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? Contact Teresa Staub, Executive Director at: Teresa@monmoutharts.org 732.212.1890 x101 Ad Journal Spec Form Advertising Questions? Contact Debra Maricic, Marketing Manager at: debra@monmoutharts.org SPONSORSHIP FORM AD JOURNAL 2026 SPONSORS In-Kind Sponsor In-Kind Sponsor

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?

FUNDERS Corporate Partnerships Corporate partnerships provide critical, sustaining financial support for Monmouth Arts' programs and services and give your company a unique opportunity for widespread visibility to its market audience. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available at various levels of commitment. Our Development staff will work with you to create a plan that fits your company's specific needs and budget. For more information, don't hesitate to contact Teresa Staub, Executive Director, at Teresa@monmoutharts.org . Major corporate support is provided by: Algonquin Arts Theatre American Express Ansell Grimm and Aaron, P.C. Axelrod Performing Arts Center Builders General Supply Caldwell Banker Realty Coast Cities Truck and Equipment Sales Count Basie Center for the Arts Diane Turton, Realtors ENT and Allergy Associates Freehold Raceway Mall Kearny Bank Jackson Lewis McLoone’s Restaurant Group Monmouth Medical Center/RWJ Barnabas Monmouth University New Jersey Natural Gas OceanFirst Bank PNC Private Bank RBC Wealth Management Senior Living Residences Stillwell-Hansen, Inc. Solution Prep Foundation Partners We partner with foundations to identify hands-on ways in which they can invest their funds to collaborate with us on programs to enhance art programs, galleries, community initiatives and art award shows throughout Monmouth County. Major foundation support is provided by: Flagstar Foundation Grunin Foundation Manasquan Bank Foundation Mary Owen Borden Foundation Monmouth Park Charity Fund NJ Arts and Culture Renewal Fund OceanFirst Foundation PNC Foundation The Stone Foundation Corporate In-Kind Donors Major in-kind support is provided by: All Axcess Entertainment Artiscent Brandywine at the Sycamore Brookdale Community College CareOne, Wall and Holmdel Count Basie Cinemas Craig Kiely Designs Daisy Chocolates Dreyfus, Ashby & Co. Hatteras Hot Sand Läderach Chocolate Laird and Company NuCulture Sony Pictures Classics Wanamassa Liquors Monmouth Arts Major Donors Contributors who donated $500 or more. Major donor ($500+) support is provided by: Chris and Lauren Andreach Christine and Lex Baugh Perry Beneduce The Bennett Family Alice Berman Joyce Booth Luke Breslin Tim Cabrey John Chiappinelli Joanna Connelly Laurie Davis Sarah Fischell Janice Frent Friends of Vickie Snoy Richard Gargiulo James Geise Michael Greene and Family Jill Kerwick James and Magda Muka Lawrence and Laura Muka Richard Parness and Laurie Londoner Melanie Penney Linda Rebbel Joan Rechnitz Victoria Reis Carol Sills Tom and Cathy Sivo Gina Torello Government Support Our programs are made possible, in part, with public funds from: Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners Monmouth County Division of Planning Office of Community Development Monmouth County Office on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services New Jersey Cultural Trust New Jersey State Council on the Arts National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the New Jersey Coastal Management Program and the Department of Environmental Protection

The 50 for 50 Photo Project is a collaboration between Monmouth Arts and photographer Paul Barretta, that featured environmental portraits of fifty individuals who represent the Monmouth County arts community and are influential in moving the County toward a more inspired, inclusive, and creative arts community. 50 FOR 50 PHOTO PROJECT Monmouth Arts, along with Photographer Paul Barretta, created a 50 for 50 Photo Project of environmental portraits of fifty individuals who represent the Monmouth County arts community. Each individual subject featured was selected baruse they are influential in moving our County toward a more inspired, inclusive, and creative arts comunity. About the Photographer Paul G. Barretta has a Ph.D. in Marketing from The University of Texas – Pan American, now UTRGV. He began taking photography seriously in 2014 and has a particular interest in commercial photography, combining the art of photography with the theory of marketing, as well as environmental portraits and music photography. He is currently an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Nicolais School of Business at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. Prior to academia, he had a corporate career spanning about 25 years, mostly in the