Monmouth Arts' Workshops for Creatives program offers events and educational opportunities for creative professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skills. WORKSHOPS FOR CREATIVES Workshops for Creatives is a series of events made to provide local artists a way to develop and/or further advance their skills in different creative industries. Whether you've been thinking about going into a new field or want to improve a skill that compliments your career, Workshops for Creatives provides a space to explore those interests! Workshops for Creatives feature local industry experts that are ready to share their experience, resources, tips, and more. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS There are no current workshops scheduled at this time. If you'd like to be the first to know about our upcoming workshops and events, join our mailing list ! How to Enter the Children's Book Industry When You Have No Idea Where to Start Presented by Mike Ciccotello May 22nd, 6:00 - 7:30pm $15 Monmouth Arts Members $20 Non-Members (Click here for membership info) ArtSpace 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a children’s book? Award-winning local author-illustrator Mike Ciccotello will share his journey to publication, answer questions about how to get started in the industry, and provide tips on how to immerse yourself in the world of children’s literature and embark on the path to publication. SOLD OUT! PAST WORKSHOPS Talk The Talk: Public Speaking for Artists 101 April 10, 2025 How to Enter the Children's Book Industry May 22, 2025

Take a look at some exciting things happening at Monmouth Arts! MONMOUTH ARTS TV Play Video Play Video 03:17 Monmouth Arts | Signs of Hope with the Boys & Girls Club of Red Bank Take a look at some of the exciting things happening with the Monmouth Arts Signs of Hope program! The students of the Boys & Girls Club of Red Bank created these signs to express the positive messages they'd like to see in their community. This project is a collaboration between the Boys & Girls Club of Red Bank and Monmouth Arts. Major funding has been provided by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, with support from the Provident Bank Foundation. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County empowers all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Monmouth Arts is a leading, nonprofit arts advocacy organization that delivers needed programs and services to communities, artists, nonprofit organizations, and creative businesses to ensure that the arts thrive in every corner of Monmouth County. Video Credit: Bart Lentini (www.bartlentini.com) Play Video Play Video 04:22 QUEENS of ART Honoree: Maureen Van Zandt Monmouth Arts honors actress Maureen Van Zandt at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video 03:56 QUEENS of ART Honoree: Jenn Hampton Monmouth Arts honors curator & gallery owner Jenn Hampton at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video 03:14 QUEENS of ART Honoree: Morgan Sackman Monmouth Arts honors Morgan Sackman at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video 03:29 QUEENS of ART Honoree: Mil Wexler Monmouth Arts honors artist and teacher Mil Wexler at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video 03:15 QUEENS of ART Honoree: Fredi Walker-Browne Monmouth Arts honors actress Fredi Walker-Browne at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video 02:28 QUEENS of ART Honoree: PNC Wealth Management Monmouth Arts honors PNC Wealth Management at QUEENS of ART, honoring women leaders in the arts, at House of Independents on October 24, 2019. Play Video Play Video Monmouth Arts Honors Investors Bank at 2018 Gala Monmouth Arts Honors Investors Bank at STARDUST: a futuristic fundraiser, at Bell Works on October 6, 2018 for its annual arts gala. Play Video Play Video Monmouth Arts Honors Diane Turton, Realtors at 2018 Gala Monmouth Arts Honors Diane Turton, Realtors at STARDUST: a futuristic fundraiser, at Bell Works on October 6, 2018 for its annual arts gala. Play Video Play Video Monmouth Arts Honors Danny Clinch at 2018 Gala Monmouth Arts Honors Danny Clinch at STARDUST: a futuristic fundraiser, at Bell Works on October 6, 2018 for its annual arts gala. Play Video Play Video Monmouth Arts Honors Bell Works at 2018 Gala Monmouth Arts Honors Bell Works at STARDUST: a futuristic fundraiser, at Bell Works on October 6, 2018 for its annual arts gala. Play Video Play Video Monmouth Arts Signs of Hope Project with Boys & Girls Club of Asbury Park Play Video Play Video An Interview with Shivani Patel Check out Monmouth Arts 2018 Spring Fundraiser: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/monmouthartscouncil-oceanfirstchallenge2018 #ButtonsForTheArts Play Video Play Video An Interview with Andrew Wang Check out Monmouth Arts 2018 Spring Fundraiser: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/monmouthartscouncil-oceanfirstchallenge2018 #ButtonsForTheArts Play Video Play Video Growing Our Youth Through the Arts Monmouth Arts 2018 Spring Fundraiser

