ArtWalks features walking tours of Monmouth County's arts destinations. MOCO ARTWALKS WALKING TOURS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY'S ARTS DESTINATIONS Wooden Walls ArtWalk with Curator Jenn Hampton & Local Historian Kathy Kelly Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | 6:00 - 7:30PM POSTPONED Join us on this special edition ArtWalk in support of the Wooden Walls Project! Monmouth Arts, Wooden Walls, and Asbury Park Tour Company have teamed up to raise funds for the arts in our community, and to share the magic and creative spirit of Asbury Park. ArtWalk includes: Inside scoop behind select murals—from the curator herself! Thrilling histories of the boardwalk’s past Q&A with Curator Jenn Hampton and Local Historian Kathy Kelly Plenty of drinks & bites Meet & greet with a Wooden Walls mural artist About Wooden Walls The Wooden Walls Mural Project is a collaborative initiative that brings art to Asbury Park to enrich the socio-cultural and socio-economic landscape in a thoughtful way. By creating a conversation with local, national, and international artists, Sea Change draws attention to the creative spirit that is fundamental to Asbury Park. Wooden Walls uses the resources provided by a community that embraces creative endeavors and is appreciative of public art in order to promote the town’s reputation to this end. More info here. Previous ArtWalks WOODEN WALLS August 2018 FREEHOLD August 2017 SPRING LAKE May 2018 MANASQUAN July 2017 ASBURY PARK November 2017 RED BANK April 2017 About MoCo ArtWalks MoCo (Monmouth County) Arts Corridor Partnership, a division of Monmouth Arts, is a creative place-making and promotion initiative that invites visitors who come for the beaches to stay for the art. Convened to tackle urgent tourism needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the MoCo Arts Corridor Partnership works as a driving force in sustaining Monmouth County’s tourism, arts, and local business industries. Launched in 2016, MoCo ArtWalks offer a new perspective of the arts and cultural gems in Monmouth County. Bringing together arts, business, and community, each tour is designed to present an exclusive experience including behind-the-scenes looks, historical tidbits, and participatory opportunities across the region. MoCo ArtWalks take place rain or shine, unless there is an extreme weather event. In the case of a cancellation, refunds will be issued and the event will be rescheduled based on availability of participating partners. You will be notified on the day of the event via email.

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

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Development Manager Please note: This is a part-time position (24 hours per week). Responsibilities and Duties Assist the Executive Director of Monmouth Arts with planning and execution of the Annual Gala fundraiser, including expanding silent and live auctions, sponsorships, and journal advertising. Prospect and research funding opportunities aligned with Monmouth Arts’ mission and strategic plan to support arts programming and general operating support. In coordination with the Executive Director, assist with grant writing and other communications to stakeholders as needed. Ensure appropriate recognition and stewardship of donors at all levels, from individual contributors to major gift donors. Maintain and manage timely gift processing, donor acknowledgments, reports, and donor records. Assist in the development and execution of donor cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year. Represent Monmouth Arts at meetings, events, and arts programming as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Not-for-profit experience required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of five (5) years of successful fundraising experience required. Experience using a CRM or fundraising database (DonorPerfect experience a plus). Prior grant writing experience required. Excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Experience with major fundraising events preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of securing gifts. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work. High level of energy, initiative, and creativity; self-motivated and results-oriented. Comfortable being a visible and active member of the community, with the ability to design effective cultivation and stewardship strategies. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends. Passion for nonprofit arts and culture and familiarity with the Monmouth County region is beneficial. Knowledge of Monmouth County arts scene a plus. How to apply Send an email with the subject line "Development Manager Position" and attach a cover letter and resume to Teresa Staub , Executive Director, at teresa@monmoutharts.org . Social Media & Marketing Intern The Social Media & Marketing Intern will assist the team in promoting Monmouth Arts and the organization's members. They will create and edit weekly e-blasts, curate content for social media, track analytics, assist with website maintenance, and complete other office work as required. