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!

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

The 50 for 50 Photo Project is a collaboration between Monmouth Arts and photographer Paul Barretta, that featured environmental portraits of fifty individuals who represent the Monmouth County arts community and are influential in moving the County toward a more inspired, inclusive, and creative arts community. 50 FOR 50 PHOTO PROJECT Monmouth Arts, along with Photographer Paul Barretta, created a 50 for 50 Photo Project of environmental portraits of fifty individuals who represent the Monmouth County arts community. Each individual subject featured was selected baruse they are influential in moving our County toward a more inspired, inclusive, and creative arts comunity. About the Photographer Paul G. Barretta has a Ph.D. in Marketing from The University of Texas – Pan American, now UTRGV. He began taking photography seriously in 2014 and has a particular interest in commercial photography, combining the art of photography with the theory of marketing, as well as environmental portraits and music photography. He is currently an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Nicolais School of Business at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. Prior to academia, he had a corporate career spanning about 25 years, mostly in the music media & entertainment industry. Click here to visit his website. The Asbury Park Dance Festival was founded in 2019 by VJ Carbone, Michelle Fleet, Laura Halzack, and Michael Trusnovec. The team shares a passion for dance and a mutual appreciation for all art forms. The festival’s mission is to present dance and raise funds for arts education advocacy through a partnership with the nonprofit Arts Ed NJ. Joe Barris is the Monmouth County Director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development. He is a founding member of the Freehold Borough Arts Council and former board member and President of Monmouth Arts. His work at the County has led to the arts being incorporated into the County’s Comprehensive Master Plan. Alice Berman taught music for nearly 20 years. Following her teaching career, she moved into the nonprofit arts community as the Executive Director of the Monmouth Conservatory of Music. She has served as Board President of Monmouth Arts and the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County; she remains active with the Museum’s endowment gift program. Tom Bernard is Co-President and Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classics. Over the span of his career, he has released films that have won 41 Academy Awards® (37 of those at Sony Pictures Classics). Tom, a two-time Monmouth Arts honoree for his dedication to the arts, is the New Jersey State Film Commissioner and a member of the Count Basie Theatre Board. Heather Brown Cadalzo is the co-owner of Inspired Minds Fine Art School. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, her portrait paintings have been commissioned for numerous private collections. Her work has been shown in many galleries and has won numerous awards, including from Monmouth Arts in 2019 for her work as an Arts Education Advocate. April Centrone and Kira Sanz are the co-founders of 10PRL, a modern event and studio space in Long Branch that supports unique, diverse organizations and individual voices. April is a multi-instrumentalist and teacher and the co-founder of the New York Arabic Orchestra, non-profit organization specializing in the performance and education of Arabic music. Gabriel Chajnik and the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theatre (AXCBT) are working together to bring professional ballet to the Jersey Shore. Gabriel, a dancer and renowned choreographer and director, stepped into the role of Artistic Director for the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater. Monmouth Arts honored Gabriel in 2021 with the Artistic Achievement Award. Jennifer Chauhan is an entrepreneur, writer, and educator. A former journalist and public school teacher, she is co-founder and executive director of Project Write Now, a nonprofit transforming individuals, organizations, and communities through writing. Her passion is giving people of all ages and backgrounds supportive spaces to write and share their stories. Kate Cordaro has served as Two River Theater’s Director of Education since 2004, building their education department from the ground up. Under her guidance, TRT has become an artistic home for thousands of students. In a past life, Kate was an actor whose favorite roles include Lady Anne in Richard III and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. Jason Dermer is the owner of Asbury Audio, which provides audio, lighting, and staging, as well as technical and production crews for concerts and