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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 The Sun, My Heart By Summer Deaver On View: June 18 - September 3 Opening: Thursday, June 25, 5:30-8pm Special Event: July 30th, 5:30-7:00, featuring tea meditation, meet the artist, 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. UPCOMING EXHIBIT Unbroken Gaze By Jude Harzer Jude Harzer’s work has evolved directly from her position as an observer. She is deeply interested in the psychological power of the human gaze, particularly as expressed through women and children. Their quiet, steady watching reveals an interior world—one shaped by attentiveness, emotional resilience, and a desire to understand or respond to the behavior of others. These figures function simultaneously as witnesses and participants, inviting viewers into a subtle but potent exchange. In these paintings, the act of looking becomes a form of communication: a way to model, learn, protect, or hold memory. The collection of work on display at ArtSpace represents her drive to create space for connection, contemplation, and the complex emotional gravity inherent in observation. PAST EXHIBITS Interested in exhibiting at ArtSpace? Our applications for 2027 will open in late 2026.

The Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit examined the theme of Reinvention and its relation to art, creativity, community, and our professional and personal journeys. MEMBER EXHIBITS: DIGITAL GALLERY REINVENTION Suzanne Anan Friendship's Kiss oil on mixed media 22"H x18"W Not for Sale Lisa Bagwell The Future of Water 5"H x 5"W x 7"D $300 Marilyn Baldi Novice #2 photography 16"H x 20"W $395 Susan Boser Sweet Song charcoal, graphite, inks and acrylic on canvas 30"H x 24"W $400 Sheilagh Casey Phoenix 3 (Scenes from the life of the phoenix) oil on panel 12"H x 12"W $500 Joan Cichalski Attitude watercolor and pen 14"H x 11"W $425 Domenica Donna Como Pears and Squares watercolor painting on arches paper 20"H x 15"W Not for Sale John De Poortere Farmer and Shepherd mixed media painting 10"H x 8"W $375 John De Poortere Mavka mixed media painting 8”H x11”W $375 Justin DeMattico Railroad acrylic on canvas 24"H x 24"W $500 Kate Eggleston A Day Without Treif is a Day Without Sunshine textiles 4”H x 3”W x 2"D $500 Kate Eggleston No Thread Required silkscreen on watercolor paper 12"H x 9"W $180 Shari Epstein New York City collage painting on canvas including navigational chart and found objects 24"H x 36"W Not for Sale Sarah Fishbein OUT OF TIME glass mosaic 60"H x 24.5"W x 1"D $7500 Gwynneth Green Big Bad Wolf photography 12”H X 8”W $200 Mary Gretsky Rough Waters graphite and charcoal, 18”H x 24”W Not for Sale Richard Huff Hiding photography 18”H x 24”W $475 Brittany James Untamed oil and gold leaf on canvas 24"H x 30"W $3,000 Eleanor James All I Need acrylic and spray paint on canvas, 12"H x 12"W x 1.3"D $400 Annette Juliano Starry Night Over The Rhône oil 24"H x 36"W x 3/4" D $2000 Lea Lumière All That’s Yet to Live 2022 video film art Not for Sale Marie Maber Monday Flowers 24"H x 12"W x 1"D $225 Frankie Mainieri Table Legs oil 42"H x 30"W Not for Sale Ellen Martin Yellow Maelstrom acrylic on canvas 14"H x 11"W x 1/2"D $150 Brad Marullo Statue of Liberty watercolor 12”H x 16”W Not for Sale

View the digital gallery of our member exhibit Seen & Unseen. MEMBER EXHIBITS: DIGITAL GALLERY SEEN & UNSEEN Marilyn Baldi Save the Kopek Photography 11 in x 14 in 2020 $450 Richard Berger Old Tennent Church & Cemetery Oil 8 in x 10 in 2024 $1500 Patricia Butynski Lola Mixed Media on Canvas 24 in x 20 in 2022 $800 Kimberly Callas Multiverse Cast Duo Matrix, Red Moroccan Ochre Fine, Bronze Powder 17 in x 13 in x 5 in 2023 $1500 Charles, New Jersey Blind 
Citizens Association Koi I Watercolor 12 in x 10 in 2025 NFS Summer Deaver Nikola Tesla Ink and Gouache 17 in x 14 in 2022 $250 Justin DeMattico Where Does This Lead? Acrylic on Mirror 22 in x 25 in 2025 $950 Dawn DiCicco Memories Left Behind Acrylic with Pencil and Found Object 36 in x 36 in 2025 $2300 Jacki Dickert The Watcher Photography 12 in x 8 in 2025 $375 Shari Epstein Many Notes Collage Painting 11 in x 14 in 2025 $750 Eva Marie Faith 37916 Acrylic on Panel 8 in x 8 in 2024 $300 Beverly Haber Fort Hancock Battery Door Watercolor 18 in x 22 in 2024 $500 Meg Hadley (Jesusjoints Art) Dissolved Madonna Mixed Media 23 in x 27 in 2025 $2860 Jude Harzer Alone With The Tide Oil 20 x 14 2025 $550 Nancy Karpf King Pigeon Pose Oil on Canvas 40 in x 30 in 2021 $2,400 Jill Kerwick I Found the Peacock Acryla Gouache 16 in x 14 in 2025 $575 Belle Kolentz Shattered Expectations Digital Art 13 in x 19 in 2025 $500 Lea Lumière Home Photography 8 in x 10 in 2024 $450 Carol Magnate Ruminate Mixed Media 11 in x 13 in 2025 $425 John Paul Nicolaides Dark Green Heart Acrylic on Canvas 24 in x 12 in 2024 $600 Cheri Pessutti Seeing Past the Scenery Digital Art 22 in x 18 in 2025 $3000 Susu Pianchupattana Hide in the City Oil on Linen 66 in x 60 in 2021 $5,800 Mona Pollard Bridge Acrylic on Canvas 20 in x 20 in 2025 $150 Ellen Rubinstein Tulip Mountain Sunrise Photography 17 in x 22 in 2021 $290 Sandy Taylor Beyond Memory Oil, Cold Wax, Mixed Media 24 in x 30 in 2025 $1450