music media & entertainment industry. Click here to visit his website. The Asbury Park Dance Festival was founded in 2019 by VJ Carbone, Michelle Fleet, Laura Halzack, and Michael Trusnovec. The team shares a passion for dance and a mutual appreciation for all art forms. The festival’s mission is to present dance and raise funds for arts education advocacy through a partnership with the nonprofit Arts Ed NJ. Joe Barris is the Monmouth County Director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development. He is a founding member of the Freehold Borough Arts Council and former board member and President of Monmouth Arts. His work at the County has led to the arts being incorporated into the County’s Comprehensive Master Plan. Alice Berman taught music for nearly 20 years. Following her teaching career, she moved into the nonprofit arts community as the Executive Director of the Monmouth Conservatory of Music. She has served as Board President of Monmouth Arts and the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County; she remains active with the Museum’s endowment gift program. Tom Bernard is Co-President and Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classics. Over the span of his career, he has released films that have won 41 Academy Awards® (37 of those at Sony Pictures Classics). Tom, a two-time Monmouth Arts honoree for his dedication to the arts, is the New Jersey State Film Commissioner and a member of the Count Basie Theatre Board. Heather Brown Cadalzo is the co-owner of Inspired Minds Fine Art School. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, her portrait paintings have been commissioned for numerous private collections. Her work has been shown in many galleries and has won numerous awards, including from Monmouth Arts in 2019 for her work as an Arts Education Advocate. April Centrone and Kira Sanz are the co-founders of 10PRL, a modern event and studio space in Long Branch that supports unique, diverse organizations and individual voices. April is a multi-instrumentalist and teacher and the co-founder of the New York Arabic Orchestra, non-profit organization specializing in the performance and education of Arabic music. Gabriel Chajnik and the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theatre (AXCBT) are working together to bring professional ballet to the Jersey Shore. Gabriel, a dancer and renowned choreographer and director, stepped into the role of Artistic Director for the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater. Monmouth Arts honored Gabriel in 2021 with the Artistic Achievement Award. Jennifer Chauhan is an entrepreneur, writer, and educator. A former journalist and public school teacher, she is co-founder and executive director of Project Write Now, a nonprofit transforming individuals, organizations, and communities through writing. Her passion is giving people of all ages and backgrounds supportive spaces to write and share their stories. Kate Cordaro has served as Two River Theater’s Director of Education since 2004, building their education department from the ground up. Under her guidance, TRT has become an artistic home for thousands of students. In a past life, Kate was an actor whose favorite roles include Lady Anne in Richard III and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. Jason Dermer is the owner of Asbury Audio, which provides audio, lighting, and staging, as well as technical and production crews for concerts and events in the Northeast. Jason is a board member of the Chapin Foundation. Kathy Donnelly , the owner of Beauregard Fine Art Gallery in Rumson, is an avid supporter of the arts and a former Board President of Monmouth Arts. Following a career in finance, Kathy’s love for art led her to open Beauregard in 2001. She is passionate about pairing clients with art, and she enjoys representing artists of different styles and in different phases of their careers. Tim Donnelly is the founding partner of Sea.Hear.Now. He is also a founding partner of Between the Sets, a production company based in Asbury Park. He worked as the producer for the Asbury Park Music + Film Festival, Cold War Surf Contest, and the legendary Asbury Park Holiday Tree Lighting. Tim lives, works, and surfs in Asbury Park. Paul Elyseev is the co-founder of Hot Sand glass blowing studio in Asbury Park. He received a BFA in Glass and Sculpture from Jacksonville University, later spending a year as a glass apprentice for Master Erwin Eisch — Eisch Factory in Germany. Paul's other full-time job is as a project manager for LevelLine Build & Renovations. Bruce Gallipani is the Founder and Executive Director of Rockit! Live Foundation and Academy. A drummer who’s had his own touring career, he