Figments and Fragments of Your Imagination

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Opening Reception:? Saturday, April 19, 3:00 - 5:00pm

Digital Submissions Due: April 1, @ 11:59pm

An exploration of the boundless landscapes that artists' minds can traverse. It's a celebration of the whimsical, the surreal, and the fantastical. Through various mediums and artistic styles, we aim to capture the fleeting glimpses of imagination that often escape the conscious mind.

Give life to the abstract and the extraordinary lurking within your thoughts. Exhibit your unique perspective on the ethereal and the intangible. Engage with fellow artists and enthusiasts who share a passion for the imaginative. Contribute to a show that invites viewers to ponder the limitless nature of human creativity.

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CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS, ARTISTS & CREATIVES!

Join the BAC Swap Meet – A Marketplace for Supplies & Gear!

When: Saturday, April 26

Where: Belmar Arts Center

806 River Rd, Belmar, NJ        

Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Hurry—spaces are limited! Reserve your vendor spot today.

$25/BAC member

$35/non-BAC member

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Kids Art Class

Mini 3 week session

For First and Second Graders

Instructor: Kelcie Mack

Date:? Thursdays April 3 ,10, 17

?Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm

In this class students will engage with the foundations of art as they explore their creativity! This series is designed to be fun and focused on student choice as they create art that is unique to them. In this 6 week series, we will mostly focus on 2D art including observational drawing, printmaking, painting, and blind contour. We will also spend some time observing other artists' work to understand composition, color, and how art can make us feel.

Watercolor Painting Workshop

Dates:Thursdays: March 6, 20, 27 April 3

?Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

A guaranteed painting with each class!

Students will explore the mechanics of this medium along with the properties of paint, paper and water.

You will be proud of the results.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating

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Date: Friday April 25

Time:? 5:00- 7:30pm

Pysanky, also known as Ukrainian eggs, are created using a process similar to batik. Patterns are drawn on the egg with hot beeswax, which then protects the covered areas from the dye that is applied. By repeating this process with different colors of dye, a multi-colored pattern is built up. The wax is removed at the end to reveal the colors that were covered up at each stage. A great deal of patience and concentration is required to complete a single egg, but it is very rewarding to reveal your hard work when the wax is taken off. All skill levels and ages can create an original pysanka.

Crystal Lace Bracelet

Saturday April 19

Instructor:? Jean Suleski

Date: Saturday, April 19

Time:? 11:00- 2:00pm

Learn to make this beautiful bracelet featuring Swarovski crystals and pearls. It is not difficult, but some beading experience is needed. There will be kits available in many different color ways; and everything you need will be provided. This is a great project to expand your weaving techniques. Please join us for this fun and enjoyable class!

Botanical Vivarium Workshop

Instructor:? Laurie Neyhart, Horticulture Educator

Date: Wednesday April 30

Time:? 6:30pm- 8:00pm

$20 (BAC Members) | $30(Non-Members)

Welcome spring and have a breath of fresh air with a living botanical vivarium!

Join us for an evening of creative fun as we design and plant a unique sample of nature for your indoor living spaces.

Selecting from an assortment of glass containers, botanical specimens, and decorative materials, you will create a natural art form that can be enjoyed for years.

Instruction on how to design, construct, plant and care for your vivarium is included.

You are welcome to BYOB to this event

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Susanna Anastasia

Dates:Tuesdays: May 6,13,20,27

?Time: 11:30pm - 1:30 pm

Welcome to the world of acrylic painting! Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience with painting, this workshop will help you get comfortable with acrylics and teach you how to create an original piece of artwork on canvas. Acrylics are a versatile and fast-drying medium that offers endless creative possibilities. In this step-by-step process, you’ll learn how to use this medium to its fullest potential, from setting up your workspace to finishing your final painting.

All levels welcome!

A supply list will be sent to you after you sign up.

Events

See our website for more detailed information about each event.

Event Details

Jimmy Maywalt Comedy @ the BAC

April 26

Show 8:00

Doors 7:30

Join Jimmy Maywalt and his growing comedy family for what is sure to be a raucous show.

Jimmy's humor is straight out of North Wall NJ. It's a BYOB place with a killer vibe and growing comedy family of both performers and audience members. This is the second year of the Comedy at the BAC series. If not here you can catch Jimmy at the Comic Strip Live in NYC and various venues around the tri-state area. Go to jimmymaywalt.com for more info and laughs.

Meet the comics-                                                                                                                                       
Sean McDonough- One of the feature comics on the show. He returns to the BAC with his edgy, Jersey dude comedy style. He does comedy roasts and shows up and down the Jersey Shore.

