Monmouth Arts

DEADLINE APPROACHING ⌛ There are just two weeks left to submit to our annual member exhibition! The deadline is September 16th.

The theme is Terra Incognita (An Unknown Land). This show asks the artist: What is the Terra Incognita or unknown within your art practice? Is this a particular subject, approach, aspect of method or process, or theme that no matter how many times you’ve contemplated and addressed it may still remain somewhat or completely elusive, yet is always worth considering?

We encourage artists to interpret the theme as it relates to existing pieces. Terra Incognita will be on view at Red Bank's The Oyster Point Hotel from November 1 - December 2, with an opening cocktail reception on November 1 from 6-8pm.

Please visit to our website for guidelines and more information: https://bit.ly/2yM0B0A

Introducing our new Marketing & Social Media Intern, Sabrina Halk! Sabrina is a first-generation college student at Georgian Court University, pursuing her BFA in Graphic Design & Multimedia. At school, Sabrina is a thrower on the track team and an executive board member of the International Club. When Sabrina isn’t drawing, she loves traveling, going to concerts, and watching the sunrise on the Jersey Shore.

Welcome to the team, Sabrina!

Contemplating a submission to our current call for entries? The theme for this year's Monmouth Arts member exhibit, Terra Incognita (An Unknown Land), may be more open ended than you think. We challenge artists to consider works in their collection that may be from any part of their practice that typifies the theme. We offer these images for inspiration and interpretation: Joseph Borzotta's "The Cold Walk," Tara Collins's "Breaking the Habit," and Bonnie Ambrosia's "Sunset River."

What is your Terra Incognita? Is there a particular subject, approach, aspect of process that no matter how many times you’ve addressed it may still remain elusive, yet is always worth considering?

Deadline to submit is September 16th. Visit our website for guidelines and more information https://bit.ly/2yM0B0A

Terra Incognita will be on view at Red Bank's Oyster Point Hotel from November 1 - December 2, with an opening cocktail reception on November 1 from 6-8pm.

Immerse your senses with Art + Scent this Saturday with Ilene Hinden at ArtSpace in Red Bank from 5-7pm. Misaligned is on display until September 28 🌟🎨

To learn more about Ilene and see photos of her process and her collaboration with her sister’s creative family business, Artistscent, check out our latest Artzine interview on our website, where she also discusses her artistic influences and her history with art and graphic design. This event is free and open to the public! Link for more info --> https://bit.ly/3R0cUyb
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Join us this Saturday for an Artist Talk with Ilene Hinden at ArtSpace in Red Bank from 5-7pm. Misaligned is on display until September 28 🌟🎨

To learn more about Ilene and see photos of her process and her collaboration with her sister’s creative family business, Artistscent, check out our latest Artzine interview on our website, where she also discusses her artistic influences and her history with art and graphic design. Link is in our bio!
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ICYMI: Ilene Hinden’s first solo show, MISALIGNED, is on display in ArtSpace, Monmouth Arts’ gallery and event space in Red Bank. We hosted a lively opening reception last week, but there’s still plenty of opportunities to see the work and meet Ilene. The exhibit is on display until September 28 - swipe to see the gallery hours, dates for special events, and pics from the opening. 🌟🎨

To learn more about Ilene and see photos of her process and her collaboration with her sister’s creative family business, Artistscent, check out our latest Artzine interview on our website, where she also discusses her artistic influences and her history with art and graphic design.

https://www.monmoutharts.org/blog

Photo Credit: © 2024 Alex Kuhles, AMK Creative LLCstudioink

Congratulations to the 2024 Monmouth County Senior Art Show winners and artist participants! The exhibit will be on display from August 1st - 31st at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters located at 125 Symmes Drive, Mananalapan, NJ. Check out all of talented artwork and 2024 Award Recipients list here --> https://bit.ly/3Ypqznb

The Monmouth County Senior Art Show Awards and Reception will be held on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, 10am-12pm at the library.

All are welcome.

Join us on August 15th for our next Arts Mixer at ArtSpace in Red Bank! Network with fellow creatives and supporters while enjoying light refreshments and engaging conversations. Discover more about Monmouth Arts and the vibrant creative community of Monmouth County.

🌟 This is an exciting opportunity to learn about submitting to our upcoming member show, Terra Incognita, at Oyster Point Hotel this November. 🎨✨

📅 Date: Thursday, August 15, 5-7PM
📍 Location: ArtSpace, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
🎟️ Admission: Free and open to all!