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with a career focus on marketing, public relations, communications, and graphic design Current enrollment in Associates, Bachelors or Masters degree program (or in a specialized High School program) Strong understanding of social media platforms Basic design skills and moderate understanding of Adobe Creative Suite Interest in and enthusiasm for the arts Regular Duties: Create content for social media Track engagement analytics across social media and email Proof and edit press releases and other marketing materials Help curate and edit Get Out & Get Art and Opportunities in the Arts weekly e-blasts Act as an ambassador for Monmouth Arts, supporting our marketing campaigns online and on the ground by following us on social media, sharing our content, and recruiting other ambassadors Work occasional events at Monmouth Arts, when appropriate There is a stipend available for this internship, and school credit can be obtained through your institution (high school or college) with the necessary paperwork. Approximately 10-12 hours per week, schedule to be discussed. Monmouth Arts regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is currently hybrid, with availability to occasionally work in our Red Bank office, attend some events, and assist with on-location content shoots within Monmouth County. How to apply Send an email with the subject line Social Media & Marketing Intern and attach a cover letter, portfolio, and resume to Debra Maricic , Marketing Manager, at debra@monmoutharts.org . Grant Review Panelists Monmouth Arts is expanding its pool of grant review panelists to perform evaluations of applications submitted for funding consideration. Panelists are integral to the grantmaking process, providing critical review, comments, and scores of all applications to a particular grant program. Interested individuals who have a deep knowledge about the arts, best practices for nonprofits, and arts administration are encouraged to submit a resume. Panelists are provided a stipend for serving as a grant reviewer. Monmouth Arts seeks panel diversity in all forms: age, race, gender, disabilities, sexual orientation, artistic discipline, location, etc. A panelist’s time commitment will vary depending on the grant being reviewed and the amount of materials required of applicants. All reviews are completed on Submittable, the grant portal of Monmouth Arts. Panel meetings will be conducted via Zoom and led by staff. How to apply: Send email with the subject line Grant Panelist to Connie Isbell, Membership & Community Engagement Director, at connie@monmoutharts.org . Please include a summary of your previous experience and qualifications. Monmouth Arts staff will review your information and contact you if we believe you would be a good fit. This policy states Monmouth Arts position on discrimination as an Equal Opportunity Employer. This policy applies to all Monmouth Arts employees, volunteers, members, clients, and contractors. Monmouth Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Monmouth Arts are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), atypical cellular or blood trait, age, physical or mental ability, unemployment status (with respect to job advertisements), veteran status, military obligations, marital, and domestic partnership or civil union status. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, recruitment, internal promotions, placement, selection, training, access to benefits, opportunities for advancement, discipline, terminations, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, outside vendors, members and customers, service clients, use of contractors and consultants, and dealings with the general public. The organization will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary and where required by law so long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the business. Monmouth Arts strongly urges the reporting of all instances of discrimination and harassment, and prohibits retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination, harassment or participates in an investigation of such report. Appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination, will be taken against any employee who violates this policy.

