On Thursday, October 29, Monmouth Arts will transform The Asbury Hotel and the Asbury Lanes into a vibrant world of color, creativity, and high-energy celebration, where art, music, and imagination come together in funkadelic style. BRING ON THE FUNK: WHERE THE ARTS GET DOWN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026 5:30 PM “Get Up Offa That Thing” VIP Cocktail Party The Asbury Hotel 7:00 PM Funkadelic Dinner Celebration Asbury Lanes Attire: Funky Chic - Sequins Encouraged Guests will step into a full-throttle funk experience with immersive projections, bold visuals, and grooves that keep the energy high all night long. Inspired by the iconic sounds of Parliament-Funkadelic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Kool & the Gang, and Chaka Khan, the evening celebrates the vibrant rhythms, infectious grooves, and dance-floor energy that defined funk music. The night features a lineup of funky surprises, including a show-stopping James Brown impersonator bringing the Godfather of Soul to life. Beyond the music and spectacle, the evening celebrates the power of the arts to bring people together and energize the creative community. TICKETS SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING Join Monmouth Arts for an unforgettable evening of bold visuals, soulful music, and funkadelic celebration at The Asbury Hotel and Asbury Lanes. Your sponsorship supports arts programming that brings creativity and community together all year long. Click for sponsorship opportunities Click for ad journal opportunities RAFFLES Click for 50/50 Tickets Click for Mystery 45 Tickets 2026 HONOREES GEORGE CLINTON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSIC AWARD George Clinton is a pioneering musician, songwriter, producer, and cultural icon whose groundbreaking work with Parliament/Funkadelic transformed Funk into a globally celebrated genre. As the architect of the P-Funk sound, Clinton fused elements of soul, rock, psychedelia, and rhythm and blues to create an unmistakable musical style that has influenced generations of artists. His legendary career has earned him induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. From classics such as “Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker),” “Flash Light,” “One Nation Under a Groove,” and “Atomic Dog” to his profound influence on Hip-Hop as one of the most sampled artists of all time, Clinton’s impact on popular music is immeasurable. More than six decades into his career, he continues to tour, create, and inspire audiences around the world. Today, his creative vision extends beyond music into the visual arts, where his vibrant work has been featured at major galleries and exhibitions, further cementing his status as one of America’s most innovative and enduring cultural figures. NICOLE ATKINS OUTSTANDING MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Atkins is a singer songwriter who Bruce Springsteen once said possesses “a truly singular voice.” Think Roy Orbison's "Cryin' if he was a woman. The orchestral sweep of the wall of sound, the bleak vision of Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen; the darkly mysterious girl group-on-acid musings of Julee Cruise and Lynch composer Angelo Badalamenti; the sorrow of Patsy Cline, the rock-a-ballads punk of The Pretenders and the '60s psychedelia of Love and Nuggets. All with a redeeming sense of hope amidst the emotional wreckage… She most recently opened for Stevie Nicks on her latest arena tour as well as headlining a series of residency shows in Nashville. There she just finished recording her new album “Drama” with producer Pat Sansone of Wilco. Featuring members of her band, Dr. Dog and the Texas Gentlemen, it will be released this fall on Chris Isaak’s new imprint, Wicked Game via the legendary Sun Records. HARLAN COBEN OUTSTANDING LITERARY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Harlan Coben is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers. His suspense novels are published in forty-six languages and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries, with one hundred million books in print worldwide. His Myron Bolitar series has earned the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Awards. Coben is also the creator and executive producer of many television shows, including adaptations on Netflix of the # 1 global hit Fool Me Once, Missing You, Stay Close, The