CALL FOR ENTRIES Interested in exhibitions or other projects with Monmouth Arts? Check out this page for our current opportunities! Monmouth Arts invites the creative community of Monmouth County to submit works that explore the theme of FEAST as part of the organization’s annual member exhibition, to be held at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, September 4 - November 2, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, September 11, 6-8:00pm. The deadline to submit is July 27, 2026. With FEAST we ask artists to explore the aesthetics and implications of abundance, desire, and consumption. Inspired by the rich visual language of historical still life painting—decadent tables, ornate objects, and symbols of status—the exhibition invites artists to reinterpret these traditions through a modern lens. We seek work that examines themes of indulgence, consumer culture, ritual, identity, appetite, inequality, pleasure, and longing. Artists are encouraged to consider both literal and metaphorical forms of consumption: what we crave, what we value, and what shapes our relationship to material and symbolic abundance. The 2026 Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit: Feast Application Link Guidelines and Preview We welcome diverse perspectives and mediums, including painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, textile, and photography. We look forward to an exhibition that expands this conversation and brings new meaning to the idea of the feast. FEAST will be guest curated by Tova Navarra, an award-winning artist, writer, and educator. She is the author of more than 30 books, including New Jersey Artists Through Time and the forthcoming New Jersey Masters: A New Legacy of Visual Arts. Tova has exhibited extensively throughout the Northeast, including solo exhibitions in New York, Philadelphia, and New Jersey, while continuing to contribute to the region’s cultural landscape as a juror, curator, photographer, and writer. Monmouth Arts is pleased to be returning to the Oyster Point Hotel on the Navesink River in Red Bank for this year’s group exhibit. The Oyster Point is one of Monmouth County’s most celebrated venues for art and gatherings, featuring exhibits and an innovative artist in residence program. The Monmouth Arts annual member exhibit – now in its ninth year – is named for Dr. Charles Sills, who was a painter, sculptor, collector, and supporter of the arts. He retired from his role as the Chief of Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch in 2000. His work has been shown at many galleries in Monmouth County and he won awards from New York's Allied Artists of America as well as Knickerbocker Artists. Presented by: Monmouth Arts, Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, and Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services August 4 - 30, 2026 Awards Ceremony & Reception: August 12th, 10am - 12pm Monmouth County Library Headquarters Applications open June 1, 2026 2026 Monmouth County Senior Art Show Application: Coming Soon Guidelines and Preview ArtSpace 2027 Location: 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ Each year, Monmouth Arts invites its members to propose an exhibition in our event space and gallery at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank. More information on applications for solo and small group exhibitions for 2027 will be coming soon. Human Thread: The Art of Compassion and Courage Location: The Caroline Huber Wellness Center at Brookdale Community College Deadline: May 1, 2026 Exhibition: June 2 - August 10, 2026 Opening reception: Thursday, June 4 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Deadline has Passed The Caroline Huber Wellness Center at Brookdale Community College in partnership with Monmouth Arts invites artists to submit works for a special exhibition celebrating two of Brookdale’s guiding values: Compassion and Courage. These values shape the College’s poverty-informed practices—removing barriers, leading with love, and acting boldly to open doors for all learners. We seek artwork that reflects the emotional, social, and human dimensions of these commitments. Art has long served as one of humanity's most powerful tools for social transformation. Where policy stalls and words fall short, a painting, a photograph, or a mural can crack open empathy in ways that little else can. Artists like Käthe Kollwitz, whose unflinching depictions of poverty and grief gave face