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The Monmouth Arts Education Awards is a distinguished annual event held to honor and acknowledge the power of arts education in Monmouth County. Join us in celebrating the 2026 Arts Education Awards honorees! Each year, we open applications for community members to nominate arts educators and champions who embody what it means to enhance, teach, and advocate for arts education in Monmouth County. The Arts Education Awards is a distinguished annual event held by Monmouth Arts to honor and acknowledge the power of arts education in our community. 2026 Arts Education Awards Honorees Photo from left to right: Louise Millmann, Roy Gussman, Meaghan McDavitt, Lisa Bagwell, Maggie Fischer, Arts Director at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center Community Champion of Arts Education Award (Individual) Louise Millmann Louise has been teaching photography and Advanced Placement experimental digital design classes for the past thirty four years in both the Northport and Jericho school districts on Long Island. She received a four-year full tuition photography scholarship to the School of Visual Arts in NYC where she received her BFA in photography then completed her MFA during her teaching career. She has taught specialized classes in mixed media digital photography at the New School, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum and Museum of Modern Art. After retirement from public school, she moved full time to Bradley Beach and began teaching Gelli Plate and collage classes at ArtSpace by Monmouth Arts, the Asbury Art Club, Over the Moon Art Studios and the Belmar Art Council . Louise is looking forward to offering evening classes at The Jersey Shore Art Center. Her photographic self portrait collages have been exhibited with Joseph Cornell’s boxes at the Zeiher-Smith Gallery in NYC and she has been actively involved with the multi- national exhibition entitled “A BOOK ABOUT DEATH”. The exhibition was launched as an underground, global art project, at the Emily Harvey Foundation Gallery in New York City. Her collage works featured in A Book About Death are currently in the permanent collections of MOMA, Queens Museum and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. She currently resides in Bradley Beach with her husband David Mulkins. Community Champion of Arts Education Award (Organization) Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center The LBACC envisions a community where creativity flourishes and art serves as a unifying force. We aim to be a dynamic hub for local, emerging, and professional artists, offering a space where diverse voices and talents are celebrated. Through art, we connect, inspire, and enhance the cultural identify of our evolving community. Outstanding Educator in Visual Arts Lisa Bagwell I am a self-taught artist and have been working with recycled materials for over 20 years hoping to spark curiosity and raise awareness of the waste we create in our lives and its persistence in the environment. I collect many objects for my work while picking up trash out on Sandy Hook while other materials are collected from my own use and that of about 10 people that save things for me. I keep my collections organized and sorted and imagine how to use them in a sculpture that suits my sensibilities and works for the shape of the object I’m using. Sculptures range from tiny bottlecap pins to large outdoor installations; repeating themes are marine life, birds, cats, cakes and sandwiches. I find that I like to employ humor and lightheartedness to address the heaviness I feel regarding the environment crisis. I regularly show in and around NJ, PA and NY at galleries, festivals and work with environmental organizations and schools whenever possible to spread the word of anti-consumerism through creative arts. I’ve been building gardens (kill your lawn) and sculptures since 2004 and love creating with unwanted items. I find great joy in building giant brush piles that decompose, and though it is daunting, take pride in managing a popular community compost site. In both my day job and art, I take neglected things, be it a plastic bag, a vacant lot or rotting vegetables and try to build something inspiring. I live in Red Bank and currently manage Kula Farm in Asbury Park. Give me a follow Instagram: @lisa.bagwell Or check out my website LisaBagwell.com! Outstanding Educator in Performing Arts Roy