CURRENT MEMBERS BIG THANKS TO OUR NONPROFIT & BUSINESS MEMBERS NONPROFIT MEMBERS 180 Turning Lives Around Algonquin Arts Theatre American Association of University Women - Freehold Branch Arcadian Chorale Art Alliance of Monmouth County Art Society of Monmouth County Asbury Park Arts Council Asbury Park Dance Festival Asbury Park Museum Asbury Park Music Foundation Asbury Park Theater Company Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Axelrod Performing Arts Center Belmar Arts Center Brookdale Community College Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music Center Players Classic Radio Road Show Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey Company of Dance Arts Count Basie Center for the Arts Creative OPERAtions Freehold Jewish Center Garden State Film Festival Guild of Creative Art Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey Highlands Borough Arts Council Holmdel Theatre Company Indie Street Film Festival Jersey Shore Arts Center Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center Longfellow Deeds Manasquan River Group of Artists Middletown Arts Center Misfits Theatre Company Monmouth Civic Chorus Monmouth County Historical Association Monmouth County Library System Monmouth County Parks System Monmouth Museum Monmouth Symphony Orchestra Monmouth University Center for the Arts New Jersey Repertory Company New Jersey State Youth Orchestra Premier Theatre Company Project Write Now Red Bank Chamber Music Society Red Bank RiverCenter Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences RiverJAM Music Rockit Live Foundation Roosevelt Arts Project Shrewsbury Chorale Spring Lake Community House and Theatre Theater Q Asbury T. Thomas Fortune Foundation Transformer / Siren Arts Two River Theater BUSINESS MEMBERS 4am Somewhere Murals + SIgns Amelchenko Gallery Art629 Gallery Artistscent Asbury Park Art Club Beauregard Fine Art Black Swallowtail Studios Borzotta Arts Color and Light Festival / PolyOne Craig Kiely Designs Dead Letter Press Draw with Mr. Mike Gallery Jupiter Galerie Lucida Hatteras Inspired Minds Fine Art School James Yarosh Associates Fine Art & Design Gallery Jersey Artist Registry JK Ceramics / SquatterPotters Kelly-Mckenna Gallery Main Avenue Galleria McKay Imaging Photography New Jersey Stage NUCULTURE Over the Moon Art Studios Oyster Point Hotel / Molly Pitcher Inn Parlor Gallery Pella Windows & Doors Rathu Consulting Red Bank Frameworks SOFA - Studio of Fine Art The Estuary TV Talent 3 / Magic Box Communications Umami Girl Visions Photographic Workshops WHITEPOINT Gallery and Studio

Monmouth Arts’ L'art du Cirque Gala honors local community leaders who have made a difference in the arts and features a night of dazzling entertainment. Friday, September 27, 2024 VIP RINGMASTER RECEPTION 5:30 - 6:30 PM JOHNNY & JUNE’S AT THE BERKELEY OCEANFRONT HOTEL 1401 OCEAN AVE. | ASBURY PARK CENTER RING CELEBRATION AND DINNER 6:30 - 9:30 PM TIM MCLOONE'S SUPPER CLUB 1200 OCEAN AVE. | ASBURY PARK Step right up and enter the enchanting world of Monmouth Arts’ L'art du Cirque! Here, the bounds of the imagination are limitless. This dazzling spectacle will lead you on a mesmerizing journey with wonder and amazement. The event will be held on Friday, September 27 in Asbury Park. Join us for the Ringmaster VIP Reception at Johnny and June’s in The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel followed by the Center Ring Celebration at McLoone’s Supper Club from 6:30-9:30pm. Throughout this incredible evening, we will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of musician Joe Grushecky , artist Michael “Porkchop” LaVallee , restaurateur and philanthropists Tim & Beth McLoone , and arts advocate and community leader Joe Barris . Join us in honoring these community leaders who have made a difference in the arts! Prepare to catch your breath as you witness Keith Nelson in his awe-inspiring sword swallowing, and be astonished by Kylie Rose Webb and her incredible agility and balance as she walks across a row of champagne bottles. Tori Kubick , a hand-balance contortionist, will amaze you with her intricate poses and fluidity. As you marvel at the talent on stage, they'll also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction featuring an array of unique items and experiences. The event will honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts. By attending and supporting L'art du Cirque, you directly contribute to Monmouth Arts' mission to foster creativity and provide accessible arts programming for all. This is more than just a night of entertainment; it's a celebration of the artistic spirit that unites and inspires our community. So come and immerse yourself in the magical, unexpected, and the exhilarating as we embrace the spirit of the circus at L'art du