believes in rock and roll, and that it offers much-needed positive reinforcement and social well-being for today’s youth. He received the 2019 Arts Organization Leader Award from Monmouth Arts. James Grausam , the Managing Artistic Director of Phoenix Productions, started his venture with the Red Bank community theatre in 1999. Since then, he has served many roles for the organization – from costumes, to choreographing and directing. He has helped shepard many productions to the stage for the Phoenix and continues to direct and perform as time allows. Jeremy Grunin is actively engaged throughout the community as President of the Grunin Foundation, a proactive grantmaker focused on economic growth at the Central Jersey Shore. Jeremy is also a Partner of Grunin Holdings, LLC; prior to that, he was a leader in the private sector for over 15 years and the host of several talk radio shows on both AM and FM radio. Jenn Hampton is an arts and experience curator. She is part owner, co-director, and curator of Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park, as well as the curator and creator of the Wooden Walls Public Art Project on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Jenn was one of the founding creatives behind the Original Asbury Lanes, which helped make Asbury Park the arts destination it is today. Brittany James lives and works in Asbury Park. Her oil paintings are of surreal images depicting the relationships between women, nature, and society. Brittany is also a teacher, both at Inspired Minds Fine Art School and art629 Gallery in Asbury Park, where she runs an open studio for local artists, and curates local art exhibitions. Tina Kerekes is a master sewer, art teacher, fashion mentor, and gallery manager with a background in fashion design and merchandising. You can usually find her at the Transparent Clinch Gallery in Asbury Park, which she manages and curates with mid-century modern furniture. Jill Kerwick is an award-winning artist who has had many solo exhibitions, at such venues as the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and Beauregard Fine Art in Rumson. Jill is interested in a heightened sense of awareness that involves humor and mystery. She is a painter and makes photo collages with her farm animals and the beaches of Costa Rica. Craig Kiely worked for many of the best event décor artists in New York before starting his own company, Craig Kiely Designs, in 2003. Craig’s creative influences span over 20 years, having worked in Australia, Germany, South America, and throughout North America. He has a long list of loyal and exclusive clients who value him for his talents and silent charisma. Jon Leidersdorff opened Lakehouse Music in 2013 in Asbury Park. He operates both Lakehouse Recording Studios and Lakehouse Music Academy, a progressive private music school for all ages that combines individual lessons, group rehearsals, and live performances at world-famous music venues. Lakehouse expanded in 2021 with a location in Red Bank. David Levy is an artist and an award-winning teacher of students of all ages and abilities. Since 2013, David has been involved with the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury, where he has served as President and Co-President, and where he created an educational program that he adapted to serve the needs of individuals with developmental, physical, and learning disabilities. Jess Levy , founding CEO of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center (PAC), has been producing concerts, theater, festivals, and major national programs throughout the region for the past 30 years. Under his leadership, the Axelrod PAC has expanded with the creation of the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater and the Axelrod Academy. Holly Lyttle , a philanthropist and a former President of Monmouth Arts, believes the arts are vital to the health of any community. She has served on the boards of many charities and chaired the boards of the Junior League of Monmouth County and Family and Children’s Services. Now retired from her career in consulting, Holly is enjoying plays, concerts and other arts events. Ellen Martin was born on the Museum Mile of Manhattan, but she became an artist after moving to New Jersey. Ellen is an artists' advocate, having created the Jersey Artist Registry, the NO Starving Artists Auction, and a marketing course for artists. She is currently the curator of the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, where she develops exhibits and manages an artist in residence program. Caroline O'Toole has been the General Manager of The Stone Pony since 2003, helping to secure the legendary venue’s place in music history. During her