The communication and expressive arts curriculum is an important part of the overall New Jersey 4-H education program. Communication skills are important life skills in the development of any young person.
The Expressive Arts 4-H program provides visual, performing, and media arts to youth grades K-13 throughout the state of NJ. Expressive Arts 4-H also offers training for teachers and youth services staff.
Ongoing Programs
NJ 4-H Photo Corps
The NJ 4-H Photo Corps is a project where 4-H members (grades 4-13) can learn photography from experienced photographers as they take pictures each month. PLEASE NOTE: Photo Corps has been temporarily suspended until further notice.
Poetry X Hunger
Do you want to help eliminate hunger and poverty through the power of your pen? Join in the Poetry X Hunger project! Write poems which inspire your readers to prevent and eradicate hunger and poverty. Poetry submissions are accepted throughout the year.
Past Events
Rutgers Day Imagination in Action
April 26, 2025
New Jersey 4-Hers are invited to enter their creative arts for Rutgers Day, on the last Saturday of April. 4-Hers can submit visual, performing or media arts they have created on their own, in their 4-H clubs, or at school. This Is a non-competitive event. 4-Hers can perform for the Rutgers Day audience.
NJ State 4-H Equine Presentation Contest
March 14, 2026
An educational program where 4-H members present equine-related topics through demonstrations, speeches, and visual aids. Participants build communication skills, subject knowledge, and confidence while learning to organize and present information effectively.
NJ State 4-H Public Presentations & Communications Contests
June 6, 2026
State 4-H Public Presentations provides an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their presentations skills at the state level.