UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY WITH OUR NON-CANVAS ART Exhibition!
Anything But Canvas

July 10 to August 12, 2023
Digital Submissions Due: July 5 @ 11:59pm
Chair: Anthony Russo
This will be an exhibit of art on alternative canvases or alternative art techniques.
Let your imagination run wild, Don't miss out on this unique show.
We are looking for art projects painted on objects such as on clothing (hats, pants or t-shirts) wood, metal surfaces, driftwood, seashells or any other surface than canvas.

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Kids Summer Camp
Instructor: Jamie Sheehan
Date:? July 10-14th or July 24th - 28th
?Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Young artists will create a variety of artwork through a 5 day art camp under the instruction of 2 certified art educators. Artists will complete a finished project each day. Projects will range from drawings, paintings, collages, and weavings! If you are unable to attend all 5 days, you may sign up for individual sessions.

Visit our website for description of daily art projects

Mosaic Workshop with Linda Baran
Dates: Saturday, August 5
?Time: 2:00pm -5:30 pm
Space is limited. Sign up early!
Express yourself through mosaic art.
This workshop is the perfect introduction to creating your own mosaics.
No experience necessary.
We will cover:
1.  Basics of scoring and breaking tile and mirror.
2.  Free form design layout and tile application.
3.  Grout coloring, mixing and application.
Each student will create a unique piece of mosaic art.

Learn to Paint! Landscape, Seascape, and Still Life Oil Painting
Instructor:? Lisa Quatrocchi:
Date: August 20
Time:? 10:00am - 4:00pm
This course is designed for beginners who wish to explore oil painting as it applies to landscape, seascape, and still life. Oil painting techniques, such as basic color mixing, composition, wet-on-wet application, and depiction of light and shadow will be covered.

Live @ the BAC

Meets Weekly at the BAC on Tuesday nights 7:00pm - 10:00pm
This open mic is designed for collaborators and experimentalist's alike, to try new things, and be open to different possibilities.

Soup Can Summer Launch Party
Friday, July 7
7pm-10pm, Free Donations Welcome

Belmar Arts is uber excited that Soup Can Magazine is returning for their summer launch party. Soup Can is a physical print magazine that publishes poetry and art. It has been growing for over 2 years and is continuing to expand. The magazine was founded by Jersey visionary, poet, and musician Chris Rockwell, who lets the magazine act as an eye opener into the rich culture of NJ poets and progressives. Soup Can Magazine features artists from all different backgrounds and aims to dismantle systems of oppression through cultural expression.

Sunlite Variety Show Series
Friday July 14
8pm-10pm Free w Suggested Donation $10

Long time poet and artist SunLite has been working in the New Jersey poetry scene for years especially in Asbury Park.  Sunlite has established himself as a visionary, storyteller, humorist, and unitor of communities. On July, come to witness and be apart of the first installment of the Sunlite Variety Show Series. You will hear poetry and music from SunLite himself, Live music from Taylor Ray, plus more poetry from Chelsea ..., Ahmose Rene, Dogmatic, and more. This will be a night of art gumbo;Poetry, Music, Laughs, and Live art. Hope to see you there.

Allie Tucker Soul songs at the BAC

Saturday July 15

7:30pm. Free - Donations Welcome

This is a woman with a soul. This is an artist with heart. Allie Tucker is a proud resident of Earth and a dancing pilot in the skies of human experience. Allie is a singer-songwriter and a poet. You can catch her performing at the MagiKava Cafe in New Hope, PA or in Song and drum circles all around the state. Catch her originals as well as some other choice numbers.  Plus apparences from special guests

Crooked Tree Band w Gaia Raga
Friday July 21
8pm. Free w suggested donation of $15

The first time was so good we had to do it again. Yes, this is the reprise of the transcendental double headliner that lifted people out of the seats and in a fresh new sway.   Both Gaia Raga and Crooked Tree can be considered jam bands but what's interesting is how it can sometimes feel like church when listening to these groups. Guitarist, Vocalist, and Songwriter Mike .. soars with Crooked Tree featuring the stellar Lynley Evans and his band of beautiful monsters. And of course, prepared to be lifted in the higher realm with the brilliant Multi instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer Niki Arrowsmith and her ensemble Gaia Raga.

Open Jam Mic Vol 14
Saturday July 22
7:30pm Free

Happy Summer. We've been cooking these jams for over a year now. We are now gonna introduce a featured artist every month. This night is both an Open Mic and a Jam. You can sign up and have the option of other musicians playing with you or not. This is an opportunity for performers to play together with other people, practice, listen, jam, and hone their craft. All instruments and styles welcome .

Shared Interest Groups

Photo Interest Group

July 10

6:30 @ BAC

 Our topic "Quest for the Overlooked".

Just a fun gathering at the BAC to talk about & hopefully photograph mundane, dull or ordinary things that we'd normally never consider for a photo. Something different & hopefully fun.

RSPV to [email protected] 

Plein Air Interest Group
The Plein Air Artist Group is all about leaving the 4 walls of the studio and coming together to experience the freedom of drawing and painting outdoors.
All artist mediums, genres and skill levels are welcome

Friday July 14 / 10am to Noon / Kula Urban Farm, Asbury Park / 115 Atkins Avenue

Tuesday July 18 / 10am to Noon / Cattus Island Park, Toms River / 1170 Cattus Island Visitor Center

Tuesday July 25 / 4pm to 8pm / McClearie Park,Bag a Snack and Paint the Sunset / 905 NJ Highway 35

RSVP Sandy Binger - [email protected] 

Louise Krasniewicz will be exhibiting in the “Friends Expo” exhibit at the CERES Gallery in New York, July 25 to August 19.
Louise Krasniewicz’s 3rd place quilt in the 2022 BAC Juried Exhibit, “Polish Witches”will be the cover image on a new book on Polish witches being published this year.