ARTSPACE

ArtSpace is the official community space of Monmouth Arts. ArtSpace offers accessible, affordable, high-quality, engaging programming, exhibits, workshops & networking opportunities to the Monmouth County community. It is located at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank (located next to the Count Basie Center Administrative Office). Gallery visiting hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm; also available by appointment. For more information, please contact Connie Isbell, Membership and Community Engagement Director, at connie@monmoutharts.org.

CURRENT EXHIBIT

ART FOR CHANGE

As part of the theme for our 2025 Annual Meeting, “Art for Change,” visual artwork representing several area nonprofits' work is on display through January 28th:

180 Turning Lives Around
Asbury Park African-American Music Project I Photographs by Conni Freestone
HABcore and Monmouth Arts
New Jersey Blind Citizens Association
Shore House
Siren Arts I Photographs by Sara Stadtmiller

Please visit ArtSpace during gallery hours to see how these organizations are harnessing the power of the arts to create social change in our community.

UPCOMING EXHIBIT

MOONRACER

The mixed media works in John de Poortere’s Moonracer represent an exploration into connectivity and loneliness in an increasingly "connected" digital world. In these pieces, technique and material vary inextricably, and imagined liminal spaces and stolen moments of solitude are presented alongside more abstracted “dreams.”

Opening Reception: Friday, February 7 | 5:30 - 8:00PM

On View: February 7 - March 27

ArtSpace is free and open to the public.

John de Poortere is a multidisciplinary creative who works mainly in paint, photography, and writing; however, many of his works combine these mediums and disciplines. He has exhibited works in several area galleries and shows, including Parlor Gallery and Monmouth Museum. This is his first solo exhibition. The works presented have been produced since he graduated from Providence College in 2020.

PAST EXHIBITS

Sarah Fishbein: Perfect Brokenness

The role of women and their inherent power is a constant question for Sarah Fishbein. How do women break through the layers of repression and perceived powerlessness? Sarah’s goal is to awaken women to the man-made cages that confine and to explore the hidden strength that all women carry within. The “Perfect Brokenness” exhibit explores the multifaceted lives of women from many angles — showcasing the masks they wear, the battles they fight, the joys they cherish, and the love they fiercely believe in. Through these painstakingly created depictions in glass, Sarah sheds light on the complexity and resilience of women, celebrating both their struggles and triumphs.

Exhibit: October 10 - December 1, 2024

Ilene Hinden: Misaligned

An emerging local artist, Ilene Hinden’s first solo show features her MISALIGNED collection, based on the interaction between traditional fine art mediums and digital artifacts. This exploration inspired her to create beautiful new works of art, each symbolizing how beautiful things can emerge when life does not align.

Ilene’s company, Postdigital Ink, collaborated with Artistscent (her sister’s family company), to produce a line of candles custom scented and designed to match three of her artworks. Limited editions, prints, candles, and mini-print cards are available for purchase throughout the duration of the show.

Exhibit: August 2 - September 28, 2024

Beyond the Surface

Celebrate the artwork of HABcore 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.

Exhibit: July 23 - July 26, 2024

Janet Felton: Tidal Reflections

Janet Felton’s “Tidal Reflections" collection came about as a result of observing coastal life from her home on the Navesink River in Fair Haven 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 bold 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. Janet aims to express the calmness as well and the vibrant energy of these elements, both rigid and fluid.

Exhibit: July 23 - July 26, 2024

Connor Kane: Riffs & Waves

Riffs and Waves is a curation of photographs that vividly capture the beauty of the shore and the essence of life in Asbury Park and surrounding areas. Connor Kane’s work features the grace of surfers cutting through the waves, the dedication of Ocean Grove lifeguards, and the electric atmosphere of Stone Pony Summer Stage performances. Connor's lens also turns to the artists of The Wooden Walls Project, highlighting the creative pulse that beats strongly in Asbury Park. Through Connor's eyes, viewers are invited to explore a world where art, life, and love intersect in the most dynamic of ways.

Exhibit: April 16 - May 29, 2024