time, countless national and local artists have taken to the famous stage, and The Stone Pony’s Summer Stage has expanded to become an integral part of the Asbury Park summer scene. Vaune Peck’s career spans more than 35 years in arts administration and most notably, as the founding Director of Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, which presents over 150 events annually. Her own artistic and creative abilities as a painter and sculptor aid in her understanding of what artists need to confidently perform or exhibit their work at the University. Katie Pellegrino has worked extensively as a makeup artist for more than 20 years. Early in her career she partnered with cosmetic brands, creating striking looks for ad campaigns. She has gone on to create looks for celebrity clients, advertising, Broadway shows, feature films, and music videos. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Makeup. Dr. Carol Penn began her lifelong love affair with the arts when she won for dance and choreography at the first Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival. Her talents led her to teaching and professional dancing. In 2007 Carol graduated from Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine and is the Founder of Penn Global Medical Group and Core of Fire, a women’s dance ensemble. Joede Persson is the studio director of Dance Plus in Little Silver. As a professional dancer, she has performed with many dancers and choreographers. Her original choreography and her direction have resulted in many of her students being featured on Broadway, stage, and screen. In 2014 Joede was honored by Monmouth Arts for her dedication to education and community. Adam Philipson is the CEO and President of the Count Basie Center for the Arts, where he has rebranded the Basie to feature its education and outreach activities. Adam has been at the helm of the Basie’s campaign to create a full city block arts campus in Red Bank, including the Grunin Arts Education Building and a new multi-purpose venue, The Vogel. Chris Pinella performs locally, nationally, and internationally with major symphony orchestras and leads his own combos of 8 to 15 players. He lent his finely honed skills to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Chris was the recipient of Monmouth Arts’ Artistic Achievement Award in 2021, and he is currently gearing up for a 14-date holiday tour in December. Porkchop is a multi-disciplinary artist who has established a great presence through his magnificently scaled murals, including those along the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Porkchop’s mixed-media paintings and sculptures combine vintage images with darker scenarios and twisted iconography. He has exhibited throughout the United States and Europe. Judy Raybon has been an art educator for more than 20 years, spending much of that time working with at-risk populations, including in her current role at Collier High School. Prior to teaching Judy was a textile designer. Her dedication to arts education has led her to teach people with dementia, those experiencing homelessness, and individuals with autism. Lynn Reich , a lifelong resident of Monmouth County and Freehold, was an art teacher for 37 years. She is very active in the community, having served on the Freehold Borough Council, numerous County Commissions, and the YMCA. She stays involved with the arts through her work with Center Players and the Monmouth Arts Board of Trustees. Victoria Reis is a curator and arts organizer. In 2017 she expanded Transformer, her nonprofit visual arts organization based in Washington, DC, to include Siren Arts, an Asbury Park summer residency program for emerging visual artists working within the performance art discipline, which just completed its seventh season. Victoria is a Monmouth Art board member. Remember Jones is a one-of-a-kind soul/pop singer, storyteller, and bandleader who evokes the authentic energy of the greatest frontmen and women. His original music, high-energy staging, and theatrical events have played to sold-out clubs and theaters throughout the United States. He received Monmouth Arts’ Artistic Achievement Award in 2020. Gilda Rogers is a director and producer, a playwright, a professor of history, an award-winning journalist, and the author of three books; her most recent is Out of the Ashes Came Hope . As Co-Chair of the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation Board, she led the grassroots organization to save and preserve the T. Thomas Fortune House, a national historical landmark in Red Bank. Kim Roberts-Honecker is Past Chair of Monmouth Arts and a supporter of many community organizations. She studied art and worked in design and