Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage

Mercer County's Cultural and Heritage Commission works to enrich the lives of County residents and visitors through the promotion of art, cultural, and historic activities and sites by supporting County-based arts and history organizations, as well as by offering special cultural events for the public and opportunities for local artists.

The Division hosts two annual cultural festivals: Teen Arts and the County's Cultural Festival. It also sponsors an annual Mercer County Artists exhibition and a biennial Mercer County Photo exhibition. It partners with the County's Office on Aging in offering the annual Mercer County Senior Art Show and administers the statewide New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show as a co-sponsor with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

The Division administers two grant programs -- Local Arts Programs (LAP) Grant Program and History Re-Grant program. These programs are offered annually for eligible, Mercer County-based, non-profit organizations.

The Division also distributes a free quarterly newsletter highlighting local events, opportunities, and cultural news, and assists with many of the County's Special Projects involving Mercer County's arts, history, and cultural offerings.