Stranger, The Innocent, Gone for Good, Hold Tight, Caught, Just One Look, and The Woods as well as Lazarus and Shelter on Amazon Prime. New TV series include Run Away and coming soon, I Will Find You on Netflix. He is also the host of the CBS/Paramount+ original series Harlan Coben’s FINAL TWIST. PNC BANK ARTS CENTER DISTINGUISHED CULTURAL LANDMARK AWARD Since opening in 1968 as the Garden State Arts Center, PNC Bank Arts Center has remained one of New Jersey’s most iconic live entertainment venues. Designed by renowned architect Edward Durell Stone, the open-air amphitheater has welcomed generations of music fans and hosted legendary performers including Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Pearl Jam, Dolly Parton, and countless others. Today, PNC Bank Arts Center continues to serve as a cultural landmark in Monmouth County, drawing more than half a million visitors annually through concerts, community programming, and seasonal events such as the Magic of Lights holiday spectacular. Monmouth Arts is proud to honor PNC Bank Arts Center for its enduring impact on the region’s arts and cultural landscape. DOROTHEA BONGIOVI OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Dorothea Bongiovi is the Founder and Program Director of the JBJ Soul Kitchen, a Pay-it-Forward community restaurant model that serves in-need and paying customers. With 2 locations in NJ and one on the campus of Rutgers University-Newark, these restaurants have served over 200,000 meals to address student food insecurity. Dorothea is a recipient of the NJ and National Jefferson Award for Volunteer Leadership. She also received a Silver Stevie Award, which recognizes women in leadership roles. She is the wife of Jon Bon Jovi and the mother of 4. 2026 ENTERTAINMENT C.P. Lacey as James Brown Impersonator For more than three decades, C.P. Lacey has captivated audiences worldwide as a singer, comedian, dancer, actor, and master impressionist. Known for his uncanny portrayals of icons including Michael Jackson, Prince, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and Snoop Dogg, as well as his own original characters, Lacey has shared the stage with acclaimed entertainers such as Steve Harvey, Tracy Morgan, Sting, Jimmy Fallon, and Whoopi Goldberg. A longtime featured performer at the legendary Apollo Theater, he has appeared on nationally televised productions including Showtime at the Apollo and Apollo Live. His contributions to entertainment have been recognized by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, where his work is featured alongside some of music’s most celebrated artists. Stephen Rubino as Emcee THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Monmouth Arts - where the arts and community connect! Discover art classes, resources, events, & more. More Info UPCOMING EVENTS Thu, Jun 04 Human Thread: The Art of Compassion and Courage / Caroline Huber Wellness Center @ BCC Learn more Jun 04, 2026, 4:00 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 Mon, Jul 27 Feast: Annual Member Exhibit Deadline / Digital Application Learn more Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:40 PM Digital Application 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 Thu, Jul 30 The Sun, My Heart Exhibit: Tea Meditation & Meet the Artist / ArtSpace Learn more Jul 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ArtSpace, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA Free and open to the public! Load More LATEST POSTS ON THE ArtZine : Human Thread Exhibit Sends Powerful Message on Collective Strength Monmouth Arts Announces Annual Group Exhibition Opportunity Monmouth Arts Announces ArtHelps Local Arts Program Grant Opportunities for 2027 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!

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

