NJ: NJEDA Board Approves CAFE Program Award for New Jersey Symphony’s New Permanent Location

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NJEDA Board Approves CAFE Program Award for New Jersey Symphony’s New Permanent Location - NJEDA MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] Press Release May 14, 2026 at 11:22 am 3 minute read NJEDA Board Approves CAFE Program Award for New Jersey Symphony’s New Permanent Location Symphony Center at Powerhouse Arts District in Jersey City will offer state-of-the-art performance and education facilities TRENTON, N.J. (May 14, 2026) – Yesterday, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved more than $29 million in tax credits under the Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) Program to New Jersey Symphony in support of the Symphony Center at the Powerhouse Arts District in Jersey City. The project will create a new, permanent venue and administrative space for New Jersey Symphony , expand free and low-cost arts programming, and advance neighborhood revitalization. “New Jersey’s booming arts and culture sector continues to create impactful economic opportunities, enhancing quality of life in local communities and supporting high-quality jobs across the state,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Evan Weiss. “The NJEDA is committed to supporting cultural institutions like New Jersey Symphony as it expands artistic offerings and educational initiatives, cultivating new generations of artists and catalyzing neighborhood vitality.” The Symphony Center at Powerhouse Arts District, located at 151 Bay Street in Jersey City, will include a 550-seat performance hall, dedicated rehearsal and production spaces, and rooms to host year-round cultural arts educational classes, workshops, and afterschool programs. The center will host more than 100 public performances annually, including orchestral concerts, jazz, film, spoken word, and multimedia productions, and encourage community engagement through civic events, artist residencies, public forums, and cultural celebrations. Founded in 1922, New Jersey Symphony, one of the oldest and largest performing arts organizations in the state, reaches more than 140,000 people annually through live performances, education, and wellness programs in over 100 New Jersey communities. The Symphony Center project will expand the Symphony’s reach in Hudson County region, creating new jobs and increasing access to arts education. “This expansion is a transformative moment for New Jersey Symphony, Hudson County, and for Jersey City. With the NJEDA’s support for the Symphony Center, which will become the first fully managed facility by New Jersey Symphony, we can expand our performances and education programs into Jersey City,” said New Jersey Symphony President & CEO Terry D. Loftis. “This expansion continues our deep commitment to Newark and other communities throughout New Jersey, where our mainstage concerts, community events, and education programs impact the lives of thousands each year. As the Symphony’s president and CEO, and as a resident of Jersey City, I am excited about the opportunities this

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