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Anyone can become a member! Join today and become part of our network of creatives and supporters of the arts. Learn more about membership. BECOME A MEMBER Membership Options Whether you're an artist, a passionate supporter of the arts, or an arts organization, membership opens the door to more opportunities and deeper involvement in the vibrant arts scene of Monmouth County. 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To renew, click "Get Started" above in the Membership Tab that applies to you, then select "Renewal Membership" from the drop down field on the next page. You're in Great Company! View All Members Nonprofit Members Two River Theater Asbury Park Arts Council [Image Placeholder] Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Business Members Oyster Point Hotel & Gallery [Image Placeholder] Parlor Gallery Inspired Minds Fine Art School ANYONE CAN BE A MEMBER! Since 1971, Monmouth Arts has provided programs and services that support the practice, presence, and influence of the arts and of artists throughout Monmouth County. Your membership strengthens the arts community that makes Monmouth County a great place to live and work! Join today and become part of our network of creatives and supporters of the arts. HOW TO PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP Read the benefits below Choose a membership level Select Join, Renew, or Gift You can also purchase a membership by calling us at 732.212.1890 ext. 101. ALREADY A MEMBER? Get information about discounts, access, funding information, renewals, and more. RENEW MEMBERSHIP Student artists exhibit at ArtSpace 105 at Monmouth Arts, Winter 2018 Monmouth Arts grant recipient ZEYBRAH performs in Long Branch, Summer 2018 VIEW CURRENT ARTS PARTNERS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS ALL members enjoy these benefits: subscription to our biweekly Opportunities in the Arts and Get Out & Get Art electronic newsletters invitations to social and networking meetings discounted tickets to exclusive Monmouth Arts events: workshops, Film Sneak Peeks, Artful Experiences, art parties, and more email alerts on upcoming shows, events, and exhibits 10% off Monmouth Arts merchandise Each membership level includes additional perks. Select a level to learn more! COMMUNITY. ADVOCACY. RESOURCES. MEMBER LEVELS Student | Free! Artist | $40 Arts Supporter | $50 Family | $60 Nonprofit | $150-$250 Business | $200-$500 DOWNLOAD BROCHURE STUDENT MEMBERSHIP Free! JOIN RENEW Access to Monmouth Arts scholarship opportunities Special student workshops Opportunities to exhibit work or perform at ArtSpace, our Red Bank gallery and community space ARTIST MEMBERSHIP $40 JOIN RENEW GIFT Exhibit or perform in ArtSpace, our Red Bank gallery and community space Showcase your work in our Online Artist Registry Share your art events in our biweekly arts e-blast read by 5,000+ dedicated subscribers Connect you and your arts happenings to the community through social media and our growing network Full amount is tax-deductible. Supporter ARTS SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP $50 JOIN RENEW GIFT All the general member benefits Connections to artists, arts organizations, and other supporters Satisfaction of knowing that you make the arts happen Full amount is tax-deductible. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $60 JOIN RENEW GIFT BEST VALUE All the general benefits for up to four family members Full amount is tax-deductible. Nonprofit NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP $150-$250 JOIN RENEW GIFT Promote your business at Monmouth Arts meetings, events, and in ArtSpace, our Red Bank gallery and community space Be featured in our online artzine, where we highlight member artists, arts organizations, and creative businesses Share your art events in our biweekly arts e-blast read by 5,000+ dedicated subscribers Connect your organization to the community through social media and our growing network Full amount is tax-deductible. Business BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP $200-$500 JOIN RENEW GIFT Promote your business at Monmouth Arts meetings, events, and in ArtSpace, our Red Bank gallery and community space Be featured in our online artzine, where we highlight our member artists, arts organizations, and creative businesses Share your openings, classes, and services in our arts e-blasts read by 5,000+ dedicated subscribers Connect your business to the community through social media and our growing network Full amount is tax-deductible. Current Members CURRENT BUSINESS + NONPROFIT MEMBERS NONPROFIT MEMBERS 180 Turning Lives Around Algonquin Arts Theatre American Association of University Women - Freehold Branch Ani Art Academies Arcadian Chorale Art Alliance of Monmouth County Art Society of Monmouth County Asbury Park Arts Council Asbury Park Dance Festival Asbury Park Museum Asbury Park Music Foundation Asbury Park Theater Company Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Axelrod Performing