to the voiceless, understood that to render suffering with honesty and tenderness is to refuse its invisibility — and in that refusal, to invite others into connection rather than turning away. It is this same impulse that drives artists working today to document resilience, bear witness to hardship, and find in the human face evidence of endurance, hope, and the stubborn will to carry on. We invite you to bring that spirit to this exhibition — to submit work that holds the full weight of compassion and courage, and that trusts the capacity of the arts to remind us we are never as alone as struggle might make us feel. To make art about compassion and courage is not a gentle act. It is an insistence that human dignity cannot be negotiated away, and that solidarity, practiced boldly and tenderly, is itself a form of resistance. Selected works will be featured in the curated exhibition in the Wellness Center providing a platform for artists to showcase their interpretations of the theme. ELIGIBILITY & FEES ARTWORK CRITERIA SUBMISSION GUIDELINES EXHIBIT TIMEFRAME Open to all Brookdale Community College students, faculty, and staff as well as members of Monmouth Arts. There is no submission fee for eligible artists. Artists who would like to become new members and submit may use the discount code THREAD to receive $10 off the $40 artist membership rate. Student memberships are free. For more information and an online membership form, please go to www.monmoutharts.org/join-us. Established, emerging, and student artists who are 16 and over are encouraged to submit works to this opportunity. Artists will receive 100% of sales. Accepted 2D work includes drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, lithography, printmaking, and digital art. Large 2D works can be accommodated in the space. Reproductions of original works will not be accepted. All 2D works must be available for the duration of the exhibition. Performance art (up to 5 mins in length) can be submitted and will be scheduled for the opening reception. Video and film (up to 5 mins in length) can be submitted and will be shown during the opening reception. Submissions must be entered through the online Submittable platform. After reading the complete guidelines, you can create a free account or log in to your existing Submittable account. Submissions are limited to a maximum of three (3) entries. Application deadline: May 1, 2026 Work chosen by: May 11, 2026 Artwork delivery dates: May 27 through May 29, 2026 (8:30am - 4:00pm) Exhibition: June 2, 2026 – August 10, 2026 (8:30am - 4:00pm) Opening reception: June 4, 2026, 4:00 - 6:00pm Artwork pick up date: no later than August 14, 2026 (8:30am - 4:00pm) For assistance, accessibility requests, or questions about submitting please contact Connie Isbell, Membership & Community Engagement Director, at connie@monmoutharts.org ; 732.212.1890 ext 101.

Monmouth Arts - where the arts and community connect! Discover art classes, resources, events, & more. Learn More UPCOMING EVENTS Sun, May 31 Paint Red Bank: Plein Air Event and Exhibit / ArtSpace Learn more May 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jun 13, 2026, 3:00 PM ArtSpace, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA In collaboration with the Art Alliance of Monmouth County Thu, Jun 04 Human Thread: The Art of Compassion and Courage / Caroline Huber Wellness Center @ BCC Learn more Jun 04, 2026, 4:00 PM – Aug 12, 2026, 6:00 PM Caroline Huber Wellness Center @ BCC, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738, USA An exhibit at the Caroline Huber Wellness Center at Brookdale Community College in partnership with Monmouth Arts Sat, Jun 06 Red Bank Pride in the Park / Riverside Gardens Park Learn more Jun 06, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Riverside Gardens Park, 40 W Front St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA Free community event celebrating pride! Load More LATEST POSTS ON THE ArtZine : Monmouth Arts Announces Annual Group Exhibition Opportunity Monmouth Arts Announces ArtHelps Local Arts Program Grant Opportunities for 2027 Monmouth Arts Awarded NJEDA Grant to Support Cultural Celebration in Long Branch CONNECT SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Get the scoop on what's happening with our biweekly "Get Out & Get Art" newsletter listing all the best arts events happening in Monmouth County for the month ahead. First name Last name Email Join Thanks for subscribing!

