Monmouth Arts' Artful Experience series shines a spotlight on the community's boundless creativity and innovation. All are invited to participate. ARTFUL EXPERIENCE WORKSHOPS Monmouth Arts' Artful Experience workshops shines a spotlight on the community's boundless creativity and innovation. Our workshop events are held at Monmouth Arts' event space (ArtSpace) on Monmouth Street in Red Bank. All are invited to participate. Featured | Up Next 29 days to the event Creating Sea Glass Art: An Artful Experience Wed, Jun 17 ArtSpace All materials provided | Beginner friendly Learn more PYSANKY : UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 12-3:30 PM Location: ArtSpace 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Tickets: $50 (Members) $55 (Non-Members) Interested in becoming a member? Learn more here . TICKETS Discover the art and meaning behind pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian craft of wax-resist egg decorating. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn cultural history, symbolism, and step-by-step techniques led by the Ukrainian National Women's League of America. All materials are provided, and participants will leave with beautifully decorated eggs and a deeper appreciation for this vibrant art form. Suitable for all skill levels — beginners welcome! Ages 16+ Wet Felted Flower Workshop with Zhanna Telelyukhina Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 5:30PM Location: ArtSpace 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Tickets: $40 (Members) $45 (Non-Members) Interested in becoming a member? Learn more here . TICKETS Welcome spring by creating a colorful felted flower brooch using the wet felting technique, led by fiber artist Zhanna Telelyukhina. In this hands-on workshop, participants will layer soft wool fibers and use soap and water to shape them into a sculptural, one-of-a-kind bloom. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Leave with a handmade flower that captures the beauty of spring and never fades. Click here to visit Zhanna's instagram page to learn more about the process and art of needle felting. Upcoming Events Creating Sea Glass Art: An Artful Experience Wed, Jun 17 ArtSpace More info Learn more Did you know? Funds raised from Artful Experiences allow us to continue offering free, high-quality community events and outreach programs. SPONSOR OUR ARTFUL EXPERIENCES By sponsoring this fundraising event series or a singular event, supporters will not only receive fantastic exposure through our ever-growing social channels and e-mails reaching our community, but also tickets for your employees, clients, and/or yourself! Interested or have any questions our sponsorship levels? Contact Teresa Staub at Teresa@monmoutharts.org or 732.212.1890 x 100 PAST EVENTS

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

Local events, resources, programming, and more from our neighboring organizations. ARTS ACCESS LOCAL RESOURCES Act Out Act Out in Marlboro, NJ provides theater for kids, teens, adults with special needs. 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. Ballet Company of the Performing Arts Ensemble Ballet Company of the Performing Arts Ensemble in Red Bank includes children with disabilities. 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. If you'd like to learn more about Creative Aging Arts, click here . 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; 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; and discounted Senior Citizen programs. Monmouth County Library The Monmouth County Library is committed to making services and collections available to all. For those with special needs the Library has a large collection of printed materials and a wide variety of services and resources to make the library accessible to people with disabilities, their families, and caretakers. 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. Monmouth Museum Monmouth Museum often offers tactile exhibits. Check their current exhibitions online! 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. 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 of the Monmouth Mall. Courses include: Art, Computers, Technology, Digital Photography, Fitness, Health, Languages, History, Music, TV Production, Finance, and much more. Special People United to Ride (SPUR) Working in conjunction with the Monmouth County Park System, Special People United to Ride (SPUR) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to achieve personal goals through therapeutic horsemanship. Sunnyside Equestrian Center offers Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, including therapeutic horseback riding lessons and Horses for Heroes: Programs & workshops for veterans. REGIONAL & NATIONAL RESOURCES Arts Unbound Arts Unbound, founded in 2000, is a studio and gallery in Orange, NJ specializing in the visual arts for youth and adults with mental, physical and developmental disabilities. The Council for Exceptional Children The Council for Exceptional Children offers Webinars, Workshops and Summits in the area of special education. The organization is active in local, state and federal issues, as exemplified by their arts advocacy letters earlier this year opposing the ESEA bill for several reasons. This is an excellent website for professional development and also special education news and policy information. Deaf West Theatre Deaf West Theatre engages artists and audiences in unparalleled theater experiences inspired by Deaf culture and the expressive power of sign language, weaving ASL with spoken English to create a seamless ballet of movement and voice. Located in New York City. Kids Included Together (KIT) Kids Included Together (KIT) provides best practices training to help communities, businesses, and child care/recreation programs include children with all kinds of disabilities and special needs. Viewing disability as a form of diversity rather than a deficiency enables positive outcomes for all children. The Matheny School Matheny’s Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative systems and techniques, participants can take part in the visual, performing and literary arts. Regardless of their disability, clients are provided with the tools and materials needed to produce complete pieces of work. Located in Peapack, NJ. National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Accessibility - Grants and Resources Pure Vision Arts Pure Vision Arts is New York’s first specialized art studio and exhibition space for people with developmental disabilities. PVA is staffed by trained professionals with backgrounds in art education, fine arts, and art therapy who provide mentoring and support to the artists who attend the studio. Visual Arts Center of NJ The Art Center’s community engagement programs deliver engaging and educational visual arts experiences to under-served, economically disadvantaged, marginalized audiences or communities with barriers. VSA New Jersey - State Organization on Arts and Disability VSA New Jersey is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the creative power of people with disabilities. The organization offers artist residencies, workshops, mentoring, parent/child workshops in the arts for children with autism, and arts achievement awards.