View the digital gallery of our member exhibit Terra Icognita. MEMBER EXHIBITS: DIGITAL GALLERY TERRA INCOGNITA Bonnie Ambrosia Freedom Acrylic 30"H x 40"W $890 Marilyn Baldi Mindful Bodhisvattva Photography 25"H X 19"W $400 Yana Beylinson Distant Shore Oil on Canvas 48"H X 36"W $6000 Joseph Borzotta The Cold Walk Mixed Media 20"H X 20"W $450 Richard Buntzen Curbside Acrylic 30"H X 30"W $1250 Patricia Butynski Fire and Rain Acrylic and Mixed Media 36"H X 48"W $4500 Jill Carlock Dark & Dusty, Painted on the Sky Acrylic on Canvas 36"H X 36"W $3500 Sheilagh Casey Blue Head Oil and Pastel on Panel 35"H X 24"W $2400 John Michael de Poortere Where did all the good guys go? Mixed Media and Oil 41"H X 31"W $2500 Dawn DiCicco Krazy Kat Acrylic and Pencil 36"H X 36"W $2925 Jennifer DiZefalo Independence / Interdependence Acrylic on Wood 12” in Diameter $350 Val Dyshlov Flight Above Desert Oil 36"H X 48"W $2500 Kate Eggleston Feral Housewife Silkscreen 12"H X 9"W $300 Sherri Lynn Ehrlich On Fire Acrylic on Canvas 36"H X 48"W $3000 Sarah Fishbein It's Okay... Glass Mosaic 30"H X 36"W $7500 Yolanda Navarra Fleming Synchronicity Mixed Media 24"H X 20"W $1000 Meagg E. Moon Erupt Alcohol Ink on Wood Panel 48"H x 24"W $320 Gary Steven Groves Borders Oil 24"H X 24"W $2400 Ilene Hillary Hinden Erba Digital Watercolor Gouache 24"H X 24"W $750 Brittany James Lucid Dreaming Oil on Canvas 48"H X 36"W X 1.5”D $4500 Jill Kerwick Somewhere Over New Jersey Oil 36"H X 44"W $2250 Belle Koblentz Third Shift Digital Art 13"H X 13"W $500 Gail Kolflat Night Sky Acrylic on Canvas 63"H x 67"W $6500 Louise Krasniewicz The Lost Time of Betty and Barney Hill Mixed Media Quilt 80"H X 27"W NFS Joan Manley Midnight in the Garden Mixed Media Collage 20"H X 16"W $1000

The goal of the Creative Aging program is to bring the transformative power of the arts to our senior community. Through the program, teaching artists deliver free visual arts activities to seniors at Monmouth County community organizations. CREATIVE AGING In 2023 Monmouth Arts launched our Creative Aging Program, with the goal of bringing the transformative power of the arts to our senior community. Through the program, teaching artists deliver free visual arts activities once a week for six to eight weeks to seniors at Monmouth County community organizations. We recognize a pressing need to connect with and value the voices of older adults. Even in the absence of a pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 25% of U.S. adults aged 65 and over experience social isolation. Of them, 43% report that they feel lonely on a regular basis. The program’s therapeutic activities focus on giving each participant the feeling of success and purpose, with enhanced mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The activities are complimented by guest facilitators, including mental health professionals. Since we began this program, Monmouth Arts provided visual arts activities to older adults at senior centers in Red Bank, Long Branch, Eatontown, Keyport, and Asbury Park. Monmouth Arts is working to expand this program to more seniors and centers in 2025. For additional information, please contact Connie Isbell, Director of Membership & Community Engagement at connie@monmoutharts.org or 732.212.1890 ext. 101. The development of this program was made possible in 2023 by funding from the Creative Aging Initiative of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Monmouth Arts is grateful for the additional support it continues to receive from funders.

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 . Best of the Senior Art Show Senior Artists of Monmouth County Opening Reception: September 20, 2019 | 12:00 - 1:30pm Exhibit: September 6 - October 16, 2019 Richard Talbot "The Embassy" Acrylic Alice Singer "November Morn" Acrylic Leonardo Ruggieri "Respect" Oil Joel Stern "Dunes" Oil Marilyn Shotwell "Forest Stream" Oil Judy O'Connor "Fish" Mixed Media Linda J. Hart "Dutch Lane Sentinel" Watercolor P.J. Meara "On Barnegat Bay" Watercolor Theresa Trochhia "Tenderness" Drawing Sephen Ravner "Five Photos of Manhattan Henge" Photography Marilyn Baldi "At the Watering Hole" Photography John Lalanas "Sunrise on the Pier" Photography Jeff Ricci "Everglades in Winter" Photography Beth DeMartino "Penthesilea, Queen of Amazon Warriors" Craft Each year, Monmouth Arts has the privilege to produce the Monmouth County Senior Citizen Art Show. This program invites all Monmouth County senior citizens to apply to be included in the show held at the Monmouth County Library in Manalapan. The show is held in August of each year, and winners from the show move on to compete once more at the NJ State Senior Citizen Art Show. Since only so many artists can move forward to the State show, Monmouth Arts has decided to produce a second exhibit of selected artists from the show to show their work once more at ArtSpace 105! These artists were curated based on the recommendation of a panel of jurors who reviewed the work prior to the August exhibit. The mediums range from Acrylic, Oil, and Watercolor, to Mixed Media, Drawing, Photography, and Craft. We are proud to present this incredible group of professional and nonprofessional artists at ArtSpace 105 this year, and hope you will join us as we celebrate the incredible achievement of Monmouth County's senior citizen artists!