Gussman , Music Director Emeritus, Monmouth Symphony Orchestra Roy Gussman is one of the area's most accomplished conductors, and he has been Music Director of the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra since 1991. Whether he's conducting classical, Broadway, or popular music, Roy communicates his love of music in a unique and exciting way to musicians and audiences alike. A graduate of Jersey City State College and the New England Conservatory of Music, where he was a conducting student of Richard Pittmann and a clarinet student of Joe Allard, Roy is also conductor of the New Jersey State Senior Youth Orchestra (since 2002), and he served as a trustee of the Monmouth Conservatory of Music. In addition to conducting, he is an active freelance clarinetist, and has been the principal clarinetist with the Orchestra of Saint Peter by the Sea since 1987. He has also been very active as a chamber musician, performing with the Red Bank Chamber Music Society and many other chamber music groups throughout the tri-state area. In addition, he is a much sought-after adjudicator for festivals and arts groups throughout the state. Outstanding Educator in Literary Arts Meaghan McDavitt , Red Bank Regional High School Meaghan McDavitt is the teacher of the Creative Writing Major at Red Bank Regional High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Academy. She also teaches the Creative Writing Elective, Playwriting/Screenwriting Elective, and IB Theory of Knowledge, as well as being the advisor for The Buccaneer student newspaper. Her creative short fiction and poetry have appeared in Heavy Feather Review, New Note, Poet’s Choice, and Cicada Song Press. She has previously received awards for teaching writing from the Scholastic Writing Awards and Frank Pallone's Congressional Recognition. She lives with her husband and three children in Freehold. 2026 Emerging Artist Scholarship Program 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. Learn more here . PAST HONOREES 2025 ARTS EDUCATION LEGACY AWARD Lynn Reich, Former Monmouth Arts Board President and Art Educator COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF ARTS EDUCATION (INDIVIDUAL) John McEwen, New Jersey Theatre Alliance Outstanding Educators in Visual Art, Literary Art and Performing Arts Frank Mainieri, Long Branch High School Christine DeMarisco, Asbury Park High School John Lebitsch, Forrestdale Middle School 2024 COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF ARTS EDUCATION (ORGANIZATION) Robyn Schindler, Paint the Stars Art Therapy COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF ARTS EDUCATION (INDIVIDUAL) Sam Giustiniani, Count Basie Center for the Arts Outstanding Educators in Visual Art, Literary Art and Performing Arts Anthony Greco, Rumson Country Day School, Marlboro High School & Count Basie Center for the Arts Jessica Merrigan, Henry Hudson Regional School Mary Dansereau, Neptune High School 2023 Community Arts Education Organization Axelrod Performing Arts Center Arts Organization Advocate Leader Kelly Barratt, Center for the Arts at Monmouth University Outstanding Educators in Visual Art and Performing Arts Scott Napolitano, Howell High School Lawrence Edwards, Shore Regional High School & Monmouth University 2022 Community Arts Education Organization Domenica Donna Como, Color Chips Arts Organization Advocate Leader Jeremy Martin, Long Branch Public Schools Outstanding Educators in Visual Art and Performing Arts Brittany James, Inspired Minds Fine Arts School and art629 Gallery Dr. Michael Penna, Ph.D., Collier High School 2021 Community Arts Education Organization Middletown Arts Center Arts Organization Leaders John Dias, Michael Hurst, & Kate Cordaro, Two River Theater Community Champion of the Arts Dr. Ryan Brandau, Monmouth Civic Chorus Arts Education Advocate Norma Tolliver, Main Ave Galleria Outstanding Educators in Visual Art and Performing Arts Jill Alexander, Wall High School Cindy Dwyer, Mater Dei Prep 2019 Community Arts Education Organization Two River Theater Arts Organization Leader Bruce Gallipani, Rockit Live! Foundation Community Champion of the Arts Nicholas & Shayne Mishoe, Company of Dance Arts Arts Education Advocate Heather Brown Cadalzo, Inspired Minds Fine Art School Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts Kate Okeson, Rumson-Fair Haven High Regional High School Benjamin Ringer, New Jersey State Youth Orchestra 2018 Community Arts Education