Arts Center Ballet Co. of the Performing Arts Ensemble Belmar Arts Center Brookdale Community College Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Center Players Chashama Classic Radio Road Show Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey Company of Dance Arts Count Basie Center for the Arts Creative OPERAtions Garden State Film Festival Guild of Creative Art Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey Highlands Borough Arts Council Holmdel Theatre Company Indie Street Film Festival Jersey Shore Arts Center Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County Locals Art Space Longfellow Deeds Manasquan River Group of Artists Middletown Arts Center Misfits Theatre Company Monmouth Civic Chorus Monmouth County Historical Association Monmouth County Library System Monmouth County Parks System Monmouth Museum Monmouth Symphony Orchestra Monmouth University Center for the Arts NENAproductions Theater Project New Jersey Blind Citizens Association New Jersey Repertory Company New Jersey State Youth Orchestra Premier Theatre Company Project Write Now Red Bank Chamber Music Society Red Bank RiverCenter Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences Rockit Live Foundation Roosevelt Arts Project Shore House Shrewsbury Chorale Spring Lake Community House and Theatre Theater Q Asbury T. Thomas Fortune Foundation Transformer / Siren Arts Two River Theater BUSINESS MEMBERS 4am Somewhere Murals + SIgns Art629 Gallery Artistscent Beauregard Fine Art Black Swallowtail Studios Borzotta Arts Color and Light Festival / PolyOne Craig Kiely Designs Dead Letter Press Draw with Mr. Mike Gallery Jupiter Galerie Lucida Hatteras Inspired Minds Fine Art School James Yarosh Associates Fine Art & Design Gallery JK Ceramics / SquatterPotters Kelly-Mckenna Gallery Main Avenue Galleria McKay Imaging Photography New Jersey Stage NUCULTURE Over the Moon Art Studios Oyster Point Hotel / Molly Pitcher Inn Parlor Gallery Pella Windows & Doors Rathu Consulting Red Bank Frameworks The Estuary TV Talent 3 / Magic Box Communications Umami Girl Visions Photographic Workshops WHITEPOINT Gallery and Studio

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 . Cosmic Canyons One River School of Art + Design Opening Reception: December 5, 2019 | 6:00 - 7:30pm Exhibit: December 5, 2019 - January 2, 2020 Sophie Burden Beatrice Tansky Austin Guzman Blake Illingsworth Elizabeth Rosati Alex Armstrong Roey Zurkovsky Sydney Davis Tess Calzaretta Melanie Ramirez Marley Mitchell Kendall Walsh Kylie Cheng Luna Montague Makayla Joffe Shealin Rossi Cosmic Canyons is an exhibit of artwork by students from the Digital Art Shuffle class at One River School of Art + Design. The class brings fine art and technology together by providing students the tools and inspiration to make art on a virtual canvas. The artwork demonstrates the students' ability to create vector illustrations in Adobe Illustrator using the pen tool, gradients, and layering. Together these elements are used to design an otherworldly landscape with atmospheric perspective. About One River School of Art + Design Founded by Matt Ross in September of 2012 “one river” west of New York City, One River School of Art + Design has a mission to transform art education in America. Today, their innovative program teaches thousands of students in twelve schools across six states. They have developed a unique method for teaching art and digital design classes to people of all ages. Very simply, students have more fun, learn faster, and create more compelling creative outcomes at One River School. Find out more about One River: www.oneriverschool.com

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 Drawing Room at Asbury Ocean Club 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. This year, Monmouth Arts is proud to honor an extraordinary group of artists, storytellers, cultural institutions, and community leaders whose creativity and contributions have made a lasting impact. The 2026 honorees include music legend George Clinton, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Music Award; acclaimed singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins, recipient of the Outstanding Musical Achievement Award; bestselling author Harlan Coben, recipient of the Outstanding Literary Achievement Award; PNC Bank Arts Center, recipient of the Distinguished Cultural Landmark Award; and Dorothea Bongiovi, recipient of the Outstanding Community Service Award. Together, they represent the many ways the arts enrich our culture, strengthen our communities, and inspire generations. 