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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. Perry Gold Sponsor Circle BMW Invitation Sponsor & Glitz Sponsor Brookdale Community College Grand Sponsor Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC Grand Sponsor CentraState Healthcare System Grand Sponsor Grunin Foundation Grand Sponsor PNC Private Bank Grand Sponsor Cathy & Tom Sivo Glow Sponsor Holly Lyttle & Jennifer Anderson Glow Sponsor Investors Bank Glow Sponsor Joan Rechnitz Glow Sponsor Kearny Bank Glow Sponsor Magda & James Muka Glow Sponsor Manasquan Bank Glow Sponsor Monmouth University Glow Sponsor New Jersey Natural Gas Glow Sponsor Patricia "Pat" Buccheri Glow Sponsor Ray Catena Glow Sponsor Stillwell-Hansen Glow Sponsor Jackson Lewis Stage Sponsor Monmouth Medical Center Entertainment Sponsor Hatteras Ad Journal Sponsor Hot Sand Award Sponsor Craig Kiely Designs Floral Sponsor New Jersey Symphony Heart of Gold VIP Entertainment Sponsor Circle BMW Pop the Trunk Sponsor Balloon Bar Balloon Pop Sponsor Diane Turton, Realtors Step and Repeat Sponsor

Monmouth Arts provides resources for educatiors to improve their classrooms and grow professionally. Foster your personal learning through our network. ARTS EDUCATOR RESOURCES MONMOUTH ARTS PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS TO IMPROVE THEIR CLASSROOMS AND GROW PROFESSIONALLY Foster your personal learning and better engage your students by developing arts education programs in your school, participating in online webinars, attending workshops & conferences, and by joining us at Monmouth Arts' student-focused programs. RESOURCES Americans for the Arts – your national arts advocacy organization! Leading our nation in arts advocacy, current legislation, news and research. Incredible resources here! Arts Education Navigator Advocacy Tool – With over 300 contributors and over 175 partner organizations, the Arts Education Navigator is your connection to the tools and resources you need to make the case for arts education! ArtPride NJ is your state connection to the arts, highlighting the value of arts to the NJ economy, to NJ education and to the NJ community through events, programs and resources. International Journal of Education & the Arts - A journal of research and scholarship. New Jersey Arts Education Partnership – Our leading arts education advocates for ALL youth in the state of New Jersey, “with the mission to provide a unified voice for a diverse group of constituents who agree on the educational benefits and impact of the arts, specifically the contribution they make to student achievement and a civilized, sustainable society.” National Guild for Community Arts Education – “We foster the creation and development of community arts education organizations by providing research and information resources, professional development, networking opportunities, funding, and advocacy on behalf of the field.” Teaching Artist Guild – TAG strengthens the field by advocating, honoring, supporting, and convening artists who teach. Visit their website for extensive resources, such as information on training programs, job postings, events, and more. Arts Ed Now – a statewide campaign to increase active participation in arts education at all schools in New Jersey. Grassroots tools for ALL individuals (students, parents, teachers, principals, Board of Ed, communities, politicians and more) to stay informed and get active! Best Colleges – provides resources for students and educators pursuing higher education, including their guides to Bachelor's . Master's , and Doctorate Programs in Education. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS Arts Education Webinars from the National Endowment for the Arts All types of Live, On-demand and In-the-classroom Webinars from Americans for the Arts ! 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, highlighting 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. WORKSHOPS Check out these professional development workshops offered through Young Audiences: Creative Teaching Techniques and Assessment Embracing our Autistic and Asperger Kids Teaching Science Through Dance and Dance Through Science Check out the full list here

Supporters, seniors, teens, families, and all Monmouth County residents — we welcome you to explore and enjoy the arts! See an exhibit, watch a film, attend a community mixer, connect with others who value the arts, and feel at home in Monmouth County’s creative community.​ FOR THE COMMUNITY Welcome! Supporters, seniors, teens, families, and all Monmouth County residents — we welcome you to explore and enjoy the arts! See an exhibit, watch a film, attend a community mixer, connect with others who value the arts, and feel at home in Monmouth County’s creative community. Participate We offer a wide variety of events that connect the Monmouth County community with its local arts environment – from a fun arts workshop to a local film sneak peek. ArtSpace Exhibitions Film Sneak Peeks Artful Experiences Community Programs Our community programs are geared toward making Monmouth County more inclusive and supportive all while remaining creative! Creative Expressions Folklife Showcase Read the Latest Arts News Our blog, the ArtZine, is regularly updated with the latest arts news at Monmouth Arts and the county. Read the ArtZine Sandi M. Previous Artful Experiences Participant “I’ve loved participating in the Artful Experience Workshops at Monmouth Arts. From decorating Ukrainian Easter eggs and crafting clay pots to making charcuterie boards, each activity has sparked my imagination. These experiences have helped me reconnect with my artistic inner child in the most inspiring way!” Learn More Membership Gives You More Open the door to more arts happenings and involvement in the creative scene of Monmouth County. Build meaningful connections to artists, organizations, and other supporters Help bring diversity and inclusion to the arts community Support the local arts and help it thrive Explore Memberships