The Monmouth County Senior Art Show is presented by Monmouth Arts, Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, and Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services 2026 MONMOUTH COUNTY SENIOR ART SHOW Presented by: Monmouth Arts, Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, and Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services August 4 - 30, 2026 Awards Ceremony & Reception : August 12th, 10am - 12pm Monmouth County Library Headquarters Applications open June 1, 2026 Application: Coming Soon Guidelines For any questions or more information, contact Maitte Avila at maitte@monmoutharts.org or 732.212.1890 ext. 106 Eligibility Artist Classification Categories Artwork Display Rules Monmouth Arts is pleased to produce the 2026 Monmouth County Senior Art Show. To be eligible for this exhibition, you must: Be a visual artist, professional or non-professional, age 60 or older Currently reside in Monmouth County Submit ONE piece of original artwork completed in the last three years Submit a piece that has not previously been submitted to a county Senior Citizen Art Show or the New Jersey State Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art Contest & Exhibition Please note: This county senior art show does not accept nudes because the exhibition space is also used for public lectures and children’s classes. Professional: Person who meets 2 or more of the following criteria: Sells or has sold artwork through commercial channels (including galleries, on-line galleries, craft shows, art shows, etc.) Has been exhibiting their work for 2 or more years in professional galleries and/or in professional art exhibits Has had work selected in 2 or more Juried art or craft shows Has received 2 or more awards for their artwork Holds (or has held) professional membership in an artist or craftsperson’s guild or association Non-Professional: Person who does NOT meet the above professional criteria. Exception: Artists who only enter their County Senior Art Show and NEVER exhibit their work in any other show or venue do not have to identify themselves as a Professional Artist unless they have won First Place in their category 3 or more times – in that case, they should identify themselves as “Professional.” Acrylic Painting Craft: One-of-a-kind original creations only, no craft kits or molds Digital (Computer) Art: Artwork created using computer graphics software (does not include digital photographs) Mixed Media: Art that combines two or more media (often non-traditional), and no one of the media clearly predominates; includes collage and assemblage Oil Painting Pastels: Includes chalk (soft) and oil pastel Print: All print forms including – but not limited to – etching, linoleum block, lithograph, woodcut, monoprint, silkscreen, collagraph Photography: Includes color, black & white or tinted photographs taken with a film-based or digital camera Sculpture: Work designed in 3-dimensions, carved or constructed in any medium, abstract or figurative Watercolor Painting: Includes gouache (note: traditional watercolor often includes light pencil work and/or ink. They are still considered “Watercolor” – NOT “mixed media” Works on Paper: Includes hand-drawn works in mediums including: charcoal, pencil, colored pencil, graphite, ink, pen, crayon, or stylus of any sort All 2-D artwork (framed art, photos or crafts wired to hang) may be no larger than 30" or smaller than 10” in any dimension. Sculpture or other 3-D crafts may not exceed 20" in width and 36" in height (measurements must include any base for the sculpture) and may not weigh more than 40 pounds. All art must be the original work of art. No reproductions of paintings, drawings, etc., will be accepted (including giclée or other digital print copies*). [*Of course, entries in the Photography or Digital Arts categories may be digital prints.] No work made using kits or direct copies of another person’s artwork can be accepted. All 2-D work must be framed, wired and ready to hang. Any 3-D piece with a base, must be securely fastened to that base in order to be entered. It’s recommended that artists photograph their 2-D work before it is framed, to avoid a glare. Artists should try to photograph both 2D and 3D work against a neutral background, so the work shows up well. Every effort should be made to ensure that work is correctly categorized. Work that is incorrectly categorized may be moved to the correct category (or risk being taken out of competition altogether) at the discretion of the State administrators. IMPORTANT: Work may be listed for sale. No commission is charged. The staff will email any purchase inquiry directly to the artist. The artist assumes complete responsibility for sales (including – but not limited to payment arrangements, plans for shipping/pick-up of purchased artwork and any sales taxes they may incur from sales and/or sale negotiations.) No artwork may be removed prior to the closing date. Only the county coordinator may remove artwork from the exhibiting space. Monmouth Arts will retain those artworks selected for the state show, unless display requirements for the state show are not met. In that case, Monmouth Arts will contact the artist to make hanging changes to the piece to prepare the work for the state show. Artwork not selected for the state show must be retrieved by the artist directly from the Manalapan Library on pick-up day. 2026 Timeline June 1 Applications become available to the public July 17 Deadline for application forms July 22 Notification to all applicants of accepted artwork July 28 Accepted artists deliver artwork to Monmouth County Library in Manalapan 9:30am - 12:30pm July 29 Judging of artwork July 30 All winners are notified July 30 & 31 Installation of artwork August 4-30 Monmouth County Senior Art Show open to the public August 12 Reception and Awards Ceremony 10am -12pm, Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan August 31 Artists pick up artwork at Library between 12pm-3pm; First-place winners will not collect their artwork – Monmouth Arts to collect and transport to the NJ State Senior Art Show September 22 First-place artwork delivered by Monmouth Arts to State Art Show at Meadow Lakes September TBD Artwork is installed by state coordinators and judged September TBD Monmouth Arts to notify local artists of state award recipients (information sent to us from