Transportation Exhibit

 September 9 - October 5

Digital Submissions Due: September 4, @ 11:59pm

Boats, cars, bicycles, planes, and trains have always held a fascination for us. Perhaps vehicle romance stems from their ability to take us to new and exciting places, or maybe it's their elegant sculptural forms, or even the nostalgic memories that they stir in us. Whatever it may be... these "big boy/girl toys" are great subjects that inspire wonderful works of art. We are looking for art items related to transportation, new and old. This show will have a car show in the parking lot and the art and models in the BAC building.

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Call for Artists: Creative Tombstone Submissions for Belmar Arts Center Graveyard Display

Belmar Arts Center invites artists to submit their most imaginative and artistic tombstone designs to help build a unique outdoor graveyard display at the Center. This exhibition aims to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship through the lens of memorial art. We encourage a range of styles, from the whimsical to the profound, reflecting the diverse ways we honor and remember.

Entering a tombstone is FREE

Tombstone Drop-Off: October 12th, 11 to 3

Entry Form

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Watercolor Painting Workshop

Instructor: Susanna Anastasia

Dates:Thursdays: September 5 - 12 - 19 and 26 

?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.

All Levels welcome.

Kids Art Class

For First and Second Graders

Instructor: Kelcie Mack

Date:? Thursdays September 12th, 19th, 26th and October 3rd, 10th, 17th

?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.

Pour Painting Party!! Creating Movement

Instructor:? Wendy Green

Dates: Sunday, September 22

Time: 2:00PM - 4:30PM 

Put on your apron and gloves (optional) and come spill some paint. All you need is a canvas no larger than 24 x 24 inches due to room constraints, (We might be able to arrange some private sessions for larger pieces at a later date.)

The BAC has paint to offer, unless you have colors you want to use, but we have paint to use rather than recycle. I will provide the other additives as well. I will provide the cups for mixing paint and pouring paint from.

Wendy will provide the additives and explain each technique and allow you to select one to create.

Healthy Frequencies Sound-Bath+ with Dave Gatenby

Date: Thursday September 19

Time:? 7:00pm- 8:15pm

Join us for this unique sonic wellness-promoting workshop where you'll be bathed in healthy frequencies that have profound effects on well-being with accompanying relaxing sounds and unique live music. Audiophile, musician,

& engineer, Dave Gatenby, will use a variety of sound-producing methods to envelop you in the soothing vibrations of ancient healthy frequencies.

Come feel the sound and experience the powerful benefits on your mind, body, and spirit.

* Session Leader Dave Gatenby is an experienced Musician, Musical Instruments Collector,

  Holistic/Natural Health Advocate, Audiophile, and Engineer.

THE ART OF THE EVER-TRUE

Instructor: Ida Cullen

Date: Wednesdays: September 18, 25, October 9, 16

Time: 4:00pm - 6:30

A multicultural/spiritual approach to the construction of geometric patterns using a compass and a straight edge, the traditional tools of the geometer. Short lecture/slides will demonstrate how geometric patterns show up everywhere. I.e. Sacred Geometry. The process offers something safe, joyful and therapeutic. Every time we place the compass point our minds quiet. Whether we are drawing circles, squares, triangles, spirals or mandalas, each session is an opportunity to finding the Still Point Within. Each workshop offers a different pattern but will follow the format for creating a safe space for all. Social Silence encourages Mindfulness.

Intro to Stained Glass Workshop

Instructor:? Kelsie Foy

Date: Monday 10/14 Wednesday 10/16

Time:? 5:30pm- 8:00pm

This two day “Intro to Stained Glass” workshop is for anyone interested in learning the art of stained glass. Each student will receive instruction on the basic design principles and learn how to create a stained glass piece from start to finish using the copper foil method. Choosing from a selection of patterns, each student will work hands-on and leave the class on the second day with their very own stained glass creation!

The Emotion of Blur: Unlocking the Art of Intentional Blur Photography Workshop

Instructor:? Michael S. Miller

Dates and Times:?October 26 & 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Are you tired of capturing the same static images? Ready to infuse your photography with soul-stirring emotion and dynamic energy? Join Visions for an immersive journey into the captivating world of intentional blur photography!

We will delve into the technical aspects of intentional blur, from adjusting shutter speed and aperture to mastering motion blur and depth of field. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, you'll gain valuable insights and techniques to elevate your photography.

Events

See our website for more detailed information about each event.

Event Details

Weston A. Price Foundation

This Month: 

Traditional Food & Dining Etiquette of Italy

Wednesday September 4

6-9pm • Donations Appreciated!