Cirque! DIGITAL AD JOURNAL Sponsorship Sponsorship Form Auction Donation Form Ad Journal Form Ad Journal Specs Meet the Honorees Joe Grusheky Joe Grushecky is known for crafting American blue-collar rock since the late 1970s. Rock legends have recognized his music, a fusion of classic rock, Memphis soul, folk, electric blues, and punk. Collaborating with Springsteen, his song "Code of Silence" won a Grammy. Joe is also involved with the Light of Day Foundation, raising funds and awareness for Parkinson's and related diseases. Joe Grushecky Artistic Achievement Award in Music Michael LaVallee, also known as Porkchop, is a highly accomplished multi-disciplinary artist. He works across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, acrylic, graffiti, and mural painting. He is passionate about creating large-scale installations and has established himself as a prominent figure in the artistic community of Asbury Park. His work has been featured in numerous galleries and museums, such as the Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Porkchop Michael “Porkchop” LaVallee Artistic Achievement Award in Visual Arts Tim and Beth McLoone are well-known in the Jersey Shore community. Tim had a successful running career at Harvard University and later became the Executive Director of the US Men’s Olympic Trials in 1988. He also has a passion for music and owns multiple restaurants. In 1993, he established Holiday Express, a charity dedicated to ensuring no one is alone during the holidays. Tim was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2018. Beth initially worked as a teacher before managing the family's restaurants and serving on the board of directors for Holiday Express. McLoone Tim & Beth McLoone Community Service Award Joe serves as the Monmouth County Director of the Department of Planning and Community Services. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University. Joe is involved in various community organizations and has contributed to integrating arts into the County’s Comprehensive Master Plan and securing funding for arts organizations. Joe is a founding member of the Freehold Borough Arts Council and a former board member and President of Monmouth Arts. He also serves on several boards and committees related to conservation, floodplain management, and community development. Barris Joe Barris Arts Advocate Award Meet the Presenter Stephen Rubino Ringmaster Emcee Entertainment Entertainment Kylie Rose Webb Bottle Walker Kylie Rose Webb has followed the circus arts from the West Coast all the way to the stages of New York City. Her specialty skill sets range from high-flying aerial to precision ground routines. She is perhaps best known for her signature champagne bottle-walking performances. She considers herself lucky in sharing creativity and energy with fellow performers and audiences alike. Tori Kubick Hand Balancing Contortionist Tori Kubick is a Guinness world record holding contortionist, aerialist, and foot archer. Growing up with a dance and gymnastics background, she later found her true love, the antiquated art form of Mongolian style contortion. After rigorous training, she was featured in Ripley’s Believe it or NOT, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, opened for Miley Cyrus, toured with Cirque du Soleil, and delivered a TEDx talk. Tori loves creating unique entertainment, collaborating, and does speaking engagements about cultivating calmness and agility. She bends people into shape mentally and physically. Keith Nelson Sword Swallower Keith Nelson learned to juggle and eat fire at Hampshire College in 1989. He moved to New York City and almost instantly devoted his life to circus. Keith swallows swords, spins tops, juggles plates, balances glasses, and manipulates just about anything. Keith has been featured on Late Night with David Letterman, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and OZ (season one). He is a circus arts professor and has helped thousands be amazing. His newest focus is a rolling free circus show playing to neighborhoods across New York in hopes to inspire the next generation of circus performers. Musical Entertainment DJ Intense DJ (AKA Maria Cruz) Born and raised in NYC, DJ Intense was drawn to the art of DJing at a very young age and knew that one day her dream would come true. She is a United States Marine and had a 20-year career as a Telecom Manager working for AT&T on Wall Street but knew it was time to move on to the next stage of her life. It was time for DJ Intense Events, LLC to be born. DJ Intense is a dedicated music enthusiast, constantly seeking out new sounds and inspirations to incorporate into her sets. She also believes in the power of music to bring people together, using her platform to support charitable causes and give back to the community. Sponsors Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC Tightrope Walker Freehold Raceway Mall Fire Breather Hatteras Ad Journal Sponsor Hot Sand Award Sponsor New Jersey Natural Gas Fire Breather Manasquan Bank Fire Breather Monmouth County Tourism Tightrope Walker OceanFirst Foundation Tightrope Walker PNC Private Bank Tightrope Walker Joan Rechnitz Tightrope Walker Cathy & Tom Sivo Ringmaster VIP Sponsor