Monmouth Arts' Artful Experience series shines a spotlight on the community's boundless creativity and innovation. All are invited to participate. ARTFUL EXPERIENCE WORKSHOPS Monmouth Arts' Artful Experience workshops shines a spotlight on the community's boundless creativity and innovation. Our workshop events are held at Monmouth Arts' event space (ArtSpace) on Monmouth Street in Red Bank. All are invited to participate. Featured | Up Next No events at the moment PYSANKY : UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 12-3:30 PM Location: ArtSpace 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Tickets: $50 (Members) $55 (Non-Members) Interested in becoming a member? Learn more here . TICKETS Discover the art and meaning behind pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian craft of wax-resist egg decorating. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn cultural history, symbolism, and step-by-step techniques led by the Ukrainian National Women's League of America. All materials are provided, and participants will leave with beautifully decorated eggs and a deeper appreciation for this vibrant art form. Suitable for all skill levels — beginners welcome! Ages 16+ Wet Felted Flower Workshop with Zhanna Telelyukhina Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 5:30PM Location: ArtSpace 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Tickets: $40 (Members) $45 (Non-Members) Interested in becoming a member? Learn more here . TICKETS Welcome spring by creating a colorful felted flower brooch using the wet felting technique, led by fiber artist Zhanna Telelyukhina. In this hands-on workshop, participants will layer soft wool fibers and use soap and water to shape them into a sculptural, one-of-a-kind bloom. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Leave with a handmade flower that captures the beauty of spring and never fades. Click here to visit Zhanna's instagram page to learn more about the process and art of needle felting. No events at the moment Did you know? Funds raised from Artful Experiences allow us to continue offering free, high-quality community events and outreach programs. SPONSOR OUR ARTFUL EXPERIENCES By sponsoring this fundraising event series or a singular event, supporters will not only receive fantastic exposure through our ever-growing social channels and e-mails reaching our community, but also tickets for your employees, clients, and/or yourself! Interested or have any questions our sponsorship levels? Contact Teresa Staub at Teresa@monmoutharts.org or 732.212.1890 x 100 PAST EVENTS

Questions about Monmouth Arts? Read our most common inquires or reach out to us today for more information. FAQ How do I become a Monmouth Arts member? Visit our Membership page! What are the benefits of a Monmouth Arts membership? Visit our Membership page or download our membership brochure . What is the process to have my artwork included in the Artist Registry? Inclusion in the Artist Registry is one of our member perks! You can become a member by going to our Membership page. Once you’ve joined, we'll send you a form where you can submit information for the artist registry. How do I find a gallery to represent my work? It takes a bit of research to find galleries that would be a best fit for your work, but it is the only way to actually get into a gallery. This website has fairly comprehensive lists of galleries and museums throughout the United States by state and city with links to their websites, plus a host of other info. Once you have these lists, you can research the galleries in areas where you want to show to see if your work would be a good fit and then contact them to see if they are looking at new artists. How do I approach a gallery once I have found one? Check out this website , run by Alan Bamberger, who has been an art appraiser and consultant in San Francisco area for decades. Click on the articles tab and select "For Artists." You will find tons of insightful material about how to approach galleries, how to price your work, how to handle a studio visit, etc. I have another question, can you help me? Of course! Give us a call at 732.212.1890 or stop by our space at 105 Monmouth St. in Red Bank, NJ.

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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 . What Eye See RBC High School Students In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, that resulted in the postponement of our ArtSpace 105 micro-gallery exhibits, we invite the arts community to view work at our all-new Digital Gallery! Exhibit: March 12 - April 9, 2020 Hannah Pastoriza Mixed media Gianna Tedeschi Acrylic Isabella Ermita Acrylic Jordan McKay Acrylic Isabella Ferrigno Mixed media Melanie Rose Abutin Mixed media Sarah Fazzolari Acrylic Paige Mission Acrylic Brianna Keogh Acrylic Riley Supp Mixed media Lindsey O'Brien Colored pencil Tina Zhang Mixed media Cassandra Haussman Acrylic Isabella Ermita Acrylic Chiara Castronovo watercolor Lindsey O'Brien Mixed media Isabella Ferrigno Acrylic Isabella Furfaro Mixed media Madison Zimmerman Acrylic Maglietta Smith Watercolor Gillian Bellone Acrylic Allison Lemanowicz Acrylic Allison Lemanowicz Acrylic Nicholas Argilagos Acrylic Tina Zhang Watercolor

The Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit examined the theme of Reinvention and its relation to art, creativity, community, and our professional and personal journeys. MEMBER EXHIBITS: DIGITAL GALLERY REINVENTION Suzanne Anan Friendship's Kiss oil on mixed media 22"H x18"W Not for Sale Lisa Bagwell The Future of Water 5"H x 5"W x 7"D $300 Marilyn Baldi Novice #2 photography 16"H x 20"W $395 Susan Boser Sweet Song charcoal, graphite, inks and acrylic on canvas 30"H x 24"W $400 Sheilagh Casey Phoenix 3 (Scenes from the life of the phoenix) oil on panel 12"H x 12"W $500 Joan Cichalski Attitude watercolor and pen 14"H x 11"W $425 Domenica Donna Como Pears and Squares watercolor painting on arches paper 20"H x 15"W Not for Sale John De Poortere Farmer and Shepherd mixed media painting 10"H x 8"W $375 John De Poortere Mavka mixed media painting 8”H x11”W $375 Justin DeMattico Railroad acrylic on canvas 24"H x 24"W $500 Kate Eggleston A Day Without Treif is a Day Without Sunshine textiles 4”H x 3”W x 2"D $500 Kate Eggleston No Thread Required silkscreen on watercolor paper 12"H x 9"W $180 Shari Epstein New York City collage painting on canvas including navigational chart and found objects 24"H x 36"W Not for Sale Sarah Fishbein OUT OF TIME glass mosaic 60"H x 24.5"W x 1"D $7500 Gwynneth Green Big Bad Wolf photography 12”H X 8”W $200 Mary Gretsky Rough Waters graphite and charcoal, 18”H x 24”W Not for Sale Richard Huff Hiding photography 18”H x 24”W $475 Brittany James Untamed oil and gold leaf on canvas 24"H x 30"W $3,000 Eleanor James All I Need acrylic and spray paint on canvas, 12"H x 12"W x 1.3"D $400 Annette Juliano Starry Night Over The Rhône oil 24"H x 36"W x 3/4" D $2000 Lea Lumière All That’s Yet to Live 2022 video film art Not for Sale Marie Maber Monday Flowers 24"H x 12"W x 1"D $225 Frankie Mainieri Table Legs oil 42"H x 30"W Not for Sale Ellen Martin Yellow Maelstrom acrylic on canvas 14"H x 11"W x 1/2"D $150 Brad Marullo Statue of Liberty watercolor 12”H x 16”W Not for Sale

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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 2025 MONMOUTH COUNTY SENIOR ART SHOW August 1 - 30, 2025 Presented by: Monmouth Arts, Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, & Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services Awards Ceremony & Reception: August 20 at 10 AM - 12 PM Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan Township, NJ 2025 Senior Art Show Program View 2025 Senior Art Show Award Recipients List Digital Gallery Katharine Abate Fire Over the Bridge non pro, photography 8"x10" $100 Kurt Ackerman Auschwitz pro, oil 36"x36" $1000 Ellen Adamoyurka "Set Your Horizon for the Edge of the Galaxy" non-pro, watercolor 14"x18" NFS Linda Alston Apache non-pro, drawing 19"x16 $190 Bonnie Ambrosia "Orange You Interesting!" pro - acrylic 24"x24" $400 Marilyn Baldi "Contemporary vs. Traditional" pro - photography 16"x20" $395 Cathy Ann Ball Trees in the Mist non pro - acrylic 14"x12" NFS Elsie Baptiste "Bowl of Fruit" non-pro, acrylic 14"x11" NFS John Bassano "Let Your Imagination Go Free: How Many Images Do You See?" non-pro, photography 13"x16" NFS Hillary Binder Klein "Spring's Offspring" pro- acrylic 19"x23" $350 Sandra Birchler "Quiet Time" non pro, oil 18"x22" $200 Joan Bruno "Dramatic Encounter with Light and Ice" pro, photography 12"x16" $150 Barbara Calvo "October Sky" pro, pastel 20"x24" $450 Ronald Carr "Summer Afternoon" pro, acrylic 13"x21" NFS Bernice Colten "Dining Alfresco, Ft. Myers" non pro, oil 18"x24" NFS Claire Cooney "Oh Blarney!" non pro, acrylic 17"x14" NFS Beth DeMartino "Pretty as a Peacock" non pro, craft 13"x11" $200 Marion Dobrowolski "Snowy White" non pro, oil 11"x14" $200 Bob Dowd Morning Has Broken pro, photography 22"x16" $175 Diana Drayton "Chocolate Lab" non pro, acrylic 12"x12" NFS Eleanora Dubicki "Butterflies are Free" non pro, mixed media 21"x31" $400 Val Dyshlov "She in Venetian" pro, oil 19"x16" $475 Donella Edwards "Pink Lotus" non pro, acrylic 12"x12" NFS Peggy Edwards "Wobbler" non pro, acrylic 11"x14" $25 Johanna Ericson "The Blacksmith" pro, photography 21"x15" $150