View the digital gallery of our member exhibit Terra Icognita. MEMBER EXHIBITS: DIGITAL GALLERY TERRA INCOGNITA Bonnie Ambrosia Freedom Acrylic 30"H x 40"W $890 Marilyn Baldi Mindful Bodhisvattva Photography 25"H X 19"W $400 Yana Beylinson Distant Shore Oil on Canvas 48"H X 36"W $6000 Joseph Borzotta The Cold Walk Mixed Media 20"H X 20"W $450 Richard Buntzen Curbside Acrylic 30"H X 30"W $1250 Patricia Butynski Fire and Rain Acrylic and Mixed Media 36"H X 48"W $4500 Jill Carlock Dark & Dusty, Painted on the Sky Acrylic on Canvas 36"H X 36"W $3500 Sheilagh Casey Blue Head Oil and Pastel on Panel 35"H X 24"W $2400 John Michael de Poortere Where did all the good guys go? Mixed Media and Oil 41"H X 31"W $2500 Dawn DiCicco Krazy Kat Acrylic and Pencil 36"H X 36"W $2925 Jennifer DiZefalo Independence / Interdependence Acrylic on Wood 12” in Diameter $350 Val Dyshlov Flight Above Desert Oil 36"H X 48"W $2500 Kate Eggleston Feral Housewife Silkscreen 12"H X 9"W $300 Sherri Lynn Ehrlich On Fire Acrylic on Canvas 36"H X 48"W $3000 Sarah Fishbein It's Okay... Glass Mosaic 30"H X 36"W $7500 Yolanda Navarra Fleming Synchronicity Mixed Media 24"H X 20"W $1000 Meagg E. Moon Erupt Alcohol Ink on Wood Panel 48"H x 24"W $320 Gary Steven Groves Borders Oil 24"H X 24"W $2400 Ilene Hillary Hinden Erba Digital Watercolor Gouache 24"H X 24"W $750 Brittany James Lucid Dreaming Oil on Canvas 48"H X 36"W X 1.5”D $4500 Jill Kerwick Somewhere Over New Jersey Oil 36"H X 44"W $2250 Belle Koblentz Third Shift Digital Art 13"H X 13"W $500 Gail Kolflat Night Sky Acrylic on Canvas 63"H x 67"W $6500 Louise Krasniewicz The Lost Time of Betty and Barney Hill Mixed Media Quilt 80"H X 27"W NFS Joan Manley Midnight in the Garden Mixed Media Collage 20"H X 16"W $1000

The goal of the Creative Aging program is to bring the transformative power of the arts to our senior community. Through the program, teaching artists deliver free visual arts activities to seniors at Monmouth County community organizations. CREATIVE AGING In 2023 Monmouth Arts launched our Creative Aging Program, with the goal of bringing the transformative power of the arts to our senior community. Through the program, teaching artists deliver free visual arts activities once a week for six to eight weeks to seniors at Monmouth County community organizations. We recognize a pressing need to connect with and value the voices of older adults. Even in the absence of a pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 25% of U.S. adults aged 65 and over experience social isolation. Of them, 43% report that they feel lonely on a regular basis. The program’s therapeutic activities focus on giving each participant the feeling of success and purpose, with enhanced mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The activities are complimented by guest facilitators, including mental health professionals. Since we began this program, Monmouth Arts provided visual arts activities to older adults at senior centers in Red Bank, Long Branch, Eatontown, Keyport, and Asbury Park. Monmouth Arts is working to expand this program to more seniors and centers in 2025. For additional information, please contact Connie Isbell, Director of Membership & Community Engagement at connie@monmoutharts.org or 732.212.1890 ext. 101. The development of this program was made possible in 2023 by funding from the Creative Aging Initiative of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Monmouth Arts is grateful for the additional support it continues to receive from funders.