product development before teaching art for 15 years. Today she is focused on creating her own works of art; she is also Executive Producer of The Family Crime Cast, a podcast featuring her husband Bob and daughter Mariah. Gerald Romano has been a music educator for over 35 years, having recently retired as the Director of Bands at Monmouth Regional High School. He performs with many groups in the Tri-State area, including Total Soul and the Garden State Jazz Orchestra. He is a recipient of the Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts Award from Monmouth Arts. Marilyn Schlossbach is an entrepreneur, mother, and active citizen spearheading social and environmental initiatives. Her passion for travel, the arts, and the ocean have created a unique culture of elevated vacation cuisine for her restaurants, venues, and projects. Marilyn’s community-driven work is focused on helping underserved communities flourish. Kenny Schwartz , the Founder of Detour Gallery in Red Bank, has been collecting art for 50 years. He lives in Red Bank and divides his time between his affinity for art and his many entrepreneurial interests; he founded World Auto Group 40 years ago and, more recently, McDonaghs Pub, Old Glory Kitchen, and Chill Food & Booze in Keyport. Carol Stillwell is the Owner and President of Stillwell-Hansen, Inc. In addition to leading a very successful company, Carol has devoted her life to many philanthropic causes in a heartfelt mission to improve the lives of others, particularly underserved children and families. She is proud to serve on the Board of Trustees for many area organizations. Dr. David Stout is the President of Brookdale Community College and Board Chair of Monmouth Arts. As Brookdale President, he works to develop programs that enrich the lives of students and address the needs of Monmouth County residents. The College is home to the Brookdale Performing Arts Center, RockIt Academy, Garden State Film Festival, and Monmouth Museum. Charles Trott spent over 25 years as a visual art educator in public schools. He is the creator of D.I.A. (Diasporic Images of Africa) a series of visual art and digital slideshows that depict Africa's contributions and connections to the cultures and countries around the world. He is on the Advisory Committee of the Asbury Park African American Music Project. Fredi Walker-Browne is best known for creating the role of JoAnne Jefferson in the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Rent. Most recently, she directed a sold out production of The Color Purple, appears as “Ghost” in HBO’s Search Party and “Shay” in Showtime’s Emmy Award winning series The Big C. Fredi is proud to be the voice of the Wicked campaign. Gedney Webb has been working in the music side of the film industry for more than 30 years, collaborating with top Hollywood talents, including Ron Howard, Robert De Niro, Wes Anderson, Adrian Lyne, Lasse Hallstrom, and Ang Lee. Gedney has been a film festival judge for FilmOneFest in Atlantic Highlands for more than a decade. Mil Wexler’s study of painting and ceramics has taken her to New York, Amsterdam, and Israel. She currently teaches painting, drawing, and ceramics in her studio in Colts Neck as well as sculpting at Brookdale Community College. Mil engages artists and students in creating pottery bowls for the Empty Bowls project, which sells pottery bowls to help those with food insecurity. Yoni Zilber , a world-renowned tattoo artist fluent in a wide range of artistic styles, owns and operates Watermark Studio, a private studio in Atlantic Highlands. He is one of only a few tattoo artists in the world who specialize in the Tibetan style; Yoni incorporates the sensitive line expression, rich compositions, and simplicity of Tibetan art into his drawings and tattoos.

Roaming ArtHouse is a series of art parties that feature the different homes and art collections of Monmouth County residents throughout the year to benefit Monmouth Arts. A SERIES OF ART PARTIES IN MONMOUTH COUNTY 2024 SCHEDULE Please note that all individual tickets are nonrefundable. RESIDENCE OF CARYL SILLS JUNE 7, 2024 TINTON FALLS -- Join us to experience the remarkable art collection of Caryl Sills. Her serene contemporary townhouse in Tinton Falls is museum-like in its presentation and the scope of artwork featured throughout. Caryl and her late husband Charles' carefully documented collection features mainly 20th-century ceramics, prints, paintings, and some Native American and African pieces. Noted artists in the collection include Ruth Duckworth, Alexander Calder, Peter Voulkos, Robert Motherwell, Joan Miro, and Richard DeVore. Not to be overlooked are the striking figurative paintings and sculptures created by