Monmouth Arts' annual gala, POP! A Night at the Lanes, includes a vibrant world of color, creativity, and high-energy celebration, where art, music, and imagination come together in true Pop Art style. Bring on the Funk: Where the Arts Get Down Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:30 PM “Get Up Offa That Thing” VIP Cocktail Party the Asbury Hotel 7:00 PM Funkadelic Dinner Celebration Asbury Lanes Guests will step into a full-throttle funk experience with immersive projections, bold visuals, and grooves that keep the energy high all night long. On Thursday, October 29, Monmouth Arts will transform The Asbury Hotel and the Asbury Lanes into a vibrant world of color, creativity, and high-energy celebration, where art, music, and imagination come together in funkadelic style. The evening features a lineup of funky surprises, including a show-stopping James Brown impersonator bringing the Godfather of Soul to life. Beyond the music and spectacle, the evening celebrates the power of the arts to bring people together and energize the creative community. PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING Join Monmouth Arts for an unforgettable evening of bold visuals, soulful music, and funkadelic celebration at The Asbury Hotel and Asbury Lanes. Your sponsorship supports arts programming that brings creativity and community together all year long. Click for sponsorship opportunities Click for ad journal opportunities 2025 HONOREES Check out our Honoree video featuring Darlene Love, Knowledge Bennett, Ansell Grimm & Aaron P.C., Val Emmich, and Eileen Chapman. Discover how these renowned honorees champion the importance of the arts in Monmouth County. Special thanks to Nuculture for bringing this video to life. Thank You to our Sponsors!

ARTS MIXERS Meet up and mingle with fellow creatives and supporters at Monmouth Arts’ gallery and community space in Red Bank. Enjoy light refreshments, conversation, and the chance to learn more about Monmouth Arts and the creative community of Monmouth County. UPCOMING There are currently no Arts Mixers scheduled. If you'd like to be the first to know about all of our mixers and events, join our mailing list ! UPCOMING Meet up and mingle with fellow creatives and supporters at ArtSpace – Monmouth Arts’ community space and gallery in Red Bank! Enjoy light refreshments, conversation, and the chance to learn more about Monmouth Arts and the creative community of Monmouth County. This is a free event and open to all! Our first Arts Mixer of the year is part of our February membership drive. Already a member? Bring a friend! New members can save $10 off memberships in February! Thursday, February 12 | 5-7 PM ArtSpace | 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank (located next to the Count Basie Center Administrative Office) RSVP

The Monmouth Arts ArtHelps program offers a number of grants to qualifying Monmouth County arts organizations, as well as non-profit organizations that provide arts programming. Funding Priorities Applications & Guidelines Grant Status Grant Toolkit ArtHelps Local Arts Program Support the 2026 ArtHelps Local Arts Program Regrantees! Arcadian Chorale Art Alliance of Monmouth County Asbury Park Arts Council Asbury Park Dance Festival Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Brookdale Community College Center Players Company of Dance Arts Creative OPERAtions Guild of Creative Art Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey Holmdel Theatre Company Indie Street Film Festival Jazz Arts Project Monmouth Civic Chorus Monmouth County Diversity Alliance Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch Premier Theatre Company Red Bank Chamber Music Society Red Bank Westside Summer Jazz Series Rockit Live Foundation Shrewsbury Chorale T. Thomas Fortune Foundation The Allentown Village Initiative The Center in Asbury Park Wooden Walls Public Art Project 2026 Grant Recipients Announced: Click here to read more! Click through to each groups's website to learn more about their programs and projects. In partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Monmouth Arts offers ArtHelps Local Arts Program Grants through a competitive application process. The grants are intended to support organizations and programs that serve the public and provide access to a diverse array of quality arts experiences throughout Monmouth County. Eligible recipients include Monmouth County nonprofit arts organizations and community groups with arts programs that provide excellent arts events that are accessible and beneficial to the public. Organizations must be able to complete all reporting necessary by the deadlines in order to accept public funds, including the application, a contract, an interim report, and a final report. Applicants should consider the current funding priorities of Monmouth Arts, which are outlined in detail on this page and in the