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 . Best of the Senior Art Show Senior Artists of Monmouth County Opening Reception: September 20, 2019 | 12:00 - 1:30pm Exhibit: September 6 - October 16, 2019 Richard Talbot "The Embassy" Acrylic Alice Singer "November Morn" Acrylic Leonardo Ruggieri "Respect" Oil Joel Stern "Dunes" Oil Marilyn Shotwell "Forest Stream" Oil Judy O'Connor "Fish" Mixed Media Linda J. Hart "Dutch Lane Sentinel" Watercolor P.J. Meara "On Barnegat Bay" Watercolor Theresa Trochhia "Tenderness" Drawing Sephen Ravner "Five Photos of Manhattan Henge" Photography Marilyn Baldi "At the Watering Hole" Photography John Lalanas "Sunrise on the Pier" Photography Jeff Ricci "Everglades in Winter" Photography Beth DeMartino "Penthesilea, Queen of Amazon Warriors" Craft Each year, Monmouth Arts has the privilege to produce the Monmouth County Senior Citizen Art Show. This program invites all Monmouth County senior citizens to apply to be included in the show held at the Monmouth County Library in Manalapan. The show is held in August of each year, and winners from the show move on to compete once more at the NJ State Senior Citizen Art Show. Since only so many artists can move forward to the State show, Monmouth Arts has decided to produce a second exhibit of selected artists from the show to show their work once more at ArtSpace 105! These artists were curated based on the recommendation of a panel of jurors who reviewed the work prior to the August exhibit. The mediums range from Acrylic, Oil, and Watercolor, to Mixed Media, Drawing, Photography, and Craft. We are proud to present this incredible group of professional and nonprofessional artists at ArtSpace 105 this year, and hope you will join us as we celebrate the incredible achievement of Monmouth County's senior citizen artists!

Each year, Monmouth Arts awards $1000 scholarships to three deserving Monmouth County high school seniors who are committed to pursuing the arts in higher education. Since 1971, Monmouth Arts has been committed to celebrating youth in the arts. Celebrating young artists and their work is necessary to inspire the next generation of artists in our world. As a community of artists and arts supporters, Monmouth Arts continues to invest in our young artists and their education. Each year, Monmouth Arts presents young art students with college scholarships through our Emerging Artist Scholarship Program. This year the program awards $1000 scholarships to three deserving Monmouth County high school seniors who are committed to pursuing the arts in higher education. 2026 Scholarship Recipients Emerging Artist for Performing Arts Joshua-Zander Lopes, Howell High School Joshua-Zander Lopes is currently a Senior at Howell High School and in the FPAC Acting program. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has participated in two fall plays and four spring musicals at Howell High School. He began performing in Elementary School and has been featured in numerous television shows and movies, including Unbreakable Kimmy Schimidt on Netflix, Manifest on Netflix, Bull on CBS, Your Friends and Neighbors on Apple TV, and Sweethearts on HBO Max. He is also a student at Actors Playground School of Theatre in Freehold, NJ. His volunteer activities include camp counseling for children with disabilities and participating in the local Memorial Day Parade. Joshua-Zander will be attending The University of Tampa to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre this upcoming fall. Victoria J. Sony Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Patrick Powers, Raritan High School My name is Patrick Powers, I will be attending FIT in the fall and my major is Interior Design. I love Van Gogh, and I am very skillful at oil painting. Typically, I like to depict realistic portraits and still lifes. I can proudly say I have taken all three AP Art portfolio exams: Drawing, 2D, and 3D. Emerging Artist for Literary Arts Samantha Chiaino, Middletown High School South Samantha Marie Chiaino lives in Middletown, New Jersey, with her parents and younger brother. In August, she self-published a poetry chapter book titled On The Escape. In the fall, she will be attending the University of Iowa, majoring in English and Creative Writing. PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Victoria J. Snoy Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Sponsored by Friends of Victoria J. Snoy Award Recipient Quincey Jones, Red Bank Regional High School Quincey began with his “early designs” by cutting out paper outfits and color coordinating them together. As his passion for fashion grew, he was enrolled in the Karen School of Fashion in Marlboro, NJ, at the age of 10. He has designed numerous pieces, including refactored wedding dresses, evening gowns, and couture-inspired suit sets, which have earned him the Fashion Designer