events in the Northeast. Jason is a board member of the Chapin Foundation. Kathy Donnelly , the owner of Beauregard Fine Art Gallery in Rumson, is an avid supporter of the arts and a former Board President of Monmouth Arts. Following a career in finance, Kathy’s love for art led her to open Beauregard in 2001. She is passionate about pairing clients with art, and she enjoys representing artists of different styles and in different phases of their careers. Tim Donnelly is the founding partner of Sea.Hear.Now. He is also a founding partner of Between the Sets, a production company based in Asbury Park. He worked as the producer for the Asbury Park Music + Film Festival, Cold War Surf Contest, and the legendary Asbury Park Holiday Tree Lighting. Tim lives, works, and surfs in Asbury Park. Paul Elyseev is the co-founder of Hot Sand glass blowing studio in Asbury Park. He received a BFA in Glass and Sculpture from Jacksonville University, later spending a year as a glass apprentice for Master Erwin Eisch — Eisch Factory in Germany. Paul's other full-time job is as a project manager for LevelLine Build & Renovations. Bruce Gallipani is the Founder and Executive Director of Rockit! Live Foundation and Academy. A drummer who’s had his own touring career, he believes in rock and roll, and that it offers much-needed positive reinforcement and social well-being for today’s youth. He received the 2019 Arts Organization Leader Award from Monmouth Arts. James Grausam , the Managing Artistic Director of Phoenix Productions, started his venture with the Red Bank community theatre in 1999. Since then, he has served many roles for the organization – from costumes, to choreographing and directing. He has helped shepard many productions to the stage for the Phoenix and continues to direct and perform as time allows. Jeremy Grunin is actively engaged throughout the community as President of the Grunin Foundation, a proactive grantmaker focused on economic growth at the Central Jersey Shore. Jeremy is also a Partner of Grunin Holdings, LLC; prior to that, he was a leader in the private sector for over 15 years and the host of several talk radio shows on both AM and FM radio. Jenn Hampton is an arts and experience curator. She is part owner, co-director, and curator of Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park, as well as the curator and creator of the Wooden Walls Public Art Project on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Jenn was one of the founding creatives behind the Original Asbury Lanes, which helped make Asbury Park the arts destination it is today. Brittany James lives and works in Asbury Park. Her oil paintings are of surreal images depicting the relationships between women, nature, and society. Brittany is also a teacher, both at Inspired Minds Fine Art School and art629 Gallery in Asbury Park, where she runs an open studio for local artists, and curates local art exhibitions. Tina Kerekes is a master sewer, art teacher, fashion mentor, and gallery manager with a background in fashion design and merchandising. You can usually find her at the Transparent Clinch Gallery in Asbury Park, which she manages and curates with mid-century modern furniture. Jill Kerwick is an award-winning artist who has had many solo exhibitions, at such venues as the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and Beauregard Fine Art in Rumson. Jill is interested in a heightened sense of awareness that involves humor and mystery. She is a painter and makes photo collages with her farm animals and the beaches of Costa Rica. Craig Kiely worked for many of the best event décor artists in New York before starting his own company, Craig Kiely Designs, in 2003. Craig’s creative influences span over 20 years, having worked in Australia, Germany, South America, and throughout North America. He has a long list of loyal and exclusive clients who value him for his talents and silent charisma. Jon Leidersdorff opened Lakehouse Music in 2013 in Asbury Park. He operates both Lakehouse Recording Studios and Lakehouse Music Academy, a progressive private music school for all ages that combines individual lessons, group rehearsals, and live performances at world-famous music venues. Lakehouse expanded in 2021 with a location in Red Bank. David Levy is an artist and an award-winning teacher of students of all ages and abilities. Since 2013, David has been involved with the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury, where he has served as President and Co-President, and where he created an educational program that he adapted to serve the needs of individuals with developmental, physical, and learning disabilities. Jess Levy , founding CEO of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center (PAC), has been producing concerts, theater, festivals, and major national