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 SENIOR ART SHOW 2024 MONMOUTH COUNTY SENIOR ART SHOW August 1 - 30, 2024 Presented by: Monmouth Arts, Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, & Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services Awards Ceremony & Reception: August 21 at 10 AM - 12 PM Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan Township, NJ 2024 Senior Art Show Program View 2024 Senior Art Show Award Recipients List View 2024 Senior Art Show Reception Photo Album Ellen Adamoyurka-Patten Lone Flower Reaches Up to Kiss the Sky Good Night Non-Professional, Watercolor Not for Sale Linda Alston Northern Plains Indian Non-Professional, Drawing $400 Bonnie Ambrosia Lavender Mist Non-Professional, Acrylic $ 400.00 Natalya Aronov Garnet Non-Professional,Craft $ 200.00 Not for Sale German Aronov The Girl in the Window Non-Professional, Drawing Not for Sale Marilyn Baldi Glacial Passages Professional, Photography $395 Elsie Baptiste Butterfly Non-Professional, Acrylic $400 John Bassano Shadows at Sunrise Non-Professional, Photography Not for Sale Hillary Binder-Klein Tree of Life Extended Professional, Acrylic $500 Sandy Binger Just Before Sunset Plein Air Professional, Watercolor Not for Sale Ronald Carr Back Door Art Gallery Non-Professional, Acrylic Not for Sale Charles Clark Floral Non-Professional, Mixed Media $95 Claire Cooney Greek Getaway Non-Professional, Acrylic Not for Sale Nancy Deodato The Park Non-Professional, Acrylic Not for Sale Marion Dobrowolski Food for Thought Non-Professional, Oil $350 Bob Dowd Daybreak at the Manasquan River Professional, Photography $175 Diana Drayton Kitty Kat Non-Professional, Acrylic Not for Sale Eleanora Dubicki Dreaming of a Large Catch Non-Professional, Photography $125 Val Dyshlov Happy Birthday Professional, Oil $400 MaryLou Faitoute Standing in the Light Professional, Watercolor $250 AnnMarie Fitzsimmons Cast Away at Curb Professional, Acrylic $600 Neal Fitzsimmons Sandy Hook Non-Professional, Photography $200 Sandra Fornino Blue Moon Non-Professional, Watercolor Not for Sale Robert Friedman Two Pals at the Lake Non-Professional, Photography $50 Barbara Friedman It Goes Deep Professional, Oil $800

Tune into the latest news featuring Monmouth Arts. PRESS October 23, 2025 | Monmouth Arts issues grants to several local arts organizations -- The Monmouth Journal October 23, 2025 | Holmdel Theatre Company Among 27 Groups to Receive Monmouth Arts Grants -- The Monmouth Journal 8 August, 2025 | Monmouth Arts to Honor Darlene Love, Knowledge Bennett, Val Emmich, Eileen Chapman & More -- New Jersey Stage 3 July, 2025 | HABcore Mural Celebrates Home and Healing in Red Bank -- Two River Times 30 June, 2025 | Community Mural Unveiled at Living Home in Red Bank -- Patch 6 February, 2025 | Resident to showcase art in month-long display at Monmouth Arts -- Star News Group 1 October 2024 | MONMOUTH ARTS PRESENTS “UNDER THEIR THUMB”: HOW A NICE BOY FROM BROOKLYN GOT MIXED UP WITH THE ROLLING STONES AUTHOR TALK AND WITH BILL GERMAN -- The Link News 21 July 2024. | HABcore Partners with Monmouth Arts: “Beyond the Surface” Art Exhibition -- TapInto.net 17 April, 2024 | RED BANK: MONMOUTH ARTS OPENS NEW SPACE -- Red Bank Green February 16, 2024 | Monmouth Beach Rising' video to spotlight rising sea level -- The Monmouth Journal June 13, 2023 | Kevin Smith, Debbie DeLisa, Pat Battle and more to be feted at Monmouth Arts gala -- APP June 13, 2023 | Kevin Smith will be among honorees at annual Monmouth Arts gala -- NJ Arts 7 December, 2018 | Brews & Schmooze at Red Tank Brewing -- TapInto.net 1 November, 2017 | Monmouth Arts Annual Gala: STARDUST, a futuristic fundraiser -- The Two River Times 16 October, 2018 | Monmouth Arts Hosts Successful Stardust Fundraiser at Bell Works Celebrating 2018 Honorees -- TapInto.net 04 October, 2018 | Avon Woman Coordinating Futuristic Fundraising Event -- The Coaster 02 October, 2018 | Monmouth Arts to hold gala on Oct. 6 in Holmdel -- CentralJersey.com 27 September, 2018 | Starry benefit boosts accessible playgrounds; Monmouth Arts gala set -- Asbury Park Press 24 September, 2018 | Monmouth Arts to hold futuristic fundraiser “Stardust” Oct. 6 -- CentralJersey.com 8 September, 2018 | Monmouth Arts Networking Meeting to be Hosted by Monmouth Museum -- New Jersey Stage 21 August, 2018 | Stardust - A Futuristic Fundraiser at Bell Works in Holmdel -- TapInto.net 21 August, 2018 | Monmouth County Senior Art Show Winners Recognized -- AHHerald 15 August 2018 | WOODEN WALLS 2018 OFFERS ARTWALK & LIVE ART INSTALLATION -- Asbury Park Sun 6 August, 2018 | SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS FOR NON-PROFITS … FROM NON-PROFITS! -- Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation Blog 2 August, 2018 | Turning the Tide in Asbury Park -- Asbury Park Sun 11 April, 2018 | The Rider: film festival favorite arrives in select theaters -- Asbury Park Press 13 March 2018 | MONMOUTH ARTS AWARDS AND TEEN ARTS FEST -- 94.3 The Point 7 June, 2017 | MONMOUTH ARTS CONTINUES TO PAINT A COLORFUL PICTURE -- The Two River Times 10 March, 2017 | Monmouth Arts names Teresa Staub As Executive Director -- New Jersey Stage