grant guidelines. ArtHelps Local Arts Program grant applications must be completed on Submittable, Monmouth Arts’ grant portal. Please read the guidelines carefully and follow the link to Submittable (see Applications & Guidelines section). Applicants who are not yet registered with Submittable may sign up for a free account. Grant workshops are held each spring to provide step-by-step assistance with the application process and the grants' ADA requirements. These virtual workshops are a valuable resource for those considering applying for any type of grant. It is highly recommended that organizations applying for grants attend one of these workshops. Important Dates: Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Period January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 Applications Available: April 2, 2026 Online Grant Workshops : April 29th, 12:00pm and May 13th, 5:00pm REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED Deadline: June 15, 2026 Awards Announced: October 2026 Contracts Due: November 2026 Types of Grants Please read the complete guidelines for the grant to which you are applying. Applicants may only apply for one type of grant per year. General Operating Support (GOS) Two-year funding is available for established arts nonprofits to ensure operating and administrative capacity. General Operating Support grants support the overall operations of nonprofit organizations that are exclusively devoted to the arts. Applicants must have an arts-related primary mission and be at least three years old. Requests may not exceed 20% of the organization’s annual operating budget, with a minimum request of $1,000 and a maximum of $10,000. GOS grants are awarded with a two-year commitment, subject to contract stipulations and available funds. Special Project Support (SPS) Special Project Grants are available to support organizations with an arts project or event that will occur either once or periodically for a short duration of time. Eligible applicants include organizations with an arts mission as well as non-arts organizations, municipalities, and educational and religious institutions with an arts-specific project or event. Requests can be for up to 50% of project or event expenses, with a minimum request of $1,000 and a maximum of $5,000. Mini Grant (MG) Mini Grants ($500) are available for arts projects to new and emerging organizations, and organizations requiring a small amount of funding. Mini Grants have a simplified application process and a short time frame from application to award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed every two months. Mini Grants are intended as an introduction to the ArtHelps grant program. Note: Municipalities and educational and religious institutions may only apply for Special Project Support or Mini Grant. Interested applicants and current regrantees can refer to the Grant Toolkit section of this page for additional resources. Questions? Contact Connie Isbell: connie@monmoutharts.org or 732-212-1890 x101 Funding Priorities Funding Priorities As part of our efforts to respond to the changing needs of those we serve, Monmouth Arts is continuing to evolve our programming, operations, and grantmaking. Please note that the funding priorities have been updated. Applicants should show strong initiative in one or more of the following areas: Serving the needs of local artists with exemplary programs, opportunities, services, or presentation of their work. Promoting cultural equity, diversity, and inclusion through projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups, including those that create opportunities for artists and community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) or individuals living with a disability. Forging partnerships and collaborations among individuals or organizations, especially those that include different perspectives within the community and connect the arts to other sectors such as economic development, social services, public safety, and health and healing. Broadening public participation by attracting more people to the arts, bringing in audiences different from those the organization is already attracting, or deepening experiences by increasing current participants' levels of involvement. Advancing and advocating for arts education in schools and life-long learning through the arts. Preserving and conserving art forms and cultural heritage through public presentation. Grant Applications and Guidelines Applications and Guidelines 2027 grant applications are online! ArtHelps Local Arts Program grant applications must be completed on Submittable, Monmouth Arts’ grant portal. Please read guidelines carefully and then follow the link to the Submittable application. Applicants who are not yet registered with Submittable may sign up for a free account. Free online grant workshops are held in April and May (Click HERE to