programs throughout the region for the past 30 years. Under his leadership, the Axelrod PAC has expanded with the creation of the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater and the Axelrod Academy. Holly Lyttle , a philanthropist and a former President of Monmouth Arts, believes the arts are vital to the health of any community. She has served on the boards of many charities and chaired the boards of the Junior League of Monmouth County and Family and Children’s Services. Now retired from her career in consulting, Holly is enjoying plays, concerts and other arts events. Ellen Martin was born on the Museum Mile of Manhattan, but she became an artist after moving to New Jersey. Ellen is an artists' advocate, having created the Jersey Artist Registry, the NO Starving Artists Auction, and a marketing course for artists. She is currently the curator of the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, where she develops exhibits and manages an artist in residence program. Caroline O'Toole has been the General Manager of The Stone Pony since 2003, helping to secure the legendary venue’s place in music history. During her time, countless national and local artists have taken to the famous stage, and The Stone Pony’s Summer Stage has expanded to become an integral part of the Asbury Park summer scene. Vaune Peck’s career spans more than 35 years in arts administration and most notably, as the founding Director of Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, which presents over 150 events annually. Her own artistic and creative abilities as a painter and sculptor aid in her understanding of what artists need to confidently perform or exhibit their work at the University. Katie Pellegrino has worked extensively as a makeup artist for more than 20 years. Early in her career she partnered with cosmetic brands, creating striking looks for ad campaigns. She has gone on to create looks for celebrity clients, advertising, Broadway shows, feature films, and music videos. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Makeup. Dr. Carol Penn began her lifelong love affair with the arts when she won for dance and choreography at the first Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival. Her talents led her to teaching and professional dancing. In 2007 Carol graduated from Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine and is the Founder of Penn Global Medical Group and Core of Fire, a women’s dance ensemble. Joede Persson is the studio director of Dance Plus in Little Silver. As a professional dancer, she has performed with many dancers and choreographers. Her original choreography and her direction have resulted in many of her students being featured on Broadway, stage, and screen. In 2014 Joede was honored by Monmouth Arts for her dedication to education and community. Adam Philipson is the CEO and President of the Count Basie Center for the Arts, where he has rebranded the Basie to feature its education and outreach activities. Adam has been at the helm of the Basie’s campaign to create a full city block arts campus in Red Bank, including the Grunin Arts Education Building and a new multi-purpose venue, The Vogel. Chris Pinella performs locally, nationally, and internationally with major symphony orchestras and leads his own combos of 8 to 15 players. He lent his finely honed skills to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Chris was the recipient of Monmouth Arts’ Artistic Achievement Award in 2021, and he is currently gearing up for a 14-date holiday tour in December. Porkchop is a multi-disciplinary artist who has established a great presence through his magnificently scaled murals, including those along the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Porkchop’s mixed-media paintings and sculptures combine vintage images with darker scenarios and twisted iconography. He has exhibited throughout the United States and Europe. Judy Raybon has been an art educator for more than 20 years, spending much of that time working with at-risk populations, including in her current role at Collier High School. Prior to teaching Judy was a textile designer. Her dedication to arts education has led her to teach people with dementia, those experiencing homelessness, and individuals with autism. Lynn Reich , a lifelong resident of Monmouth County and Freehold, was an art teacher for 37 years. She is very active in the community, having served on the Freehold Borough Council, numerous County Commissions, and the YMCA. She stays involved with the arts through her work with Center Players and the Monmouth Arts Board of Trustees. Victoria Reis is a curator and arts organizer. In 2017 she expanded Transformer, her nonprofit visual arts organization based in Washington, DC, to include Siren Arts, an Asbury Park summer residency program