Monmouth Arts supports and promotes local artists through our detailed online Artist Registry. Connect with a talented artist today! ARTIST REGISTRY The Artist Registry showcases Monmouth Arts artist members and serves as a resource for those looking for artists. VISUAL ART VIEW MORE PHOTOGRAPHY VIEW MORE PERFORMING ARTS VIEW MORE GRAPHIC DESIGN / ILLUSTRATION VIEW MORE FILM / MEDIA VIEW MORE

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 . America: Land That I Love H. Hargrove Opening Reception: July 19, 2019 | 6:00 - 7:30pm Exhibit: July 10 - August 28, 2019 Select Works: One of America’s most popular living artists, H. Hargrove was born Nicolo Sturiano in Marsala, Italy, in 1941. The gift of a box of colored pencils on his tenth birthday sparked his interest in art, but the pressures of economic practicality led him to pursue a degree in wine chemistry. In 1964, the young Italian immigrated to America and soon accepted a position with a winery in upstate New York. Art, however, was never far from Nicolo’s personal agenda, and weekends would find him painting pictures of the weathered barns and covered bridges that dotted the landscapes of his newfound home. Before long, the winery’s management became aware of his talent and decided to display his art in the public tasting room. And when visitors showed more interest in his paintings than the wine, Nicolo knew that it was time to turn his passion into his profession. In love with America, Sturiano earned his citizenship; enchanted with Americana, he adopted an American pseudonym under which to paint by opening a phone book, H. Hargrove. As his reputation grew, he found himself much in demand for personal appearances (and autograph sessions) before large audiences of art lovers. Subsequently, Hargrove became the subject of numerous magazine and newspaper articles, which in turn led to interviews on radio and television programs both local and national. High-level dignitaries and celebrities now number among his following. Having begun his career by painting Americana, Hargrove has expanded his repertoire to include delicately-detailed still lifes, spectacular European landscapes, and privately-commissioned portraits. His work is collected across America and in Europe, and his collector base is constantly expanding. Renowned as a compelling visual storyteller, a veritable poet with a paintbrush, H. Hargrove epitomizes the quintessential story of the immigrant who achieves success by following—and ultimately living—his American dream.