register). Click HERE to download a PDF of the grant presentation from our most recent workshop. Fiscal Year 2027 General Operating Guidelines and Application | CLICK FOR APPLICATION Preview of Guidelines and Sample Application in Word 2027 Finance Chart Fiscal Year 2027 Special Project Support Guidelines and Application | CLICK FOR APPLICATION Preview of Guidelines and Sample Application in Word 2027 Special Project Support Budget Sheet 2026 Mini Grant Guidelines and Application | CLICK FOR APPLICATION Preview of Guidelines and Sample Application in Word Grant Status Grant Status Check here for updates about the status of ongoing and future ArtHelps opportunities: 2026 Mini Grants applications were made available in February 2026; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed every two months. A total of six (6) Mini Grant are available. Fiscal Year 2027 applications and guidelines were made available April 2, 2026. Free workshops for interested applicants are offered each year during the grant cycle. Click HERE to register. Click HERE to download a PDF of the grant presentation from our most recent workshop. Grant Toolkit Grant Toolkit Grant Application Tips Grant Terms & Definitions Monmouth Arts Publicity Agreement Link to Updated Funding Statements with Logos Monmouth Arts Display Poster Monmouth Arts Ads (for your 8+ page programs): Color | B&W Notice of Filming & Photography Accessibility Planning: Need help with ADA planning? Visit the New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Cultural Access Network Project for resources and the recommended self-assessment survey tool. Previous Grants

Culture Around the Corner is a three-day, community-centered event brought to you by Monmouth Arts that highlights the vibrant cultural life of Long Branch to the forefront. Culture Around the Corner Festival We Are Coming SOON Culture Around the Corner | About Culture Around the Corner (CATC) is a three-day, arts-centered festival that showcases the vibrant creative and cultural life of Long Branch and Monmouth County. By activating overlooked public spaces, collaborating with local businesses, and offering hands-on, participatory artistic experiences, the festival fosters connection, celebration, and cultural discovery. Through this innovative programming, Monmouth Arts strengthens community identity, supports local artists and artisans, and positions Long Branch and Monmouth County as a hub for creativity, diversity, and artistic exploration. Read our full announcement and learn more . Get on the List Sign up to receive the first word when we go live. First Name Last Name Email Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

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 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

The Monmouth County Senior Art Contest & Exhibition aims to display and elevate best work of talented Monmouth County senior artists. SENIOR ART SHOW 2025 MONMOUTH COUNTY SENIOR ART SHOW Presented by Monmouth Arts, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, the Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services, and the Monmouth County Library Headquarters Exhibit Date: August 1 - August 30, 2025 Reception: August 20, 2025, 10 AM - 12 PM Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan Township Click HERE to download the 2025 Senior Art Show Application only. Click HERE to download the 2025 Senior Art Show Packet. Due to limited exhibition space, participation will be limited to at least the first 100 applicants. Submit your application as soon as possible. Guidelines Eligibility Artist Classification Categories Artwork Display Rules Registration/Drop-off/Pick-up Contact Information Timeline Eligibility Artist Classification Categories Artwork Rules Application Process Contact Info Timeline Eligibility Monmouth Arts is pleased to produce the 2025 Monmouth County Senior Art Show. To be eligible for this exhibition, you must: Be a visual artist, professional or non-professional, age 60 or older Currently reside in Monmouth County Submit ONE piece of original artwork completed in the last three years Submit a piece that has not previously been submitted to a county Senior Citizen Art Show or the New Jersey State Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art Contest & Exhibition Please note: This county senior art show does not accept nudes because the exhibition space is also used for public lectures and children’s classes. Artist Classification Professional: Person who meets 2 or more of the following criteria: Sells or has sold artwork through commercial channels (galleries, online galleries, craft shows, etc.) Exhibited in a professional gallery and/or in professional shows for 2+ years* Had artwork selected in 2 or more juried art or craft shows* Has received 2 or more awards for artwork* Holds (or has held) professional membership in art guilds or