Each year, Monmouth Arts awards $1000 scholarships to three deserving Monmouth County high school seniors who are committed to pursuing the arts in higher education. Since 1971, Monmouth Arts has been committed to celebrating youth in the arts. Celebrating young artists and their work is necessary to inspire the next generation of artists in our world. As a community of artists and arts supporters, Monmouth Arts continues to invest in our young artists and their education. Each year, Monmouth Arts presents young art students with college scholarships through our Emerging Artist Scholarship Program. This year the program awards $1000 scholarships to three deserving Monmouth County high school seniors who are committed to pursuing the arts in higher education. 2026 Scholarship Recipients Emerging Artist for Performing Arts Joshua-Zander Lopes, Howell High School Joshua-Zander Lopes is currently a Senior at Howell High School and in the FPAC Acting program. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has participated in two fall plays and four spring musicals at Howell High School. He began performing in Elementary School and has been featured in numerous television shows and movies, including Unbreakable Kimmy Schimidt on Netflix, Manifest on Netflix, Bull on CBS, Your Friends and Neighbors on Apple TV, and Sweethearts on HBO Max. He is also a student at Actors Playground School of Theatre in Freehold, NJ. His volunteer activities include camp counseling for children with disabilities and participating in the local Memorial Day Parade. Joshua-Zander will be attending The University of Tampa to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre this upcoming fall. Victoria J. Sony Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Patrick Powers, Raritan High School My name is Patrick Powers, I will be attending FIT in the fall and my major is Interior Design. I love Van Gogh, and I am very skillful at oil painting. Typically, I like to depict realistic portraits and still lifes. I can proudly say I have taken all three AP Art portfolio exams: Drawing, 2D, and 3D. Emerging Artist for Literary Arts Samantha Chiaino, Middletown High School South Samantha Marie Chiaino lives in Middletown, New Jersey, with her parents and younger brother. In August, she self-published a poetry chapter book titled On The Escape. In the fall, she will be attending the University of Iowa, majoring in English and Creative Writing. PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Victoria J. Snoy Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Sponsored by Friends of Victoria J. Snoy Award Recipient Quincey Jones, Red Bank Regional High School Quincey began with his “early designs” by cutting out paper outfits and color coordinating them together. As his passion for fashion grew, he was enrolled in the Karen School of Fashion in Marlboro, NJ, at the age of 10. He has designed numerous pieces, including refactored wedding dresses, evening gowns, and couture-inspired suit sets, which have earned him the Fashion Designer of the Year awards for 2023 and 2024 at the Karen School of Fashion's annual fashion show. As he concludes his education at Red Bank Regional High School, Quincey plans to take the next step by attending LIM College in the fall. Quincey’s goal is to build a career that merges both artistry and strategy, whether in fashion marketing, brand development, or trend forecasting. He wants to shape the industry by introducing fresh, innovative ideas, staying ahead of trends, and promoting a more sustainable and inclusive fashion approach. Emerging Artist for the Performing Arts Sponsored by Margean Gladysz Award Recipient Hayden Bercy, Howell High School Hayden is currently a Senior in the acting program in the Freehold Performing Arts Center at Howell High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has participated in three fall plays and three spring musicals. He began performing at the age of eight in community theater in Monmouth County. Hayden has appeared in numerous professional theater productions, including Radio City Christmas Spectacular, A Christmas Story National Tour, The King and I National Tour, and Lost in Yonkers at the Hartford Stage. He has also appeared on several TV shows and commercials. Notable vocal performances include the US Open and the National Anthem at BlueClaws Stadium. His volunteer activities include work with the Ronald McDonald House and Souls4Soles. Hayden will be attending Indiana University to pursue a BFA in Musical Theater this fall. Emerging Scholarship for Literary Arts Sponsored by Sarah Fischell Award Recipient Chloe Scardino, Wall High School Chloe Scardino is a teen writer with a love for creating and sharing stories. She enjoys writing poetry and fiction that combines the wonder of fantasy with the beauty of the human experience. Chloe will be attending Cornell University in the fall as a prospective English major. She is the President of the National Art Honor Society and the Vice President and Co-Founder of the Sewing Club. Chloe is also a member of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society, where she placed second in the Digital Cinema Competition. She has been a JV and Varsity tennis player at Wall High School. Her school activities include writing for the literary magazine, participating in the drama club, and the Dungeons and Dragons club. Chloe attended the Bard College at Simon’s Rock writing program in July 2024, and in the Spring of 2025, she completed her mentorship with Project Write Now under the guidance of Lisa Hartsgrove. Chloe has enthusiastically participated in the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival during her time at CHS, both in writing and visual arts. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending her time drawing, with friends, or outdoors. Maria Guerrero MC² Scholarship for the Performing Arts Maria is a vocal major in Red Bank Regional High School’s Visual & Performing Arts Academy. She has spent four years as an active member of the school community and an honor roll student. Her dedication to music, in addition to her overall academic achievements, has allowed her to be a member of RBR’s chapter of the Tri-M National Music Honor Society. She performs with the RBR Concert and Chamber Choirs, RBR Theatre Company, and is part of the RBR Stage Technology group, where she obtained experience working offstage in scene design and sound. Outside of RBR, Maria has performed in multiple community theater productions with companies such as Phoenix Productions, Spring Lake Theatre, Villagers Theatre, Algonquin Arts and Howell PAL Theater Company. Maria looks forward to studying theater performance and directing in college where she will also continue her vocal study. Amanda McMillan Emerging Scholarship for Literary Arts Sponsored by Sarah Fischell Amanda is currently a high school senior at Henry Hudson Regional. She is a part of her school's literary arts program, band program, and is a member of the Varsity Bowling Team. Amanda will be attending Montclair State University this fall with an intent to double major in Physics/Astronomy and Creative Writing. Amanda currently has multiple poems published in different poetry books and she plans on publishing more in the future. She is a lover of all things art and plans to involve her love of space and writing into a fulfilling and meaningful career in the future. Amanda is deeply grateful for her friends, family, and teachers that have continuously supported and facilitated her passion for the literary arts. Olatomi Gabriel Victoria J. Snoy Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Sponsored by friends of Victoria J. Snoy Olatomi is a senior currently attending Freehold Township High School. Art has always played a huge role in his life but more recently, art has served as a connector between himself and his Nigerian heritage. For a long time, Olatomi had felt a rift within himself and his culture that caused him to feel insecure within it. Creating art has served as his rebuilder, as it’s strengthened his love for the intricacies of his Nigerian heritage. It has excited a creative path in which Olatomi aims to highlight the beauty of his culture in future projects. As of right now, Olatomi is currently deciding between the University of Pennsylvania and Duke University in which he intends to major in Design. William Blake MC² Scholarship for the Performing Arts William is a senior at Red Bank Regional High School, plans to study Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Audio Engineering at the University of Miami this Fall. He will also have a Minor in Music. William has been a musician all his life and intends to remain engaged in all aspects of the industry. Music is, by far, the thing he enjoys the most; playing the piano, as well as the alto saxophone, and he spends most of his free time either practicing, listening to, or creating his own music. Ryan Sickles Scholarship for Literary Arts Sponsored by Sarah Fischell Ryan is a senior at Red Bank Regional High School, has been a member of RBR’s Creative Writing Academy for four years. His talent in writing is fueled by his love of language and allows him to explore unique discussions on topics that range from controversial to deeply meaningful to hysterical. He plans to study Writing for the Stage at Marymount Manhattan College and continue his stand-up comedy career. Ashley Soriano Victoria J. Snoy Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Ashley is a senior at Long Branch High School, grew a passion for social justice and mutual aid work throughout her time in school. She believes using her personal grief in her art can showcase the struggles of marginalized communities to bring awareness and spark change. Ashley will attend New York University this fall as a Studio Arts major, studying at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Samantha Yannarelli Monmouth Arts Young Musical Artist Scholarship Samantha is a senior at Saint John Vianney High School will attend Berklee College of Music as a Commercial Voice-Songwriting/ Composition Major in the fall. Throughout high school, Sam performed and starred in every drama and musical. In 2022 she won a Basie Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical. She is also a singer/songwriter who released her first self-produced EP and two singles recorded at