Don't miss out! RSVP here --> https://bit.ly/3yobKXi

Step into the Artful Experience class where creativity meets the coast. In this hands-on workshop, Dale Vaccarella will help you craft resin trinket dishes adorned with a serene beach theme. You will learn the delicate balance of mixing and pouring resin, selecting the perfect blend of oceanic hues, and arranging miniature seashells, shimmering sand, and a tiny starfish to create a personalized coastal dish. Your dish will be a unique reflection of you. All supplies will be included. Your finished trinket dish can be picked up starting Friday, August 9.

🗓️ Date: August 7, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
📍 Location: ArtSpace | 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Seating is limited. Ticket link & more info --> https://bit.ly/3S1pBsy

In the latest installment of our ArtZine, we highlight the AP'N3 film challenge that aims to capture the creative spirit of Asbury Park. Filmmakers are given four requirements as they film, edit and produce their three-minute short across a three-week period in August. We sat down with Nancy Sabino, the co-executive director of the challenge and former co-owner of The Showroom Cinema to discuss how the challenge came to be, the importance of creating local cinema in Monmouth County and her enthusiasm for the filmmaking community in the state.

https://www.monmoutharts.org/post/framing-asbury-park-within-the-ap-n3-film-challenge

Asbury Park Arts Council

Please join us for the “Beyond the Surface” Art Exhibition and Reception

Thursday, July 25th I 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monmouth Arts’ ArtSpace, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Celebrate the artwork of HABcore, Inc. residents from Red Bank and Asbury Park. Through Monmouth Arts' Creative Expressions Program, residents participated in a therapeutic journey that offered space for creative exploration, socialization, inspiration, and relaxation. The program is designed for participants with any level of experience in the arts, from beginners to experienced artists.

“Beyond the Surface” provides viewers with an opportunity to learn about HABcore’s mission and experience the transformative impact of art in our community.

This program is made possible by The Monmouth Park Charity Fund and the New Jersey Natural Gas “Accomplish More Together” grant program.

Monmouth Arts 2nd Annual Folklife Showcase is seeking local performers and artists to be part of our culture and heritage talent line up! We're looking for a variety of art forms including vocalists, choirs, musicians’, dancers, visual artists and custom crafts that represent and celebrate our community’s rich tapestry of arts, culture and heritage. Link for more info --> https://bit.ly/3XZVCWh

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La Segunda Exhibición anual de vida folclórica de Monmouth Arts está buscando artistas locales para ser parte de nuestra lista de talentos culturales y patrimoniales.
Estamos buscando una variedad de tipos de artes incluyendo: vocalistas, coros, músicos, bailarines, artistas visuales y artesanos quienes representen y celebren el rico tapiz de arte, cultura y patrimonio de nuestra comunidad. Enlace a más información --> https://bit.ly/3XZVCWh

Monmouth Arts invites the creative community of Monmouth County to submit works that explore the theme of Terra Incognita (An Unknown Land) as part of our annual member exhibition, to be held at the The Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, November 1 - December 2, 2024. The deadline to submit is September 16, 2024.

The most exciting and satisfying parts of a work of art for an artist are generally the beginning (spark of the idea), and the end (the work is complete). Within the middle of an artwork is where the artist most often encounters the unknown. Intuition, risk-taking, tried and true methods, and an adventurous and intrepid nature get the artist through the unknown to the end.

This show asks the artist: What is the Terra Incognita or unknown within your art practice? Is this a particular subject, approach, aspect of method or process, or theme that no matter how many times you’ve contemplated and addressed it may still remain somewhat or completely elusive, yet is always worth considering?

Terra Incognita will be guest curated by George Bates, a globally recognized artist within public art, fine art, and private collector commissions.

Monmouth Arts is pleased to be showcasing this year’s group exhibit in the Oyster Point Hotel on the Navesink River in Red Bank. The Oyster Point is one of Monmouth County’s most celebrated venues for art and gatherings, featuring exhibits and an innovative artist residency program.

The Monmouth Arts annual member exhibit – now in its seventh year – is named for Dr. Charles Sills, who was a painter, sculptor, collector, and supporter of the arts.

Artists interested in submitting to Terra Incognita must be current members of Monmouth Arts and agree to the exhibition guidelines. Artists who would like to become new members and submit may use the code TERRA to receive $10 off the $40 artist membership rate. Please visit this link for more details --> https://bit.ly/2yM0B0A

Please welcome the newest member of our Monmouth Arts community, Mike Ciccotello, better known as Draw with Mr. Mike! Mike Ciccotello, children’s book author-Illustrator is the author-illustrator of picture books such as TWIN, BEACH TOYS VS. SCHOOL SUPPLIES and the forthcoming LEONARD’S HAUNTED HOUSE. He is also the illustrator of Bridget Heos’s TREEMENDOUS and her SCIENCE BUDDIES series, as well as CROC & GATOR, a chapter-book series written by Lisa Katzenberger, and CHEESE AND QUACKERS, an early graphic chapter-book series written by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen.