Charles, who was a renowned surgeon and prolific artist who had exhibited locally and in New York. The evening will include an art tour, wine and an appetizer buffet. RSVP WHAT IS ROAMING ARTHOUSE? Roaming ArtHouse is a series of art parties that feature the different homes and art collections of Monmouth County residents throughout the year to benefit Monmouth Arts. Every Roaming ArtHouse includes a tour of the art collection, libations & appetizers, and a musical performance. This series appeals to all types of art lovers in the community, from local artists to realtors to collectors. It provides a unique opportunity to gather in an intimate setting to celebrate a common thread while raising funds for an important cause. Check below to see which residences are featured next. Detailed information about each home is available through the ticket link, and addresses will be disclosed with purchase confirmation. Monmouth Arts members receive a discount on each ticket. PAST RESIDENCES REIS & BAKER RESIDENCE 07.14.23 Neptune Township, NJ A reflection of Victoria Reis and Brian Baker's innovations within the visual arts field and music industry, featured artwork includes photography by Bob Gruen, visionary folk art by R.A. Miller, and an extensive mix of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and photography by internationally based artists who have been a part of Transformer, the Washington, DC based non-profit organization Reis founded in 2002 and continues to propel. HONECKER RESIDENCE 12.6.19 SHREWSBURY, NJ The Honecker collection is a combination of inherited treasures, personal works, and international finds. HAGBERG RESIDENCE 3.8.19 RUMSON, NJ The Hagberg’s collection is a fun and eclectic mix of styles and time periods that work together to reinforce their belief in owning what you like to look at every day. KUPERBERG & GIFFLER RESIDENCE 06.02.23 FREEHOLD, NJ Dra wing inspiration from history, movies, and theater, Nelson’s personal design touch offers much to be admired throughout the dramatic rooms and winding hallways. A walk through this eclectic home will leave you discovering new things in every secret nook and cranny. ANDREACH RESIDENCE 7.26.19 ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ The Andreach residence has utterly distracting views of Sandy Hook and the New York City skyline. The paintings in their home were created from its water views by Lauren, an award-winning oil painter. JORDAN RESIDENCE 11.9.18 MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ Built in 1890 and restored to its original glory, art is everywhere from the moment you enter this home! GRANT RESIDENCE 06.18.20 RED BANK, NJ The Grant home embodies a blending of antiques with newer elements, creating the joyful atmosphere of a most welcoming living space, encompassing the time-honored wedding adage, ”something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” ELLIS RESIDENCE 5.17.19 OCEAN GROVE, NJ Bob Ellis’ 1925 house is a visual cacophony of street, folk, and outsider art with a mix of whimsy that blends into a welcoming and eclectic collection. MEENAN RESIDENCE 6.1.18 RED BANK, NJ Experience a range of history in this c.1900 home, from an original Picasso to the eyeglasses of Ella Fitzgerald!

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Help celebrate our 50th anniversary by joining our 50 for 50 Years Campaign and making a gift to ensure that arts programming and services remain an integral part of our community for years to come. 50 FOR 50 YEARS! DONATE NOW For 50 years, Monmouth Arts has made the arts possible in Monmouth County. Since our inception, we have supported thousands of artists, arts organizations, students, and art affiliates through unique programming, a wide array of services, and millions of dollars in arts funding. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are not only celebrating our accomplishments, but also the patrons that make our work possible. Help celebrate our 50th anniversary by joining our 50 for 50 Years Campaign and making a gift to ensure that arts programming and services remain an integral part of our community for years to come. Fifty years is just the beginning for Monmouth Arts. As we look ahead, big plans are in the works to expand our efforts and improve our services. Among these plans are initiatives that will Expand youth arts programming Increase funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations Grow community offerings and events, including live performances, workshops, and exhibitions Upgrade our facilities to accommodate new programming and organizational growth To make these plans a reality, we need your help! Please be a part of our future by supporting our efforts to