Your donation to Monmouth Arts supports artists and programs across Monmouth County. Help us enrich lives through music, theater, and visual arts — donate today. DONATE For 55 years, Monmouth Arts has provided arts programs and services that support the practice, presence, and influence of the arts and of artists throughout Monmouth County. We are a catalyst for creativity, using the arts to uplift and connect our community. We know that the arts change lives because we see it every day. The arts matter — and so does your support. Your donation helps us deliver creative experiences that educate, heal, and inspire. Thank you for empowering us to make arts access a reality for everyone in our community. GIVE HOPE. GIVE ART. DONATE ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT

Monmouth Arts' Gala: The Art of the Impossible featured an evening was full of mystery, illusion, and spotlighting the honorees that included Kevin Smith, Pat Battles, Ming Chen, and more! Thank you for supporting Monmouth Arts After Dark: The Art of the Impossible! The evening was full of mystery, illusion, and a whole lot of hocus-pocus! The Wonder Bar was packed for Pam Flores' performance at the VIP Smoke & Mirrors reception. Brandon Williams' sleight of hand enchanted attendees, and Monmouth Arts Board President Luke Breslin raised a toast with the perfect Dark N' Stormy cocktail. The night continued at McLoone's Supper Club, where VJ Atom Worth's audio and visual art captivated the audience, along with illusionist Jeanette Andrews , who delivered an interactive performance that amazed the sold-out crowd. We're so grateful to all the amazing sponsors , donors , and journal advertisers who supported us and made our event a huge success! We want to give a special shout-out to Hatteras for their generous donation of the printing of the ad journal. We also want to thank the fantastic Monmouth Arts staff and Board of Directors , volunteers , and everyone who pitched in to help out. And a big thanks to Stephen Rubino , our Master of Ceremonies, Remember Jones , Live Appeal Emcee, and Chris Curcia , Live Auctioneer, for their generous contribution to the event. You guys are the best! We are incredibly grateful to all the honorees who made the night unforgettable. Kevin Smith's passionate and humorous speech had us all in stitches, Pat Battle's effervescent personality brought a smile to everyone's face, Tim Donnelly reminded us how lucky we are to live by the Shore, Debbie DeLisa and the Madison Marquette family were amazing hosts at the Wonder Bar, Impact 100 Jersey Coast brought together the women who are truly making a difference, and Ming Chen helped us spread the word. We couldn't have done it without YOU , so thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Anchor 1 Anchor 2 VIEW PHOTO ALBUM CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS APPEAL It's not too late to donate! Were you having too much fun to participate in our live appeal? There is still time to donate to Monmouth Arts! Click to download the ad journal! DONATE MEET THE HONOREES kevin smith Kevin Smith Artistic Achievement Aw ard - Excellence in the Arts Kevin Smith is an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, comic book writer, author, YouTuber, and podcaster. He came to prominence with the low-budget comedy buddy film Clerks (1994), which he wrote, directed, co-produced, and acted in as the character Silent Bob of stoner duo Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob. Clerks won the "Award of the Youth" and the "Mercedes-Benz Award" at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival, the "Filmmakers Trophy" at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards (Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay and Jeff Anderson for Best Debut Performance). Jay and Silent Bob also appeared in Smith's later films Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks II and Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, which are set primarily in his home state of New Jersey. While not strictly sequential, the films have crossover plot elements, character references, and a shared canon known as the "View Askewniverse", named after Smith's production company View Askew Productions, which he co-founded with Scott Mosier. Since 2011, Smith has mostly made horror films, including Red State (2011) and the "comedy horror films" Tusk (2014) and Yoga Hosers (2016), two in a planned series of three such films set in Canada dubbed the True North trilogy. Smith also executive produces Masters of the Universe: Revelation for Netflix and last