Dug Deep Production. Amya Johnson-Ashe MC² Scholarship for the Performing Arts Amya Johnson-Ashe is currently a senior at Monmouth Regional High School. She will be studying political science and music at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. In 2022 Amya won the Special Evaluation award from Count Basie Center for the Arts for her role as Audrey 11 in Little Shop of Horrors. Her passion for singing has enabled her to compete in the McDonald's Gospelfest at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, for three seasons, performing on stage for thousands of people including notable singers Donnie McClurkin, Cissy Houston, and Fantasia. Emma Ekberg Grunin Foundation Scholarship for the Arts Emma Ekberg is a graduating senior at Communications High School. She is attending the Fashion Institute of Technology for Fashion Design this fall. Emma hopes to make positive changes in the fashion industry, including more inclusive body representation and sizing in both garment production and modeling, as well as addressing the environmental impact of the trend cycles and fast fashion. Dakim Randolph 50th Anniversary Emerging Artist Scholarship for Literary Arts Dakim Randolph is a senior at Asbury Park High School. He will be pursuing a career in Creative Writing and Journalism at Brookdale Community College and Seton Hall upon graduating this spring. Dakim is an active member of his school community. In addition to being a talented writer, he is also on the track team and a member of the National Honors Society and Student Council. He hopes to discover the world by expressing his thoughts through writing. Anna Zimmer Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for the Arts Anna Zimmer is a senior currently attending Communications High School under the instruction of visual arts teacher Shelley Ortner. She plans on attending Stevens Institute of Technology this fall, majoring in Visual Art & Technology. In that vein, she aspires to design more immersive art experiences through interactive technology. Liam Umbs MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Liam Umbs, of Monmouth Beach, NJ, is a senior at Communications High School. He has studied piano for fourteen years and is a student of Marina Strakovsky. Besides piano, Liam enjoys serving as Editor-in-Chief of his school’s newspaper. This fall, he will attend the University of Pennsylvania to study Music. Aisa Feratovic MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Aisa Feratovic is a graduating senior at Long Branch High School. Her theatre teacher is Mr. Moore, who she says “has had an everlasting impact on my performance.” She will be attending Drexel University in the fall with a major in Entertainment and Arts Management, and a minor in theatre. Jillian Tracy Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for Visual Arts Jillian Tracy is currently a senior at Communications High School, taught by visual arts teacher Shelley Ortner. While at Rochester Institute of Technology this fall, she aims to merge intuitive visual design and technology to create dynamic user experiences, majoring in New Media Interactive Development. Maxwell Connery MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Maxwell Connery is a senior at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HS, and in the Fall will be attending NYU Tisch School of the Arts – Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music as a Songwriter Entrepreneur. A multi-instrumentalist, trained in classical, jazz and contemporary styles, Maxwell is the singer-songwriter of 2018 Asbury Music Award winners “Sonic Blume.” Recently named one of the “Top NJ Bands to Hear in 2019” by NJ Star-Ledger, their second album “Beach Karma,” was also named one of the “Top NJ Records of 2018. Sebrina Gao Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for Visual Arts Sebrina Gao is a 17-year old senior at Communications High School. Sebrina has been the recipient of many regional and national awards, and is a student of Shelley Ortner. She aims to pursue a career the entertainment industry and one day, create visual development art for animated films. She will be attending the ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, CA in the Fall of this year. Elena Yasin MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Elena Yasin is a member of both the Dance Team and Dance Academy at Matawan Regional High School under the direction of Julie McKurth. She has been training for 14 years through various programs including the Senior Ensemble at Peridance Capezio Center in Manhattan, and the Monmouth County Arts High School dance program. She plans to continue exploring the capacity of her physical and artistic abilities in expressivemovement at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in the fall. Andrew Wang Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for Visual Arts Andrew Wang is a student artist who enjoys using a variety of media and techniques in order to create pieces with an illustrative feel. Andy currently attends Communications High School, and studies under his visual arts teacher Shelley Ortner. He will attend the Rhode Island School of Design this fall.