Organization Jennifer Chauhan & Allison Tevald, Project Write Now Arts Organization Leader Mark Hyczko, Freehold Downtown Concert Series Community Champion of the Arts Michelle Burrell, Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance Arts Education Advocate July Nagy, Algonquin Arts Theatre Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts Tonya Lee, Art Instructor, Monmouth University Eric Gross, Music Educator, Freehold High School 2016 Community Arts Education Organization Belmar Arts Center Arts Organization Leader David Levy & Leslie Backlund, Co-Presidents, Guild of Creative Art Community Champion of the Arts Sarah Hilton, Arts Educator, Oasis Arts Education Advocate Richard McKenna, Senior Vice President of Sales, Hatteras Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts Judy Raybon, Visual Arts Educator, Collier Youth Services Gerald Romano, Director of Bands, Monmouth Regional High School

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. Artist Supporter Family Nonprofit Business Student Artist | $40 Exhibit or perform at ArtSpace, our Red Bank gallery and community space Be featured in our Online Artist Registry Share your work with our thousands of subscribers and growing network Get Started Supporter | $50 All the general member benefits Meaningful connections to artists, arts organizations, and other supporters Get Started Family | $60 Best Value All the general benefits for up to four family members Get Started Nonprofit | $150-250 Promote your business and events to thousands of our members and subscribers Help bring diversity and inclusion to the arts community in Monmouth County Get Started Business | $200-500 Promote your business and events to thousands of our members and subscribers Help bring diversity and inclusion to the arts community in Monmouth County Get Started Student | Free! 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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. 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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. 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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 . 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 Applications open June 1, 2026 Stay tuned for more information and check back on June 1st to download the application form. 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

Meet the Monmouth Arts team dedicated to connecting our community to the arts. Meet the Staff Executive Director Teresa Staub Mail teresa@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 x 100 Membership & Community Engagement Director Connie Isbell Mail connie@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 x 101 Arts Education Manager Devan Brash Mail devan@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 x 102 Finance Manager Angela Geller Mail finance@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 x 104 Marketing Manager Debra Maricic Mail debra@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 x 103 Marketing & Events Manager Maitte Avila Mail maitte@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 Creative Expressions Arts & Wellness Associate Amanda Harvey Mail amanda@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 Development & Marketing Coordinator Alyssa Calderone Mail alyssa@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890

FOR ARTISTS Welcome Monmouth Artists! Whether you’re just starting out or years into your creative career, we’re here to help you thrive. From visual artists and filmmakers to writers, dancers, musicians and beyond, we’re dedicated to giving Monmouth County creators the support they need. Create and Connect Inspiration grows when artists come together. We strive to stimulate new ideas, connect creators who can energize each other and help you build new creative and business skills. Workshops for Creatives Arts Mixers Artist Registry Show Your Work Showcasing your work should be exciting, and we'll help make it more accessible. These resources can help you share your work, reach new audiences, and fuel your future creativity. 
 Call for Entries ArtSpace Exhibitions Annual Member Exhibits Monmouth County Senior Art Show Meet Our Partners We’re proud to partner with a range of nonprofit organizations across the county. Take a look at our member list; you may find support and opportunities through our network to help you take your next creative step. 
