Monmouth Arts Announces Recipients of ArtHelps Funding for 2026

Monmouth Arts proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 ArtHelps Local Arts

Program Awards, made possible through a longstanding partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Each year these competitive grants are awarded to local nonprofit arts organizations that provide high-quality art programs and events to residents throughout Monmouth County. 

Monmouth Arts is awarding a total of $140,000 in grant funding to 27 area organizations. The funding includes general operating and special project support grants, as well as six grants of $500 each, earmarked for small and emerging organizations. Eligible recipients are Monmouth County based nonprofit arts organizations and community groups with arts programs that demonstrate artistic excellence, community engagement, and accessibility in their programming. 

Monmouth Arts congratulates the 2026 recipients: Arcadian Chorale, Art Alliance of Monmouth County, Asbury Park Arts Council, Asbury Park Dance Festival, Atlantic Highlands Arts Council, Brookdale Community College Foundation, Center Players, Company of Dance Arts, Creative OPERAtions, Guild of Creative Art, Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey, Holmdel Theatre Company, Indie Street Film Festival, Jazz Arts Project, Monmouth Civic Chorus, Monmouth County Diversity Alliance, Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch, Premier Theatre Company, Red Bank Chamber Music Society, Red Bank Parks and Recreation, Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences of the UMCRB, Rockit Live Foundation, Shrewsbury Chorale, T. Thomas Fortune Foundation, The Allentown Village Initiative, The Center in Asbury Park, and the Wooden Walls Public Art Project.

Grant applications were evaluated based on Monmouth Arts’ funding priorities, which include promoting cultural equity, diversity, and inclusion; forging partnerships and collaborations among individuals or organizations; broadening public participation; advancing and advocating for arts education in schools and life-long learning; and preserving and conserving art forms and cultural heritage.

"Monmouth Arts is pleased to support these outstanding arts organizations through our ArtHelps Local Arts Program," says Teresa Staub, Executive Director of Monmouth Arts. “We’re thrilled once again to increase the total amount of funding awarded – strengthening the growth, visibility, and impact of our vibrant arts community. We extend our sincere thanks to the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Governor Murphy for their continued investment in our creative community."

Learn more about the ArtHelps Grants and check out our 2025 regrantees here.

About Monmouth Arts

Monmouth Arts is a leading, independent 501c(3) arts organization that delivers needed programs and services to artists, member organizations, and arts affiliates to ensure the arts thrive in and throughout Monmouth County. As Monmouth County’s official county arts agency, its mission is to enrich the community by inspiring and fostering the arts. Monmouth Arts' programs are made possible in part through funding from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Commissioners, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the Grunin Foundation, Flagstar Foundation, and others.  For more information on Monmouth Arts, call 732-212-1890 or visit www.monmoutharts.org. 

Monmouth Arts is fully committed to providing equal access for all of its patrons, employees, and the public. Upon request, Monmouth Arts will make the necessary accommodations to allow individuals with special needs to participate in Monmouth Arts services, programs, and activities to the fullest extent possible. For more information, refer to the Accessibility page on our website www.monmoutharts.org/accessibility.