of the Year awards for 2023 and 2024 at the Karen School of Fashion's annual fashion show. As he concludes his education at Red Bank Regional High School, Quincey plans to take the next step by attending LIM College in the fall. Quincey’s goal is to build a career that merges both artistry and strategy, whether in fashion marketing, brand development, or trend forecasting. He wants to shape the industry by introducing fresh, innovative ideas, staying ahead of trends, and promoting a more sustainable and inclusive fashion approach. Emerging Artist for the Performing Arts Sponsored by Margean Gladysz Award Recipient Hayden Bercy, Howell High School Hayden is currently a Senior in the acting program in the Freehold Performing Arts Center at Howell High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has participated in three fall plays and three spring musicals. He began performing at the age of eight in community theater in Monmouth County. Hayden has appeared in numerous professional theater productions, including Radio City Christmas Spectacular, A Christmas Story National Tour, The King and I National Tour, and Lost in Yonkers at the Hartford Stage. He has also appeared on several TV shows and commercials. Notable vocal performances include the US Open and the National Anthem at BlueClaws Stadium. His volunteer activities include work with the Ronald McDonald House and Souls4Soles. Hayden will be attending Indiana University to pursue a BFA in Musical Theater this fall. Emerging Scholarship for Literary Arts Sponsored by Sarah Fischell Award Recipient Chloe Scardino, Wall High School Chloe Scardino is a teen writer with a love for creating and sharing stories. She enjoys writing poetry and fiction that combines the wonder of fantasy with the beauty of the human experience. Chloe will be attending Cornell University in the fall as a prospective English major. She is the President of the National Art Honor Society and the Vice President and Co-Founder of the Sewing Club. Chloe is also a member of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society, where she placed second in the Digital Cinema Competition. She has been a JV and Varsity tennis player at Wall High School. Her school activities include writing for the literary magazine, participating in the drama club, and the Dungeons and Dragons club. Chloe attended the Bard College at Simon’s Rock writing program in July 2024, and in the Spring of 2025, she completed her mentorship with Project Write Now under the guidance of Lisa Hartsgrove. Chloe has enthusiastically participated in the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival during her time at CHS, both in writing and visual arts. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending her time drawing, with friends, or outdoors. Maria Guerrero MC² Scholarship for the Performing Arts Maria is a vocal major in Red Bank Regional High School’s Visual & Performing Arts Academy. She has spent four years as an active member of the school community and an honor roll student. Her dedication to music, in addition to her overall academic achievements, has allowed her to be a member of RBR’s chapter of the Tri-M National Music Honor Society. She performs with the RBR Concert and Chamber Choirs, RBR Theatre Company, and is part of the RBR Stage Technology group, where she obtained experience working offstage in scene design and sound. Outside of RBR, Maria has performed in multiple community theater productions with companies such as Phoenix Productions, Spring Lake Theatre, Villagers Theatre, Algonquin Arts and Howell PAL Theater Company. Maria looks forward to studying theater performance and directing in college where she will also continue her vocal study. Amanda McMillan Emerging Scholarship for Literary Arts Sponsored by Sarah Fischell Amanda is currently a high school senior at Henry Hudson Regional. She is a part of her school's literary arts program, band program, and is a member of the Varsity Bowling Team. Amanda will be attending Montclair State University this fall with an intent to double major in Physics/Astronomy and Creative Writing. Amanda currently has multiple poems published in different poetry books and she plans on publishing more in the future. She is a lover of all things art and plans to involve her love of space and writing into a fulfilling and meaningful career in the future. Amanda is deeply grateful for her friends, family, and teachers that have continuously supported and facilitated her passion for the literary arts. Olatomi Gabriel Victoria J. Snoy Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Sponsored by friends of Victoria J. Snoy Olatomi is a senior currently attending Freehold Township High School. Art has always played a huge role in his life but more recently, art has served as a connector between himself and his Nigerian heritage. For a long