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 Click for Wine Pull 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 Des & the Swagmatics Des and the Swagmatics is an Asbury Park based five-piece band on a mission to get your booty shakin’ by any means necessary! Des and the Swagmatics pack a sexy blend of R&B, rock, soul, funk and pop sounds in a way guaranteed to make you dance so hard you’ll pull something if you don’t stretch first! Led by vocal powerhouse and three-time Asbury Music Award winning Deseree Spinks, the Swagmatics are guitarist Randy Preston, drummer-vocalist Craig Lawlor, keyboardist-vocalist Ray Saada, and bassist Kevin Stryker. Coming together over their shared love of Prince’s fearless virtuosity, the raw soul power and harmonies of the great R&B voices of the 60s and 70s, the smooth bass and deep pocket grooves of 90s R&B and New Jack Swing, classic reggae vibes, and iconic 80s synth sounds, a night at a Des and the Swagmatics show is a genre-bending adventure through every way you’ve ever wanted to get down! Des and the Swagmatics have also recently released an original self-titled LP with their friends at Telegraph Hill Records featuring 13 original songs composed by the band and featuring many esteemed guests including the great Gloria Gaynor’s Horn section. DJ Derick Braxton (DJ DRKBXT) & DJ Wes Derrick Braxton New Brunswick-born, NYC-based producer, composer, and DJ. From funk, soul, and jazz to hip-hop, disco, house, and psychedelic grooves, Derrick brings a genre-bending sound shaped by collaborations with artists like Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz, and Lupe Fiasco. DJ Wes New Brunswick native and House music devotee, DJ Wes brings deep grooves, soulful rhythms, and club energy to every set—rooted in the sounds of legends like Tony Humphries and Newark’s Club Zanzibar. 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!

The Monmouth Arts ArtHelps program offers a number of grants to qualifying Monmouth County arts organizations, as well as non-profit organizations that provide arts programming. Funding Priorities Applications & Guidelines Grant Status Grant Toolkit ArtHelps Local Arts Program Support the 2026 ArtHelps Local Arts Program Regrantees! Arcadian Chorale Art Alliance of Monmouth County Asbury Park Arts Council Asbury Park Dance Festival Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Brookdale Community College Center Players Company of Dance Arts Creative OPERAtions Guild of Creative Art Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey Holmdel Theatre Company Indie Street Film Festival Jazz Arts Project Monmouth Civic Chorus Monmouth County Diversity Alliance Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch Premier Theatre Company Red Bank Chamber Music Society Red Bank Westside Summer Jazz Series Rockit Live Foundation Shrewsbury Chorale T. Thomas Fortune Foundation The Allentown Village Initiative The Center in Asbury Park Wooden Walls Public Art Project 2026 Grant Recipients Announced: Click here to read more! Click through to each groups's website to learn more about their programs and projects. In partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Monmouth Arts offers ArtHelps Local Arts Program Grants through a competitive application process. The grants are intended to support organizations and programs that serve the public and provide access to a diverse array of quality arts experiences throughout Monmouth County. Eligible recipients include Monmouth County nonprofit arts organizations and community groups with arts programs that provide excellent arts events that are accessible and beneficial to the public. Organizations must be able to complete all reporting necessary by the deadlines in order to accept public funds, including the application, a contract, an interim report, and a final report. Applicants should consider the current funding priorities of Monmouth Arts, which are outlined in detail on this page and in the grant guidelines. ArtHelps Local Arts Program grant applications must be completed on Submittable, Monmouth Arts’ grant portal. Please read the guidelines carefully and follow the link to Submittable (see Applications & Guidelines section). Applicants who are not yet registered with Submittable may sign up for a free account. Grant workshops are held each spring to provide step-by-step assistance with the application process and the grants' ADA requirements. These virtual workshops are a valuable resource for those considering applying for any type of grant. It is highly recommended that organizations applying for grants attend one of these workshops. Important Dates: Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Period January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 Applications Available: April 2, 2026 Online Grant Workshops : April 29th, 12:00pm and May 13th, 5:00pm REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED Deadline: June 15, 2026 Awards Announced: October 2026 Contracts Due: November 2026 Types of Grants Please read the complete guidelines for the grant to which you are applying. Applicants may only apply for one type of grant per year. General Operating Support (GOS) Two-year funding is available for established arts nonprofits to ensure operating and administrative capacity. General Operating Support grants support the overall operations of nonprofit organizations that are exclusively devoted to the arts. Applicants must have an arts-related primary