, small theatre, ballet company and more.

Nominees were determined by those in the Jersey Arts Marketers network, which is made up of hundreds of New Jersey arts organizations.

Public voting runs through Feb. 20. Winners will be announced in March.

Voters can enter to win a $100 gift card to the nominee of their choice.