Monmouth Arts' Annual Member Exhibits showcases art work focused on different themes. Attend our current exhibit or view our past exhibits through our digital galleries. ANNUAL MEMBER EXHIBITS On View: November 1 - December 10, 2025 Opening Reception: November 7, 6-8pm View Digital Gallery The 2025 Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit: Seen and Unseen Monmouth Arts invited the creative community of Monmouth County to submit works that explore the theme of Seen & Unseen as part of our annual member exhibition, on display at Monmouth University’s Pollak Gallery in West Long Branch. Seen & Unseen is a call for artists to look more closely—not only at our surroundings but also at the inner landscapes we carry. It’s an invitation to recognize the presence and power of what is often left in the shadows. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, the exhibition invites both artists and audiences to consider: What do we overlook in our daily lives? What deserves to be remembered? And how do the spaces we inhabit reflect the spaces within us? Seen & Unseen was guest curated by Vaune Peck, founding Director of Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts. For three decades, Peck has led the Center’s comprehensive programming in the performing and visual arts, bringing a dynamic range of cultural experiences to the community. Caryl Sills next to Charles Sills' sculpture at the 2025 exhibit: Seen & Unseen About Charles Sills Now in its Eighth year, the Monmouth Arts annual member exhibit was renamed in 2022 in memory of Dr. Charles Sills, who was a painter, sculptor, collector, and supporter of the arts. He retired from his role as the Chief of Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch in 2000. His work has been shown at many galleries in Monmouth County and he won awards from New York's Allied Artists of America as well as Knickerbocker Artists. PAST EXHIBITS The Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit: Terra Incognito (An Unknown Land) The 2024 Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit, Terra Incognita (An Unknown Land), invited participating artists to reflect on the unknown within their creative practice—whether a recurring subject, an elusive theme, or an aspect of their process that remains unresolved yet compelling. The exhibit was curated by George Bates, a nationally and internationally recognized artist known for his work in public art, fine art, and private commissions. Formerly based in New York and now living in the Asbury Park area, Bates brought a thoughtful perspective to the show’s theme. Presented by Monmouth Arts, the exhibition was hosted at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, a celebrated venue on the Navesink River known for its vibrant support of the arts and its innovative artist-in-residence program. Click here to view the digital gallery. The Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit: Reinvention This exhibition examined the theme of Reinvention and its relation to art, creativity, community, and our professional and personal journeys. The act of reinvention may bring a sense of renewal, a focus on sustainability, or be a simple act of giving new life to an object or idea. All of the exhibited art is the work of 44 Monmouth Arts members, who represent the creative, vibrant spirit of Monmouth County. Monmouth Arts was pleased to host the curated group exhibit in the Long Branch Arts and Cultural Center, a historic bank building that experienced its own reinvention when it was transformed into a gallery and community space in 2021. The exhibition was guest co-curated by Tara Collins, an area artist with deep connections to the arts community. Click here to view the digital gallery. The Charles Sills Memorial Group Art Exhibit: Belonging This exhibition was an exploration of how our community imagines and celebrates a collective vision of Belonging. Through art we can tell new stories and further important conversations that enrich our sense of community. These connections can help us transcend crises, empower and connect us. All of the art is the work of Monmouth Arts members, who represent the creative, vibrant spirit of Monmouth County. Monmouth Arts was pleased to be showcase the exhibit in the Center for Visual Arts Gallery at Brookdale Community College. The exhibition was curated by Elisa Elorza, CVA Gallery Coordinator. Click here to view the digital gallery. Journey In recognition of our 50th Anniversary, Monmouth Arts is reflecting on the journey we’ve been on over the past half-century as well as where we’re headed. Journey is a group exhibition to be held at Monmouth University’s Pollak Gallery. This exhibition will showcase works that express Journey as it relates to the artist’s experiences. Where have you been and where are you going? Contributing artists are all current members of Monmouth Arts. Monmouth University's Pollak Gallery 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch December 2, 2021 - January 27, 2022 Click here to view the digital gallery. Sanctuary Sanctuary is a virtual group exhibit of Monmouth Arts members with a physical pop-up exhibit to be held in December at 10PRL, an arts and events space in Long Branch. For some, “sanctuary” may not be a physical structure or shelter but a community or a representation of what makes an individual feel safe or protected from the outside world. This exhibition expresses the experience of sanctuary as it relates to the artist's world, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 10 PRL 515 Bath Ave, Long Branch December 7, 2020 - January 2021 Click here to view the digital gallery. Out of the Blue An eclectic collection of local artwork Out of the Blue is a showcase of artwork by 40 members of Monmouth Arts, including everything from drawings to paintings to sculpture, from the fantastical to the emotional to the photographic. Held in the Bungalounge, the bar and gallery of the Bungalow Hotel in Pier Village, this show is a visual celebration of our creative community. The opening reception was a big hit. Read more on our Artzine . The Bungalounge @ Bungalow Hotel, Pier Village 50 Laird Street, Long Branch November 7, 2019 - January 24, 2020 Structure Interpretations of human-made structure through the perspective of painting, drawing, photography, and more. This group show of Monmouth Arts members, put together by Guest Curator Bart Lentini Photography , will be installed at the Upper Gallery of the historic Spring Lake Community House & Theatre, located at 300 Madison Avenue, Spring Lake. The Upper Gallery @ Spring Lake Community House & Theater 300 Madison Avenue, Spring Lake December 1, 2018 - March 22, 2019

