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 . In the Waters / In the West Johanna Ericson and Dana McKay Exhibit Dates: July 6 - September 10, 2021 In this show, Johanna Ericson and Dana McKay showcase different environments – the lush greens and blues of the water and the warm, dry, sunlit beauty of the West. Stop by to view the artwork in person or check out the digital gallery below. Our gallery visiting hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm. Johanna Ericson "Desert Doggies - NM" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Johanna Ericson "Grand Canyon Glow - AZ" Photography 18" x 15" $125 Johanna Ericson "Saguaro Morning - AZ" Photography 18" x 15" $125 Johanna Ericson "Sunset Silhouette - Catalina Mts., AZ" Photography 18" x 15" $125 Johanna Ericson "Homage to Thomas Moran - Grand Canyon" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Johanna Ericson "Bison Munching - North Rim, Grand Canyon" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Johanna Ericson "Saguaro Bloom - AZ" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Johanna Ericson "Windswept Grasses - AZ" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Dana McKay "Water Sprouts" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Johanna Ericson "Mountainside Aspens - Durango, CA" Photography 15" x 18" $125 Dana McKay "Little Cloud Over Big Ocean" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Reflection" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Windsurfing" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Tree Refection on Cracked Walkway" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Riverside Sunset" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Drifting By" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "Mirror Image" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Dana McKay "A Walk on the Beach" Photography 15" x 18" $150 Johanna Ericson "Cow Family - Las Truchas, NM" Photography 24" x 20" $175 Johanna Ericson "Shifting Earth - Grand Canyon" Photography 24" x 20" $175 Dana McKay "Waterfalls" Photography 18" x 22" $275 Johanna earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art from Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, NJ and attended the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her professional career includes being employed as Senior Graphic Artist at Brookdale Community College and later as Director of Art and Publications at Monmouth University. She received publication awards from the NJ Advertising Association, The American Association of Community Colleges, and The NJ Association for Adult and Continuing Education. Johanna has garnered awards for her acrylic paintings, pastels, mixed media, and photography. She regularly exhibits in New Jersey at the Art Alliance, the Guild of Creative Art, West Windsor Arts Council, the Art Society of Monmouth County, and the Canterbury Show. She recently won First Place in the Professional Acrylic Category at the yearly Senior Art Show sponsored by Monmouth Arts and the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners. Dana McKay grew up learning from her talented family of artists, photographers, writers, musicians and inventors. She studied art and photography at Brookdale Community College, graduating in 1981 with an AAS degree in Communication Design. She was then hired as a Graphic Designer for Brookdale, where she worked for 23 years, and is now retired. Dana has won awards, for photograph, graphic design, and acrylic painting as she actively exhibits her photographs and paintings regularly in many local galleries, The Art Alliance of Monmouth County, The Guild of Creative Art, The Art Society of Monmouth County, Monmouth Arts, and The Monmouth Museum.

Supporters, seniors, teens, families, and all Monmouth County residents — we welcome you to explore and enjoy the arts! See an exhibit, watch a film, attend a community mixer, connect with others who value the arts, and feel at home in Monmouth County’s creative community.​ FOR THE COMMUNITY Welcome! Supporters, seniors, teens, families, and all Monmouth County residents — we welcome you to explore and enjoy the arts! See an exhibit, watch a film, attend a community mixer, connect with others who value the arts, and feel at home in Monmouth County’s creative community. Participate We offer a wide variety of events that connect the Monmouth County community with its local arts environment – from a fun arts workshop to a local film sneak peek. ArtSpace Exhibitions Film Sneak Peeks Artful Experiences Community Programs Our community programs are geared toward making Monmouth County more inclusive and supportive all while remaining creative! Creative Expressions Folklife Showcase Read the Latest Arts News Our blog, the ArtZine, is regularly updated with the latest arts news at Monmouth Arts and the county. Read the ArtZine Sandi M. Previous Artful Experiences Participant “I’ve loved participating in the Artful Experience Workshops at Monmouth Arts. From decorating Ukrainian Easter eggs and crafting clay pots to making charcuterie boards, each activity has sparked my imagination. These experiences have helped me reconnect with my artistic inner child in the most inspiring way!” Learn More Membership Gives You More Open the door to more arts happenings and involvement in the creative scene of Monmouth County. Build meaningful connections to artists, organizations, and other supporters Help bring diversity and inclusion to the arts community Support the local arts and help it thrive Explore Memberships

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 . Kaleidoscope RBC High School Students Opening Reception: March 8, 2019 | 6:00 - 7:30pm Exhibit: March 1 - March 27, 2019 Select works: Bridget Duran "Sushi Chef" Grade 9 Haviland Hertz "Cityscape" Grade 10 Taylor Downing "A Life's Silver Lining" Grade 10 The philosophy of the Red Bank Catholic Fine Arts Department is to recognize and foster the creative spirit in students. The courses aid in the development of aesthetic and technological skills and encourage a diverse approach through a variety of media. Students gain insight into powerful ways of communicating ideas and are encouraged to explore their creative voice through art. Red Bank Catholic is a vibrant, beloved, Catholic co-educational institution with a storied history, an extraordinary spirit, and a record of achievement in the classroom and beyond. Located in Red Bank, NJ, their over 800 students come from more than 50 towns and 60 schools. They are young men and women of competence, compassion, commitment, and curiosity and together with over 14,000 alumni, they make up the "Casey Family."

We encourage you to support our ART CHANGES LIVES Appeal by donating to help sustain and expand Monmouth Arts’ vital programs and services. 2025 ANNUAL APPEAL HOW AN ART PROGRAM IS IN MONMOUTH COUNTY CHANGING LIVES MAKE A DONATION Monmouth County faces significant mental health challenges in both its senior and youth populations, with issues such as social isolation among seniors and high rates of youth substance abuse and suicide. The county often sees rates higher than state or national averages in specific metrics like substance abuse treatment admissions. One in five people lives with a mental illness, yet too many struggle in silence due to stigma and limited access to care. Monmouth Arts’ Creative Expressions Arts and Wellness Program was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to serve youth in underserved communities dealing with stress and anxiety caused by the virus. The program has since expanded to support seniors, families, and other adults in need experiencing stress, grief, anxiety, or loneliness. By pairing teaching artists with mental health professionals, the program brings free, hands-on arts workshops directly to schools, senior centers, and community organizations. Through creative projects and guided support, participants explore emotions, reflect on experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with joy, demonstrating how the arts can foster healing, hope, and community. Program Manager Devan Brash, a lifelong dancer with a master’s degree in arts administration, describes the program simply: “We show up with everything—the art supplies, the mental health professional, the teaching artist.” By removing barriers such as cost, transportation, and limited access to materials, Creative Expressions ensures that art and its proven mental health benefits are accessible to those who need them most. Since the pandemic, nearly 3,000 participants across Monmouth County, including the YMCA of the Jersey Shore, Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, Earle Naval Base, senior centers, and residents of HABcore in Red Bank and Asbury Park, have participated in the program. Youth have gained confidence and coping skills; seniors have found renewed connection; and all participants discovered healing through the arts. But that’s not all, Monmouth Arts brings the arts to every corner of our community: supporting young artists through the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival and Emerging Arts Scholarships, expanding cultural programming initiatives, and continuing to bring free arts programming and services to underserved communities throughout the County. We believe deeply in the power of the arts, and we know you do too. Will you help us continue to inspire and uplift the arts for everyone in Monmouth County by making a meaningful contribution? MAKE A DONATION With your support, you will help shape a stronger, more vibrant community through the arts. THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS! Jennifer Anderson Marilyn Baldi Alice Berman Allison Bowie Vicky and Duncan Culver Gretchen and Anthony DiCesare Marianne and Robert Ficarra Christopher and Mary Foard Margean Gladysz Philip Green Sharon Harrington Hagen Hottman Jill Kerwick Vladimir Kirson Irene Korfes Susan and Rebecca Metz Pamela Smith Michael Matthews Richard and Wendy Murphy Barbara Nelson Richard Parness and Laurie Londoner Mathew Philpin Donald and Patricia Pignataro Carla Powers Barbara Przelomski and Colette Caswell Maggie Purcell Michelle and JohnRath Joan Rechnitz Lynn Reich Dr. Steven Ross Barbara Sabaitis David Siegel Carol Sills Michael and Linda Standley Carol Stout and Randall Gabrielan Burt Conrad Szerlip Karen Waller Matt Wieczkowski Louis Rodriguez and Rukhsana Yousaf

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

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

Ready to give back to your local arts community? Become a Monmouth Arts volunteer today! Ready to give back to your local arts community? Become a Monmouth Arts volunteer! Volunteering for Monmouth Arts helps support our mission of giving back to our community and its local artists. As a small non-profit organization, we appreciate community members who are looking to contribute their time and effort in elevating the creative scene in Monmouth County. Learn more about our mission and what we do . What does volunteering look like at Monmouth Arts? Our energetic volunteers help us in many ways including: Event support Supporting artists during performances Gallery hours at ArtSpace during exhibitions Marketing and graphic design tasks Sharing our mission with guests Assist in fundraising efforts And so much more! Whether you’re looking to be a Monmouth Arts volunteer with a consistent schedule or on an ad-hoc basis, we want to hear from you! Submit an interest form and a Monmouth Arts team member will reach out with more information and to discuss your interests.

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 . Acoustical Colors & Freedom Abstract Michelle Locklear In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, that resulted in the postponement of our ArtSpace 105 micro-gallery exhibits, we invite the arts community to view work at our all-new Digital Gallery! Exhibit: November 5, 2020 - February 5, 2021 Michelle Locklear "Acoustical Colors I" Acrylic Michelle Locklear "Acoustical Colors II" Acrylic Michelle Locklear "Acoustical Colors III" Acrylic Michelle Locklear "Acoustical Colors IV" Acrylic Michelle Locklear "Neon Love" Acrylic Michelle Locklear "Midnite" Acrylic Michelle Locklear "The World Needs Color" Acrylic Michelle Locklear "Mystery" Acrylic Michelle Locklear is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, but currently resides in Monmouth County New Jersey. While attending Baltimore City Community College, where she earned her Associates of Art degree in Graphic Design, she took some art classes. Her late father was a local artist in Baltimore. As a little girl she was always drawing and sketching, she didn’t really get into painting until 1999, which is when it became her passion. She is both a graphic/surface pattern designer and abstract contemporary artist. In 2014, she officially created her freelance art & design studio named Chelle’s Creations, LLC.

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

Monmouth Arts 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