for emerging visual artists working within the performance art discipline, which just completed its seventh season. Victoria is a Monmouth Art board member. Remember Jones is a one-of-a-kind soul/pop singer, storyteller, and bandleader who evokes the authentic energy of the greatest frontmen and women. His original music, high-energy staging, and theatrical events have played to sold-out clubs and theaters throughout the United States. He received Monmouth Arts’ Artistic Achievement Award in 2020. Gilda Rogers is a director and producer, a playwright, a professor of history, an award-winning journalist, and the author of three books; her most recent is Out of the Ashes Came Hope . As Co-Chair of the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation Board, she led the grassroots organization to save and preserve the T. Thomas Fortune House, a national historical landmark in Red Bank. Kim Roberts-Honecker is Past Chair of Monmouth Arts and a supporter of many community organizations. She studied art and worked in design and product development before teaching art for 15 years. Today she is focused on creating her own works of art; she is also Executive Producer of The Family Crime Cast, a podcast featuring her husband Bob and daughter Mariah. Gerald Romano has been a music educator for over 35 years, having recently retired as the Director of Bands at Monmouth Regional High School. He performs with many groups in the Tri-State area, including Total Soul and the Garden State Jazz Orchestra. He is a recipient of the Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts Award from Monmouth Arts. Marilyn Schlossbach is an entrepreneur, mother, and active citizen spearheading social and environmental initiatives. Her passion for travel, the arts, and the ocean have created a unique culture of elevated vacation cuisine for her restaurants, venues, and projects. Marilyn’s community-driven work is focused on helping underserved communities flourish. Kenny Schwartz , the Founder of Detour Gallery in Red Bank, has been collecting art for 50 years. He lives in Red Bank and divides his time between his affinity for art and his many entrepreneurial interests; he founded World Auto Group 40 years ago and, more recently, McDonaghs Pub, Old Glory Kitchen, and Chill Food & Booze in Keyport. Carol Stillwell is the Owner and President of Stillwell-Hansen, Inc. In addition to leading a very successful company, Carol has devoted her life to many philanthropic causes in a heartfelt mission to improve the lives of others, particularly underserved children and families. She is proud to serve on the Board of Trustees for many area organizations. Dr. David Stout is the President of Brookdale Community College and Board Chair of Monmouth Arts. As Brookdale President, he works to develop programs that enrich the lives of students and address the needs of Monmouth County residents. The College is home to the Brookdale Performing Arts Center, RockIt Academy, Garden State Film Festival, and Monmouth Museum. Charles Trott spent over 25 years as a visual art educator in public schools. He is the creator of D.I.A. (Diasporic Images of Africa) a series of visual art and digital slideshows that depict Africa's contributions and connections to the cultures and countries around the world. He is on the Advisory Committee of the Asbury Park African American Music Project. Fredi Walker-Browne is best known for creating the role of JoAnne Jefferson in the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Rent. Most recently, she directed a sold out production of The Color Purple, appears as “Ghost” in HBO’s Search Party and “Shay” in Showtime’s Emmy Award winning series The Big C. Fredi is proud to be the voice of the Wicked campaign. Gedney Webb has been working in the music side of the film industry for more than 30 years, collaborating with top Hollywood talents, including Ron Howard, Robert De Niro, Wes Anderson, Adrian Lyne, Lasse Hallstrom, and Ang Lee. Gedney has been a film festival judge for FilmOneFest in Atlantic Highlands for more than a decade. Mil Wexler’s study of painting and ceramics has taken her to New York, Amsterdam, and Israel. She currently teaches painting, drawing, and ceramics in her studio in Colts Neck as well as sculpting at Brookdale Community College. Mil engages artists and students in creating pottery bowls for the Empty Bowls project, which sells pottery bowls to help those with food insecurity. Yoni Zilber , a world-renowned tattoo artist fluent in a wide range of artistic styles, owns and operates Watermark Studio, a private studio in Atlantic Highlands. He is one of only a few tattoo artists in the world who specialize in the Tibetan style; Yoni incorporates the sensitive line expression, rich compositions, and simplicity of Tibetan art into his drawings and tattoos.

