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EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS!

EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS!

Monmouth Museum 45th Annual Juried Exhibit

The Monmouth Museum Main Gallery

Brookdale Community College campus at 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ.

March 2, 2025 - April 13, 2025

Opening Reception Sunday, March 2, 4:00-6:00pm RSVP

I am so honored my painting “Life In the Liminal” was accepted into the Monmouth Museum’s 45th Annual Juried Show!

The Monmouth Museum is thrilled to announce the opening reception for the 45th Annual Juried Art Exhibition! This reception will be on Sunday, March 2nd, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm! Open to the public, so RSVP to secure your spot: https://www.monmouthmuseum.org/event-details/45th-annual-juried-exhibition-opening-reception

The 45th Annual Juried exhibit, running from March 2, 2025, through April 13, 2025. This highly anticipated exhibition will take place in the Museum’s Main Gallery, located on the Brookdale campus at 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ.

Featuring works from local, national, and international artists, the Annual Juried Art Exhibition highlights a wide variety of media, including painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, video, and more. This year, we had around 300 submissions come from as far as Japan, Germany, Lithuania, and Israel, with over 180 pieces selected, further establishing the Monmouth Museum as a global arts destination.

Since its inception in 1979, this event has been a cornerstone of the Museum’s programming, bringing together exceptional talent and innovative artistic expression from across the globe.

“This exhibition is a true celebration of creativity and diversity in contemporary art,” said Erika Schaefer, Executive Director of the Monmouth Museum. “It’s an honor to continue this longstanding tradition of supporting artists and providing our community with access to such an inspiring array of works. We invite everyone to experience the power of art through the exceptional talent on display.”

Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Optical Illusions

The Gallery will be hosting a new exhibit Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Optical Illusions. Work featured utilizes optical illusion, including surrealistic thematic imagery or mirages.   

Opening reception Friday, February 7, 5-7:00pm. Enjoy a performance by musical guest Gary Nokes. Refreshments served. 

Exhibit is open Wednesday - Saturday 12-4:00pm, or by appointment. For more information about the Gallery or its exhibits, contact Katie Stone at 732-842-4000, ext. 4333 or kstone@monmouthcountyparks.com.   

Accepted Artists:

  • Bob Wille

  • Melanka Coppola

  • Karen Starrett

  • Katya B. Keikuatoff

  • Maureen Carroll

  • Nancie Gunkelman

  • Shelley Phillips

  • Carla Valentino

  • Joseph Vidich

  • Joel Zimmerman

  • Kevin Borrelli

  • Eva Marie Faith

  • Neal Fitzsimmons

  • Marie Maber

  • Maryanne Mezzacappa

  • Richard Rappleyea

  • Linda Rothstein

  • Jennifer Santa Maria

  • Marcia Schiffman

  • Sandy Taylor

  • Gwynneth Green

The Gallery at Thompson Park Creative Arts Center

805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738

February 7, 2025 - May 16, 2025

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