State of the Arts has been taking you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey and beyond since 1981. The New York and Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning series features documentary shorts about an extraordinary range of artists and visits New Jersey’s best performance spaces. State of the Arts is on the frontlines of the creative and cultural worlds of New Jersey.
State of the Arts is a cornerstone program of NJ PBS, with episodes co-produced by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Stockton University, in cooperation with PCK Media. The series also airs on WNET and ALL ARTS.
On this week's episode... Artist, historian and bestselling author Nell Irvin Painter on her book I Just Keep Talking, a collection of her essays interspersed with her art. Also on this week’s episode, in 1974, high school friends Phil Buehler and Steve Siegel rowed out to explore the ruins of Ellis Island and make a film. With the film’s re-release in the NY Times OpDocs series, Phil and Steve revisit the island after 50 years. And at Two River Theater in Red Bank, the world premiere of The Scarlet Letter, Kate Hamill’s stage adaptation of Hawthorne’s classic tale.
The Council will convene a virtual public meeting on May 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more.
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The Cultural Access Network will be hosting their 2026 Cultural Access Summit on May 28, 2026 at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton Township. Join colleagues from across the state for this free day of professional development and celebration.
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is proud to announce the creation of a best practice guide for serving systems- and justice-impacted youth through high-quality arts learning programs: The Transformative Power of Art: A Guide to Arts Learning for Systems-Impacted Youth in New Jersey.
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The Council’s virtual Arts & Health Roundtables bring together New Jersey artists and organizations actively involved in the arts and health field, as well as those interested in getting involved. Our next roundtable will be held on May 7th at 2:00 PM.
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: The mod includes over 1,100 new player faces and 280+ face updates, ensuring even squad rotation players look like their real-life counterparts.
Q: Is the mod safe to install? A: Yes, the mod is safe to install, and the modding community has taken steps to ensure that it is free from malware and viruses.
This mod is massive. To give you an idea of the scale, the installation file for one version was over 7.8GB and eventually ballooned to a full 10GB download. It doesn’t leave any stone unturned in its quest for realism.
Installing the FIFA 22 Realism Mod requires a few essential tools and careful attention to detail. The installation process is the same for both the Lite version and the full Realism Mod. FIFA 22 Realism Mod da FIFER
: Improved adboards for major leagues and additional “World Other” adboards create a more immersive stadium atmosphere.
Because this mod alters fundamental game archives, it requires a PC capable of running FIFA 22 via Steam, EA App, or Epic Games Launcher.
: Released early in the FIFA 22 cycle to provide immediate licensing fixes and basic aesthetic improvements while the full mod was in development. Full Version (1.0) : The mod includes over 1,100 new player
: For less technically inclined players, getting all the components to work together correctly can be daunting. Load order errors are common and can cause crashes or visual glitches.
FIFA 22 Reborn: Why FIFER’s Realism Mod is a Must-Play If you're still sticking with FIFA 22
The mod fixes issues with youth players, ensuring they have realistic stats and, in some cases, fixing visual bugs like skinny arms. This mod is massive
Addresses long-standing EA issues like youth players having "skinny arms" or missing kit numbers.
FIFER is one of the most famous modders in the FIFA community. His "Realism Mod" for FIFA 22 is a comprehensive overhaul that transforms the game from an arcade-style experience into a simulation-style experience.
* * If you are playing FIFA 22 on a high-end PC, consider pairing the FIFER Realism Mod with a graphical reshade preset. This combination will unlock superior lighting and color grading, further enhancing the immersive broadcast feel.
The most immediate change players notice is the massive graphical improvement. FIFER's mod introduces .
: It addresses persistent "EA issues," such as youth players having "skinny arms" or missing kit numbers. Release History Lite Version