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Creative Expressions Arts & Wellness Program is a countywide initiative that uses the arts to address the rise in mental health issues in our youth due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Monmouth Arts’ Creative Expressions Arts & Wellness Program is a countywide initiative that uses the arts to address the rise in mental health issues in youth, seniors, and other adult populations in need. Teams of teaching artists and mental health professionals deliver free arts programs and services directly to organizations, senior centers, and schools. Our facilitators provide instruction and materials to engage students of all ages in artistic self-expression over a period of four to eight weeks. Over this period, teams build relationships with participants and identify those who could benefit from additional mental health services. Creative Expressions was started in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to serve underserved youth and has since expanded to include seniors and other adults who are dealing with stress, grief, anxiety, loneliness, etc. Funding to support our work has been provided by Impact 100 Jersey Coast, Monmouth Park Charity Fund, New Jersey Natural Gas, Mary Owen Borden Foundation, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Interested in more information? Contact Devan Brash, Arts Education Manager, at devan@monmoutharts.org Click to download program flyer! View Creative Expressions artwork Photo Albums Teen Arts Festival Boys & Girls Club of Red Bank Outreach

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

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.

Arts Integration is a teaching practice that integrates both art and non-art into the content of the classrom experience for a well rounded education. DEFINING ARTS INTEGRATION There are several definitions of Arts Integration, but the above seems to sum up the concept quickly and succinctly. Arts Integration is not art for art’s sake, nor is it meant to replace traditional arts education. Arts Integration is a teaching practice that integrates both art and non-art (for example, chemistry, trigonometry, history, literature) into the content of the classroom experience to enrich learning, excite and motivate students, and provide a well-rounded education. Researchers and neuroscientists continue to provide validation and data that supports the merit of arts integrated teaching techniques. Other states, such as California, Texas and Arizona, have been making leaps and bounds in arts integration across their state. Some use the term, Arts Infusion, and it’s worth noting that this is synonymous with Arts Integration. New Jersey is a leader in arts education in our country. At the state and regional level, there are many groups—including the NJ Department of Education, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, NJ Arts Education Partnership, the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, Monmouth Arts and more—who meet regularly (and passionately!) to discuss arts education and arts integration in our state. This group has begun work on an Arts Integration User Guide for New Jersey Educators and Practitioners to help schools and districts with a step-by-step guide on how to introduce arts integration into their curricula. It doesn’t have to be a major leap but can be something that is discussed, planned and “integrated” over a span of time. School leaders should know that state and regional organizations, like those mentioned above and more, are here to help them! Please email our Arts Education and Events Manager, Vinny Martini , or call Monmouth Arts if you have any questions and would like to discuss Arts Integration further. Photo Courtesy of the Friendship Train Foundation What is STEAM? STEAM is a type of Arts Integration and is also a separate learning strategy in itself, employed by a growing number of educational systems, organizations and individuals to enhance student learning. The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is widely credited with forging the STEM to STEAM movement, placing Art & Design in the mix of integrative learning. Several schools in Monmouth County are beginning to include STEAM programming within schools and during after school hours. There are organizations, such as the Friendship Train Foundation , that partner with schools and other groups to bring STEAM programming to new communities. On a national, state and local level, STEAM is a positive, growing trend that is meant to strengthen problem solving, creativity and innovation, mathematic skills, scientific concepts and overall learning in our collective youth. Friendship Train Foundation The Friendship Train Foundation offers STEAMLabs, a new educational enrichment program available to schools, recreation departments and other organizations in Monmouth and northern Ocean counties. STEAMLabs sparks children's interest in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) through a variety of exciting, hands-on enrichment activities that reinforce school learning. In these classes, children are encouraged to create, experiment, investigate, and collaborate in an informal, fun environment. STEAMLabs fits into after school and recreation programs, school assemblies, end-of-year activities and summer camps. To learn more, visit My Steam Labs . Photos Courtesy of the Friendship Train Foundation ARTS INTEGRATION “ARTS INTEGRATION IS A TEACHING STRATEGY IN WHICH THE ARTS ARE INTEGRATED WITH THE NON-ARTS CIRRICULUM TO DEEPEN STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF BOTH" -Isenberg and Jalongo, 2010, Werner and Freeman, 2001 RESOURCES For more information on Arts Integration, check out these resources: The Kennedy Center Education Closet National Education Association: Arts Across the Curriculum, Grades K-5 STEAM @ RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) STEAM Science-Technology-Engineering-Art & Design-Mathematics

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

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

Questions about Monmouth Arts? Read our most common inquires or reach out to us today for more information. FAQ How do I become a Monmouth Arts member? Visit our Membership page! What are the benefits of a Monmouth Arts membership? Visit our Membership page or download our membership brochure . What is the process to have my artwork included in the Artist Registry? Inclusion in the Artist Registry is one of our member perks! You can become a member by going to our Membership page. Once you’ve joined, we'll send you a form where you can submit information for the artist registry. How do I find a gallery to represent my work? It takes a bit of research to find galleries that would be a best fit for your work, but it is the only way to actually get into a gallery. This website has fairly comprehensive lists of galleries and museums throughout the United States by state and city with links to their websites, plus a host of other info. Once you have these lists, you can research the galleries in areas where you want to show to see if your work would be a good fit and then contact them to see if they are looking at new artists. How do I approach a gallery once I have found one? Check out this website , run by Alan Bamberger, who has been an art appraiser and consultant in San Francisco area for decades. Click on the articles tab and select "For Artists." You will find tons of insightful material about how to approach galleries, how to price your work, how to handle a studio visit, etc. I have another question, can you help me? Of course! Give us a call at 732.212.1890 or stop by our space at 105 Monmouth St. in Red Bank, NJ.