state); State mails invitations to artists who place 1st in the state show September 28 - November 4 58th Annual NJSAS open to the public October 22 New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show Reception and Awards Ceremony at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake - Invite Only November 5 Monmouth Arts to pick up artworks from State Art Show November 9 Artists pick up artwork from Monmouth Arts office; Time TBD Past Shows 2025 August 1 - 30, 2025 Reception: August 20, 2024 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book View Winners 2022 August 1 - September 21, 2022 Reception: August 17, 2022 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book View Winners 2019 August 6 - 29, 2019 Reception: August 14, 2019 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book View Winners 2024 August 1 - 30, 2024 Reception: August 21, 2024 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book View Winners 2021 August 6 - September 3, 2021 Virtual Reception: August 11, 2021 Monmouth Arts Digital Gallery View Official Program Book View Winners 2018 August 6 - 29, 2018 Reception: August 15, 2018 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book + Winners 2023 August 1 - 31, 2023 Reception: August 16, 2023 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book View Winners 2020 August 7 - September 4, 2020 Reception: August 12, 2020 Monmouth Arts Digital Gallery View Official Program Book View Winners

Monmouth Arts' Annual Member Exhibits showcases art work focused on different themes. Attend our current exhibit or view our past exhibits through our digital galleries. ANNUAL MEMBER EXHIBITS Location: Oyster Point Hotel, 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank Deadline: July 27, 2026 Exhibition: September 4 - November 2, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, September 11, 4:00 - 6:00pm Call For Entries Page The 2026 Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit: Feast Monmouth Arts invites the creative community of Monmouth County to submit works that explore the theme of FEAST as part of the organization’s annual member exhibition, to be held at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, September 4 - November 2, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, September 11, 6-8:00pm. The deadline to submit is July 27, 2026. With FEAST we ask artists to explore the aesthetics and implications of abundance, desire, and consumption. Inspired by the rich visual language of historical still life painting—decadent tables, ornate objects, and symbols of status—the exhibition invites artists to reinterpret these traditions through a modern lens. We seek work that examines themes of indulgence, consumer culture, ritual, identity, appetite, inequality, pleasure, and longing. Artists are encouraged to consider both literal and metaphorical forms of consumption: what we crave, what we value, and what shapes our relationship to material and symbolic abundance. We welcome diverse perspectives and mediums, including painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, textile, and photography. We look forward to an exhibition that expands this conversation and brings new meaning to the idea of the feast. FEAST will be guest curated by Tova Navarra, an award-winning artist, writer, and educator. She is the author of more than 30 books, including New Jersey Artists Through Time and the forthcoming New Jersey Masters: A New Legacy of Visual Arts. Tova has exhibited extensively throughout the Northeast, including solo exhibitions in New York, Philadelphia, and New Jersey, while continuing to contribute to the region’s cultural landscape as a juror, curator, photographer, and writer. Monmouth Arts is pleased to be returning to the Oyster Point Hotel on the Navesink River in Red Bank for this year’s group exhibit. The Oyster Point is one of Monmouth County’s most celebrated venues for art and gatherings, featuring exhibits and an innovative artist in residence program. About Charles Sills Now in its ninth year, the Monmouth Arts annual member exhibit was renamed in 2022 in memory of Dr. Charles Sills, who was a painter, sculptor, collector, and supporter of the arts. He retired from his role as the Chief of Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch in 2000. His work has been shown at many galleries in Monmouth County and he won awards from New York's Allied Artists of America as well as Knickerbocker Artists. Caryl Sills next to Charles Sills' sculpture at the 2025 exhibit: Seen & Unseen PAST EXHIBITS The 2025 Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit: Seen and Unseen Monmouth Arts invited the creative community of Monmouth County to submit works that explore the theme of Seen & Unseen as part of our annual member exhibition, on display at Monmouth University’s Pollak Gallery in West Long Branch. Seen & Unseen is a call for artists to look more closely—not only at our surroundings but also at the inner landscapes we carry. It’s an invitation to recognize the presence and power of what is often left in the shadows. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, the exhibition invites both artists and audiences to consider: What do we overlook in our daily lives? What deserves to be remembered? And how do the spaces we inhabit reflect the spaces within us? Seen & Unseen was guest curated by Vaune Peck, founding Director of Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts. For three decades, Peck has led the Center’s comprehensive programming in the performing and visual arts, bringing a dynamic range of cultural experiences to the community. Click here to view the digital gallery. The Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit: Terra Incognito (An Unknown Land) The 2024 Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit, Terra Incognita (An Unknown Land), invited participating artists to reflect on the unknown within their creative practice—whether a recurring subject, an elusive theme, or an aspect of their process that remains unresolved yet compelling. The exhibit was curated by George Bates, a nationally and internationally recognized artist known for his work in public art, fine art, and private commissions. Formerly based in New York and now living in the Asbury Park area, Bates brought a thoughtful perspective to the show’s theme. Presented by Monmouth Arts, the