 View List of Members For Arts Educators You know how powerful the arts can be in changing young lives. Explore resources designed to support your teaching and help you enrich students through self-expression. Arts Educator Resources Arts Educator Awards Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival Emerging Artist Scholarship Program Our commitment to artists includes young artists and their education. Each year we offer scholarships for teens pursuing a degree in the arts, including performing, literary, design, music and more. Get the details and read about our talented past recipients. Emerging Artist Scholarship Program Read the Latest Arts News Our blog is regularly updated with the latest arts news at Monmouth Arts and in the county. Read the Blog FEATURED ARTISTS Sarah Fishbein Visual Artist Sarah’s work in large-scale glass mosaics was featured at Artspace in 2025. "I use glass because of how tactile it is & the textures & colors that you just can't get out of paint," she says."The mosaics themselves became little pieces of myself that, put together, make something powerful." Learn More Membership Gives Artists Even More Open the door to more opportunities & involvement in the dynamic arts scene of Monmouth County. Exhibit or perform at ArtSpace, our Red Bank gallery & community space Get access to members-only emails which include grants, scholarships, open calls, job listings, workshops, classes, discounts and more Share your work with our thousands of subscribers and growing network Explore Memberships

Monmouth Arts is proud to announce the Golden Celebration – Cheers to 50 Years of Art, commemorating 50 years of service as the leading arts organization in Monmouth County. GOLDEN CELEBRATION Honorees Ad Journal Sponsors The Golden Celebration VIEW PHOTO ALBUM Monmouth Arts is proud to announce the Golden Celebration – Cheers to 50 Years of Art , commemorating 50 years of service as the leading arts organization in Monmouth County. This milestone event will be held on Friday, September 23, in the Blu Grotto’s stunning landscaped gardens in historic Monmouth Park. Guests will toast, dine and groove to the funky sounds of the Moroccan Sheepherders , enjoy unique art experiences, and bid on artfully curated silent and live auction packages. Throughout this incredible evening, we will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of chef David Burke , musician Jake Clemons , actor Vincent Pastore , restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach , business leader CentraState Healthcare System and the Junior League of Monmouth County . Join us in honoring these community leaders who have made a difference in the arts! Friday, September 23, 2022 The Garden at the Blu Grotto 200 Port Au Peck Avenue, Oceanport Heart of Gold VIP Party : 5:30 PM Includes wine, beer, and musical entertainment by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Celebration Event: 6:30 PM Suggested attire is cocktail or business. Flat shoes are recommended as we will be on the grass. Click to download the ad journal! Honorees MEET THE HONOREES Chef David Burke Artistic Achievement Award in Culinary Arts Blurring the lines between chef, artist, entrepreneur, and inventor, world-renowned David Burke is a leading pioneer in modern American cuisine. Raised in Monmouth County, NJ, he has launched dozens of restaurants and food-related businesses across the globe. He has authored two cookbooks and competed in two seasons on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters . Chef Burke makes regular appearances on major news networks and is often sought after by top journalists as a hospitality spokesman. Chef Burke has been a lifelong collector and supporter of contemporary artists. He often incorporates original works of art as part of his restaurants’ décor and concepts. Throughout his career, Chef Burke has led by example and maintained a strong charitable presence within the communities where his businesses are located. Internationally awarded, celebrity chef David Burke is a culinary artist, entrepreneur, inventor, and art collector with unbounded imagination and an endless hunger for knowledge. Jake Clemons Artistic Achievement Award in Musical Arts Gifted singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Jake Clemons is a magnet for positive energy and emotion, consistently sharing stories and thoughts about life, his beliefs, and experiences through music. Jake’s vast array of musical endeavors over the last 12 years have made him a familiar figure around the world. During that time, Jake has released three albums and one EP and toured the world to perform his music with The Jake Clemons Band, as well as touring and recording with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. Jake has also recorded and/or performed with Eddie Vedder, Glen Hansard, Tom Morello, Prophets of Rage, Roger Waters and US Girls. Vincent Pastore Artistic Achievement Award in Performing Arts Vincent Pastore was a former nightclub owner in New Rochelle, New York, from 1967 to 1987. He left the club business to pursue an acting career