time, Olatomi had felt a rift within himself and his culture that caused him to feel insecure within it. Creating art has served as his rebuilder, as it’s strengthened his love for the intricacies of his Nigerian heritage. It has excited a creative path in which Olatomi aims to highlight the beauty of his culture in future projects. As of right now, Olatomi is currently deciding between the University of Pennsylvania and Duke University in which he intends to major in Design. William Blake MC² Scholarship for the Performing Arts William is a senior at Red Bank Regional High School, plans to study Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Audio Engineering at the University of Miami this Fall. He will also have a Minor in Music. William has been a musician all his life and intends to remain engaged in all aspects of the industry. Music is, by far, the thing he enjoys the most; playing the piano, as well as the alto saxophone, and he spends most of his free time either practicing, listening to, or creating his own music. Ryan Sickles Scholarship for Literary Arts Sponsored by Sarah Fischell Ryan is a senior at Red Bank Regional High School, has been a member of RBR’s Creative Writing Academy for four years. His talent in writing is fueled by his love of language and allows him to explore unique discussions on topics that range from controversial to deeply meaningful to hysterical. He plans to study Writing for the Stage at Marymount Manhattan College and continue his stand-up comedy career. Ashley Soriano Victoria J. Snoy Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Ashley is a senior at Long Branch High School, grew a passion for social justice and mutual aid work throughout her time in school. She believes using her personal grief in her art can showcase the struggles of marginalized communities to bring awareness and spark change. Ashley will attend New York University this fall as a Studio Arts major, studying at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Samantha Yannarelli Monmouth Arts Young Musical Artist Scholarship Samantha is a senior at Saint John Vianney High School will attend Berklee College of Music as a Commercial Voice-Songwriting/ Composition Major in the fall. Throughout high school, Sam performed and starred in every drama and musical. In 2022 she won a Basie Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical. She is also a singer/songwriter who released her first self-produced EP and two singles recorded at Dug Deep Production. Amya Johnson-Ashe MC² Scholarship for the Performing Arts Amya Johnson-Ashe is currently a senior at Monmouth Regional High School. She will be studying political science and music at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. In 2022 Amya won the Special Evaluation award from Count Basie Center for the Arts for her role as Audrey 11 in Little Shop of Horrors. Her passion for singing has enabled her to compete in the McDonald's Gospelfest at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, for three seasons, performing on stage for thousands of people including notable singers Donnie McClurkin, Cissy Houston, and Fantasia. Emma Ekberg Grunin Foundation Scholarship for the Arts Emma Ekberg is a graduating senior at Communications High School. She is attending the Fashion Institute of Technology for Fashion Design this fall. Emma hopes to make positive changes in the fashion industry, including more inclusive body representation and sizing in both garment production and modeling, as well as addressing the environmental impact of the trend cycles and fast fashion. Dakim Randolph 50th Anniversary Emerging Artist Scholarship for Literary Arts Dakim Randolph is a senior at Asbury Park High School. He will be pursuing a career in Creative Writing and Journalism at Brookdale Community College and Seton Hall upon graduating this spring. Dakim is an active member of his school community. In addition to being a talented writer, he is also on the track team and a member of the National Honors Society and Student Council. He hopes to discover the world by expressing his thoughts through writing. Anna Zimmer Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for the Arts Anna Zimmer is a senior currently attending Communications High School under the instruction of visual arts teacher Shelley Ortner. She plans on attending Stevens Institute of Technology this fall, majoring in Visual Art & Technology. In that vein, she aspires to design more immersive art experiences through interactive technology. Liam Umbs MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Liam Umbs, of Monmouth Beach, NJ, is a senior at Communications High School. He has studied piano for fourteen years and is a student of Marina Strakovsky. Besides piano, Liam enjoys serving as Editor-in-Chief of his school’s newspaper. This fall, he will attend the University of