Monmouth Arts engages 2000+ teen artists, arts educators and professional artists in unique arts programs like the Teen Arts Festival and Art Education Awards. ARTS EDUCATION ARTS EDUCATION EVENTS Learn More ARTS EDUCATOR RESOURCES Learn More ARTS INTEGRATION Learn 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 . ColorChips in Motion ColorChips students Freddy Powell, Marlene Akeroyd, & Susan Penn Opening Reception: January 17, 2020 | 6:00 - 7:30pm Exhibit: January 3 - February 27, 2020 Select Works: Susan Penn "2 Koi, No Fountain" Watercolor, pen & ink Freddy Powell "Polka Dots" Acrylic Marlene Akeroyd "Purple Haze Metropolis" Watercolor ColorChips in Motion features watercolor, acrylic, and mixed-media artworks created by ColorChips beginner to experienced artists, Freddy Powell, Marlene Akeroyd, and Susan Penn. The varied backgrounds and art mediums of the students is the core element that makes the ColorChips journey and experience unique. At ColorChips, students walk away with a wealth of knowledge, new friends, and renewed inspiration joined with a feeling of accomplishment and success. At the Middletown Senior Center art classes, ColorChips students share ideas, techniques, visions, and life experiences during informal critiques and discussions. The exciting part is bringing this new and valuable information to the public. Find out more about ColorChips: www.colorchipsart.com

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

Upcoming artful experiences, arts mixers, member exhibits, film sneak peeks, and much more! EVENTS Upcoming FEAST Annual Member Exhibit Sat, Sep 12 The Oyster Point Hotel Learn more ArtPop Sat, Sep 19 Red Bank Learn more Culture Around the Corner Fri, Oct 02 Long Branch Learn more Unbroken Gaze Exhibit Opening Reception Fri, Oct 09 ArtSpace Learn more Dia de Muertos: DIY Skull Makeup Workshop Fri, Oct 23 ArtSpace Learn more Bring on the Funk! Where the Arts Get Down Gala Thu, Oct 29 Asbury Lanes Learn more Exhibits On View The Sun, My Heart 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. On view: June 18 - September 12 Opening Reception: June 25th, 5:30pm ArtSpace, Red Bank Learn more Annual Member Exhibit: FEAST With FEAST artists were asked to explore the aesthetics and implications of abundance, desire, and consumption. Inspired by the rich visual language of historical still life painting—decadent tables, ornate objects, and symbols of status—the exhibition invites artists to reinterpret these traditions through a modern lens. On view: September 4 - November 2 Opening Reception: Friday, September 11, 6pm - 8pm Oyster Point Hotel, 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank Learn more Past Events Fri, Sep 11 FEAST Annual Member Exhibit: Opening Reception / The Oyster Point Hotel Learn more Sep 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Oyster Point Hotel, 146 Bodman Pl, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA Free and open to the public! Wed, Aug 12 2026 Senior Art Show: Awards Ceremony Reception / Monmouth County Library - Headquarters Learn more Aug 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, USA Thu, Jul 30 The Sun, My Heart Exhibit: Tea Meditation & Meet the Artist / ArtSpace Learn more Jul 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ArtSpace, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA Free and open to the public! Load More

The Creative Expressions digital gallery highlights the creativity and resilience of three groups: youth, seniors, and residents of HABcore. This initiative combines art and mental health in workshops to support underserved populations in need. CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS ARTWORK Welcome to our digital gallery of artwork created through the Creative Expressions Program. This initiative combines art and mental health in workshops to support underserved youth, seniors, and other adult populations in need. To date, we have proudly served thousands of individuals, empowering them through art and expression. The gallery highlights the creativity and resilience of three groups: youth, seniors, and residents of HABcore. Please explore these powerful expressions of personal growth and artistic exploration; we congratulate each artist for their work and we thank them for sharing their stories through their art. Creative Expressions Youth Creative Expressions Seniors Creative Expressions - HabCore CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS YOUTH Freehold Recreation Freehold Recreation Freehold Recreation Freehold Family YMCA Freehold Family YMCA Freehold Family YMCA Boys & Girls Club - Long Branch Boys & Girls Club - Long Branch Boys & Girls Club - Neptune Boys & Girls Club - Red Bank Boys & Girls Club - Red Bank Boys & Girls Club - Red Bank Boys & Girls Club - Red Bank Boys & Girls Club - Red Bank The Source at Red Bank High School The Source at Red Bank High School The Source at Red Bank High School The Source at Red Bank High School CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS SENIORS Keyport Senior Center Keyport Senior Center Keyport Senior Center Keyport Senior Center Keyport Senior Center Long Branch Senior Center Long Branch Senior Center Red Bank Housing Authority Senior Citizens Activities Network HABCORE Asbury Asbury Asbury Asbury Red Bank Red Bank Red Bank Red Bank Red Bank

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

Opportunities and resources for artists in grants, exhibition space, and more. PROGRAMS ARTHELPS GRANTS Apply for an ArtHelps Local Arts Program grant. Learn more ➔ ARTIST GRANTS Learn more ➔ Apply for a Teaching Artist Grant. Learn more ➔ SENIOR ART SHOW View the artwork of Monmouth County senior artists. CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Learn more about Creative Expressions Arts & Wellness Program. Learn more ➔ CREATIVE AGING Learn more about our Creative Aging Program, with the goal of bringing the transformative power of the arts to our senior community. Learn more ➔ Learn more ➔ CALL FOR ENTRIES Interested in exhibiting your artwork with Monmouth Arts? Check out this page for our current Call for Entries!