We encourage you to support our ART CHANGES LIVES Appeal by donating to help sustain and expand Monmouth Arts’ vital programs and services. 2025 ANNUAL APPEAL HOW AN ART PROGRAM IS IN MONMOUTH COUNTY CHANGING LIVES MAKE A DONATION Monmouth County faces significant mental health challenges in both its senior and youth populations, with issues such as social isolation among seniors and high rates of youth substance abuse and suicide. The county often sees rates higher than state or national averages in specific metrics like substance abuse treatment admissions. One in five people lives with a mental illness, yet too many struggle in silence due to stigma and limited access to care. Monmouth Arts’ Creative Expressions Arts and Wellness Program was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to serve youth in underserved communities dealing with stress and anxiety caused by the virus. The program has since expanded to support seniors, families, and other adults in need experiencing stress, grief, anxiety, or loneliness. By pairing teaching artists with mental health professionals, the program brings free, hands-on arts workshops directly to schools, senior centers, and community organizations. Through creative projects and guided support, participants explore emotions, reflect on experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with joy, demonstrating how the arts can foster healing, hope, and community. Program Manager Devan Brash, a lifelong dancer with a master’s degree in arts administration, describes the program simply: “We show up with everything—the art supplies, the mental health professional, the teaching artist.” By removing barriers such as cost, transportation, and limited access to materials, Creative Expressions ensures that art and its proven mental health benefits are accessible to those who need them most. Since the pandemic, nearly 3,000 participants across Monmouth County, including the YMCA of the Jersey Shore, Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, Earle Naval Base, senior centers, and residents of HABcore in Red Bank and Asbury Park, have participated in the program. Youth have gained confidence and coping skills; seniors have found renewed connection; and all participants discovered healing through the arts. But that’s not all, Monmouth Arts brings the arts to every corner of our community: supporting young artists through the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival and Emerging Arts Scholarships, expanding cultural programming initiatives, and continuing to bring free arts programming and services to underserved communities throughout the County. We believe deeply in the power of the arts, and we know you do too. Will you help us continue to inspire and uplift the arts for everyone in Monmouth County by making a meaningful contribution? MAKE A DONATION With your support, you will help shape a stronger, more vibrant community through the arts. THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS! Jennifer Anderson Marilyn Baldi Alice Berman Allison Bowie Vicky and Duncan Culver Gretchen and Anthony DiCesare Marianne and Robert Ficarra Christopher and Mary Foard Margean Gladysz Philip Green Sharon Harrington Hagen Hottman Jill Kerwick Vladimir Kirson Irene Korfes Susan and Rebecca Metz Pamela Smith Michael Matthews Richard and Wendy Murphy Barbara Nelson Richard Parness and Laurie Londoner Mathew Philpin Donald and Patricia Pignataro Carla Powers Barbara Przelomski and Colette Caswell Maggie Purcell Michelle and JohnRath Joan Rechnitz Lynn Reich Dr. Steven Ross Barbara Sabaitis David Siegel Carol Sills Michael and Linda Standley Carol Stout and Randall Gabrielan Burt Conrad Szerlip Karen Waller Matt Wieczkowski Louis Rodriguez and Rukhsana Yousaf