associations Must list 2 criteria on the application * Exception: These criteria do not apply to artists who only enter their county show and never exhibit artwork in any other show—unless they have won First Place in their category three or more times. In that case, the artist should identify themselves as a Professional. Non-Professional: Person who does NOT meet the above professional criteria. Categories Acrylic Craft : One-of-a-kind originals only; no craft kits or molds. Digital/Computer Art : Artwork created using a computer-based program, such as Photoshop or Illustrator; this category does NOT include digital photographs. Mixed Media : Artwork that combines two or more media AND where no one medium clearly dominates. This category includes collage and assemblage, but does NOT include watercolor paintings that use graphite/ink drawing. Oil Pastel : Includes chalk and oil pastel. Photography : Includes color, black & white or tinted photographs taken with a film-based or digital camera. Print : Original prints only; includes all print forms, such as etching, engraving, linoleum, woodcut, lithograph, monoprint, silkscreen, etc. Sculpture : work designed in 3-dimensions, carved or constructed in any medium, abstract or figurative. Watercolor : Includes watercolor, gouache, and tempera. Works on Paper : Includes hand-drawn work in mediums including: charcoal, pencil, colored pencil, graphite, ink, pen, crayon, or stylus of any sort. Artwork Display Rules Each artist may only submit one entry. Artwork must be the original creation of the artist. Original versions of the artwork must be exhibited; no gicl.e prints or other reproductions accepted. 2-D dimensions for hanging artwork, photographs, crafts, etc.—INCLUDING THE FRAME AND MAT —may be no more than 30” and no less than 10” in any dimension. 3-D dimensions for sculpture and 3-D crafts—INCLUDING ANY BASE —may not exceed 20” and 36" in height and may not weigh more than 30 pounds. All 2-D artwork must be delivered READY TO HANG: matted, framed, and wired (no saw-tooth hangers). Paintings may be framed, but it is not necessary; however, paintings must be wired properly. Use screw eyes for all wiring. All 2-D artwork should be protected where necessary with Plexiglas or mylar. Plexiglas, not glass, is strongly recommended for 2-D work to avoid damage to artwork. Plexiglas is required for any 2-D work over 24” in any dimension. Artworks need to be properly labeled on the back, bottom right for 2-D works and lightly attached to 3-D works. Labels will be provided ahead of time and should be properly labeled prior to drop off. Any artwork with a dollar value exceeding $400 must be privately insured by the artist—either through their homeowner’s or rental insurance or through an art rider. We do not provide insurance. If artwork is incorrectly categorized, it will be moved to the correct category. Work does not need to be for sale but an insurance value is required. If a work is offered for sale, the artist receives the full payment and is responsible for any taxes associated with the sale of the artwork. No artwork may be removed prior to the closing date, August 30. Only the county coordinator may remove artwork from the exhibiting space. Monmouth Arts will retain those artworks selected for the state show, unless display requirements for the state show are not met. In that case, Monmouth Arts will contact the artist to make hanging changes to the piece to prepare the work for the state show. Artwork not selected for the state show must be retrieved by the artist directly from the Manalapan Library on September 3rd. Waiver: Monmouth Arts and Monmouth County Library Headquarters will make every attempt to secure and protect each entry submitted. The sponsoring organizations do not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred to any artwork. Entry in the show signifies compliance with this waiver. Each artist assumes full responsibility for their own artwork at all times. Judging: Three unaffiliated judges chosen by Monmouth Arts may select one professional winner and one non-professional winner in each category, along with a 2nd and 3rd place winner when possible. There will also be one professional and one nonprofessional Best in Show. First-place winners in Monmouth County in both professional and non-professional levels across 11 categories automatically advance to the state competition. Registration and Drop-off/Pick-up Completed application form must be received by Monmouth Arts by July 18, 2025. Artwork must be delivered to the Monmouth County Library Headquarters on July 28th, 2025 between 9:30am – 12:30pm. See timeline for other dates and information. All first-place winners will not need to pick up their artwork on September 3rd from the library. Monmouth Arts will collect and transport first-place artworks to the state show. All other art must be picked up from