Additionally, Mike is the host of DRAW WITH MR. MIKE, a drawing show for children. In the short, and easy-to-understand videos, Mike teaches young artists how to take basic lines and shapes and turn them into fantastical images such as rocket ships, castles, animals and MUCH more!

Interested in becoming a member of Monmouth Arts? We offer memberships for nonprofit organizations, creative businesses, artists, arts supporters, and students. Check out our membership page at www.monmoutharts.org/join-us

Introducing our new Marketing & Social Media Intern, Darian Scalamoni! Darian is the founder and creative director of a Monmouth County based media/podcast company called Culture Wave Media. Darian is also a graduate of The College of New Jersey where he had a Communications degree with a concentration in Radio/TV/Film. He also graduated from the High School Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC) at Howell High School. He has a true passion for the arts across New Jersey and Monmouth County in particular and we’re so excited to welcome him to the team!

Welcome to the team, Darian!

Be sure to check out his work in the podcasting space as well at &

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🚨 Urgent Action Needed! 🚨
The Assembly Budget Committee has passed a bill that cuts $5M from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and removes crucial funding protections for NJ’s cultural entities. We need your help to urge the Governor to veto this bill and protect our arts funding! Contact the Governor and key legislators today.

📢 Share this post and the action alert with your network to make our voices heard!

Please call/text Governor Murphy tomorrow at 9 AM to ask the governor to urge him to veto A4708/S3515 to protect the current level of state arts and cultural funding.

Call Governor Murphy: (609) 292-6000
Text Governor Murphy: (732) 605-5455

Text: Gov. Murphy I urge you to please VETO bill S3515/A4708, which would eliminate the “poison pill” provision requiring the Occupancy Fee to be funded at a minimum level of $16 million.
AND/OR
Send an email right now at: https://p2a.co/is35XTz

POSTPONED: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the free reading of "Crash and Burn: The Trials and Tribulations of a Q***r Man Living Under a Curse" scheduled for Friday has been postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working with Theater Q Asbury to reschedule for a later date.

Celebrations have held this month throughout Monmouth County to commemorate Juneteenth and Black Independence. Don’t miss Two River Theater's community celebration in partnership with the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, National Historic Landmark on Sunday, June 23 at 12:00pm. The event will feature a dynamic presentation from Grammy-nominated poet, activist, and author Kevin Powell, covering the history of Juneteenth, why it has re-emerged in the 21st century, and why the holiday is tied to larger conversations around opportunities for all Americans.

Link for more info--> https://bit.ly/3xd4RaV

HONOREE SPOTLIGHT ✨Joe Barris serves as the Monmouth County Director of the Department of Planning and Community Services. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University. Joe is involved in various community organizations and has contributed to integrating arts into the County’s Comprehensive Master Plan and securing funding for arts organizations. Joe is a founding member of the Freehold Borough Arts Council and a former board member and President of Monmouth Arts. He also serves on several boards and committees related to conservation, floodplain management, and community development.

Join Monmouth Arts in honoring Joe with the Arts Advocate Award in Visual Arts at the L’art du Cirque gala on September 27 at Johnny & June’s at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel and Tim McLoone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park!

TICKET LINK --> https://bit.ly/4dVCe2r

Applications are still open for the 2024 Monmouth County Senior Art Show! This event is brought to you by Monmouth Arts, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, the Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services, and the Monmouth County Library Headquarters. Exhibit runs August 1st -August 30th at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters. The application deadline is Friday, July 12, 2024. To learn more about artist classifications, categories, display rules, and to submit your application, please visit our website.

HONOREE SPOTLIGHT ✨Michael LaVallee, also known as Porkchop, is a highly accomplished multi-disciplinary artist. He works across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, acrylic, graffiti, and mural painting. He is passionate about creating large-scale installations and has established himself as a prominent figure in the artistic community of Asbury Park. His work has been featured in numerous galleries and museums, such as the Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art.