CURRENT MEMBERS BIG THANKS TO OUR NONPROFIT & BUSINESS MEMBERS NONPROFIT MEMBERS 180 Turning Lives Around Algonquin Arts Theatre American Association of University Women - Freehold Branch Ani Art Academies Arcadian Chorale Art Alliance of Monmouth County Art Society of Monmouth County Asbury Park Arts Council Asbury Park Dance Festival Asbury Park Museum Asbury Park Music Foundation Asbury Park Theater Company Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Axelrod Performing Arts Center Ballet Co. of the Performing Arts Ensemble Belmar Arts Center Brookdale Community College Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Center Players Chashama Classic Radio Road Show Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey Company of Dance Arts Count Basie Center for the Arts Creative OPERAtions Garden State Film Festival Guild of Creative Art Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey Highlands Borough Arts Council Holmdel Theatre Company Indie Street Film Festival Jersey Shore Arts Center Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County Locals Art Space Longfellow Deeds Manasquan River Group of Artists Middletown Arts Center Misfits Theatre Company Monmouth Civic Chorus Monmouth County Historical Association Monmouth County Library System Monmouth County Parks System Monmouth Museum Monmouth Symphony Orchestra Monmouth University Center for the Arts NENAproductions Theater Project New Jersey Blind Citizens Association New Jersey Repertory Company New Jersey State Youth Orchestra Premier Theatre Company Project Write Now Red Bank Chamber Music Society Red Bank RiverCenter Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences Rockit Live Foundation Roosevelt Arts Project Shore House Shrewsbury Chorale Spring Lake Community House and Theatre Theater Q Asbury T. Thomas Fortune Foundation Transformer / Siren Arts Two River Theater BUSINESS MEMBERS 4am Somewhere Murals + SIgns Art629 Gallery Artistscent Beauregard Fine Art Black Swallowtail Studios Borzotta Arts Color and Light Festival / PolyOne Craig Kiely Designs Dead Letter Press Draw with Mr. Mike Gallery Jupiter Galerie Lucida Hatteras Inspired Minds Fine Art School James Yarosh Associates Fine Art & Design Gallery JK Ceramics / SquatterPotters Kelly-Mckenna Gallery Main Avenue Galleria McKay Imaging Photography New Jersey Stage NUCULTURE Over the Moon Art Studios Oyster Point Hotel / Molly Pitcher Inn Parlor Gallery Pella Windows & Doors Rathu Consulting Red Bank Frameworks The Estuary TV Talent 3 / Magic Box Communications Umami Girl Visions Photographic Workshops WHITEPOINT Gallery and Studio

Monmouth Arts engages 2000+ teen artists, arts educators and professional artists in unique arts programs like the Teen Arts Festival and Art Education Awards. ARTS EDUCATION ARTS EDUCATION EVENTS Learn More ARTS EDUCATOR RESOURCES Learn More ARTS INTEGRATION Learn More

Monmouth Arts' Artful Experience series shines a spotlight on the community's boundless creativity and innovation. All are invited to participate. ARTFUL EXPERIENCE WORKSHOPS Monmouth Arts' Artful Experience workshops shines a spotlight on the community's boundless creativity and innovation. Our workshop events are held at Monmouth Arts' event space (ArtSpace) on Monmouth Street in Red Bank. All are invited to participate. Featured | Up Next 10 days to the event Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating Sat, Mar 14 ArtSpace Discover the art and meaning behind pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian craft of wax-resist egg decorating. Learn more PYSANKY : UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 12-3:30 PM Location: ArtSpace 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Tickets: $50 (Members) $55 (Non-Members) Interested in becoming a member? Learn more here . TICKETS Discover the art and meaning behind pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian craft of wax-resist egg decorating. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn cultural history, symbolism, and step-by-step techniques led by the Ukrainian National Women's League of America. All materials are provided, and participants will leave with beautifully decorated eggs and a deeper appreciation for this vibrant art form. Suitable for all skill levels — beginners welcome! Ages 16+ Wet Felted Flower Workshop with Zhanna Telelyukhina Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 5:30PM Location: ArtSpace 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Tickets: $40 (Members) $45 (Non-Members) Interested in becoming a member? Learn more here . TICKETS Welcome spring by creating a colorful felted flower brooch using the wet felting technique, led by fiber artist Zhanna Telelyukhina. In this hands-on workshop, participants will layer soft wool fibers and use soap and water to shape them into a sculptural, one-of-a-kind bloom. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Leave with a handmade flower that captures the beauty of spring and never fades. Click here to visit Zhanna's instagram page to learn more about the process and art of needle felting. Upcoming Events Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating Sat, Mar 14 ArtSpace More info Learn more Artful Experience: Wet Felted Flower Workshop Wed, Mar 25 ArtSpace More info Learn more Needle Felted Pansies Workshop: Artful Experience Wed, Apr 22 ArtSpace More info Learn more Terrarium Resin Pendant: Artful Experience Wed, May 06 ArtSpace More info Learn more Did you know? Funds raised from Artful Experiences allow us to continue offering free, high-quality community events and outreach programs. SPONSOR OUR ARTFUL EXPERIENCES By sponsoring this fundraising event series or a singular event, supporters will not only receive fantastic exposure through our ever-growing social channels and e-mails reaching our community, but also tickets for your employees, clients, and/or yourself! Interested or have any questions our sponsorship levels? Contact Teresa Staub at Teresa@monmoutharts.org or 732.212.1890 x 100 PAST EVENTS

