Throughout the year, the City of Perth Amboy posts paid work opportunities for artists. The Office of Economic Development has been funding very well paid mural projects and are seeking talented artists to complete projects. An announcement was made this January 2023 about a new large scale mural and the City is seeking artists to submit proposals for the project. This is a well paid project.
Project Description From the City Website- “To create a more inviting and vibrant area, the City, with the support of the NY/NJ Port Authority and funding from AARP, is commissioning an original mural inspired by “Diversity and Inclusion.”
Project Location: 809 Valley Place (Outerbridge Crossing Pillars) Perth Amboy, NJ. Each pillar is concrete, and the pillar’s surface is marked in the photo. Artists are encouraged to visit the site for measurements.

Applications requirements can be found online using the following link here. All artists must submit application requirements via email to Tvazquez@perthamboynj.org.
The Perth Amboy Department of Recreation has also made an announcement that they are hiring art instructors. These are paid positions in after school time/ evening/summer. These paid art teaching opportunities can be found on the Perth Amboy City Website here .
The City also hosts arts festivals where bands and artists can sign up to perform and sell art.
The City of Perth Amboy has an Arts Council where anyone can attend the meetings to learn more about opportunities in Perth Amboy.