WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF CREATIVE PEOPLE WHO SHARE OUR WORKS, KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND EXPERIENCES IN THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS. EXPLORE OUR EXHIBITS, CLASSES, INTEREST GROUPS, AND EVENTS AND CONSIDER JOINING US IN MAKING THE WORLD A MORE ARTFUL PLACE.

Come visit us at 608 River Rd, Belmar N.J. 07719
BAC Hours:Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday  11:00am to 3:00pm
and by appointment: call 732-749-3360 or email: [email protected]

Learn about Piano 4 Pyanoe Plaza

One of Belmar’s most acclaimed but least acknowledged former citizens, -David Sancious, David grew up on “E” Street near 10th Avenue. He graduated from Belmar Elementary School where, with his mother’s additional tutoring, he learned to play piano. As a teenager, David met another teen at a coffee house in Asbury Park called “Upstage” and formed a band that practiced in David’s mother Stelma’s basement. That Freehold teen was, of course, Bruce Springsteen. The band that formed in Stelma Sancious’s basement needed a name, so they called themselves “The E Street Band” and the rest, as they say, is history.
We at the BAC would like to honor David and his mother by purchasing and installing a weatherproof piano in their honor in Pyanoe Plaza, the de facto town center of Belmar.

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UPCOMING EXHIBIT

Things That Go Bump in the Night

  October 7 - November 9
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 Opening Reception:​ Saturday, October 19, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Digital Submissions Due: October 2, @ 11:59pm
Drop off of Submissions : Saturday, Sunday - October 5,6
10:00am - 1:00pm
Pickup: Saturday, Sunday - November 9,10
10:00am - 1:00pm

 DESCRIPTION AND ENTRY FORM
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, 11AM to 3 PM

 ENTRY FORM

CURRENT EXHIBIT

Transportation Exhibit

  September 9 - October 5
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 Opening Reception:​ Saturday, September 14, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Digital Submissions Due: September 4, @ 11:59pm
Drop off of Submissions : Saturday, Sunday - September 7-8
10:00am - 1:00pm
Pickup: Saturday, Sunday - October 5-6
10:00am - 1:00pm

​ CLASSES  and  ​WORKSHOPS

SHARED  INTEREST  GROUPS

Mixed Media Makers
TBD
1:00 - 2:30


RSVP to Sheila Kramer
[email protected]
OPEN ART STUDIO SESSION

Dates:
No Open Studio the month of August

September 4, 11,18,25
October 2,9,16,23,30


Time: 1 to 4 pm

 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. Feel free to bring your own music and ear buds……
Easels will be provided.
Please email [email protected] if you plan on attending.

This Interest Group is run by Louise Millmann.

NEW..NEW..NEW..

OPEN ART STUDIO SESSION

Dates:

Every other Thursday
September 12,26
October 10,24

Time: 6 to 8 pm

This interest group will be lead by Brianna Montalto

 "Come join us every other Thursday 6-8pm starting June 6th 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. Text Brianna with any questions - 908.216.0759."
Easels will be provided.
Please email [email protected] if you plan on attending.
Photo Shared Interest Group
Next Meeting
TBD

6:30 - 8:30 


 RSVP to Beverly Miller
[email protected]