grow into the next phase of our exciting history and meet the needs of our community. These initiatives are only a small portion of what we want to accomplish in the future. Your tax-deductible contribution ensures that we can continue our imperative work and reach new heights over the next 50 years. THANK YOU Marilyn Baldi Sue Barr Kelly Barratt Joe Barris Diane Berger Alice Berman Kathy Boschi John Chiappinelli Nancy Clarke Allison Connery Green Vickie Culver Chris Curcia Anthony D'Amato Patricia and Steven D'andrea Gretchen and Anthony Di Cesare Barbara DiGiovanni Kathy Donnelly Carrie Eubanks Arthur Fama Elise Feldman George Feldman Marianne and Robert Ficarra Sarah and David Fischell Foundation James Geise Tom and Patti Gilmour Margean Gladysz Margot Goldberg Dan Gonzalez Deborah J Grandinetti Holliday Felicia Grant Audrey Hamowitz George and Ruth Harms Sharon Harrington Hagen Hottman Marlene Huschke Mr. & Mrs. Karl Kalkbrenner Etta Kelly Jill Kerwick Irene Korfes Jerry Korn Diane and Jerry Levitz Holly Lyttle Bob Mataranglo Penny McDaniel Rich McKenna Miriam McManus Kathleen Mumma Diane Munoz Aida and Brian Murphy Rich Murphy Scott Nickerson Carol O'Neill Michael Parent Lucile and Maurice Pollak Fund Mike Quon Michele Rath Joan Rechnitz Lynn Reich Pat Richter Joel Richman Steve Ross Jim and Barbara Sabaitis Kenny Schwartz Caryl Sills Pamela Smith and Michael Matthews Vickie Snoy Sylaja Srinivasan Linda Standley Teresa Staub David Stout Carol Stout Burt Szerlip Karen Topham Gina Torello Yao Chung Tsao Karen Waller Trent Welcome Theodore Wojtech and Claire Lonegan Sharyn Yonkman

ArtSpace is the official community space of Monmouth Arts. ArtSpace offers accessible and engaging programming, exhibits, workshops & more. Learn more about our gallery hours and view our current exhibit on display. ARTSPACE ArtSpace is the official community space of Monmouth Arts. ArtSpace offers accessible, affordable, high-quality, engaging programming, exhibits, workshops, and networking opportunities to the Monmouth County community. It is located at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank (next to the Count Basie Center Administrative Offices). Gallery visiting hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm; also available by appointment. ArtSpace is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Connie Isbell, Membership and Community Engagement Director, at connie@monmoutharts.org . CURRENT EXHIBIT Pieces of Us: The Art of Creative Expression The “Pieces of Us” exhibition celebrates artwork created through Monmouth Arts’ Creative Expressions Arts & Wellness Program. The collection brings together personal and expressive art that reflect the diverse emotions and perspectives of those who have experienced our program. Art can be a meaningful pathway to healing and connection. The exhibit invites viewers to engage in open, thoughtful conversations about mental health and wellness. We extend our gratitude to the artists who share their voices and creativity with the community. Monmouth Arts’ Creative Expressions Arts & Wellness Program is a countywide initiative that uses the arts to address the rise in mental health issues in youth, seniors, and other adult populations in need. Teams of teaching artists and mental health professionals deliver free arts programs and services directly to organizations, senior centers, and schools. UPCOMING EXHIBITS Paint Red Bank 2026 Art Alliance of Monmouth County In partnership with Monmouth Arts Paint our beautiful town and share your work with the public. Red Bank offers scenic river views, historic architecture, and charming streetscapes, parks and parklets. After painting, works will be installed at ArtSpace for jurying and display. Learn more Date Sunday, May 31, 2026 Artwork will be on display through June 13 Rain Date: June 7 Location Check-in at Art Alliance (33 Monmouth St); Painting all over town Exhibition at ArtSpace (99 Monmouth St) The Sun, My Heart By artist Summer Deaver On View: June 18 - July 30 Opening: Thursday, June 25, 5:30-8pm Closing Reception: July 30th, 5:30-7:00, featuring tea meditation and light refreshments Summer Deaver’s collection explores the unity of opposites through contemplative mark-making, oil painting and hand-burnished printmaking. Inspired by writings in Thích Nhất Hạnh’s The Sun My Heart, the series reflects the idea that light and darkness do not cancel each other out, but merge into wholeness. Created with gouache and hand-burnished prints, the print work emphasizes presence and mindfulness—balancing immediacy with the meditative act of pressing hand-carved, often Sanskrit or Tibetan-inspired imagery into paper. Visual elements draw from the artist’s practice of watching