The Belmar Arts Council

The Belmar Arts Council was founded in 2004 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our residents, visitors and neighbors by helping the arts to flourish.  We offer diverse and exciting experiences in both the visual and performing arts for people of all ages, year-round; and promote public participation in and support for the arts.  We believe that the arts builds pride in our communities; connects people of diverse backgrounds; and occupies an essential role in the lifelong learning experience.  Belmar Arts serves as a resource to civic, municipal, business and other organizations throughout the region.  The Belmar Arts Council is primarily a volunteer organization supported by membership fees, grants, and donations.

​The Belmar Arts Council is housed in a building located at the corner of 7th Avenue and River Road near the railroad tracks in the Borough of Belmar, called The Boatworks.  The structure originally was used as a boat repair garage and is now called the Belmar Arts Center.  

Our Mission
To bring people together to discover, create, learn, & celebrate the arts

Our Vision
​To bring people together to discover, create, learn & celebrate the arts

Our Goals
 To nurture the arts and support artists
​To bring arts programming and education to residents and visitors of all ages
​To use the power of the arts to benefit the community 

Corporate Status

The Belmar Arts Council is a non-profit corporation, with a 501 (c)(3) tax-exemption.  The tax ID number is 34-2028016 and the NJ Charities Registration number is CH2774100.
Belmar Arts is governed by a Board of Trustees.  All Trustees are Belmar Arts members in good standing elected for two-year terms. Please contact us if you are interested in the duties of a Trustee.  Officers are elected by and from the Trustees, each for a term of two years.
2018 Officers
Chair | Dana Cohoon - Neptune, New Jersey
​Vice Chair | Alexandra Martin - Belmar, New Jersey
Secretary | Linda Baran - Neptune, New Jersey
​Treasurer
Trustees
James Aberle - Manasquan, New Jersey
Linda Baran - Neptune, New Jersey
Louise Krasniewicz - Belmar, New Jersey
Councilwoman Jennifer Nicolay - Belmar, New Jersey
K. Dorsey Lucas - Red Bank, New Jersey
Beverly R. Miller - Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey
Shelia Kramer - Jackson, New Jersey
Terrence Smith - Belmar, New Jersey
Past Chair
Timothy McCorry - Belmar, New Jersey
(Founding Chairman)
Joseph Villa - Port Monmouth, New Jersey
Patricia Hutchinson - Belmar, New Jersey
Dana Cohoon - Neptune, New Jersey
John Hutchinson - Belmar, New Jersey
Alexandra Martin - Belmar, New Jersey
Nicole Vincenti - Brick, New Jersey
Sharon Murphy - Brick, New Jersey
Chair's Advisory Committee
Margaret McChesney - Manasquan, New Jersey
Frank Sementa - Belmar, New Jersey
Christina Sanes - Bonita Springs, Florida
Belmar Arts Blog Admin
Paul Bonelli
Gallery Assistant
Stella Mrowicki
Executive Director
Diane Cioffi