Each year, Monmouth Arts awards $1000 scholarships to three deserving Monmouth County high school seniors who are committed to pursuing the arts in higher education. Since 1971, Monmouth Arts has been committed to celebrating youth in the arts. Celebrating young artists and their work is necessary to inspire the next generation of artists in our world. As a community of artists and arts supporters, Monmouth Arts continues to invest in our young artists and their education. Each year, Monmouth Arts presents young art students with college scholarships through our Emerging Artist Scholarship Program. This year the program awards $1000 scholarships to three deserving Monmouth County high school seniors who are committed to pursuing the arts in higher education. Applications are NOW OPEN! The Emerging Artist Scholarship Program will award $1000 scholarships to three Monmouth County high school seniors who are committed to pursuing the arts in higher education. Applications are due April 3rd at 5:00 PM. Emerging Artist for the Performing Arts For students in Dance, Music, Voice, Instrumental, Composition, Theater, and Drama Guidelines + Link to Application HERE Emerging Artist for Fashion, Film, Photography & Visual Arts For students in Fashion, Film, Photography, and Visual Arts Guidelines + Link to Application HERE Emerging Artist Scholarship for Literary Arts For students in Creative Writing, Poetry, and Journalism Guidelines + Link to Application HERE Please contact Devan Brash, Arts Education Manager, with any questions at devan@monmoutharts.org or 732.212.1890 ext 102. PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Victoria J. Snoy Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Sponsored by Friends of Victoria J. Snoy Award Recipient Quincey Jones, Red Bank Regional High School Quincey began with his “early designs” by cutting out paper outfits and color coordinating them together. As his passion for fashion grew, he was enrolled in the Karen School of Fashion in Marlboro, NJ, at the age of 10. He has designed numerous pieces, including refactored wedding dresses, evening gowns, and couture-inspired suit sets, which have earned him the Fashion Designer of the Year awards for 2023 and 2024 at the Karen School of Fashion's annual fashion show. As he concludes his education at Red Bank Regional High School, Quincey plans to take the next step by attending LIM College in the fall. Quincey’s goal is to build a career that merges both artistry and strategy, whether in fashion marketing, brand development, or trend forecasting. He wants to shape the industry by introducing fresh, innovative ideas, staying ahead of trends, and promoting a more sustainable and inclusive fashion approach. Emerging Artist for the Performing Arts Sponsored by Margean Gladysz Award Recipient Hayden Bercy, Howell High School Hayden is currently a Senior in the acting program in the Freehold Performing Arts Center at Howell High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has participated in three fall plays and three spring musicals. He began performing at the age of eight in community theater in Monmouth County. Hayden has appeared in numerous professional theater productions, including Radio City Christmas Spectacular, A Christmas Story National Tour, The King and I National Tour, and Lost in Yonkers at the Hartford Stage. He has also appeared on several TV shows and commercials. Notable vocal performances include the US Open and the National Anthem at BlueClaws Stadium. His volunteer activities include work with the Ronald McDonald House and Souls4Soles. Hayden will be attending Indiana University to pursue a BFA in Musical Theater this fall. Emerging Scholarship for Literary Arts Sponsored by Sarah Fischell Award Recipient Chloe Scardino, Wall High School Chloe Scardino is a teen writer with a love for creating and sharing stories. She enjoys writing poetry and fiction that combines the wonder of fantasy with the beauty of the human experience. Chloe will be attending Cornell University in the fall as a prospective English major. She is the President of the National Art Honor Society and the Vice President and Co-Founder of the Sewing Club. Chloe is also a member of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society, where she placed second in the Digital Cinema Competition. She has been a JV and Varsity tennis player at Wall High School. Her school activities include writing for the literary magazine, participating in the drama club, and the Dungeons and Dragons club. Chloe attended the Bard College at Simon’s Rock writing program in July 2024, and in the Spring of 2025, she completed her mentorship with Project Write Now under the guidance of Lisa Hartsgrove. Chloe has enthusiastically participated in the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival during her time at CHS, both in writing and visual arts. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending her time drawing, with friends, or outdoors. Maria Guerrero MC² Scholarship for the Performing Arts Maria is a vocal major in Red Bank Regional High School’s Visual & Performing Arts Academy. She has spent four years as an active member of the school community and an honor roll student. Her dedication to music, in addition to her overall academic achievements, has allowed her to be a member of RBR’s chapter of the Tri-M National Music Honor Society. She performs with the RBR Concert and Chamber Choirs, RBR Theatre Company, and is part of the RBR Stage Technology group, where she obtained experience working offstage in scene design and sound. Outside of RBR, Maria has performed in multiple community theater productions with companies such as Phoenix Productions, Spring Lake Theatre, Villagers Theatre, Algonquin Arts and Howell PAL Theater Company. Maria looks forward to studying theater performance and directing in college where she will also continue her vocal study. Amanda McMillan Emerging Scholarship for Literary Arts Sponsored by Sarah Fischell Amanda is currently a high school senior at Henry Hudson Regional. She is a part of her school's literary arts program, band program, and is a member of the Varsity Bowling Team. Amanda will be attending Montclair State University this fall with an intent to double major in Physics/Astronomy and Creative Writing. Amanda currently has multiple poems published in different poetry books and she plans on publishing more in the future. She is a lover of all things art and plans to involve her love of space and writing into a fulfilling and meaningful career in the future. Amanda is deeply grateful for her friends, family, and teachers that have continuously supported and facilitated her passion for the literary arts. Olatomi Gabriel Victoria J. Snoy Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Sponsored by friends of Victoria J. Snoy Olatomi is a senior currently attending Freehold Township High School. Art has always played a huge role in his life but more recently, art has served as a connector between himself and his Nigerian heritage. For a long time, Olatomi had felt a rift within himself and his culture that caused him to feel insecure within it. Creating art has served as his rebuilder, as it’s strengthened his love for the intricacies of his Nigerian heritage. It has excited a creative path in which Olatomi aims to highlight the beauty of his culture in future projects. As of right now, Olatomi is currently deciding between the University of Pennsylvania and Duke University in which he intends to major in Design. William Blake MC² Scholarship for the Performing Arts William is a senior at Red Bank Regional High School, plans to study Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Audio Engineering at the University of Miami this Fall. He will also have a Minor in Music. William has been a musician all his life and intends to remain engaged in all aspects of the industry. Music is, by far, the thing he enjoys the most; playing the piano, as well as the alto saxophone, and he spends most of his free time either practicing, listening to, or creating his own music. Ryan Sickles Scholarship for Literary Arts Sponsored by Sarah Fischell Ryan is a senior at Red Bank Regional High School, has been a member of RBR’s Creative Writing Academy for four years. His talent in writing is fueled by his love of language and allows him to explore unique discussions on topics that range from controversial to deeply meaningful to hysterical. He plans to study Writing for the Stage at Marymount Manhattan College and continue his stand-up comedy career. Ashley Soriano Victoria J. Snoy Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Ashley is a senior at Long Branch High School, grew a passion for social justice and mutual aid work throughout her time in school. She believes using her personal grief in her art can showcase the struggles of marginalized communities to bring awareness and spark change. Ashley will attend New York University this fall as a Studio Arts major, studying at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Samantha Yannarelli Monmouth Arts Young Musical Artist Scholarship Samantha is a senior at Saint John Vianney High School will attend Berklee College of Music as a Commercial Voice-Songwriting/ Composition Major in the fall. Throughout high school, Sam performed and starred in every drama and musical. In 2022 she won a Basie Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical. She is also a singer/songwriter who released her first self-produced EP and two singles recorded at Dug Deep