Includes Potluck & Pop-Up Market

Networking & Open Forum

 As always, we'll begin with potluck refreshments and networking. We encourage guests to prepare a potluck dish to share, ideally made with clean local ingredients...

Presentation at 7pm

Traditional Food & Dining Etiquette of Italy

This month we welcome back a special guest visiting from Italy: teacher, traveler and culinary expert Randy Carbone

We'll explore the history of sharing meals together through the lens of Weston Price principles, with a focus on Mediterranean foodways, the rich dining traditions of Italy, and how these time-honored customs are shifting in modern times... 

Mike Montrey Band Concert

Date: Saturday September 7

DOORS at 7:00pm. MUSIC promptly at 7:30pm. No early birds, please.

Rosie’s Café Concerts will present the Mike Montrey Band in its first appearance at Rosie’s Café for the release of “Love, Time & Mortality". "Montrey spins an authentic vibe that is now rarely seen in today’s trend-jumping roots scene, where stylish pretensions conceal heartless performances. Every passage hits with uncanny human warmth and intimacy.”- Glide Magazine

Jimmy Maywalts Comedy at the BAC

Saturday September 14

8:00PM

Join us for a night of laughter!

Most prior shows have been sold out. Don't delay.

Chance are Good & Gaia Raga

Date: Sunday September 8

Time: 6:00pm

Cost:Tickets: $10 Advance / $15 At Door

Hailing from Colorodo Chances R Good is an innovative artist in what can be described as a metaphysical R&B genre, blending soulful rhythms and a spiritual essence. known for his unique ability to create soundscapes. His music often explores themes of personal growth, nature, spirituality, and cosmic connections. Drawing inspiration from both classic R&B and new sounds, Chances R Good's performances are an evocative journey, leaving audiences both moved and inspired.

 Join Chances R Good and Gaia Raga who has created a very similar vibe here at the Belmar Arts on Sunday September 8th

The Gaia Raga family has grown into a small orchestra and have just been reaching new heights. They are perfecting their fusion of world music and jam music, Black american music and Kirtons. The night will sure have your spine swaying.

Roaring Twenty Twenties Dance Party

Saturday September 21st @ 7pm 

Suggested Donation $10

Celebrating 20 years of Belmar Arts! Dress to impress and bring your dancing shoes as DJ Purple Stuff (aka Kevin Spyker) along with live horns & percussion from the BAC music collective will bring a century of swing, from Cab Calloway to Squirrel Nut Zippers and beyond…

Creative attire encouraged -- think Future Flappers and Mobsters from Mars in our Space-Age Speakeasy at Belmar Arts!

Raffles, Best-Dressed Prizes & more…

Sunday, September 29th

Rosie’s Café Concerts presents indie-folk singer/songwriter, Renee Maskin and folk-pop musician, Sydney Worthley.

Doors at 4:00pm. Music at 4:30pm. No early birds, please.

Seating is limited to 50. Please contact me to reserve your space. There are no actual tickets; just a list of paid attendees. Email rosies-cafe@comcast.net for more information on this or any other Rosie's Cafe concert. Suggested donation for seats is $25 each and must be received in advance. All donations go to the artists and to Belmar Arts.

See our website for more information.

Shared Interest Groups

Plein Air Interest Group

We’ll share the joys and challenges of creating art from life in the direct sunlight. Everyone is invited to participate.

Pack your art gear along with a snack and plan to stay for a Plein Air Artist Chat at 12:30 in the Park.

All artist mediums, experience and genres are welcome – Watercolors, Acrylics, Pastels, Oils, Charcoal, Pencil.

 Tues September 10, 10am - Bayshore Waterfront Park, 719 Port Monmouth Rd, Seabrook Wilson House

Tues September 17, 10am - Lake of the Lillies, 301 Newark Ave Point Pleasant Beach, Saint Louis and Newark Aves

 Tues September 24, 4pm - Twilight at the Manasquan Inlet, 3^rd Ave and Riverside Dr, park anywhere

[email protected]

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OPEN ART STUDIO SESSION

September 4, 11,18,25

October 2,9,16,23,301

Time: 1 to 4 pm

Run by Louise Millman

 Come and work on your own projects in the company of other art enthusiasts. You will need to bring your own materials. Acrylic paints, brushes, drawing materials, colored pencils, pastels,digital cameras, watercolors, and other mixed media collage materials are all welcome in this open studio space. This is your time to experiment and to create your own art projects. You may work in any size in your sketchbook on board, canvas or paper….your choice.

NIGHT OPEN ART STUDIO SESSION

Dates: September 12,19

Time: 6 to 8 pm

Every other Thursday

Run by Brianna Montalto

Email Brianna if you plan on attending

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.

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