Aqua Dreams: Surf-Inspired Art Show

 July 29 - September 7

Digital Submissions Due: July 24, @ 11:59pm

Belmar Arts invites you to explore the many facets of the ocean’s edge and / or the ocean surfing experience.

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Watercolor Painting Workshop

Instructor: Susanna Anastasia

Dates:Thursdays: July 11-18-25 August 1

?Time: 11:30pm - 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.

Crystal Delight Beading

Tuesday July 30

Instructor:? Jean Suleski

Date: Tuesday July 30

Time:? 11:00- 2:00pm

If you love Swarovski crystal, this is the class for you! This stunning bracelet is fun and easy to make. We will be working with (3) sizes of Swarovski crystals, O-beads, and seed beads. This a perfect project for a beginner,as well as an intermediate student. Kits will be available for $35.00 and include everything you need to make and complete this beautiful design. There will be many color choices available! Please join us.

Poetry Workshop

Instructor:? Rich Quatrone

Date: Thursdays July,18,August 1,15,29,Sept 9,12

Time:? 6:00pm- 7:30pm

A workshop asking you to be free, to say what's on your mind, in your heart, in your imagination. Traditional forms are not what this workshop is all about, but you may choose to write in them. Emphasis is on honest, clear, courageous poetry that can be understood by any intelligent human being. This class will also show you how to best read your poems in public.

Intro to Stained Glass

Instructor:? Kelsie Foy

Date: Monday 12 Wednesday 14

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

2 sessions

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!

Events

Saturday, July 27

8:00 pm

$20.00

July 27th marks another comedy party as Jimmy Maywalt's Comedy at the BAC welcomes Chris Covert to the Belmar Arts Center stage.

You won't want to miss this show. Chris Covert headlines in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and a whole lot of casinos in between. He has worked with Rob Schneider, Artie Lange and Nick DiPaolo.

Come have some funny summer fun with Chris, Jimmy and the other comics on the card.

Reserve your seats soon!

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'All Your Favorite Bands’ Tribute Concert Series

- Performed By -

Kevin Spyker & Friends

- This Month -

Bob Marley & Sublime

7-10pm - July 20th

Every 3rd Saturday

$10 Advance / $15 @ Door

In the spirit of collaboration and appreciation for musical brilliance, we bring you our monthly concert series — pairing tunes from legendary masters of rock, along with some unsung heroes following in their footsteps. Settle in for an intimate vibe akin to MTV Unplugged, Storytellers and Behind the Music, as singer/guitarist Kevin Spyker performs timeless hits and hidden gems, accompanied by an array of instrumentalists from the Belmar Arts music collective. This month, Kevin will be joined by Shotgun Curly (vocals / percussion), Brian Abrecht (lead guitar) and Anthony Blunda (drums).   

Reserve your seats now for Saturday June 15th — highlighting the music of the original jam band The Grateful Dead, with an opening set honoring indie-rock luminary Jeff Tweedy and his band Wilco, plus a few tunes from their Woody Guthrie tribute with Billy Bragg... 

Between songs we’ll share some history and fun facts about our featured songsters, as well as lyrics, album imagery, promotional artwork, portraits and live shots that bring the music to life!

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Exciting News: New Stage Curtain Donated to Belmar Arts Center!

We are thrilled to announce a fantastic addition to the Belmar Arts Center: a brand-new stage curtain and supporting apparatus, generously donated by Bob Kress (not pictured) of Northeast Stage. This incredible contribution significantly enhances our performance stage, allowing us to present our shows with a new level of professionalism and flair.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Chris Krebs for repainting the stage area and his invaluable efforts in researching options for our new curtain and for connecting us with Bob Kress. Chris’s dedication and hard work have been instrumental in making this donation possible.

To celebrate this wonderful addition, we invite you all to join us for our upcoming Anniversary cocktail hour on ?_____________. This will be the perfect opportunity to see our new stage curtain in action and enjoy the enhanced experience it brings to our shows.

Stay tuned for more details about our future events and performances. We look forward to sharing these exciting moments with you and showcasing the transformative impact of this generous donation.

Thank you for your continued support of the Belmar Arts Center. Together, we are creating a vibrant and inspiring community for all.

CALL FOR ART

ART THE VOTE, a national juried competition for artists ages 17 to 29 to energize young voters through art, is accepting nonpartisan postcard art (4”X6”) or sticker designs in any medium.

All submissions will be posted in an online virtual gallery, and top entries will be exhibited in art shows in September and October. 

Winning entries will be printed in bulk and made available for public distribution. All winning entries will be available for downloading for noncommercial distribution by recognized organizations reaching out to young voters.

The DEADLINE for all entries is July 15.

Visit artthevote.org for submission guidelines.

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 July 2, 10am -  Hartshorne Woods Park, 1402 Portland Rd, Highlands, at the Rocky Point Entrance

Tues July 9, 10am - Double Trouble State Park, 581 Pinewald Keswick Rd, Bayville, near the village

Tues July 16, 4pm – Sunset at Memorial Park, 1-41 Riverview Ave, Neptune, parking lot

Tues July 23, 10am – Dorbrook Park,  353 Route 537, Colts Neck, park near the activity center

Tues July 30, 10am - Longstreet Farm, 44 Longstreet Rd, Holmdel, park near the farm buildings

RSVP to Sandy Binger [email protected]

Click here for full 2024 schedule

OPEN ART STUDIO SESSION

Dates: Wednesday's July 3, 10 ,17, 24, 31

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:

Every other Thursday

Starting June 6

Run by Brianna Montalto

July 11, 25

August 8, 22

Time: 6 to 8 pm

Mixed Media Makers

Friday

July 26

1:00 - 2:30

RSVP to Sheila Kramer [email protected]

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.