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 the Waters / In the West Johanna Ericson and Dana McKay Exhibit Dates: July 6 - September 10, 2021 In this show, Johanna Ericson and Dana McKay showcase different environments – the lush greens and blues of the water and the warm, dry, sunlit beauty of the West. 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. Johanna Ericson "Desert Doggies - NM" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Johanna Ericson "Grand Canyon Glow - AZ" Photography 18" x 15" $125 Johanna Ericson "Saguaro Morning - AZ" Photography 18" x 15" $125 Johanna Ericson "Sunset Silhouette - Catalina Mts., AZ" Photography 18" x 15" $125 Johanna Ericson "Homage to Thomas Moran - Grand Canyon" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Johanna Ericson "Bison Munching - North Rim, Grand Canyon" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Johanna Ericson "Saguaro Bloom - AZ" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Johanna Ericson "Windswept Grasses - AZ" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Dana McKay "Water Sprouts" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Johanna Ericson "Mountainside Aspens - Durango, CA" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Dana McKay "Little Cloud Over Big Ocean" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Reflection" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Windsurfing" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Tree Refection on Cracked Walkway" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Riverside Sunset" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Drifting By" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Mirror Image" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "A Walk on the Beach" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Johanna Ericson "Cow Family - Las Truchas, NM" Photography 24" x 20" $175 Johanna Ericson "Shifting Earth - Grand Canyon" Photography 24" x 20" $175 Dana McKay "Waterfalls" Photography 18" x 22" $275 Johanna earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art from Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, NJ and attended the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her professional career includes being employed as Senior Graphic Artist at Brookdale Community College and later as Director of Art and Publications at Monmouth University. She received publication awards from the NJ Advertising Association, The American Association of Community Colleges, and The NJ Association for Adult and Continuing Education. Johanna has garnered awards for her acrylic paintings, pastels, mixed media, and photography. She regularly exhibits in New Jersey at the Art Alliance, the Guild of Creative Art, West Windsor Arts Council, the Art Society of Monmouth County, and the Canterbury Show. She recently won First Place in the Professional Acrylic Category at the yearly Senior Art Show sponsored by Monmouth Arts and the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners. Dana McKay grew up learning from her talented family of artists, photographers, writers, musicians and inventors. She studied art and photography at Brookdale Community College, graduating in 1981 with an AAS degree in Communication Design. She was then hired as a Graphic Designer for Brookdale, where she worked for 23 years, and is now retired. Dana has won awards, for photograph, graphic design, and acrylic painting as she actively exhibits her photographs and paintings regularly in many local galleries, The Art Alliance of Monmouth County, The Guild of Creative Art, The Art Society of Monmouth County, Monmouth Arts, and The Monmouth Museum.

Monmouth Arts' Workshops for Creatives program offers events and educational opportunities for creative professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skills. WORKSHOPS FOR CREATIVES UPCOMING WORKSHOPS 2027 Local Arts Program Grant Application Workshops Grant workshops are held each spring to provide step-by-step assistance with the application process and the grants' ADA requirements. These free 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. Session One: April 29th, 12:00pm - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Session Two: May 13th, 5:00pm - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you'd like to be the first to know about our upcoming workshops and events, join our mailing list ! How to Enter the Children's Book Industry When You Have No Idea Where to Start Presented by Mike Ciccotello May 22nd, 6:00 - 7:30pm $15 Monmouth Arts Members $20 Non-Members (Click here for membership info) ArtSpace 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a children’s book? Award-winning local author-illustrator Mike Ciccotello will share his journey to publication, answer questions about how to get started in the industry, and provide tips on how to immerse yourself in the world of children’s literature and embark on the path to publication. SOLD OUT! PAST WORKSHOPS Talk The Talk: Public Speaking for Artists 101 April 10, 2025 How to Enter the Children's Book Industry May 22, 2025

Signs of Hope is a comprehensive youth arts program in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County. The program includes visual and performing arts instruction, activities, and projects, with family events that celebrate the students' successes. SIGNS OF HOPE Signs of Hope is a comprehensive youth arts program in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County and the YMCA of Freehold Borough. The program includes visual and performing arts instruction, activities, and projects, with family events that celebrate the students' successes. A primary component of the program is the actual "Signs of Hope," where students are given the opportunity to design and create street signs with positive messages for their community. The program started in the spring of 2018 at the Boys & Girls Club's Asbury Park location, with generous support from the Mary Owen Borden Foundation. After the program’s initial success, additional funding from the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, the Provident Bank Foundation, First Energy, Investors Bank, and Whole Foods helped expand Signs of Hope to the Boys & Girls Club in Red Bank and the Freehold Borough YMCA. For Summer 2021, the Signs of Hope program has gone virtual! As part of the virtual program, we created packets of summer arts activities for the students. The packets (inspired by those created by the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers) include activities from the Zimmerli as well as some of our local community arts partners, such as Wooden Walls and Two River Theater. Click on the packet cover to download a copy! Monmouth Arts | Signs of Hope with the Boys & Girls Club of Red Bank Take a look at some of the exciting things happening with the Monmouth Arts Signs of Hope program! The students of the Boys & Girls Club of Red Bank created these signs to express the positive messages they'd like to see in their community. Video Credit: Bart Lentini Photo Albums Boys & Girls Club of Asbury Park Boys & Girls Club of Red Bank Freehold Borough YMCA

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