year released the highly anticipated Clerks III from Lionsgate which also included a 50+ city theater screening and Q&A tour. Smith owns Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash in Red Bank, New Jersey, a comic bookstore which became the setting for the reality television show Comic Book Men (2012—2018). Last year, he expanded his business empire by opening Smodcastle Cinemas, a movie theater in New Jersey. As a podcaster, Smith co-hosts several shows on his SModcast Podcast Network, including SModcast, Fatman Beyond, and the live show Hollywood Babble-On. He is known for participating in long, humorous Q&A sessions that are often filmed for DVD release, beginning with An Evening with Kevin Smith. Pat Battle Pat Battle Artistic Achievement Award - Journalism Pat Battle is the co-anchor for NBC 4 New York’s “Weekend Today in New York” which airs Saturday mornings between 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. and on Sunday mornings between 6:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Battle also serves as the station’s senior New Jersey correspondent. As part of NBC 4’s team-coverage of Hurricane Sandy, she won a National Emmy® and Edward R. Murrow award. Battle’s reporting and anchoring was also a key component of NBC 4 New York’s award-winning COVID-19 coverage, honored in January, 2021 with the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for “creat(ing) a 360 view in real time of the coronavirus pandemic, with courageous and thorough reporting on the virus’s explosion in New York City.” The duPont has long been recognized as the broadcast, documentary and on-line equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize, also awarded by Columbia University. Pat joined NBC 4 New York in April 1996 from WCBS-TV, where for three and a half years, she was a general assignment reporter handling breaking news stories in the tri-state area. Her work earned her recognition as one of the best live reporters in the region. Her efforts have been recognized by dozens of organizations -- from the Jackie Robinson Cultural Center to the Girl Scouts of America. Among other honors, Battle has won two New York Emmy awards for her work in television news. She was recogni zed in 2008 by the McDonald’s Corporation as a Broadcast Legend in the fast food company's Faces of Black History Campaign. In the fall of 2010, Pat was diagnosed with breast cancer -- ductal carcinoma in situ -- and underwent surgery to remove the malignant cells from her right breast. She documented her personal journey, and in yet another public service, broadcast her story on "News 4 New York" at the close of Breast Cancer Awareness Month that October. Her story, and an hour-long special, "Talk for a Cure," aired the following day on "Weekend Today in New York," earned two New York Emmy nominations. Born and raised on the Jersey Shore, Battle graduated from the University of Maryland’s School of Journalism in College Park. She is married and has three children. Ming Chen Tim Donnelly Debbie DeLisa Ming Chen Maverick Award Ming Chen is a podcaster, graphic designer, entrepreneur and reality TV cast member most known for the AMC TV show Comic Book Men. While in college at the University of Michigan, he met filmmaker Kevin Smith when he developed a fan website based on the movie Clerks. Smith, who appreciated Chen’s work, reached out and asked him to create the Web site for his production company, View Askew Productions. Twenty-Six years later, Chen continues to work on many of Smith’s online projects and ventured into several other areas within the Kevin Smith empire, most recently hosting a weekly podcast called I Sell Comics! on Smith’s podcast network, SModCo. During his free time, Chen serves on the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County and the Garden State Film Festival board. He also co-owns a podcast studio called “A Shared Universe” and is a partner in a coffee, gaming and comics café called “Coral Sword” in Houston, Texas, with former major league ballplayer Hunter Pence. Chen has been married to his wife Debbie for 20 years and has two children, Lillian and Harrison, a dog named Joy and a cat named Scallion. Debbie DeLisa business leadership award Debbie DeLisa, a native of the Jersey Shore, is well-known in the Asbury Park community for managing the iconic Wonder Bar for twenty years. Her friendly demeanor has made her a beloved figure in the area. Her experiences as a flight attendant and studying abroad inspired her to believe in the power of people to make a difference in their communities. Along with the support of her former boyfriend Lance Larson, a musical legend in Asbury Park, together they purchased the abandoned Wonder Bar building in 2002 and re-opened it that same year. Several years later, Lance and Debbie sold Wonder Bar and Debbie remained on as the manager. The Wonder Bar, known for its live music and colorful paint job, is all about having fun. As the acting manager of Wonder Bar, Debbie has