Pennsylvania to study Music. Aisa Feratovic MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Aisa Feratovic is a graduating senior at Long Branch High School. Her theatre teacher is Mr. Moore, who she says “has had an everlasting impact on my performance.” She will be attending Drexel University in the fall with a major in Entertainment and Arts Management, and a minor in theatre. Jillian Tracy Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for Visual Arts Jillian Tracy is currently a senior at Communications High School, taught by visual arts teacher Shelley Ortner. While at Rochester Institute of Technology this fall, she aims to merge intuitive visual design and technology to create dynamic user experiences, majoring in New Media Interactive Development. Maxwell Connery MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Maxwell Connery is a senior at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HS, and in the Fall will be attending NYU Tisch School of the Arts – Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music as a Songwriter Entrepreneur. A multi-instrumentalist, trained in classical, jazz and contemporary styles, Maxwell is the singer-songwriter of 2018 Asbury Music Award winners “Sonic Blume.” Recently named one of the “Top NJ Bands to Hear in 2019” by NJ Star-Ledger, their second album “Beach Karma,” was also named one of the “Top NJ Records of 2018. Sebrina Gao Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for Visual Arts Sebrina Gao is a 17-year old senior at Communications High School. Sebrina has been the recipient of many regional and national awards, and is a student of Shelley Ortner. She aims to pursue a career the entertainment industry and one day, create visual development art for animated films. She will be attending the ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, CA in the Fall of this year. Elena Yasin MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Elena Yasin is a member of both the Dance Team and Dance Academy at Matawan Regional High School under the direction of Julie McKurth. She has been training for 14 years through various programs including the Senior Ensemble at Peridance Capezio Center in Manhattan, and the Monmouth County Arts High School dance program. She plans to continue exploring the capacity of her physical and artistic abilities in expressivemovement at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in the fall. Andrew Wang Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for Visual Arts Andrew Wang is a student artist who enjoys using a variety of media and techniques in order to create pieces with an illustrative feel. Andy currently attends Communications High School, and studies under his visual arts teacher Shelley Ortner. He will attend the Rhode Island School of Design this fall.

View the art work from our digital gallery: Sanctuary. MEMBER EXHIBITS: DIGITAL GALLERY In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and in an effort to provide a safe contactless experience , we invite the arts community to view work at our all-new Digital Gallery! SANCTUARY [click image to expand] Francesca Azzara Reading the Tea Leaves Paper, encaustic, and oil stick on panel 16"W x 16"H $550 Maria Chamra This Land Was Made for You and Me Acrylic on canvas 5"W x 3"H Not for Sale Eric Chappell Mr Rogers Oil 16"W x 20"H $300 Carol Colvin Calm and Balanced Ink, watercolor, and pastel 11"W x 15"H $200 Peter Dant Cedar Street Tree Photography 22"W x 12"H $195 Diane Del Prete Daddy & Liam India Ink 10"W x 8"H Not for Sale Dawn DiCicco Soul Searching Mixed media 24"W x 36"H $1200 Jodi DiLiberto Recital at the Lair of the Dragon Digital fractal 20"W x 20"H $240 James Donovan Transcending the Terrestrial Oil on canvas 20”W x 16”H $425 Jane Gavaghen Pandemic Moon Oil 9"W x 12"H SOLD Lily Gilston present Cotton, thread, twine, metal wire, acrylic, and branch 43"W x 83"H Not for Sale Margaret Goddard Dreaming in the Dark Ink, watercolor, photograph, and newspaper 15"W x 12"H $100 Gwynneth Green Safe Space Photography 19"W X 15"H $70 Art Society of Keyport - Peter Dant Keyport Community Labyrinth 1 Photography 15"W x 12"H $50 (donation to the Art Society) Art Society of Keyport - Peter Dant Keyport Community Labyrinth 2 Photography 15"W x 12"H $50 (donation to the Art Society) Art Society of Keyport - Peter Dant Keyport Community Labyrinth 3 Photography 15"W x 12"H $50 (donation to the Art Society) Aprajita Lal A Boat at Lake Cuomo Watercolor on paper 11"W x 14"H $580 Amy Lepping Submerge Oil 24"W x 24"H $425 Colleen Lineberry Meditation Oil and cold wax on cradled wood 24"W x 30"H $1200 Monica Loncola April Light Oil on canvas 24"W x 30"H $4000 Thomas Lynch The Creative Mind of TL Marker 12"W x 12"H Not for Sale Marie Maber Circuitous Route Acrylic 48"W x 48"H $750 Carol Magnatta Sitting on the Dock Oil 16"W x 18"H SOLD Laura Mandile Bird Watching, Pier Village Oil on canvas 24"W x 18"H $650 Patricia Meko There's Always Love Oil on canvas 30"W x 30"H $1600