the library on September 3rd from 10 AM - 2 PM. To make arrangements for ADA-related accommodations, please call: (732) 212-1890 and speak with Teresa Staub from Monmouth Arts. Large print application and guidelines available upon request. Contact Information for the County Senior Art Show For questions or for more information: events@monmoutharts.org (732) 212-1890 x 102 2025 Timeline June Applications become available to the public July 18 Deadline for application forms July 22 Notification to all applicants of accepted artwork July 28 9:30 - 12:30 PM Artists deliver artwork to Monmouth County Library in Manalapan July 29 Judging of artwork July 30 All winners are notified July 30 I nstallation of artwork August 1-30 Monmouth County Senior Art Show open to the public August 20 Reception and Awards Ceremony 10 AM -12 PM, Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan September 3 Artists pick up artwork at Library between 10 AM - 2 PM; First-place winners may opt to leave artwork with Monmouth Arts to collect and transport to the NJ State Senior Art Show September 24 First-place artwork delivered by Monmouth Arts to State Art Show at Meadow Lakes September 25 Artwork is installed by state coordinators and judged September 29 Notify local artists of state award recipients (information sent to us from state); State mails invitations to artists who place 1st in the state show 9/29-11/6 58 th Annual NJSAS opens to the public September 29 - November 6 October 16 New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show Reception and Awards Ceremony at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake- Invite Only November 7 10 AM -1:30 PM: Monmouth Arts to pick up artworks from State Art Show; Artists that came to the Reception/Awards may take their artworks home directly from show November date: TBD Artists pick up artwork from Monmouth Arts office CareOne at Holmdel Breakfast Sponsor Senior Living Residences of Marlboro Reception Sponsor PAST SENIOR ART SHOWS 2024 August 1 - 30, 2024 Reception: August 21, 2024 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book View the Virtual Exhib it View Winners 2021 August 6 - September 3, 2021 Virtual Reception: August 11, 2021 Monmouth Arts Digital Gallery View Official Program Book View the Virtual Exhibit View Winners 2018 August 6 - 29, 2018 Reception: August 15, 2018 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book + Winners 2023 August 1 - 31, 2023 Reception: August 16, 2023 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book View the Virtual Exhib it View Winners 2020 August 7 - September 4, 2020 Reception: August 12, 2020 Monmouth Arts Digital Gallery View Official Program Book View the Virtual Exhibit View Winners 2022 August 1 - September 21, 2022 Reception: August 17, 2022 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book View the Virtual Exhib it View Winners 2019 August 6 - 29, 2019 Reception: August 14, 2019 Monmouth County Library Headquarters View Official Program Book View Winners

Monmouth Arts invites you to take part in Exquisitely Connected, a national visual art community-building experience created and curated by artist Molly Gaston Johnson and in partnership with Maryhill Museum in southern Washington State. EXQUISITELY CONNECTED Monmouth Arts invites you to take part in Exquisitely Connected , a national visual art community-building experience created and curated by artist Molly Gaston Johnson and in partnership with Maryhill Museum in southern Washington State. This initiative is inspired by the Surrealist parlor game, Exquisite Corpse, where participants contribute to a collective artwork without being able to see what others have created. We are asking YOU to create 8” x 8” artworks at home that will be connected digitally. Our goal is to connect creatives of all ages and abilities – virtually and literally – as each finished artwork becomes a part of a larger whole. The digital mural will be turned into a physical exhibit at Maryhill Museum in 2021! Click here for the parameters for creating your piece and how to upload it so you can be part of the experience. All you need are a few basic art supplies and your creativity. Tell us about what you are feeling now, the hopes you want to express for the future, or create a metaphor for today’s world experience. Let your imagination run wild as we create a web of connectivity! The images will be curated and displayed on Instagram (@exquisitelyconnected ) and both the Monmouth Arts and Maryhill Museum websites. Please note: The Curator has the right to reject artwork using hate speech or images inappropriate for this project. Overview of Instructions: DIGITAL COMMUNITY MURAL