mission and be at least three years old. Requests may not exceed 20% of the organization’s annual operating budget, with a minimum request of $1,000 and a maximum of $10,000. GOS grants are awarded with a two-year commitment, subject to contract stipulations and available funds. Special Project Support (SPS) Special Project Grants are available to support organizations with an arts project or event that will occur either once or periodically for a short duration of time. Eligible applicants include organizations with an arts mission as well as non-arts organizations, municipalities, and educational and religious institutions with an arts-specific project or event. Requests can be for up to 50% of project or event expenses, with a minimum request of $1,000 and a maximum of $5,000. Mini Grant (MG) Mini Grants ($500) are available for arts projects to new and emerging organizations, and organizations requiring a small amount of funding. Mini Grants have a simplified application process and a short time frame from application to award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed every two months. Mini Grants are intended as an introduction to the ArtHelps grant program. Note: Municipalities and educational and religious institutions may only apply for Special Project Support or Mini Grant. Interested applicants and current regrantees can refer to the Grant Toolkit section of this page for additional resources. Questions? Contact Connie Isbell: connie@monmoutharts.org or 732-212-1890 x101 Funding Priorities Funding Priorities As part of our efforts to respond to the changing needs of those we serve, Monmouth Arts is continuing to evolve our programming, operations, and grantmaking. Please note that the funding priorities have been updated. Applicants should show strong initiative in one or more of the following areas: Serving the needs of local artists with exemplary programs, opportunities, services, or presentation of their work. Promoting cultural equity, diversity, and inclusion through projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups, including those that create opportunities for artists and community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) or individuals living with a disability. Forging partnerships and collaborations among individuals or organizations, especially those that include different perspectives within the community and connect the arts to other sectors such as economic development, social services, public safety, and health and healing. Broadening public participation by attracting more people to the arts, bringing in audiences different from those the organization is already attracting, or deepening experiences by increasing current participants' levels of involvement. Advancing and advocating for arts education in schools and life-long learning through the arts. Preserving and conserving art forms and cultural heritage through public presentation. Grant Applications and Guidelines Applications and Guidelines 2027 grant applications are online! ArtHelps Local Arts Program grant applications must be completed on Submittable, Monmouth Arts’ grant portal. Please read guidelines carefully and then follow the link to the Submittable application. Applicants who are not yet registered with Submittable may sign up for a free account. Free online grant workshops are held in April and May. Click HERE to download a PDF of the grant presentation from our most recent workshop. Fiscal Year 2027 General Operating Guidelines and Application | DEADLINE HAS PASSED Preview of Guidelines and Sample Application in Word 2027 Finance Chart Fiscal Year 2027 Special Project Support Guidelines and Application | DEADLINE HAS PASSED Preview of Guidelines and Sample Application in Word 2027 Special Project Support Budget Sheet 2026 Mini Grant Guidelines and Application | CLOSED FOR 2026 Preview of Guidelines and Sample Application in Word Grant Status Grant Status Check here for updates about the status of ongoing and future ArtHelps opportunities: 2026 Mini Grants applications were made available in February 2026; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed every two months. A total of six (6) Mini Grant are available. Fiscal Year 2027 applications and guidelines were made available April 2, 2026; deadline was June 15, 2026. Free workshops for interested applicants are offered each year during the grant cycle. Click HERE to download a PDF of the grant presentation from our most recent workshop. Grant Toolkit Grant Toolkit Grant Application Tips Grant Terms & Definitions Monmouth Arts Publicity Agreement Link to Updated Funding Statements with Logos Monmouth Arts Display Poster Monmouth Arts Ads (for your 8+ page programs): Color | B&W Notice of Filming & Photography Accessibility Planning: Need help with ADA planning? Visit the New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Cultural Access Network Project for resources and the recommended self-assessment survey tool. Previous Grants

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.