exhibition was hosted at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, a celebrated venue on the Navesink River known for its vibrant support of the arts and its innovative artist-in-residence program. Click here to view the digital gallery. The Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit: Reinvention This exhibition examined the theme of Reinvention and its relation to art, creativity, community, and our professional and personal journeys. The act of reinvention may bring a sense of renewal, a focus on sustainability, or be a simple act of giving new life to an object or idea. All of the exhibited art is the work of 44 Monmouth Arts members, who represent the creative, vibrant spirit of Monmouth County. Monmouth Arts was pleased to host the curated group exhibit in the Long Branch Arts and Cultural Center, a historic bank building that experienced its own reinvention when it was transformed into a gallery and community space in 2021. The exhibition was guest co-curated by Tara Collins, an area artist with deep connections to the arts community. Click here to view the digital gallery. The Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit: Belonging This exhibition was an exploration of how our community imagines and celebrates a collective vision of Belonging. Through art we can tell new stories and further important conversations that enrich our sense of community. These connections can help us transcend crises, empower and connect us. All of the art is the work of Monmouth Arts members, who represent the creative, vibrant spirit of Monmouth County. Monmouth Arts was pleased to be showcase the exhibit in the Center for Visual Arts Gallery at Brookdale Community College. The exhibition was curated by Elisa Elorza, CVA Gallery Coordinator. Click here to view the digital gallery. Journey In recognition of our 50th Anniversary, Monmouth Arts is reflecting on the journey we’ve been on over the past half-century as well as where we’re headed. Journey is a group exhibition to be held at Monmouth University’s Pollak Gallery. This exhibition will showcase works that express Journey as it relates to the artist’s experiences. Where have you been and where are you going? Contributing artists are all current members of Monmouth Arts. Monmouth University's Pollak Gallery 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch December 2, 2021 - January 27, 2022 Click here to view the digital gallery. Sanctuary Sanctuary is a virtual group exhibit of Monmouth Arts members with a physical pop-up exhibit to be held in December at 10PRL, an arts and events space in Long Branch. For some, “sanctuary” may not be a physical structure or shelter but a community or a representation of what makes an individual feel safe or protected from the outside world. This exhibition expresses the experience of sanctuary as it relates to the artist's world, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 10 PRL 515 Bath Ave, Long Branch December 7, 2020 - January 2021 Click here to view the digital gallery. Out of the Blue An eclectic collection of local artwork Out of the Blue is a showcase of artwork by 40 members of Monmouth Arts, including everything from drawings to paintings to sculpture, from the fantastical to the emotional to the photographic. Held in the Bungalounge, the bar and gallery of the Bungalow Hotel in Pier Village, this show is a visual celebration of our creative community. The opening reception was a big hit. Read more on our Artzine . The Bungalounge @ Bungalow Hotel, Pier Village 50 Laird Street, Long Branch November 7, 2019 - January 24, 2020 Structure Interpretations of human-made structure through the perspective of painting, drawing, photography, and more. This group show of Monmouth Arts members, put together by Guest Curator Bart Lentini Photography , will be installed at the Upper Gallery of the historic Spring Lake Community House & Theatre, located at 300 Madison Avenue, Spring Lake. The Upper Gallery @ Spring Lake Community House & Theater 300 Madison Avenue, Spring Lake December 1, 2018 - March 22, 2019

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ARTSPACE 105 ArtSpace 105 is the official micro-gallery of Monmouth Arts. It is located at 105 Monmouth Street in Red Bank (next to the Count Basie Center for the Arts). Apply to exhibit work here . Horror Vacui Marie Maber Opening Reception: January 18, 2019 | 6:00 - 7:30pm Exhibit: January 4 - February 27, 2019 Select Works: Some of the Horror Vacui Paintings on loan to Monmouth Arts through February 27th – are very small (six inches square) – and are part of a series that began about a year ago. Their bright color and obvious texture came as a direct result of ongoing insomnia. Many of my paintings were begun at about 3:30 in the morning. They were made at a time of the night that was open, free, and uninterrupted until eventually the sun rose – and then regular routines like making coffee, reading the paper, and eating breakfast took precedence. The paintings became an outlet that was very freeing from the patterns of making several different and “other” types of artworks that I’ve created throughout my life. The process has evolved to the point where healthier living and a second generation of these colorful paintings are now completely painted during the day – and I am once again able to sleep at night! The base coating of multiple neon colors are often applied with aerosol paint outdoors in my backyard before I leave for work in the morning. The rest of the painting takes place after that paint has dried and the aerosol odor has left the surface. Layers of classic crochet patterns have inspired and even caused the designs of these paintings. Several samples of antique crochet as well as lattice and other “open work matrices” have been used as stencils in this process. Tight geometric patterns paired with bright, contrasting colors bring vibrancy and excitement into my painted world. These paintings feel very vivid and energetic to me and I enjoy just about everything about them. In order to display the small canvases at the office of Monmouth Arts, they have had to be drilled through their stretcher bars and attached to painted plywood with small screws. This presentation can be viewed as temporary or permanent. They will be priced as groups. If anyone would like to take them home, we can discuss ways to re-install them.