View the art work from our digital gallery: Sanctuary. MEMBER EXHIBITS: DIGITAL GALLERY In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and in an effort to provide a safe contactless experience , we invite the arts community to view work at our all-new Digital Gallery! SANCTUARY [click image to expand] Francesca Azzara Reading the Tea Leaves Paper, encaustic, and oil stick on panel 16"W x 16"H $550 Maria Chamra This Land Was Made for You and Me Acrylic on canvas 5"W x 3"H Not for Sale Eric Chappell Mr Rogers Oil 16"W x 20"H $300 Carol Colvin Calm and Balanced Ink, watercolor, and pastel 11"W x 15"H $200 Peter Dant Cedar Street Tree Photography 22"W x 12"H $195 Diane Del Prete Daddy & Liam India Ink 10"W x 8"H Not for Sale Dawn DiCicco Soul Searching Mixed media 24"W x 36"H $1200 Jodi DiLiberto Recital at the Lair of the Dragon Digital fractal 20"W x 20"H $240 James Donovan Transcending the Terrestrial Oil on canvas 20”W x 16”H $425 Jane Gavaghen Pandemic Moon Oil 9"W x 12"H SOLD Lily Gilston present Cotton, thread, twine, metal wire, acrylic, and branch 43"W x 83"H Not for Sale Margaret Goddard Dreaming in the Dark Ink, watercolor, photograph, and newspaper 15"W x 12"H $100 Gwynneth Green Safe Space Photography 19"W X 15"H $70 Art Society of Keyport - Peter Dant Keyport Community Labyrinth 1 Photography 15"W x 12"H $50 (donation to the Art Society) Art Society of Keyport - Peter Dant Keyport Community Labyrinth 2 Photography 15"W x 12"H $50 (donation to the Art Society) Art Society of Keyport - Peter Dant Keyport Community Labyrinth 3 Photography 15"W x 12"H $50 (donation to the Art Society) Aprajita Lal A Boat at Lake Cuomo Watercolor on paper 11"W x 14"H $580 Amy Lepping Submerge Oil 24"W x 24"H $425 Colleen Lineberry Meditation Oil and cold wax on cradled wood 24"W x 30"H $1200 Monica Loncola April Light Oil on canvas 24"W x 30"H $4000 Thomas Lynch The Creative Mind of TL Marker 12"W x 12"H Not for Sale Marie Maber Circuitous Route Acrylic 48"W x 48"H $750 Carol Magnatta Sitting on the Dock Oil 16"W x 18"H SOLD Laura Mandile Bird Watching, Pier Village Oil on canvas 24"W x 18"H $650 Patricia Meko There's Always Love Oil on canvas 30"W x 30"H $1600

View the art pieces and artists statements to our digital gallery exhibit: Journey. MEMBER EXHIBITS: DIGITAL GALLERY In response to COVID-19, and in an effort to provide a safe contactless experience , we invite the arts community to view work at our all-new Digital Gallery! JOURNEY Click here to download Artist Statements. Click here to watch the Virtual Opening Reception. Francesca Azzara Leaving Certainty Behind encaustic, paper and oil stick on panel 12"W x 12"H $550 Kathleen Beausoleil Flash Mob oil on panel 12"W x 12"H $1,200 Shay Blum Resolute oil on canvas 32"W x 42"H NFS Philip Book A New Direction oil on canvas 22.5"W x 18.5"H $1,100 Maria Chamra Louvre acrylic on canvas 5"W x 3"H NFS Justin DeMattico Jellyfish Dreams mixed media on canvas 8"W x 10"H $315 Dawn DiCicco The Warmth of the Sun mixed media 20"W x 20"H $600 Kate Eggleston Motley Greek Chorus acrylic and acrylic pen on pine 43"W x 33"H x 1 1/4"D $3,200 Arthur Fama My Friend Richard oil on canvas 20"W x 26"H $1,850 Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern The Garden, after Bosch acrylic and ink on canvas 30"W x 60"H $4,200 Emily Gilman Beezley Roadside Glory III mixed media on paper 16"W x 15"H $520 Suzan Globus Undercurrents #3 mixed media on unprimed canvas 48"W x 72"H $2,500 Gwynneth Green steppingstones photograph 12.25"W x 15.25"H $200 Gary Groves Pyramid 3 acrylic 36"W x 36"H $2,400 Annette Juliano My Dream Journey oil on canvas 40"W x 40"H $2,000 Jill Kerwick Leaving Home Again photograph 23"W x 23"H $700 Sylvia Keusch Denali, Alaska acrylic 20"W x 16"H $450 Mary Klawetter Ancestors 1 wool needle felted and silk 19"W x 15"H NFS Louise Krasniewicz The Ride Home mixed media quilt 22"W x 33"H NFS Kathy Krisinksi Holland Tunnel Night Before Lockdown photograph 5"W x 8"H $65 Bart Lentini Solitude photograph 31"W x 41"H $1,200 Amy Lepping The Wind and the Waves Remember Him Still oil on canvas 24"W x 36"H $2,100 Colleen Lineberry Refraction oil and cold wax on wood 20"W x 24"H $900 Laura Mandile Healing multimedia 15"W x 18"H $450 Karen Martin Self Determination acrylic 12"W x 6.25"H NFS William Pierce Warning for Earth

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.