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monmouth Arts Board of Trustees is an elected group of nineteen dynamic community leaders representing a cross-section of our community. They are passionate advocates of Monmouth Arts' mission and vision and contribute to the community's well-being through equitable access to the arts. They provide leadership in governance, oversight, strategic planning, finance and fundraising. Board of Trustees, Officers Perry Beneduce President Jim Geise Vice President Melanie Penney, CPA Treasurer Tara Walsh, Esq. Secretary Board of Trustees Chris Andreach Luke Breslin, Esq. John Chiappinelli, Esq. Dana Ciricione Debra County, CMD Shawn Emamjomeh Richard Huff Laurie Londoner Ernie Miller Penny Miller Richard Parness Victoria Reis Cathy Pugliese-Sivo Rachel Tedeschi

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 . Luminate Inspired Minds Fine Art School Students Exhibit Dates: December 18, 2021 - January 7, 2022 Luminate is an exhibition celebrating the talented graduating seniors at Inspired Minds Fine Art School. Stop by to view the artwork in person or check out the digital gallery below. Our gallery visiting hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm. Cynthia Clark "Car by the Beach" oil Riley Haynes "Sally" pastel Allison Borkenhagen "Self-Portrait" mixed media collage Caroline Nolan "Lemon Water" mixed media collage Allison Borkenhagen "Feast on Life" gouache James Bonanno "The Gondola" oil Perri Polyviou "Ban Pesticides" oil Emma Dumaresq "The Hand" oil Samantha Nicolson "Good Vibrations" oil Madeline Frohnhoefer "Footprints in the Sand" oil Molly Chrampanis "Love Me" oil Marissa Russo "The Raven" ink Riley Haynes "Marilyn Monroe" oil Molly Chrampanis "Money" oil Paige Larson "Bob Marley" oil Emma Dumaresq "The Girl" oil Allison Borkenhagen "Saturation" marker Madeline Frohnhoefer "Untitled" oil Molly Chrampanis "Power" oil Clare Gibb "Fireman's Fair" oil Caroline Nolan "Saintly Serenity" oil Sarah Merkel "A Beautiful Bond" oil James Bonanno "Amalfi Coast" oil Clare Gibb "Greece" oil Caroline Nolan "Hula High" oil

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 2026 Winners Official Program All Artwork Reception Photos 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 Folklife Showcase aims to celebrate the community's rich tapestry of arts, culture, and heritage. Monmouth Arts' Annual Folklife Showcase is a celebration of our community's rich tapestry of arts, culture, and heritage. Monmouth County is a melting pot of diverse communities. These communities boast rich folk art traditions that reflect the aesthetics and values of the cultures they represent. Monmouth Arts is committed to supporting artists who continue to nurture these traditions by passing on their unique art forms and preserving their cultural legacy for future generations. Every year, our goal with each showcase is to inspire us all to cherish and celebrate the unique diversity among us. "Una celebración de agradable combinación de arte, cultura y patrimonio de nuestra comunidad." 2025 PERFORMANCE LINEUP The Pipes and Drums Band of the Atlantic Watch Irish/Scottish Medleys and Tunes The Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey Traditional Greek Dance Los Cimarrones Afro Puerto Rican Bomba Plena Ensemble Neelima Raju Traditional Indian Dance Chinelos Son Los de Morelos Mexican Dance Group Viva Vallenato! Trio Colombian Folkloric Music Peruvian Community of Freehold Peruvian Cultural Dance Group