ARTSPACE 105 ArtSpace 105 is the official micro-gallery of Monmouth Arts. It is located at 105 Monmouth Street in Red Bank (next to the Count Basie Center for the Arts). Apply to exhibit work here . We're open! ArtSpace 105 is now open with limited hours. Stop by to view the artwork in person or check out the digital gallery. Our gallery visiting hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm. Also available by appointment. Contact Vinny Martini, Arts Education and Events Manager, at vinny@monmoutharts.org . CURRENT EXHIBIT Luminate Artwork by Inspired Minds Fine Art School Students Exhibit Dates: December 17 - January 7, 2021 VIEW DIGITAL GALLERY ALL EXHIBITS Luminate Inspired Minds Fine Art School Students Dec 18, 2021 - Jan 7, 2022 View More Acoustical Colors & Freedom Abstract Michelle Locklear Nov 5, 2020 - Feb 5, 2021 View More ColorChips in Motion ColorChips students Freddy Powell, Marlene Akeroyd, & Susan Penn Jan 3 - Feb 28, 2020 View More Best of the Senior Art Show Senior Artists of Monmouth County Sep 6 - Oct 16, 2019 View More Grey Matter Elisabeth McKeon Apr 8 - May 29, 2019 View More From My Perspective Communications High School Dec 4 - Dec 20, 2018 View More In the Waters / In the West Johanna Ericson and Dana McKay Jul 6 - Sep 10, 2021 View More Distant Connection Monmouth Arts Artist Members Apr 9 - Oct 28, 2020 View More Cosmic Canyons One River School of Art + Design Dec 3, 2019 - Jan 2, 2020 View More America: Land That I Love H. Hargrove Jul 10 - Aug 28, 2019 View More Kaleidoscope RBC High School Students Mar 1 - Mar 27, 2019 View More In Search of Meaning Gwynneth Green and Lou Storey Mar 8 - May 7, 2021 View More What Eye See RBC High School Students Mar 12 - Apr 9, 2020 View More Puddles & Rainbows Author-Illustrator Mike Ciccotello Nov 1 - Nov 26, 2019 View More Summer Sense-Ability The Arc of Monmouth Jun 14 - Jun 27, 2019 View More Horror Vacui Marie Maber Jan 4 - Feb 27, 2019 View More

ARTSPACE 105 ArtSpace 105 is the official micro-gallery of Monmouth Arts. It is located at 105 Monmouth Street in Red Bank (next to the Count Basie Center for the Arts). Apply to exhibit work here . Grey Matter Elisabeth McKeon Opening Reception: April 12, 2019 | 6:00 - 7:30pm Exhibit: April 8 - May 29, 2019 Select Works: Grey Area explores the two years that have passed since a shift in our political landscape. The photos here were taken in February of 2017, less than a month after the presidential inauguration. The images should encourage viewers to consider both how quickly the past two years have gone by and how much or how little progress has been made. Additionally, how would these photographs have been viewed at the time they were taken? How should they be viewed now?