Production. Amya Johnson-Ashe MC² Scholarship for the Performing Arts Amya Johnson-Ashe is currently a senior at Monmouth Regional High School. She will be studying political science and music at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. In 2022 Amya won the Special Evaluation award from Count Basie Center for the Arts for her role as Audrey 11 in Little Shop of Horrors. Her passion for singing has enabled her to compete in the McDonald's Gospelfest at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, for three seasons, performing on stage for thousands of people including notable singers Donnie McClurkin, Cissy Houston, and Fantasia. Emma Ekberg Grunin Foundation Scholarship for the Arts Emma Ekberg is a graduating senior at Communications High School. She is attending the Fashion Institute of Technology for Fashion Design this fall. Emma hopes to make positive changes in the fashion industry, including more inclusive body representation and sizing in both garment production and modeling, as well as addressing the environmental impact of the trend cycles and fast fashion. Dakim Randolph 50th Anniversary Emerging Artist Scholarship for Literary Arts Dakim Randolph is a senior at Asbury Park High School. He will be pursuing a career in Creative Writing and Journalism at Brookdale Community College and Seton Hall upon graduating this spring. Dakim is an active member of his school community. In addition to being a talented writer, he is also on the track team and a member of the National Honors Society and Student Council. He hopes to discover the world by expressing his thoughts through writing. Anna Zimmer Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for the Arts Anna Zimmer is a senior currently attending Communications High School under the instruction of visual arts teacher Shelley Ortner. She plans on attending Stevens Institute of Technology this fall, majoring in Visual Art & Technology. In that vein, she aspires to design more immersive art experiences through interactive technology. Liam Umbs MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Liam Umbs, of Monmouth Beach, NJ, is a senior at Communications High School. He has studied piano for fourteen years and is a student of Marina Strakovsky. Besides piano, Liam enjoys serving as Editor-in-Chief of his school’s newspaper. This fall, he will attend the University of Pennsylvania to study Music. Aisa Feratovic MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Aisa Feratovic is a graduating senior at Long Branch High School. Her theatre teacher is Mr. Moore, who she says “has had an everlasting impact on my performance.” She will be attending Drexel University in the fall with a major in Entertainment and Arts Management, and a minor in theatre. Jillian Tracy Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for Visual Arts Jillian Tracy is currently a senior at Communications High School, taught by visual arts teacher Shelley Ortner. While at Rochester Institute of Technology this fall, she aims to merge intuitive visual design and technology to create dynamic user experiences, majoring in New Media Interactive Development. Maxwell Connery MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Maxwell Connery is a senior at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HS, and in the Fall will be attending NYU Tisch School of the Arts – Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music as a Songwriter Entrepreneur. A multi-instrumentalist, trained in classical, jazz and contemporary styles, Maxwell is the singer-songwriter of 2018 Asbury Music Award winners “Sonic Blume.” Recently named one of the “Top NJ Bands to Hear in 2019” by NJ Star-Ledger, their second album “Beach Karma,” was also named one of the “Top NJ Records of 2018. Sebrina Gao Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for Visual Arts Sebrina Gao is a 17-year old senior at Communications High School. Sebrina has been the recipient of many regional and national awards, and is a student of Shelley Ortner. She aims to pursue a career the entertainment industry and one day, create visual development art for animated films. She will be attending the ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, CA in the Fall of this year. Elena Yasin MC² Scholarship for Performing & Literary Arts Elena Yasin is a member of both the Dance Team and Dance Academy at Matawan Regional High School under the direction of Julie McKurth. She has been training for 14 years through various programs including the Senior Ensemble at Peridance Capezio Center in Manhattan, and the Monmouth County Arts High School dance program. She plans to continue exploring the capacity of her physical and artistic abilities in expressivemovement at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in the fall. Andrew Wang Jay & Linda Grunin Scholarship for Visual Arts Andrew Wang is a student artist who enjoys using a variety of media and techniques in order to create pieces with an illustrative feel. Andy currently attends Communications High School, and studies under his visual arts teacher Shelley Ortner. He will attend the Rhode Island School of Design this fall.

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.

Your donation to Monmouth Arts supports artists and programs across Monmouth County. Help us enrich lives through music, theater, and visual arts — donate today. DONATE For 55 years, Monmouth Arts has provided arts programs and services that support the practice, presence, and influence of the arts and of artists throughout Monmouth County. We are a catalyst for creativity, using the arts to uplift and connect our community. We know that the arts change lives because we see it every day. The arts matter — and so does your support. Your donation helps us deliver creative experiences that educate, heal, and inspire. Thank you for empowering us to make arts access a reality for everyone in our community. GIVE HOPE. GIVE ART. DONATE ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT

The Creative Expressions digital gallery highlights the creativity and resilience of three groups: youth, seniors, and residents of HABcore. This initiative combines art and mental health in workshops to support underserved populations in need. CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS ARTWORK Welcome to our digital gallery of artwork created through the Creative Expressions Program. This initiative combines art and mental health in workshops to support underserved youth, seniors, and other adult populations in need. To date, we have proudly served thousands of individuals, empowering them through art and expression. The gallery highlights the creativity and resilience of three groups: youth, seniors, and residents of HABcore. Please explore these powerful expressions of personal growth and artistic exploration; we congratulate each artist for their work and we thank them for sharing their stories through their art. Creative Expressions Youth Creative Expressions Seniors Creative Expressions - HabCore CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS YOUTH Freehold Recreation Freehold Recreation Freehold Recreation Freehold Family YMCA Freehold Family YMCA Freehold Family YMCA Boys & Girls Club - Long Branch Boys & Girls Club - Long Branch Boys & Girls Club - Neptune Boys & Girls Club - Red Bank Boys & Girls Club - Red Bank Boys & Girls Club - Red Bank Boys & Girls Club - Red Bank Boys & Girls Club - Red Bank The Source at Red Bank High School The Source at Red Bank High School The Source at Red Bank High School The Source at Red Bank High School CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS SENIORS Keyport Senior Center Keyport Senior Center Keyport Senior Center Keyport Senior Center Keyport Senior Center Long Branch Senior Center Long Branch Senior Center Red Bank Housing Authority Senior Citizens Activities Network HABCORE Asbury Asbury Asbury Asbury Red Bank Red Bank Red Bank Red Bank Red Bank

Upcoming artful experiences, arts mixers, member exhibits, film sneak peeks, and much more! EVENTS Upcoming Opening: Street Life Fri, Mar 06 ArtSpace Learn more Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating Sat, Mar 14 ArtSpace Learn more Artful Experience: Wet Felted Flower Workshop Wed, Mar 25 ArtSpace Learn more Needle Felted Pansies Workshop: Artful Experience Wed, Apr 22 ArtSpace Learn more Terrarium Resin Pendant: Artful Experience Wed, May 06 ArtSpace Learn more Exhibits On View Street Life An older man shares a fleeting glance with a young girl walking past, her hand tightly clasped in her mother’s. These are the overlooked moments that have captivated Richard Huff since he first picked up a camera as a child—brief, unguarded, and often unexpected fragments of humanity. On view March 6 - April 22, 2026 | ArtSpace, Red Bank Learn more Past Events Thu, Feb 12 February Arts Mixer / Red Bank Details Feb 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Red Bank, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA Meet up and mingle with fellow creatives! Fri, Jan 30 Nature vs. Nurture Exhibit: Opening Reception / ArtSpace Learn more Jan 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM ArtSpace, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA Nature vs. Nurture presents the work of mother-and-daughter artists Eva Marie Faith and Ann Marie Fitzsimmons, both of whom have chosen lives rooted in painting, teaching, family, and the pursuit of meaningful creative practice. Wed, Jan 21 2026 Monmouth Arts Annual Meeting: Reset, Restore, Create / Red Bank Details Jan 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Red Bank, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA We’re thrilled to invite you to the Monmouth Arts 2026 Annual Meeting: Reset, Restore, Create, an evening designed to inspire, energize, and connect our community. This year, we celebrate the power of the arts to promote wellness, balance, and creativity. Load More