ARTS MIXERS Meet up and mingle with fellow creatives and supporters at Monmouth Arts’ gallery and community space in Red Bank. Enjoy light refreshments, conversation, and the chance to learn more about Monmouth Arts and the creative community of Monmouth County. UPCOMING There are currently no Arts Mixers scheduled. If you'd like to be the first to know about all of our mixers and events, join our mailing list ! UPCOMING Meet up and mingle with fellow creatives and supporters at ArtSpace – Monmouth Arts’ community space and gallery in Red Bank! Enjoy light refreshments, conversation, and the chance to learn more about Monmouth Arts and the creative community of Monmouth County. This is a free event and open to all! Our first Arts Mixer of the year is part of our February membership drive. Already a member? Bring a friend! New members can save $10 off memberships in February! Thursday, February 12 | 5-7 PM ArtSpace | 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank (located next to the Count Basie Center Administrative Office) RSVP

Local programs and organizations who provide art education, resources, and events to the Monmouth County community. LOCAL PROGRAMS Monmouth County Park System’s Therapeutic Recreation Programs The mission of the Therapeutic Recreation Division is to provide access to recreational opportunities for Monmouth County residents with disabilities in order to enhance physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning, as well as a sense of belonging to the community. The Arc of Monmouth The mission of The Arc of Monmouth is to improve the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. This is accomplished through advocacy, services and supports, collaboration with community partners and community education. Oasis TLC Oasis TLC in Middletown created its first Transitional Residential Adult Independent Learning (T.R.A.I.L.) Center designed to provide residential, vocational, social and educational experiences for young adults with autism in a highly supportive, home community farm setting. Over the course of the program, students will focus on the development of life skills that will help prepare them for employment and independent living. Ballet Company of the Performing Arts Ensemble Ballet Company of the Performing Arts Ensemble in Red Bank includes children with disabilities. Act Out Act Out in Marlboro provides theater for kids, teens, adults with special needs. Guild of Creative Art Docent Program Guild of Creative Art Docent Program caters to the developmental and cognitive needs of any population, but especially reaches out to those who would not ordinarily visit an art gallery or non-profit artistic cooperative, namely elementary school aged students, adults and children with special needs, and seniors with cognitive or physical disabilities. Middletown Arts Center Middletown Arts Center has been awarded the Ruth Hughes Award for Accessible Recreation Facility by the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association. Programs include Visual Arts and Dance Programs for children with special needs through Miss Sherri and Miss Deena; Inclusive Summer Arts Camp programs that provide opportunities for children with special needs; Camp Jinka – a specialized camp for children affected by brain tumors; programs with the Arc of Monmouth for adults with special needs; discounted Senior Citizen programs. Monmouth Museum Monmouth Museum often offers tactile exhibits. Check their current exhibitions online! Social Communities Activities Network (SCAN) Social Communities Activities Network (SCAN) in Eatontown is NJ's premier provider of continuing education for adults since 1988 and is located in the basement level at Monmouth Mall. Courses include: Art * Computer * Technology * Digital Photography * Fitness * Health * Languages * History * Music * TV Production * Finance * and much more. Creative Aging Arts For older adults, Creative Aging Arts provides art workshops that stimulate connections between the visual arts and the creative process. The art activities celebrate individual expression, are meaningful, and provide pleasurable experiences connecting the individual to the larger group. Karen Starrett, founder of Creative Aging Arts, is a certified art teacher and dementia practitioner. She received a BA in art education and Certification in Gerontology from Rutgers University. She was trained at The Creative Center: Arts in Healthcare and through The National Center for Creative Aging. For the past five years, Karen has been bringing her art workshops to senior centers and assisted living facilities. She is also a working artist who exhibits frequently in the NY/NJ area including the Johnson & Johnson Gallery and the Noyes Museum.