when he was 42 years old. His first film True Lov e, a 1989 American comedy starring Annabella Sciorra, won the Grand Jury Prize at the 1989 Sundance Film Festival. Vincent worked as a day player for many years and did extra work until he landed a co-starring role in The Jerky Boys: A Movie with Alan Arkin and the 1996 HBO television movie Gotti , alongside Armand Assante. In 1999, Vincent was cast in The Sopranos , where he played the character Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero. That same year, the cast of The Sopranos won a SAG Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series. His film credits include Made , Revolver , The Hurricane , Deuces Wild , and Serving Sara . Other television credits include Witness to the Mob and the Practice . Recently Vincent appeared in Hulu’s Wu-Tang Clan: An American Saga , Hawaii Five-0 , and Blue Bloods . Upcoming films include Don Q with Armand Assante, Tim Bogarts' film Spinning Gold based on the life of his father Niel Bogart, and presently he is working on Gravesend , a TV series about the Brooklyn mob. Vincent's Broadway credits include Chicago, Bullets Over Broadway, and Off-broadway credits Lamppost Reunion and Queen for a Day. He is the co-founder of the Renegade Group with Maureen Van Zandt. Vincent teaches acting at HB Studio in New York City and has a new film Bases Empty at the Staten Island Film Festival with cast members, Lou Vitulli and Armand Madeo. Marilyn Schlossbach Humanitarian Award Marilyn Schlossbach transcends the boundaries of the kitchen as an entrepreneur, mother, and active citizen spearheading social and environmental initiatives. Her passion for travel, the arts, and the ocean has created a unique culture of elevated vacation cuisine, reflected in her restaurants, venues, and projects; Langosta Lounge, Pop’s Garage, White Chapel Projects, Salt Water Market, Asbury Park Yacht Club, Food For Thought By The Sea, Cocoa Boat Chocolate, and Oshin Oil. Marilyn’s community-driven work goes beyond her restaurants, advocating for sustainable agriculture, accessible culinary and hospitality training, and dining destinations that help underserved communities flourish. Junior League of Monmouth County Community Service Award The Junior League of Monmouth County is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The JLMC's 200 members live in both Monmouth and Ocean counties and annually give over 20,000 hours collectively to the community. Following in the footsteps of the League’s founders since 1939, today’s JLMC members are at the forefront of tackling society’s thorniest issues—addressing and acting as advocates on an array of critical issues including period poverty, teen self-esteem, food justice, and human trafficking among others—for the express purpose of enhancing the social, cultural, and political fabric of our society. The JLMC is 100% volunteer run and relies on the dues of its members and the support of the community to continue its work. CentraState Healthcare System Business Leadership Award CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, three award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and four convenient satellite health pavilions. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence four times. To learn more, visit centrastate.com . SPONSORS Sponsors Victoria A. 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MEMBER EXHIBITS: DIGITAL GALLERY BELONGING Felix Ahearn Imposter pen and ink on brisol board 8”W x 6"H Not for Sale Jackie Allen Comfort gouache 7"W x 7"H $60 Malak Ayyash Untitled photography 13"W x 19"H $150 Francesca Azzara Aligning with the Universe encaustic and mixed media on panel 12"W x 12"H $600 Marilyn Baldi Coming to Enlightenment photography 39"W x 18"H $1000 Jess Bell Spring Bliss oil 12"W x 9"H Not for Sale Justin DeMattico I Dream of Forests acrylic on canvas 36"W x 48"H $1900 Kate Eggleston HALT (hungry angry lonely tired) house paint, acrylic, china marker, acrylic pen, wood 40"W x 30"H $2500 Kate Eggleston The Contents Don't Match the Vessel acrylic pen on paper 20.5"W x 19.75"H $500 Jenna Fedosh Expression pastels 24"H x 24"W Not for Sale Anna Jewel Gove Waiting at the Airport mixed media 26"W x 20"H $1450 Jude Harzer Inextricably Connected oil on canvas 40”W x 30”H $2700 Jude Harzer Emotional Support oil on canvas 48”W x 24”H $4500 Kelsey Ivins Envision Depression photo collage 14"W x 18"H Not for Sale Kelsey Ivins Visualize Anxiety photo collage 18"W x 14"H Not for Sale Jill Kerwick Resist photo collage 12”W x 9.5”H $450 Jane Kleiman URSULA porcelain 7"W x 11.5"H $400 Louise Krasniewicz Meteor Shower 3 mixed media 8"W x 8"H $250 Lea Lumière Past Lives acrylic and pastel 30"W x 24"H $3000 Marie Maber Shrewsbury Church Yard oil on canvas 20"W x 16"H $1200 William Molloy Old Friends photography 14"W x 11"H Not for Sale Lori Oakes Become an American mixed media 18"W x 24"H $500 Lori Oakes Rations mixed media 18"W x 18"H $500 Lori Oakes Home mixed media 16"W x 20"H $500 Cheri Pessutti Papa’s Gift graphite 9”W x 11”H Not for Sale

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.