Danny Livingston—Danny the shoe man represents Long Island, and you can see him at Comic Strip Live as well as in Connecticut, where I worked with Danny in what some might call "a hunting lodge." There was no chicken wire on the stage, but you could go to the comedy show and buy a shed all within 30 square yards. Danny- always funny and always loveable.

OUR HEADLINER!!!!Joseph Anthony- Put your seatbelts on, Belmar NJ. Joseph returns to the BAC with comedy guns blazing. You can get a taste of Joe on his blog, "The Unfunny Truth," which is a day in the mind of Joseph Anthony. He has headlined from here to California and will blow the doors off the place on August 26th. I am super stoked to have Joe back to headline the show. You won't want to miss this.

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Swing 'n Soul

Friday April 11th

Doors 6:30

Start 7:00

Tickets $15

Let’s dance and twist the night away. Join Jersey Shore Swing and The Belmar Arts Council for a Swing ’n Soul party. Make new friends, let your backbone slip while getting some cardio. We will be teaching a soul line dance followed by DJ’d classic soul and R&B.

Soul Line Dance Session: 7:00-7:45 (45 minutes)

DJ Music - 7:45-10:00

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Niki Arrowsmith

Live @ BAC

April 12

Doors 7:00

Show 7:30

$10.00

Local folk/jazz/spiritual music artist Niki Arrowsmith offers a rare solo performance of original music at the Belmar Arts Center. Audiences may know her as the songwriter and bandleader of Gaia Raga, a fusion band. She will present solo versions of familiar Gaia Raga numbers such as “Spring,” “Quietness” and “Love Dogs,” songs based on the ancient poetry of Rumi. Niki is also a passionate home chef, and those in attendance will be treated to warm home made spiced chai and snacks.

Jazz Night at Belmar Arts Center!

April 18

$5 Cover. Come for the jazz, join for the vibe!

Every Third Friday of the month, the Belmar Arts Center will transform into an intimate lively Jazz Club, where live music will flow as freely as the creativity with swinging rhythms and smooth improvisations! Wear your dancing shoes, bring a snack and your favorite drink (BYOB), and if you play, bring your instrument if you’d like to sit in for a number or two. Whether you're here to play, dance, or just soak in the soulful sounds, this is the place to be for a night of pure musical magic.

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Daniel Keiser Trio

Saturday April 19th

Doors 7:30

Start 8:00

Tickets $20

Enjoy the depth of lyrics and talent of this folk-rock trio as they play a mix of covers and originals from their new album. Go to danielkeisermusic.com to sample some of their music.

The Daniel Keiser band was recently selected to open for 14 time Grammy winner Dan Tyminski from the Alison Krauss Band at Stockton university and is a regular at The Lizzie Rose Music

Shared Interest Groups
                                       
The BAC Plein Air Shared Interest Group Welcomes the 2025 Season!

Join us to kick off the 2025 Plein Air Season on Tuesday April 29, 10am at McClearie Park, Hwy 35 in Belmar.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming paint out locations for the 2025 season – see our website for all 2025 dates.

https://www.belmararts.org/interest-groups.html

email Sandy Binger if you plan on joining

[email protected]

Sunday Artist Guild Open Studio

Please Join us for

Open Studio Paint

Sunday morning’s

Dates: March 23

April 13 & 27

Time: 10:00 to 12:00 pm

This interest group will be lead by Dana Delorenzo & Janine Vitale

"Come join us for an open art studio, a space for creativity, community, encouragement and freedom of expression. We welcome artists of any experience level, working with any medium, to come and create.

Easels will be provided.

Please email [email protected] if you plan on attending.

COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE BAC

First Friday of every month

Next show: April 4

Time: 7 to 9 pm

Sign up starts at 6:30 pm.

Hosted by Becky

Whether you want to take the stage or just sit back and enjoy the laughs, come join us on the first Friday of every month from 7-9 pm for open mic comedy night! This is your space to try out new material, watch local comedians, and soak up the fun.

Message @BeckyComedy on Instagram with any questions!

email us if you plan on attending [email protected]

Photo Shared Interest Group

Next Meeting

April 7th
6:30 - 8:00pm

Photo Walk Monday, April 7th, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Meet at the BAC.

Educators Form

Call for Art Educators

We invite all passionate art teachers to schedule their art classes and workshops now to get on the calendar of events!

We are now accepting art class and workshop date requests for the upcoming year. Whether you're a seasoned art instructor or a teacher looking to incorporate more creative elements, we invite you to use our space to share your talent with others.

Dorsey Lucas’s mixed media piece, “We are STILL HERE” ( Native Emergence) has been accepted into the 45th Annual Monmouth Museum juried exhibit. The Opening is Sunday, March 2, 4-6pm.