Join Monmouth Arts in honoring Porkchop with the Artistic Achievement Award in Visual Arts at the L’art du Cirque gala on September 27 at Johnny & June’s at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel and Tim McLoone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park! GET YOUR TICKET NOW --> https://bit.ly/4dVCe2r

We would like to thank everyone who joined us last Thursday night for the opening reception of “Tidal Reflections” featuring the stunning artwork of Janet Felton. We're excited to share that two pieces have already sold!

We are deeply grateful for the love and support from the Monmouth arts community. There’s still plenty of time to visit the exhibit, open through July 19 at ArtSpace.

Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Additional Hours:
June 13, 14, 20, 21, and 27: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: ArtSpace 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Free and open to the public!

One week left to apply for the FY2025 ArtHelps Local Arts Program Grants! Made possible by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the types of grants include General Operating Support and Special Project Support. The deadline to apply is June 13, 2024 by 4:00 PM. Click here for more information: https://www.monmoutharts.org/arthelps

HONOREE SPOTLIGHT ✨Tim and Beth McLoone are well-known in the Jersey Shore community. Tim had a successful running career at Harvard University and later became the Executive Director of the US Men’s Olympic Trials in 1988. He also has a passion for music and owns multiple restaurants. In 1993, he established Holiday Express, a charity dedicated to ensuring no one is alone during the holidays. Tim was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2018. Beth initially worked as a teacher before managing the family's restaurants and serving on the board of directors for Holiday Express.

Join Monmouth Arts in honoring Tim and Beth with the Community Service Award at the L’art du Cirque gala on September 27 at Johnny & June’s at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel and Tim McLoone's Supper Club in Asbury Park! Ticket link in bio.

Celebrate Pride Month with Monmouth County's new LGBTQ+ theater company!

Monmouth Arts invites you to join Theater Q Asbury for a free reading of a new play: “Crash and Burn: The Trials and Tribulations of a Q***r Man Living Under a Curse,” written and performed by Chetan Rao and Nalini Sharma as part of “Q Reads,” a developmental play reading series. John Pantozzi, the Artistic Director of Theater Q Asbury, will be on hand to moderate a Q&A session after the reading and provide a sneak peek of the theater’s plans. Theater Q Asbury’s mission is to give visibility to playwrights and creatives like Chetan. Its productions will highlight the incredible diversity within the LGBTQ+ community and reclaim narratives that have often been marginalized. Come celebrate Pride month at ArtSpace!

Friday, June 21 | 6:00-7:30PM
ArtSpace
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Join us for an exclusive Artful Experience Fundraiser at Triumph Brewery in Red Bank! 🍻

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
🌟 Private small group tour of Triumph’s Brew House
🌟 Intimate tasting session with Head Brewer Matt Agpaoa
🌟 Sample and discuss a variety of fresh, in-house brews
🌟 Optional ticket upgrade choice (for a complete night out): Two River Theatre’s Gem of the Ocean show will take place next door at Two River Theatre after the beer tasting

Enjoy delicious light bites throughout the evening!

Plus, don’t miss our exciting on-site raffle! You could WIN:
🎫 Two tickets to an upcoming Two River Theatre show featuring August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean: The American Century Cycle’s Most Fantastical Journey.
💳 A $100 Triumph Red Bank gift card

Raffle tickets available for purchase during the event.

Looking for a unique Father's Day gift or a fun event to attend together? This is the perfect opportunity!

Save the date today and get ready for an unforgettable local experience! Link for more info --> https://bit.ly/3S1pBsy

Monmouth Arts is thrilled to announce Janet Felton as our next artist to showcase their artwork this year at our new community event space, ArtSpace.

The pieces in Tidal Reflections are the result of Janet Felton’s observations of coastal life, both from her home on the Navesink River as well as where she spends her summers on the northern coast of Spain. Having spent her career as a graphic designer, Janet is drawn to the simple shapes of boats as they bob and sway atop the ever changing patterns and reflections of the water. There is beauty in that contrast. Through her work, Janet challenges herself to portray the calmness as well and the vibrant energy of these elements, both rigid and fluid.

Janet Felton earned her BFA from Arcadia University in Pennsylvania and went on to a career in graphic design; she is also a ceramic artist. It wasn’t until the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020 that Janet began to paint. Since then she has shown at The West Windsor Arts Council in Princeton Junction and has had solo exhibitions in Castropol, Spain in 2022 and in Ribadeo, Spain in 2023. A number of her paintings have also been exhibited at Beauregard Gallery in Rumson.

TIDAL REFLECTIONS. Opening Thursday 6.6.24, 5:30-8:00, with exhibit on display 6.6-6.21. Link for more info--> https://bit.ly/3R0cUyb