Creativity Lives Here

CREEK TO CANAL CREATIVE DISTRICT

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY

Arts|People|Networking|Opportunities

What is the
Creek to Canal?

Creek to Canal Creative District (C2C) is an initiative of Isles, Inc. that brings arts and culture to Downtown Trenton.

We create events, support local artists and bring people together through creative experiences that celebrate our city.

Support
Local Creatives

Activate

Public Spaces

Build
Connections

Provide resources, exposure, and opportunities for Trenton’s artists and entrepreneurs.

Bring arts and culture to parks, streets, and community spaces.

Create partnerships across neighborhoods, institutions, and organizations.

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Featured Events

Art On Front

Art & Culture Festival

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Mill Hill Park

Past Event

July 25, 2026

Capital City Double Dutch

August 8, 2026

Celebration of Health & Wellness

Mill Hill Park

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Past Event

NEWS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Isles & The Creek to Canal Launches $10,000 Small Grants Program For Artists

2025 Trenton Creative Network (TCN) Grant recipients Joseph Deacon, Raven George, Habiyb Shuaib, and Tyquan Benton, Special Projects Manager at Isles, are joined by Sean Jackson, CEO of Isles, during the Trenton Creatives Networking Brunch in Trenton on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Naeem Queen) Trenton, NJ — March 7, 2026 — Isles, in partnership with the Creek to Canal (C2C) Creative District, officially launched the second round of the Trenton Creative Network (TCN) Grant during

Mar 25

Trenton Creative Network Brunch & Grant Launch Event

Creek to Canal Launches 2026 Trenton Creative Network Grant, Invites Community to Celebrate at Trenton Creatives Networking Brunch Trenton, NJ - Creek to Canal (C2C), an initiative of Isles, Inc., is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Trenton Creative Network Grant , a $10,000 grant opportunity designed to support artists, small businesses, and community-based organizations bringing creative energy to Downtown Trenton . Funded through the Neighborhood Revitali

Feb 10

Announcing Downtown Holiday Storefront Contest Winners

Winners of the Downtown Holiday Storefront Contest were recently selected following a two-stage process that included public voting and evaluation by a panel of local artists and creative professionals. The project featured 16 artists collaborating with 16 businesses to activate storefronts with art, color, and seasonal energy. Submissions were judged on creativity, visual impact, execution, collaboration, and overall presentation.

Jan 5

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The development of the Creek to Canal Creative District came from the work of Trenton Arts in Focus, an arts planning process that was made possible by generous funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and New Jersey Manufacturers via the NJ Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program. Isles, Inc. and Passage Theatre facilitated the planning process, which was enriched by the guidance of a nearly 50-member Steering Committee representing the arts, government, education, social services, and business. Interface Studio provided planning and urban design consulting services.