brought talented musicians to the intimate stage including longtime friend and legendary musician Bruce Springsteen. In addition to Bruce, many other wonderful musicians and actors have performed at The Wonder Bar but one of her favorites is Vincent Pastore, past recipient of Monmouth Arts Artistic Achievement Award and fellow advocate for animal rescue centers and veterans. Thanks to the generosity of Madison Marquette, who encourages her to use the club for benefits, she has been recognized for numerous charitable endeavors for people and animals. Wonder Bar is not only known for its tunes and tiki bar but also the world-famous Yappy Hour which was founded 16 years ago. Debbie's vision was and still is to raise money for dog rescue charities and also create a safe, and social place to bring your dog. Tim Donnelly illuminator award Tim Donnelly got his start in music in 1991, working on the inaugural Lollapalooza festival for the Surfrider Foundation. As a writer, he worked for MTV, Surfing Magazine, and Relix Magazine, which led to working with his pal Danny Clinch on several music documentaries, including films on Pearl Jam and Bonnaroo. A move to Asbury Park 13 years ago led to producing events on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, including a pop-up gallery featuring local bands and surfing-related artists, he called Sea.Hear.Now. After Superstorm Sandy, he rebuilt the dunes on the north and south end of Asbury Park and co-produced a relief concert called “On The Beach” to get Jersey Shore families back into their homes. He’s been the Producer of the Asbury Park Music + Film Festival since its inception and is a founding partner of one of the world’s most unique surfing contests, " The Cold War." He and his partners HM Wollman and Clinch formed Between The Sets and teamed with C3 Presents to take Sea.Hear.Now from a boardwalk bash to an international music and arts festival on the Asbury Park beach. Their formula of having old and new friends play music, make art, and surf for a September weekend has struck a chord with fans and the industry alike. Since the festival's launch, Sea.Hear.Now has been nominated for a mid-sized festival of the year and named the most environmentally sustainable festival in the United States; more importantly, it has been a positive impact on the Asbury Park community, helping community-based non-profits. Impact 100 Impact 100 Jersey Coast community service award Impact 100 Jersey Coast is an all-volunteer women's collective that funds high-impact grants to strengthen nonprofits addressing the unmet needs of underserved populations in Monmouth County. The giving circle includes women of different ages and backgrounds who combine their charitable dollars, experience, and energy to make a tangible difference in their community. Part of a rapidly growing network of Impact 100 chapters throughout the world, Impact 100 Jersey Coast was founded in 2015 and has since awarded more than $2.4 million in funding to 28 local nonprofits. This unique grantmaking collaborative continues to diversify its membership to ensure that it encompasses the richness of ideas, perspectives, and the participation of women representative of the broad diversity of our community; to provide a forum that helps raise awareness of the needs of underserved populations, as well as the systemic inequities so often at the root of those needs, and actively pursue ways to best support and partner with nonprofit organizations, while empowering its members to improve lives through philanthropy. To learn more about Impact 100 Jersey Coast, visit their website: www.impact100jerseycoast.org . MEET THE PRESENTERS Remember Jones Stephen Rubino Emceed Jeanette Andrews Illusionist Hailed as one of the most innovative illusionists in the world today and has staged hundreds of sold-out and standing-room-only performances for Fortune 500 companies, theaters and universities. Andrews presented her first magic performance at age four, was paid to do her first magic show at age six, began running her business that day, and has never had another job since. She is now internationally recognized as a pioneer in her field. Andrews uses sensory anomalies, art and scientific anecdotes to create luxurious experiences that bridge everyday life to a special, heightened world. She loves creating experiences for audiences to engage with the impossible in fun, insightful, and generous ways. Illusion is Ms. Andrews’ life’s work and her performances have been praised by the Chicago Tribune, PBS, and the New York Times. Brandon Williams Magician & Pickpocket Known by many of his peers as the "Magician's Magician," Brandon Williams has made a name for himself as a performer, consultant, and creator of magic. Brandon has been practicing and performing magic since the age of four. He has worked and consulted for some of the largest names in magic and entertainment. He has garnered worldwide recognition amongst fellow magicians, A-list actors and Fortune 500 