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

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

Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of Monmouth Arts Board Presidents as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Monmouth Arts. SUMMER SOIRÉE Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of Monmouth Arts Board Presidents as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Monmouth Arts. Take in the spectacular views of the Navesink River while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and live music by Quincy Mumford. The party is graciously hosted by the Padovano Family. The attire is Summer Smart Causal. Please RSVP by August 1. Address and parking instructions will be provided upon registration. Thursday, August 11, 2022 5:30 to 7:30 PM The Padovano Residence Rumson, New Jersey Donation: $100 per person RSVP Monmouth Arts Board Presidents Dr. David Stout - 2021 to Present Joe Barris - 2019 to 2021 Kathy Donnelly - 2016 to 2019 Kim Honecker - 2014 to 2016 Lynn Reich - 2011 to 2014 Holly Lyttle - 2007 to 2011 Peter Lyden - 2005 to 2007 Alice Berman - 1999 to 2005

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

Monmouth Arts Annual Folklife Showcase aims to celebrate the community's rich tapestry of arts, culture, and heritage. Monmouth Arts' Annual Folklife Showcase is a celebration of our community's rich tapestry of arts, culture, and heritage. Monmouth County is a melting pot of diverse communities. These communities boast rich folk art traditions that reflect the aesthetics and values of the cultures they represent. Monmouth Arts is committed to supporting artists who continue to nurture these traditions by passing on their unique art forms and preserving their cultural legacy for future generations. Every year, our goal with each showcase is to inspire us all to cherish and celebrate the unique diversity among us. "Una celebración de agradable combinación de arte, cultura y patrimonio de nuestra comunidad." 2025 PERFORMANCE LINEUP The Pipes and Drums Band of the Atlantic Watch Irish/Scottish Medleys and Tunes The Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey Traditional Greek Dance Los Cimarrones Afro Puerto Rican Bomba Plena Ensemble Neelima Raju Traditional Indian Dance Chinelos Son Los de Morelos Mexican Dance Group Viva Vallenato! Trio Colombian Folkloric Music Peruvian Community of Freehold Peruvian Cultural Dance Group

The Monmouth County Senior Art Show is presented by Monmouth Arts, Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, and Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services 2025 MONMOUTH COUNTY SENIOR ART SHOW August 1 - 30, 2025 Presented by: Monmouth Arts, Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, & Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services Awards Ceremony & Reception: August 20 at 10 AM - 12 PM Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan Township, NJ 2025 Senior Art Show Program View 2025 Senior Art Show Award Recipients List Digital Gallery Katharine Abate Fire Over the Bridge non pro, photography 8"x10" $100 Kurt Ackerman Auschwitz pro, oil 36"x36" $1000 Ellen Adamoyurka "Set Your Horizon for the Edge of the Galaxy" non-pro, watercolor 14"x18" NFS Linda Alston Apache non-pro, drawing 19"x16 $190 Bonnie Ambrosia "Orange You Interesting!" pro - acrylic 24"x24" $400 Marilyn Baldi "Contemporary vs. Traditional" pro - photography 16"x20" $395 Cathy Ann Ball Trees in the Mist non pro - acrylic 14"x12" NFS Elsie Baptiste "Bowl of Fruit" non-pro, acrylic 14"x11" NFS John Bassano "Let Your Imagination Go Free: How Many Images Do You See?" non-pro, photography 13"x16" NFS Hillary Binder Klein "Spring's Offspring" pro- acrylic 19"x23" $350 Sandra Birchler "Quiet Time" non pro, oil 18"x22" $200 Joan Bruno "Dramatic Encounter with Light and Ice" pro, photography 12"x16" $150 Barbara Calvo "October Sky" pro, pastel 20"x24" $450 Ronald Carr "Summer Afternoon" pro, acrylic 13"x21" NFS Bernice Colten "Dining Alfresco, Ft. Myers" non pro, oil 18"x24" NFS Claire Cooney "Oh Blarney!" non pro, acrylic 17"x14" NFS Beth DeMartino "Pretty as a Peacock" non pro, craft 13"x11" $200 Marion Dobrowolski "Snowy White" non pro, oil 11"x14" $200 Bob Dowd Morning Has Broken pro, photography 22"x16" $175 Diana Drayton "Chocolate Lab" non pro, acrylic 12"x12" NFS Eleanora Dubicki "Butterflies are Free" non pro, mixed media 21"x31" $400 Val Dyshlov "She in Venetian" pro, oil 19"x16" $475 Donella Edwards "Pink Lotus" non pro, acrylic 12"x12" NFS Peggy Edwards "Wobbler" non pro, acrylic 11"x14" $25 Johanna Ericson "The Blacksmith" pro, photography 21"x15" $150

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

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

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