Roaming ArtHouse is a series of art parties that feature the different homes and art collections of Monmouth County residents throughout the year to benefit Monmouth Arts. A SERIES OF ART PARTIES IN MONMOUTH COUNTY 2024 SCHEDULE Please note that all individual tickets are nonrefundable. RESIDENCE OF CARYL SILLS JUNE 7, 2024 TINTON FALLS -- Join us to experience the remarkable art collection of Caryl Sills. Her serene contemporary townhouse in Tinton Falls is museum-like in its presentation and the scope of artwork featured throughout. Caryl and her late husband Charles' carefully documented collection features mainly 20th-century ceramics, prints, paintings, and some Native American and African pieces. Noted artists in the collection include Ruth Duckworth, Alexander Calder, Peter Voulkos, Robert Motherwell, Joan Miro, and Richard DeVore. Not to be overlooked are the striking figurative paintings and sculptures created by Charles, who was a renowned surgeon and prolific artist who had exhibited locally and in New York. The evening will include an art tour, wine and an appetizer buffet. RSVP WHAT IS ROAMING ARTHOUSE? Roaming ArtHouse is a series of art parties that feature the different homes and art collections of Monmouth County residents throughout the year to benefit Monmouth Arts. Every Roaming ArtHouse includes a tour of the art collection, libations & appetizers, and a musical performance. This series appeals to all types of art lovers in the community, from local artists to realtors to collectors. It provides a unique opportunity to gather in an intimate setting to celebrate a common thread while raising funds for an important cause. Check below to see which residences are featured next. Detailed information about each home is available through the ticket link, and addresses will be disclosed with purchase confirmation. Monmouth Arts members receive a discount on each ticket. PAST RESIDENCES REIS & BAKER RESIDENCE 07.14.23 Neptune Township, NJ A reflection of Victoria Reis and Brian Baker's innovations within the visual arts field and music industry, featured artwork includes photography by Bob Gruen, visionary folk art by R.A. Miller, and an extensive mix of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and photography by internationally based artists who have been a part of Transformer, the Washington, DC based non-profit organization Reis founded in 2002 and continues to propel. HONECKER RESIDENCE 12.6.19 SHREWSBURY, NJ The Honecker collection is a combination of inherited treasures, personal works, and international finds. HAGBERG RESIDENCE 3.8.19 RUMSON, NJ The Hagberg’s collection is a fun and eclectic mix of styles and time periods that work together to reinforce their belief in owning what you like to look at every day. KUPERBERG & GIFFLER RESIDENCE 06.02.23 FREEHOLD, NJ Dra wing inspiration from history, movies, and theater, Nelson’s personal design touch offers much to be admired throughout the dramatic rooms and winding hallways. A walk through this eclectic home will leave you discovering new things in every secret nook and cranny. ANDREACH RESIDENCE 7.26.19 ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ The Andreach residence has utterly distracting views of Sandy Hook and the New York City skyline. The paintings in their home were created from its water views by Lauren, an award-winning oil painter. JORDAN RESIDENCE 11.9.18 MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ Built in 1890 and restored to its original glory, art is everywhere from the moment you enter this home! GRANT RESIDENCE 06.18.20 RED BANK, NJ The Grant home embodies a blending of antiques with newer elements, creating the joyful atmosphere of a most welcoming living space, encompassing the time-honored wedding adage, ”something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” ELLIS RESIDENCE 5.17.19 OCEAN GROVE, NJ Bob Ellis’ 1925 house is a visual cacophony of street, folk, and outsider art with a mix of whimsy that blends into a welcoming and eclectic collection. MEENAN RESIDENCE 6.1.18 RED BANK, NJ Experience a range of history in this c.1900 home, from an original Picasso to the eyeglasses of Ella Fitzgerald!

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Help celebrate our 50th anniversary by joining our 50 for 50 Years Campaign and making a gift to ensure that arts programming and services remain an integral part of our community for years to come. 50 FOR 50 YEARS! DONATE NOW For 50 years, Monmouth Arts has made the arts possible in Monmouth County. Since our inception, we have supported thousands of artists, arts organizations, students, and art affiliates through unique programming, a wide array of services, and millions of dollars in arts funding. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are not only celebrating our accomplishments, but also the patrons that make our work possible. Help celebrate our 50th anniversary by joining our 50 for 50 Years Campaign and making a gift to ensure that arts programming and services remain an integral part of our community for years to come. Fifty years is just the beginning for Monmouth Arts. As we look ahead, big plans are in the works to expand our efforts and improve our services. Among these plans are initiatives that will Expand youth arts programming Increase funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations Grow community offerings and events, including live performances, workshops, and exhibitions Upgrade our facilities to accommodate new programming and organizational growth To make these plans a reality, we need your help! Please be a part of our future by supporting our efforts to grow into the next phase of our exciting history and meet the needs of our community. These initiatives are only a small portion of what we want to accomplish in the future. Your tax-deductible contribution ensures that we can continue our imperative work and reach new heights over the next 50 years. THANK YOU Marilyn Baldi Sue Barr Kelly Barratt Joe Barris Diane Berger Alice Berman Kathy Boschi John Chiappinelli Nancy Clarke Allison Connery Green Vickie Culver Chris Curcia Anthony D'Amato Patricia and Steven D'andrea Gretchen and Anthony Di Cesare Barbara DiGiovanni Kathy Donnelly Carrie Eubanks Arthur Fama Elise Feldman George Feldman Marianne and Robert Ficarra Sarah and David Fischell Foundation James Geise Tom and Patti Gilmour Margean Gladysz Margot Goldberg Dan Gonzalez Deborah J Grandinetti Holliday Felicia Grant Audrey Hamowitz George and Ruth Harms Sharon Harrington Hagen Hottman Marlene Huschke Mr. & Mrs. Karl Kalkbrenner Etta Kelly Jill Kerwick Irene Korfes Jerry Korn Diane and Jerry Levitz Holly Lyttle Bob Mataranglo Penny McDaniel Rich McKenna Miriam McManus Kathleen Mumma Diane Munoz Aida and Brian Murphy Rich Murphy Scott Nickerson Carol O'Neill Michael Parent Lucile and Maurice Pollak Fund Mike Quon Michele Rath Joan Rechnitz Lynn Reich Pat Richter Joel Richman Steve Ross Jim and Barbara Sabaitis Kenny Schwartz Caryl Sills Pamela Smith and Michael Matthews Vickie Snoy Sylaja Srinivasan Linda Standley Teresa Staub David Stout Carol Stout Burt Szerlip Karen Topham Gina Torello Yao Chung Tsao Karen Waller Trent Welcome Theodore Wojtech and Claire Lonegan Sharyn Yonkman

ArtSpace is the official community space of Monmouth Arts. ArtSpace offers accessible and engaging programming, exhibits, workshops & more. Learn more about our gallery hours and view our current exhibit on display. ARTSPACE ArtSpace is the official community space of Monmouth Arts. ArtSpace offers accessible, affordable, high-quality, engaging programming, exhibits, workshops, and networking opportunities to the Monmouth County community. It is located at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank (next to the Count Basie Center Administrative Offices). Gallery visiting hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm; also available by appointment. ArtSpace is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Connie Isbell, Membership and Community Engagement Director, at connie@monmoutharts.org . CURRENT EXHIBIT Pieces of Us: The Art of Creative Expression The “Pieces of Us” exhibition celebrates artwork created through Monmouth Arts’ Creative Expressions Arts & Wellness Program. The collection brings together personal and expressive art that reflect the diverse emotions and perspectives of those who have experienced our program. Art can be a meaningful pathway to healing and connection. The exhibit invites viewers to engage in open, thoughtful conversations about mental health and wellness. We extend our gratitude to the artists who share their voices and creativity with the community. 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. UPCOMING EXHIBITS Paint Red Bank 2026 Art Alliance of Monmouth County In partnership with Monmouth Arts Paint our beautiful town and share your work with the public. Red Bank offers scenic river views, historic architecture, and charming streetscapes, parks and parklets. After painting, works will be installed at ArtSpace for jurying and display. Learn more Date Sunday, May 31, 2026 Artwork will be on display through June 13 Rain Date: June 7 Location Check-in at Art Alliance (33 Monmouth St); Painting all over town Exhibition at ArtSpace (99 Monmouth St) The Sun, My Heart By artist Summer Deaver On View: June 18 - July 30 Opening: Thursday, June 25, 5:30-8pm Closing Reception: July 30th, 5:30-7:00, featuring tea meditation and light refreshments Summer Deaver’s collection explores the unity of opposites through contemplative mark-making, oil painting and hand-burnished printmaking. Inspired by writings in Thích Nhất Hạnh’s The Sun My Heart, the series reflects the idea that light and darkness do not cancel each other out, but merge into wholeness. Created with gouache and hand-burnished prints, the print work emphasizes presence and mindfulness—balancing immediacy with the meditative act of pressing hand-carved, often Sanskrit or Tibetan-inspired imagery into paper. Visual elements draw from the artist’s practice of watching ocean sunrises: triangular forms and soft gradients emerge from textured darkness, like dawn breaking over the shore. Rooted in themes of interconnection and transformation, “The Sun, My Heart” invites viewers to witness how light and shadow, stillness and movement, self and other are never truly separate. About the Artist Summer Deaver is a multidisciplinary artist, yogi, and community organizer whose work bridges visual art, spiritual practice, and social transformation. With a BFA from the University of Georgia, Deaver's work spans printmaking, painting, ceramics, and murals—each medium serving as a vehicle for philosophical inquiry and healing. Her murals at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Whitechapel Projects invite moments of collective care and connection. As Director of the Caroline Huber Wellness Center at Brookdale Community College, Deaver advocates for environmental regeneration and social justice with a healing-centered lens. She has exhibited at AG Gallery, The Kitchen, Cinders Gallery in NYC, and has spoken at the Rubin Museum of Art. PAST EXHIBITS Interested in exhibiting at ArtSpace? Our applications for 2027 will open in late 2026.

Monmouth Arts was proud to welcome our community to the 2026 Annual Meeting, Reset, Restore, Create, an evening dedicated to reflection, connection, and the transformative role of the arts in wellness and creativity. The program opened with a grounding sound bowl healing session led by musician Jamie Coppa, setting an intentional and restorative tone for the evening. Guests then heard from Dr. Micah Hillis, DSW, LCSW, Director of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat at Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare, who shared insights on emerging initiatives at the intersection of arts and wellness. Drawing inspiration from a quote often attributed to Hans Christian Andersen — “When words fail, music speaks” — Dr. Hillis offered his own powerful reflection: “When words fail, the arts speak,” underscoring the vital role creative expression plays in healing, communication, and balance. Throughout the evening, attendees reflected on Monmouth Arts’ accomplishments from 2025 while enjoying nourishing light refreshments provided by Kitchenwitch, and engaged in meaningful conversation with fellow artists, supporters, and community leaders. The Annual Meeting also included the election of new Board members and the welcoming of returning members, whose leadership and dedication continue to guide the organization forward. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us and contributed to a memorable and inspiring evening. Together, we look ahead with renewed energy as we continue to champion the arts as a vital force for wellness, creativity, and community. 2025 Monmouth Arts Recap Featured Guest Speaker Dr. Micah Hillis, DSW, LCSW is the Director of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat at Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare. He has extensive experience providing treatment and managing programs that focus on mental health and substance use in various treatment settings including, inpatient, outpatient, community outreach, peer support, and case management services in the community as well as in incarcerated settings. The focus of these programs has been to provide services to at-risk populations including adults, adolescents, children, incarcerated persons, the chronically homeless, veterans, and those struggling with mental illness and substance use. Currently, Dr. Hillis is overseeing the program development and daily operations at the Brandt Center which provides a retreat setting for out of home treatment, as well as outpatient and intensive outpatient levels of care. Previously, he was focused on services addressing the ongoing opioid/fentanyl epidemic in New Jersey through multiple partnered programs with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Department of Corrections (NJDOC), and Parole Board (NJSPB). Additionally, Dr. Hillis is a part-time lecturer for the Rutgers University School of Social Work and part-time faculty member at Boston University’s School of Social Work. Featured Performer Jamie Coppa is a singer/songwriter and musician residing at the Jersey Shore. Her music is a reflection of her life experience and soulful outlook and perspective with influences in pop, r&b, meditation and chant, and spiritual hymns. In addition to performing, Jamie offers holographic sound baths in the greater NYC area and owns and operates The Well community center in Belmar, NJ. She shares her passion and love for humanity through various projects and small business ventures that aim to positively impact the lives of others.

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 . From My Perspective Communications High School Opening Reception: December 13, 2018 | 6:00 - 7:30pm Exhibit: December 4 - December 20, 2018 Tina DiLorenzo John Hackett Sebrina Gao Lauren DeFelice Amelia Johnson Renn Medrow Merina Spaltro Luca Montana Caitlyn McLaughlin Lily Dews Cam MacConnell Ayesha Nusrath

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