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 . In Search of Meaning Gwynneth Green and Lou Storey Exhibit: March 8 - May 7, 2021 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! "In Search of Meaning" aptly names the driving force behind the works of Gwynneth Green and Lou Storey. Each in their own way, Green through poetry, prose and photography, and Storey through words and paintings, intend to communicate personal and universal truths through their individual art forms. In Green’s photo musings printed on metal plates, words are subtly melded into the photograph’s image, allowing the viewer a moment of discovery when the narrative reveals itself. Similarly in Storey’s paintings, words are used as catalyst for the viewer to find meaning through the use of color, pattern, and hand-built dimensional elements. Lou Storey "Two Atoms, Two Adams" acrylic on homosote panel, cast resin shapes, 22" x 15" $60 Gwynneth Green "benched emotions" photo-musings printed on metal 11" x 17" $110 Lou Storey "Duck and Cover" acrylic paint on wood, cast resin shapes 12" x 15" $40 Gwynneth Green "angler’s realm" photo-musings printed on metal 12" x 8" $75 Lou Storey "A Wheel in a Wheel" acrylic on wood, cast resin shapes 17" x 13" $50 Gwynneth Green "aspirations rise" photo-musings printed on metal 11" x 17" $110 Lou Storey "The Hunt" acrylic on wood, cast resin shapes 14" x 14" $40 Gwynneth Green "laid silent" photo-musings printed on metal 8" x 12" $75 Lou Storey "And Yours Will Too" acrylic on wood, cast resin shapes 14" x 17" $50 Gwynneth Green "broken" photo-musings printed on metal 8" x 12" $75 Gwynneth Green uses the camera and the written word to create Photo Musings, merging text within image inviting the viewer closer inspection that provides a moment of discovery. Her artwork has been exhibited in the mid-Atlantic region as well as in virtual exhibitions. A published poet with thirteen publications, she currently lives in Little Silver. Lou Storey uses dimensional hand-built shapes and bright polychrome patterns in his paintings that illustrate concepts, thoughts and feelings; a visual form of storytelling. A graduate of Pratt Institute MFA in fine arts, he has exhibited his artwork nationally for over thirty years. He lives in Long Branch with his husband Steve and works as a psychotherapist in Red Bank.

Teens ages 13-19 are invited to experience professional art critiques, fun and interactive workshops, peer performances and exhibitions. Welcome to the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival! We’re thrilled to invite teens ages 13–19 to celebrate their creativity, connect with peers, and learn from professional artists. Whether your school has participated before or this is your first time joining us, the festival offers two exciting days in mid-March filled with professional critiques, interactive cross-disciplinary workshops, peer performances, and exhibitions. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a supportive, inspiring environment and receive valuable feedback from experienced artists. We welcome high schools, middle schools, home-schooled students, art and music studios, and dance schools to participate. If your school isn’t registering, individual teens can join with parent guidance (for those under 18). The 2026 Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival, presented in partnership with Monmouth NJ 250, embraces the theme “Art is Revolutionary.” This theme boldly recognizes that young creatives are not just participants in change; they are catalysts for it. As America reflects on 250 years of its own evolving story, and Monmouth County reflects on its significant role in the struggle for independence, the festival draws a line from past to present: creativity has always fueled change. From the spirit that helped shape a new nation to the visions of today’s young artists, expression continues to drive progress, connection, and hope. We celebrate art’s ability to spark dialogue, inspire action, and shape the future. Monmouth Arts invites teens to bring their most daring visions, experiment across disciplines, and explore how art can be both deeply personal and profoundly revolutionary. 2026 PROGRAM INFORMATION Teachers and administrators are encouraged to reach out to Monmouth Arts with any questions about participating in the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival! Our team is excited to support you and help make this a positive, enriching experience for you and your students. Explore the tabs below for details on: Registration & Guidelines, Registration Fees, Evaluation Forms, Adjudication Schedule, Workshop Proposals, Cover Art Contest, and Artwork Labels. Questions? Contact the Arts Education Manager, Devan Brash at: Devan@monmoutharts.org 732.212.1890 x102 Registration Registration Fees Evaluation Forms Adjudication Schedule Workshop Proposals Cover Contest Artwork Labels STEP 1 Registration is now open! Prior to registering, please read through the 2026 General Festival Guidelines and the guidelines for each discipline that your school plans to participate in. These guidelines can be found below. The deadline to register is February 2, 2026 . Click here for the 2026 General Guidelines . 