Arts & Culture Stories

Stories of Atlantic City is committed to uplifting the arts and culture community of our city by sharing the moments in which our community comes together to revel in the arts.

Storytelling leader hosts celebration of Atlantic City’s stories and artists

“BreakingAC recently asked the well-educated Jacob a few questions about the challenges of his career in arts, education and community organizing. There were definitely some “mic drop” moments for me. And with 30 years in the arts myself, that was no small feat.”
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Written by Michelle Tomko, produced for Breaking AC.
Published July 2024.

A Brief History of SOAC’s Artist Meetups

“Is this for me, or is this for me to earn a living?”
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Written by Jacob Wolos, Stories of Atlantic City Audio Producer and Community Organizer.
Published January 2024.

NJ Artists Showcase Their Work for 2023 NJ Arts Annual Exhibition at Noyes

Spring 2023, the Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University hosted the largest exhibition in its history.
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Project by Amira Walker, Stockton Student and Noyes Arts Garage intern. Edited and produced by Byonce Tyus, Stories of Atlantic City Content Editor and Community Organizer.
Published January 2024.

A Community’s Blueprint

Two events, held six years apart, shine a light on the future of Atlantic City’s art scene.
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Written by Jacob Wolos, Stories of Atlantic City Audio Producer and Community Organizer.
Published April 2023.

This reporting is supported by the ThriveAC Fund, a part of the Renn-Sanchez Family Fund,
a component fund of the Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ).