Teens ages 13-19 are invited to experience professional art critiques, fun and interactive workshops, peer performances and exhibitions. Welcome to the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival! We’re thrilled to invite teens ages 13–19 to celebrate their creativity, connect with peers, and learn from professional artists. Whether your school has participated before or this is your first time joining us, the festival offers two exciting days in mid-March filled with professional critiques, interactive cross-disciplinary workshops, peer performances, and exhibitions. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a supportive, inspiring environment and receive valuable feedback from experienced artists. We welcome high schools, middle schools, home-schooled students, art and music studios, and dance schools to participate. If your school isn’t registering, individual teens can join with parent guidance (for those under 18). The 2026 Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival, presented in partnership with Monmouth NJ 250, embraces the theme “Art is Revolutionary.” This theme boldly recognizes that young creatives are not just participants in change; they are catalysts for it. As America reflects on 250 years of its own evolving story, and Monmouth County reflects on its significant role in the struggle for independence, the festival draws a line from past to present: creativity has always fueled change. From the spirit that helped shape a new nation to the visions of today’s young artists, expression continues to drive progress, connection, and hope. We celebrate art’s ability to spark dialogue, inspire action, and shape the future. Monmouth Arts invites teens to bring their most daring visions, experiment across disciplines, and explore how art can be both deeply personal and profoundly revolutionary. 2026 PROGRAM INFORMATION Teachers and administrators are encouraged to reach out to Monmouth Arts with any questions about participating in the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival! Our team is excited to support you and help make this a positive, enriching experience for you and your students. Explore the tabs below for details on: Registration & Guidelines, Registration Fees, Evaluation Forms, Adjudication Schedule, Workshop Proposals, Cover Art Contest, and Artwork Labels. Questions? Contact the Arts Education Manager, Devan Brash at: Devan@monmoutharts.org 732.212.1890 x102 Registration Registration Fees Evaluation Forms Adjudication Schedule Workshop Proposals Cover Contest Artwork Labels STEP 1 Registration is now open! Prior to registering, please read through the 2026 General Festival Guidelines and the guidelines for each discipline that your school plans to participate in. These guidelines can be found below. The deadline to register is February 2, 2026 . Click here for the 2026 General Guidelines . 2026 GUIDELINES Choir Creative Writing/Poetry Dance Drama Film/Video Instrumental Solo and Small Instrumental Ensemble Jazz and Large Instrumental Ensemble Musical Theater Photography Piano Visual Art Vocal Solos and Small Vocal Ensemble 2026 DUE DATES: Registration Form: February 2, 2026 Payment for Registration: February 2, 2026 Evaluation Forms: February 13, 2026 Sheet Music: February 13, 2026 Video & Creative Writing Submissions: February 13, 2026 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Purchase orders and checks can be made payable to "Monmouth Arts" and can be mailed or faxed to: ATTN: Devan Brash, Arts Education & Events Director Monmouth Arts 130 Maple Avenue, Suite 7B Red Bank, NJ 07701 FAX: (732) 212-0530 2026 Evaluation Forms In addition to submitting entries, all registered schools and independent registrants must submit Evaluation Forms for every discipline they are registered for. Below, you will find the Evaluation Form for each discipline. All Evaluation Forms are to be submitted no later than February 13, 2026. Choir Creative Writing/Poetry Dance Drama Film/Video Instrumental Solo and Small Instrumental Ensemble Jazz and Large Instrumental Ensemble Musical Theater Photography Piano Visual Art Vocal Solos and Small Vocal Ensemble Monmouth Arts is seeking professional artists who are interested in presenting workshops throughout the duration of the festival. The 2026 Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival, presented with Monmouth NJ 250, embraces the theme “Art Is Revolutionary.” As we reflect on 250 years of change, the festival celebrates creativity as a catalyst for progress and connection. We invite teaching artists to design workshops that inspire teens to think boldly, experiment freely, and explore how art can spark dialogue and transformation. We are looking for several workshops to carry out this theme in a variety of innovative and engaging ways for students aged 13-19. Please note, however, that to be considered proposals do not need to cater to the theme. We expect many of our workshops and masterclasses to be non-thematic. If you or your organization is interested in submitting a workshop proposal, please fill out the Workshop Proposal Form by clicking the button below. Proposals will be reviewed as they come in and artists will be contacted as soon as possible to confirm acceptance. Workshop proposals are due February 2, 2026. Workshop Proposal Form Monmouth Arts invites student artists to submit designs to be considered for the cover of the 2026 Teen Arts Festival program! In addition to having your design on the cover of the program. The Festival's theme this year is Art is Revolutionary. Deadline: February 6, 2026 Submission Guidelines: Students submitting design work must be registered for the 2026 Monmouth Arts Teen Arts festival. Designs should reflect the theme Art is Revolutionary. Submissions should be original ideas only. Of course, we encourage you to be inspired by your favorite comics and characters but please only use original ideas and non-trademarked designs. Monmouth Arts will add text as an overlay to the image with the festival name and relevant logos. The Monmouth Arts logo is available on our website to be used in your design as a placeholder for where you believe the logo should be within the design, but please be aware that Monmouth Arts reserves the right to alter those placements. All visual art forms are welcome (traditional or digital art forms; photographs of 3-dimensional work are acceptable) Designs must be submitted as a .pdf, in addition to the Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign file. Adobe files must include all editable layers. In other words, the file should be editable by our team. Altogether, a native file and an exported file must be submitted. Size: 8.5" x 5.5" plus .125" bleed A signed Submission Form must be sent in with the design in order to be considered. We will accept submissions from either individual students directly or educators on their behalf. Submissions are due February 10th and the winner will be announced in early March. Submission form and design must be emailed to Arts Education and Events Director, Devan Brash, at Devan@monmoutharts.org by 4:00 PM on Friday, February 6, 2025. Cover Art Submission Form Click here to download labels for Visual Art & Photography These labels are to be put on the back of each piece of artwork (on the bottom for 3D work). The label must be present, filled out completely, and attached before drop-off. It is the responsibility of the artist or teacher to ensure the label is attached to the work. Work without labels will not be adjudicated. 2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WHY SPONSOR MONMOUTH ARTS TEEN ARTS FESTIVAL? When you sponsor the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival, you’re helping young people discover their artistic voice and feel connected to a supportive creative community. Your sponsorship reaches more than 2,000 students and educators from 35+ schools across Monmouth County—and it directly fuels the inspiration of tomorrow’s performers, musicians, writers, and visual artists. We truly couldn’t do this without you . HOW TO SUPPORT : Sponsorship Questions? Contact Teresa Staub, Executive Director at: Teresa@monmoutharts.org 732.212.1890 x101 Ad Journal Spec Form Advertising Questions? Contact Debra Maricic, Marketing Manager at: debra@monmoutharts.org SPONSORSHIP FORM AD JOURNAL 2026 SPONSORS In-Kind Sponsor In-Kind Sponsor

Monmouth Arts - where the arts and community connect! Discover art classes, resources, events, & more. MORE INFO UPCOMING EVENTS Sat, Mar 14 Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating / ArtSpace Learn more Mar 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM ArtSpace, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA Discover the art and meaning behind pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian craft of wax-resist egg decorating. Wed, Mar 25 Artful Experience: Wet Felted Flower Workshop / ArtSpace Learn more Mar 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM ArtSpace, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA Welcome spring by creating a colorful felted flower using the wet felting technique. 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. Wed, Apr 22 Needle Felted Pansies Workshop: Artful Experience / ArtSpace Learn more Apr 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ArtSpace, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA Beginner friendly | All materials provided Load More LATEST POSTS ON THE ArtZine : Monmouth Arts Awarded NJEDA Grant to Support Cultural Celebration in Long Branch Mother-and-Daughter Artists are Each Other's Most Trusted Critics 2025 Artists Sunday: Support Local Artists and Shop Art in Red Bank CONNECT SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Get the scoop on what's happening with our biweekly "Get Out & Get Art" newsletter listing all the best arts events happening in Monmouth County for the month ahead. First name Last name Email Join Thanks for subscribing!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monmouth Arts Board of Trustees is an elected group of nineteen dynamic community leaders representing a cross-section of our community. They are passionate advocates of Monmouth Arts' mission and vision and contribute to the community's well-being through equitable access to the arts. They provide leadership in governance, oversight, strategic planning, finance and fundraising. Board of Trustees, Officers Perry Beneduce President Jim Geise Vice President Melanie Penney, CPA Treasurer Tara Walsh, Esq. Secretary Board of Trustees Chris Andreach Luke Breslin, Esq. John Chiappinelli, Esq. Dana Ciricione Debra County, CMD Shawn Emamjomeh Richard Huff Laurie Londoner Ernie Miller Penny Miller Richard Parness Victoria Reis Cathy Pugliese-Sivo Rachel Tedeschi

Meet the Monmouth Arts team dedicated to connecting our community to the arts. Meet the Staff Executive Director Teresa Staub Mail teresa@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 x 100 Membership & Community Engagement Director Connie Isbell Mail connie@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 x 101 Arts Education Manager Devan Brash Mail devan@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 x 102 Finance Manager Angela Geller Mail finance@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 x 104 Marketing Manager Debra Maricic Mail debra@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 x 103 Marketing & Events Manager Maitte Avila Mail maitte@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 Creative Expressions Arts & Wellness Associate Amanda Harvey Mail amanda@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890 Development & Marketing Coordinator Alyssa Calderone Mail alyssa@monmoutharts.org Phone 732.212.1890

The Monmouth Arts Education Awards is a distinguished annual event held to honor and acknowledge the power of arts education in Monmouth County. ARTS EDUCATION AWARDS The Monmouth Arts 2026 Arts Education Awards Thursday, May 7, 2026 Monmouth University, Rechnitz Hall - DiMattio Gallery PAST HONOREES 2025 ARTS EDUCATION LEGACY AWARD Lynn Reich, Former Monmouth Arts Board President and Art Educator COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF ARTS EDUCATION (INDIVIDUAL) John McEwen, New Jersey Theatre Alliance Outstanding Educators in Visual Art, Literary Art and Performing Arts Frank Mainieri, Long Branch High School Christine DeMarisco, Asbury Park High School John Lebitsch, Forrestdale Middle School 2024 COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF ARTS EDUCATION (ORGANIZATION) Robyn Schindler, Paint the Stars Art Therapy COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF ARTS EDUCATION (INDIVIDUAL) Sam Giustiniani, Count Basie Center for the Arts Outstanding Educators in Visual Art, Literary Art and Performing Arts Anthony Greco, Rumson Country Day School, Marlboro High School & Count Basie Center for the Arts Jessica Merrigan, Henry Hudson Regional School Mary Dansereau, Neptune High School 2023 Community Arts Education Organization Axelrod Performing Arts Center Arts Organization Advocate Leader Kelly Barratt, Center for the Arts at Monmouth University Outstanding Educators in Visual Art and Performing Arts Scott Napolitano, Howell High School Lawrence Edwards, Shore Regional High School & Monmouth University 2022 Community Arts Education Organization Domenica Donna Como, Color Chips Arts Organization Advocate Leader Jeremy Martin, Long Branch Public Schools Outstanding Educators in Visual Art and Performing Arts Brittany James, Inspired Minds Fine Arts School and art629 Gallery Dr. Michael Penna, Ph.D., Collier High School 2021 Community Arts Education Organization Middletown Arts Center Arts Organization Leaders John Dias, Michael Hurst, & Kate Cordaro, Two River Theater Community Champion of the Arts Dr. Ryan Brandau, Monmouth Civic Chorus Arts Education Advocate Norma Tolliver, Main Ave Galleria Outstanding Educators in Visual Art and Performing Arts Jill Alexander, Wall High School Cindy Dwyer, Mater Dei Prep 2019 Community Arts Education Organization Two River Theater Arts Organization Leader Bruce Gallipani, Rockit Live! Foundation Community Champion of the Arts Nicholas & Shayne Mishoe, Company of Dance Arts Arts Education Advocate Heather Brown Cadalzo, Inspired Minds Fine Art School Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts Kate Okeson, Rumson-Fair Haven High Regional High School Benjamin Ringer, New Jersey State Youth Orchestra 2018 Community Arts Education Organization Jennifer Chauhan & Allison Tevald, Project Write Now Arts Organization Leader Mark Hyczko, Freehold Downtown Concert Series Community Champion of the Arts Michelle Burrell, Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance Arts Education Advocate July Nagy, Algonquin Arts Theatre Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts Tonya Lee, Art Instructor, Monmouth University Eric Gross, Music Educator, Freehold High School 2016 Community Arts Education Organization Belmar Arts Center Arts Organization Leader David Levy & Leslie Backlund, Co-Presidents, Guild of Creative Art Community Champion of the Arts Sarah Hilton, Arts Educator, Oasis Arts Education Advocate Richard McKenna, Senior Vice President of Sales, Hatteras Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts Judy Raybon, Visual Arts Educator, Collier Youth Services Gerald Romano, Director of Bands, Monmouth Regional High School

Monmouth Arts is dedicated to helping local arts organizations thrive with funding, collaborative opportunities, and increased visibility.​ We hope you join us in elevating the arts scene in Monmouth County and keeping the arts alive. FOR NONPROFITS Welcome! Monmouth Arts is dedicated to helping local arts organizations thrive with funding, collaborative opportunities, and increased visibility. We hope you join us in elevating the arts scene in Monmouth County and keeping the arts alive. ArtHelps Grants The ArtHelps Grants support organizations and programs that serve the public and provide access to a diverse array of quality arts experiences throughout Monmouth County. Learn more Arts Mixers Meet up and mingle with fellow creatives and supporters at Monmouth Arts’ gallery and community space in Red Bank. Learn more All Current Members View a list of our current nonprofit members. Learn more Asbury Park African-American Music Project (AP-AMP) Jennifer Souder, Board of Director "Monmouth Arts’ support has helped others from the funding community and people new to the Asbury Park African-American Music Project (AP-AMP) recognize our mission as an important part of the arts community in Monmouth County. Monmouth Arts funding has helped AP-AMP continue to highlight musicians we have worked with over the years as well as helped us introduce new musicians to our community." 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 Promote your business and events to thousands of our members and subscribers 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 . We're open! ArtSpace 105 is now open with limited hours. Stop by to view the artwork in person or check out the digital gallery. Our gallery visiting hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm. Also available by appointment. Contact Vinny Martini, Arts Education and Events Manager, at vinny@monmoutharts.org . CURRENT EXHIBIT Luminate Artwork by Inspired Minds Fine Art School Students Exhibit Dates: December 17 - January 7, 2021 VIEW DIGITAL GALLERY ALL EXHIBITS Luminate Inspired Minds Fine Art School Students Dec 18, 2021 - Jan 7, 2022 View More Acoustical Colors & Freedom Abstract Michelle Locklear Nov 5, 2020 - Feb 5, 2021 View More ColorChips in Motion ColorChips students Freddy Powell, Marlene Akeroyd, & Susan Penn Jan 3 - Feb 28, 2020 View More Best of the Senior Art Show Senior Artists of Monmouth County Sep 6 - Oct 16, 2019 View More Grey Matter Elisabeth McKeon Apr 8 - May 29, 2019 View More From My Perspective Communications High School Dec 4 - Dec 20, 2018 View More In the Waters / In the West Johanna Ericson and Dana McKay Jul 6 - Sep 10, 2021 View More Distant Connection Monmouth Arts Artist Members Apr 9 - Oct 28, 2020 View More Cosmic Canyons One River School of Art + Design Dec 3, 2019 - Jan 2, 2020 View More America: Land That I Love H. Hargrove Jul 10 - Aug 28, 2019 View More Kaleidoscope RBC High School Students Mar 1 - Mar 27, 2019 View More In Search of Meaning Gwynneth Green and Lou Storey Mar 8 - May 7, 2021 View More What Eye See RBC High School Students Mar 12 - Apr 9, 2020 View More Puddles & Rainbows Author-Illustrator Mike Ciccotello Nov 1 - Nov 26, 2019 View More Summer Sense-Ability The Arc of Monmouth Jun 14 - Jun 27, 2019 View More Horror Vacui Marie Maber Jan 4 - Feb 27, 2019 View More

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 . Grey Matter Elisabeth McKeon Opening Reception: April 12, 2019 | 6:00 - 7:30pm Exhibit: April 8 - May 29, 2019 Select Works: Grey Area explores the two years that have passed since a shift in our political landscape. The photos here were taken in February of 2017, less than a month after the presidential inauguration. The images should encourage viewers to consider both how quickly the past two years have gone by and how much or how little progress has been made. Additionally, how would these photographs have been viewed at the time they were taken? How should they be viewed now?

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 . Luminate Inspired Minds Fine Art School Students Exhibit Dates: December 18, 2021 - January 7, 2022 Luminate is an exhibition celebrating the talented graduating seniors at Inspired Minds Fine Art School. 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. Cynthia Clark "Car by the Beach" oil Riley Haynes "Sally" pastel Allison Borkenhagen "Self-Portrait" mixed media collage Caroline Nolan "Lemon Water" mixed media collage Allison Borkenhagen "Feast on Life" gouache James Bonanno "The Gondola" oil Perri Polyviou "Ban Pesticides" oil Emma Dumaresq "The Hand" oil Samantha Nicolson "Good Vibrations" oil Madeline Frohnhoefer "Footprints in the Sand" oil Molly Chrampanis "Love Me" oil Marissa Russo "The Raven" ink Riley Haynes "Marilyn Monroe" oil Molly Chrampanis "Money" oil Paige Larson "Bob Marley" oil Emma Dumaresq "The Girl" oil Allison Borkenhagen "Saturation" marker Madeline Frohnhoefer "Untitled" oil Molly Chrampanis "Power" oil Clare Gibb "Fireman's Fair" oil Caroline Nolan "Saintly Serenity" oil Sarah Merkel "A Beautiful Bond" oil James Bonanno "Amalfi Coast" oil Clare Gibb "Greece" oil Caroline Nolan "Hula High" oil

Monmouth Arts provides resources for educatiors to improve their classrooms and grow professionally. Foster your personal learning through our network. ARTS EDUCATOR RESOURCES MONMOUTH ARTS PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS TO IMPROVE THEIR CLASSROOMS AND GROW PROFESSIONALLY Foster your personal learning and better engage your students by developing arts education programs in your school, participating in online webinars, attending workshops & conferences, and by joining us at Monmouth Arts' student-focused programs. RESOURCES Americans for the Arts – your national arts advocacy organization! Leading our nation in arts advocacy, current legislation, news and research. Incredible resources here! Arts Education Navigator Advocacy Tool – With over 300 contributors and over 175 partner organizations, the Arts Education Navigator is your connection to the tools and resources you need to make the case for arts education! ArtPride NJ is your state connection to the arts, highlighting the value of arts to the NJ economy, to NJ education and to the NJ community through events, programs and resources. International Journal of Education & the Arts - A journal of research and scholarship. New Jersey Arts Education Partnership – Our leading arts education advocates for ALL youth in the state of New Jersey, “with the mission to provide a unified voice for a diverse group of constituents who agree on the educational benefits and impact of the arts, specifically the contribution they make to student achievement and a civilized, sustainable society.” National Guild for Community Arts Education – “We foster the creation and development of community arts education organizations by providing research and information resources, professional development, networking opportunities, funding, and advocacy on behalf of the field.” Teaching Artist Guild – TAG strengthens the field by advocating, honoring, supporting, and convening artists who teach. Visit their website for extensive resources, such as information on training programs, job postings, events, and more. Arts Ed Now – a statewide campaign to increase active participation in arts education at all schools in New Jersey. Grassroots tools for ALL individuals (students, parents, teachers, principals, Board of Ed, communities, politicians and more) to stay informed and get active! Best Colleges – provides resources for students and educators pursuing higher education, including their guides to Bachelor's . Master's , and Doctorate Programs in Education. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS Arts Education Webinars from the National Endowment for the Arts All types of Live, On-demand and In-the-classroom Webinars from Americans for the Arts ! The Council for Exceptional Children offers Webinars, Workshops and Summits in the area of special education. The organization is active in local, state and federal issues, highlighting their arts advocacy letters earlier this year opposing the ESEA bill for several reasons. This is an excellent website for professional development and also special education news and policy information. WORKSHOPS Check out these professional development workshops offered through Young Audiences: Creative Teaching Techniques and Assessment Embracing our Autistic and Asperger Kids Teaching Science Through Dance and Dance Through Science Check out the full list here