companies. Brandon has gained a deep understanding of the art with well over fifty original effects, including his famous Tear Change (voted "Best Trick" at Magic Live 2018); Brandon's audiences have the pleasure of seeing magic that is fresh and one-of-a-kind. Atom Worth Video DJ & Filmmak er A Monmouth County native, a Dj who has spent the last ten years DJ’ing in Asbury Park via Dj residencies at Porta, the Asbury Hotel, House of Independents, and the Asbury Park Yacht Club, among many others. Atom has contributed to the recent resurgence in popularity of his hometown of Asbury Park. His unique style of ‘visual turntablism’ combines a live visual element with traditional music mixing. At the same time, Atom is also an accomplished filmmaker. Atom has won 5 New York Emmys, creating video content for networks and brands, among 14 nominations. He’s won in the categories of Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, & Outstanding Video Journalism. Atom has directed documentary films on insulin affordability, Superstorm Sandy, and 9/11 and created content for A&E, MSNBC, and more. Pamela Flores Singer & Songwriter Pamela Flores is an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Asbury Park, known for her soulful melodies and introspective lyrics. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings and personal experiences, her heartfelt compositions resonate deeply with listeners. Pamela has made a mark in the music scene, captivating audiences with her enchanting vocals and memorable performances. Collaborating with renowned producers and musicians, she continues to refine her sound, capturing hearts with her captivating records. Pamela Flores invites listeners into her world, offering solace, inspiration, and a soundtrack to life's most poignant moments. 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Take a look at some exciting things happening at Monmouth Arts! MONMOUTH ARTS TV Play Video Play Video 03:17 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. This project is a collaboration between the Boys & Girls Club of Red Bank and Monmouth Arts. Major funding has been provided by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, with support from the Provident Bank Foundation. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County empowers all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Monmouth Arts is a leading, nonprofit arts advocacy organization that delivers needed programs and services to communities, artists, nonprofit organizations, and creative businesses to ensure that the arts thrive in every corner of Monmouth County. Video Credit: Bart Lentini (www.bartlentini.com) Play Video Play Video 04:22 QUEENS of ART Honoree: Maureen Van Zandt Monmouth Arts honors actress Maureen Van Zandt at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video 03:56 QUEENS of ART Honoree: Jenn Hampton Monmouth Arts honors curator & gallery owner Jenn Hampton at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video 03:14 QUEENS of ART Honoree: Morgan Sackman Monmouth Arts honors Morgan Sackman at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video 03:29 QUEENS of ART Honoree: Mil Wexler Monmouth Arts honors artist and teacher Mil Wexler at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video 03:15 QUEENS of ART Honoree: Fredi Walker-Browne Monmouth Arts honors actress Fredi Walker-Browne at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video 02:28 QUEENS of ART Honoree: PNC Wealth Management Monmouth Arts honors PNC Wealth Management at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video Monmouth Arts Honors Investors Bank at 2018 Gala Monmouth Arts Honors Investors Bank at STARDUST: a futuristic fundraiser, at Bell Works on October 6, 2018 for its annual arts gala. Play Video Play Video Monmouth Arts Honors Diane Turton, Realtors at 2018 Gala Monmouth Arts Honors Diane Turton, Realtors at STARDUST: a futuristic fundraiser, at Bell Works on October 6, 2018 for its annual arts gala. Play Video Play Video Monmouth Arts Honors Danny Clinch at 2018 Gala Monmouth Arts Honors Danny Clinch at STARDUST: a futuristic fundraiser, at Bell Works on October 6, 2018 for its annual arts gala. Play Video Play Video Monmouth Arts Honors Bell Works at 2018 Gala Monmouth Arts Honors Bell Works at STARDUST: a futuristic fundraiser, at Bell Works on October 6, 2018 for its annual arts gala. Play Video Play Video Monmouth Arts Signs of Hope Project with Boys & Girls Club of Asbury Park Play Video Play Video An Interview with Shivani Patel Check out Monmouth Arts 2018 Spring Fundraiser: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/monmouthartscouncil-oceanfirstchallenge2018 #ButtonsForTheArts Play Video Play Video An Interview with Andrew Wang Check out Monmouth Arts 2018 Spring Fundraiser: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/monmouthartscouncil-oceanfirstchallenge2018 #ButtonsForTheArts Play Video Play Video Growing Our Youth Through the Arts Monmouth Arts 2018 Spring Fundraiser