ocean sunrises: triangular forms and soft gradients emerge from textured darkness, like dawn breaking over the shore. Rooted in themes of interconnection and transformation, “The Sun, My Heart” invites viewers to witness how light and shadow, stillness and movement, self and other are never truly separate. About the Artist Summer Deaver is a multidisciplinary artist, yogi, and community organizer whose work bridges visual art, spiritual practice, and social transformation. With a BFA from the University of Georgia, Deaver's work spans printmaking, painting, ceramics, and murals—each medium serving as a vehicle for philosophical inquiry and healing. Her murals at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Whitechapel Projects invite moments of collective care and connection. As Director of the Caroline Huber Wellness Center at Brookdale Community College, Deaver advocates for environmental regeneration and social justice with a healing-centered lens. She has exhibited at AG Gallery, The Kitchen, Cinders Gallery in NYC, and has spoken at the Rubin Museum of Art. PAST EXHIBITS Interested in exhibiting at ArtSpace? Our applications for 2027 will open in late 2026.

Monmouth Arts was proud to welcome our community to the 2026 Annual Meeting, Reset, Restore, Create, an evening dedicated to reflection, connection, and the transformative role of the arts in wellness and creativity. The program opened with a grounding sound bowl healing session led by musician Jamie Coppa, setting an intentional and restorative tone for the evening. Guests then heard from Dr. Micah Hillis, DSW, LCSW, Director of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat at Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare, who shared insights on emerging initiatives at the intersection of arts and wellness. Drawing inspiration from a quote often attributed to Hans Christian Andersen — “When words fail, music speaks” — Dr. Hillis offered his own powerful reflection: “When words fail, the arts speak,” underscoring the vital role creative expression plays in healing, communication, and balance. Throughout the evening, attendees reflected on Monmouth Arts’ accomplishments from 2025 while enjoying nourishing light refreshments provided by Kitchenwitch, and engaged in meaningful conversation with fellow artists, supporters, and community leaders. The Annual Meeting also included the election of new Board members and the welcoming of returning members, whose leadership and dedication continue to guide the organization forward. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us and contributed to a memorable and inspiring evening. Together, we look ahead with renewed energy as we continue to champion the arts as a vital force for wellness, creativity, and community. 2025 Monmouth Arts Recap Featured Guest Speaker Dr. Micah Hillis, DSW, LCSW is the Director of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat at Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare. He has extensive experience providing treatment and managing programs that focus on mental health and substance use in various treatment settings including, inpatient, outpatient, community outreach, peer support, and case management services in the community as well as in incarcerated settings. The focus of these programs has been to provide services to at-risk populations including adults, adolescents, children, incarcerated persons, the chronically homeless, veterans, and those struggling with mental illness and substance use. Currently, Dr. Hillis is overseeing the program development and daily operations at the Brandt Center which provides a retreat setting for out of home treatment, as well as outpatient and intensive outpatient levels of care. Previously, he was focused on services addressing the ongoing opioid/fentanyl epidemic in New Jersey through multiple partnered programs with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Department of Corrections (NJDOC), and Parole Board (NJSPB). Additionally, Dr. Hillis is a part-time lecturer for the Rutgers University School of Social Work and part-time faculty member at Boston University’s School of Social Work. Featured Performer Jamie Coppa is a singer/songwriter and musician residing at the Jersey Shore. Her music is a reflection of her life experience and soulful outlook and perspective with influences in pop, r&b, meditation and chant, and spiritual hymns. In addition to performing, Jamie offers holographic sound baths in the greater NYC area and owns and operates The Well community center in Belmar, NJ. She shares her passion and love for humanity through various projects and small business ventures that aim to positively impact the lives of others.