About AJ Classifieds
ArtsJournal’s readers treat classifieds as part of the story—never as noise. Because every listing is arts-related, your ad enters the same stream of attention as the news, ideas, and cultural commentary our audience relies on. Jobs consistently appear among our most-read pieces. Calls for artists spread. Opportunities get traction. Clients return because the right people see—and act on—their listings.
ArtsJournal reaches the core of the cultural sector: 45,000–55,000 daily readers, 250,000+ monthly uniques, and a community that begins its day with AJ.
- Pure arts focus — no unrelated advertising. Every listing is relevant.
- Exceptional engagement — newsletters deliver a 52% open rate and a clickthrough rate of 12 percent, well above industry peers.
- High visibility — classifieds frequently rise into our top five most-read stories.
- Proven results — more than half our advertisers are repeat clients.
ArtsJournal is essential reading for the people who shape cultural life:
- Editors and journalists at leading outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, Boston Globe, The Guardian, BBC, and NPR.
- Leaders and administrators across orchestras, museums, theatres, dance companies, publishers, and foundations.
- Artists, curators, educators, critics, funders, and advocates.
- Readers across music, visual art, dance, theatre, literature, media, culture, ideas, and policy.
These are the people who hire, commission, fund, program, and shape the arts—and who treat AJ as required reading.
Your listing is featured prominently across our highest-engagement channels:
- The ArtsJournal homepage — our most-visited real estate.
- 120,000+ weekly newsletter impressions through:
5 daily newsletters Ă— 17,000 subscribers
1 weekly newsletter Ă— 13,500 subscribers
With a 52% open rate, your ad isn’t just displayed—it’s read.
- A clear, attention-grabbing headline
- Its own page listing plus a 250 character of teaser text
- A link to your job listing, opportunity, event, or program
Premium Classifieds include a thumbnail image, a shaded background, and top-of-list placement for maximum visibility.
| One Week | $125 | 7 days |
| Two Weeks | $230 | 14 days |
| One Month | $435 | 28 days |
| Two Months | $825 | 56 days |
| One Week | $160 | 7 days |
| Two Weeks | $315 | 14 days |
| One Month | $555 | 28 days |
| Two Months | $1050 | 56 days |
For longer campaigns, contact us—we’ll create a tailored plan.
Click below to reach the most engaged arts readership online.
Questions? Contact AJ editor Doug McLennan:
classifieds@artsjournal.com