2026 GUIDELINES Choir Creative Writing/Poetry Dance Drama Film/Video Instrumental Solo and Small Instrumental Ensemble Jazz and Large Instrumental Ensemble Musical Theater Photography Piano Visual Art Vocal Solos and Small Vocal Ensemble 2026 DUE DATES: Registration Form: February 2, 2026 Payment for Registration: February 2, 2026 Evaluation Forms: February 13, 2026 Sheet Music: February 13, 2026 Video & Creative Writing Submissions: February 13, 2026 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Purchase orders and checks can be made payable to "Monmouth Arts" and can be mailed or faxed to: ATTN: Devan Brash, Arts Education & Events Director Monmouth Arts 130 Maple Avenue, Suite 7B Red Bank, NJ 07701 FAX: (732) 212-0530 2026 Evaluation Forms In addition to submitting entries, all registered schools and independent registrants must submit Evaluation Forms for every discipline they are registered for. Below, you will find the Evaluation Form for each discipline. All Evaluation Forms are to be submitted no later than February 13, 2026. Choir Creative Writing/Poetry Dance Drama Film/Video Instrumental Solo and Small Instrumental Ensemble Jazz and Large Instrumental Ensemble Musical Theater Photography Piano Visual Art Vocal Solos and Small Vocal Ensemble Monmouth Arts is seeking professional artists who are interested in presenting workshops throughout the duration of the festival. The 2026 Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival, presented with Monmouth NJ 250, embraces the theme “Art Is Revolutionary.” As we reflect on 250 years of change, the festival celebrates creativity as a catalyst for progress and connection. We invite teaching artists to design workshops that inspire teens to think boldly, experiment freely, and explore how art can spark dialogue and transformation. We are looking for several workshops to carry out this theme in a variety of innovative and engaging ways for students aged 13-19. Please note, however, that to be considered proposals do not need to cater to the theme. We expect many of our workshops and masterclasses to be non-thematic. If you or your organization is interested in submitting a workshop proposal, please fill out the Workshop Proposal Form by clicking the button below. Proposals will be reviewed as they come in and artists will be contacted as soon as possible to confirm acceptance. Workshop proposals are due February 2, 2026. Workshop Proposal Form Monmouth Arts invites student artists to submit designs to be considered for the cover of the 2026 Teen Arts Festival program! In addition to having your design on the cover of the program. The Festival's theme this year is Art is Revolutionary. Deadline: February 6, 2026 Submission Guidelines: Students submitting design work must be registered for the 2026 Monmouth Arts Teen Arts festival. Designs should reflect the theme Art is Revolutionary. Submissions should be original ideas only. Of course, we encourage you to be inspired by your favorite comics and characters but please only use original ideas and non-trademarked designs. Monmouth Arts will add text as an overlay to the image with the festival name and relevant logos. The Monmouth Arts logo is available on our website to be used in your design as a placeholder for where you believe the logo should be within the design, but please be aware that Monmouth Arts reserves the right to alter those placements. All visual art forms are welcome (traditional or digital art forms; photographs of 3-dimensional work are acceptable) Designs must be submitted as a .pdf, in addition to the Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign file. Adobe files must include all editable layers. In other words, the file should be editable by our team. Altogether, a native file and an exported file must be submitted. Size: 8.5" x 5.5" plus .125" bleed A signed Submission Form must be sent in with the design in order to be considered. We will accept submissions from either individual students directly or educators on their behalf. Submissions are due February 10th and the winner will be announced in early March. Submission form and design must be emailed to Arts Education and Events Director, Devan Brash, at Devan@monmoutharts.org by 4:00 PM on Friday, February 6, 2025. Cover Art Submission Form Click here to download labels for Visual Art & Photography These labels are to be put on the back of each piece of artwork (on the bottom for 3D work). The label must be present, filled out completely, and attached before drop-off. It is the responsibility of the artist or teacher to ensure the label is attached to the work. Work without labels will not be adjudicated. 2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WHY SPONSOR MONMOUTH ARTS TEEN ARTS FESTIVAL? When you sponsor the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival, you’re helping young people discover their artistic voice and feel connected to a supportive creative community. Your sponsorship reaches more than 2,000 students and educators from 35+ schools across Monmouth County—and it directly fuels the inspiration of tomorrow’s performers, musicians, writers, and visual artists. We truly couldn’t do this without you . HOW TO SUPPORT : Sponsorship Questions? 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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 . 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?