Monmouth Arts artist registry in the graphic design and illustration category. ARTIST REGISTRY GRAPHIC DESIGN / ILLUSTRATION Jackie Allen Illustration & Art (gouache) www.jackie-allen.com itsjackieallen@gmail.com Instagram: @jackie.allen_ Tom Grillo Illustration / Animation www.tomgrillo.com tom.grillo.mail@gmail.com Louis Rivera Digital Painting rivera149@gmail.com 732-922-2907 Mike Ciccotello Illustration www.ciccotello.com Facebook: Mike Ciccotello Instagram: @ciccotello Twitter: @ciccotello Mike Quon Design / Illustration www.quonart.com mikequon@mac.com 732-212-9200 Susan Fairgreive Graphic Design / Photography www.etsy.com/shop/TheCoastalCollection SusanFairgrieveDesign@gmail.com 732-642-4279 Cindy Lin Design www.cindylin2.journoportfolio.com 2006cindylin@gmail.com Lori Desmond Oaks Graphic Design/Illustration www.loridesmondoakes.com LDOdesign@mac.com Instagram: @LoriOakes

Monmouth Arts has been chosen for a second year to serve as a regranting agency for COVID Artist Relief Grants from the New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund (NJACRF). A total of $24,000 in grants will be awarded to provide direct financial relief to Monmouth County artists and teaching artists to assist with living or career needs due to the loss of income caused by the pandemic. 2023 TEACHING ARTIST RELIEF GRANTS Monmouth Arts has been chosen for a third year to serve as a regranting agency for relief grants from the New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund (NJACRF) of the Princeton Area Community Foundation. A total of $20,000 in grants will be awarded to assist Monmouth County teaching artists with living or career needs such as housing, childcare, groceries, and utilities. Grants will be awarded based on demonstrated financial need, available funding, and equitable distribution of funds relating to racial/ethnic diversity, geography, and arts disciplines. Grants will be provided to teaching artists across all disciplines (dance, music, folk art, theater, visual arts, film, poetry, literary arts, etc.). Please note that the guidelines and application are also available in Spanish. APPLICATION IS CLOSED Spanish Guidelines & Application Grant Request: $1,000 to $2,000 Grant Timeline: Application Open: Thursday, September 21, 2023 Application deadline: Monday, November 6, 2023 by 4:00pm Notification: On or before November 17, 2023 To be eligible for the Monmouth Arts 2023 Teaching Artist Relief Grant, you must be: A practicing teaching artist who has experience relevant to art education 21 years of age or older A resident of Monmouth County Working in the United States for the last two years Not related to a Monmouth Arts Board or staff member Able to provide a social security number Able to demonstrate previous income from arts education Priority will be given to teaching artists who: Identify as BIPOC and/or serve BIPOC populations Integrate resiliency, healing, and social-emotional learning in their work Serve populations that have less exposure to arts programming Respond to timely and important issues through their arts programming Serve vulnerable and underserved populations Monmouth Arts promotes equity and inclusion and encourages all eligible individuals to participate in this opportunity. Applicants who require assistance services may contact Connie Isbell at connie@monmoutharts.org or call (732) 212-1890 ext. 101. Application Information The application must be completed on Submittable, Monmouth Arts’ grant portal. Please read the guidelines carefully and follow the link to Submittable. Applicants who are not yet registered with Submittable may sign up for a free account. The guidelines and application are available in Spanish on our website and can be submitted according to the directions included in that document. The application for this competitive grant must be completed in its entirety. You will be asked to provide your contact information, reply to the narrative prompts, and confirm your eligibility for the program. You must verify your Monmouth County residency by providing a current driver’s license or other forms of a valid ID. Monmouth Arts is not responsible for the lateness of any submission. Submission Submission of the application indicates that you have completed all required fields in the online application form but does not guarantee eligibility or that all guideline requirements have been met. Eligible applicants may submit only one application for this opportunity from Monmouth Arts. Review Process All applications will be reviewed against the listed criteria for eligibility by Monmouth Arts staff. Once eligibility has been confirmed, a grant panel will review applications and make award recommendations. Recommendations will be approved by the Monmouth Arts Board of Trustees. Assistance Virtual open office hours for questions will be held Thursday, October 5th from 1:00-2:00 pm via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85369366748). Additional technical assistance is available upon request by contacting Connie Isbell at connie@monmoutharts.org or (732) 212-1890 ext. 101.