ArtSpace is the official community space of Monmouth Arts. ArtSpace offers accessible and engaging programming, exhibits, workshops & more. Learn more about our gallery hours and view our current exhibit on display. ARTSPACE ArtSpace is the official community space of Monmouth Arts. ArtSpace offers accessible, affordable, high-quality, engaging programming, exhibits, workshops, and networking opportunities to the Monmouth County community. It is located at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank (next to the Count Basie Center Administrative Offices). Gallery visiting hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm; also available by appointment. ArtSpace is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Connie Isbell, Membership and Community Engagement Director, at connie@monmoutharts.org . CURRENT EXHIBIT Paint Red Bank 2026 The Art Alliance of Monmouth County in partnership with Monmouth Arts presents paintings of the beautiful town of Red Bank made by local plein air artists. Reception & Awards May 31st, 5:30pm - 6:30pm at ArtSpace (Rain Date: June 7th) After artists are done painting, the show will be juried by Pratima Rao, an award-winning plein air painter and educator. Award prizes and honorable mentions will be made to winning artists. Light refreshments will be served. Location May 31st Artists painting throughout town Artist check-in at Art Alliance (33 Monmouth St) Awards Ceremony: ArtSpace, Red Bank On View Exhibition at ArtSpace (99 Monmouth St, Red Bank) Exhibit On View & Gallery Hours The Paint Red Bank exhibition will be open to the public June 2nd - June 13th. Tuesdays, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Thursdays, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Fridays, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Saturdays, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sundays, 12:00pm - 4:00pm UPCOMING EXHIBITS The Sun, My Heart By Summer Deaver On View: June 18 - July 30 Opening: Thursday, June 25, 5:30-8pm Closing Reception: July 30th, 5:30-7:00, featuring tea meditation and light refreshments Summer Deaver’s collection explores the unity of opposites through contemplative mark-making, oil painting and hand-burnished printmaking. Inspired by writings in Thích Nhất Hạnh’s The Sun My Heart, the series reflects the idea that light and darkness do not cancel each other out, but merge into wholeness. Created with gouache and hand-burnished prints, the print work emphasizes presence and mindfulness—balancing immediacy with the meditative act of pressing hand-carved, often Sanskrit or Tibetan-inspired imagery into paper. Visual elements draw from the artist’s practice of watching ocean sunrises: triangular forms and soft gradients emerge from textured darkness, like dawn breaking over the shore. Rooted in themes of interconnection and transformation, “The Sun, My Heart” invites viewers to witness how light and shadow, stillness and movement, self and other are never truly separate. About the Artist Summer Deaver is a multidisciplinary artist, yogi, and community organizer whose work bridges visual art, spiritual practice, and social transformation. With a BFA from the University of Georgia, Deaver's work spans printmaking, painting, ceramics, and murals—each medium serving as a vehicle for philosophical inquiry and healing. Her murals at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Whitechapel Projects invite moments of collective care and connection. As Director of the Caroline Huber Wellness Center at Brookdale Community College, Deaver advocates for environmental regeneration and social justice with a healing-centered lens. She has exhibited at AG Gallery, The Kitchen, Cinders Gallery in NYC, and has spoken at the Rubin Museum of Art. PAST EXHIBITS Interested in exhibiting at ArtSpace? Our applications for 2027 will open in late 2026.

ARTSPACE 105 ArtSpace 105 is the official micro-gallery of Monmouth Arts. It is located at 105 Monmouth Street in Red Bank (next to the Count Basie Center for the Arts). Apply to exhibit work here . Kaleidoscope RBC High School Students Opening Reception: March 8, 2019 | 6:00 - 7:30pm Exhibit: March 1 - March 27, 2019 Select works: Bridget Duran "Sushi Chef" Grade 9 Haviland Hertz "Cityscape" Grade 10 Taylor Downing "A Life's Silver Lining" Grade 10 The philosophy of the Red Bank Catholic Fine Arts Department is to recognize and foster the creative spirit in students. The courses aid in the development of aesthetic and technological skills and encourage a diverse approach through a variety of media. Students gain insight into powerful ways of communicating ideas and are encouraged to explore their creative voice through art. Red Bank Catholic is a vibrant, beloved, Catholic co-educational institution with a storied history, an extraordinary spirit, and a record of achievement in the classroom and beyond. Located in Red Bank, NJ, their over 800 students come from more than 50 towns and 60 schools. They are young men and women of competence, compassion, commitment, and curiosity and together with over 14,000 alumni, they make up the "Casey Family."