ARTSPACE
ArtSpace is the official community space of Monmouth Arts. ArtSpace offers accessible, affordable, high-quality, engaging programming, exhibits, workshops & networking opportunities to the Monmouth County community. It is located at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank (located next to the Count Basie Center Box Office). Gallery visiting hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm; also available by appointment. For more information, please contact Connie Isbell, Membership and Community Engagement Director, at connie@monmoutharts.org.
CURRENT EXHIBIT
Sarah Fishbein: Perfect Brokenness
On View dates: October 10 - December 1
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 10, 5:30-8pm
Artists Sunday Hours: Sunday, October 10, 5:30-8pm
Gallery Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-4pm; also by appointment
The role of women and their inherent power is a constant question for Sarah Fishbein. How do women break through the layers of repression and perceived powerlessness? Sarah’s goal is to awaken women to the man-made cages that confine and to explore the hidden strength that all women carry within. The “Perfect Brokenness” exhibit explores the multifaceted lives of women from many angles — showcasing the masks they wear, the battles they fight, the joys they cherish, and the love they fiercely believe in. Through these painstakingly created depictions in glass, Sarah sheds light on the complexity and resilience of women, celebrating both their struggles and triumphs.
UPCOMING
Saturday, December 7
1:00 - 5:00pm
We are pleased to host a special benefit pop-up sale of original lunch bag artwork by local children’s book author and illustrator Mike Ciccotello. All proceeds will go to The Source at Red Bank Regional High School, which supports the mental health and well-being of its students in many ways, including a fully stocked pantry for students and their families.
Mike, also known as “Mr. Mike,” will have 50 bags on display, each with an original drawing done in his signature style; bags are $20 and are frameable. Many of the the drawings are based on clever ideas submitted by his friends and fans - follow Mike as he creates new bags each week! Don’t miss this chance to grab your own original lunch bag art and help support a great cause. A representative from The Source will also be at the event to share more about the organization’s important work.
PAST EXHIBITS
Ilene Hinden: Misaligned
An emerging local artist, Ilene Hinden’s first solo show features her MISALIGNED collection, based on the interaction between traditional fine art mediums and digital artifacts. This exploration inspired her to create beautiful new works of art, each symbolizing how beautiful things can emerge when life does not align.
Ilene’s company, Postdigital Ink, collaborated with Artistscent (her sister’s family company), to produce a line of candles custom scented and designed to match three of her artworks. Limited editions, prints, candles, and mini-print cards are available for purchase throughout the duration of the show.
Exhibit: August 2nd - September 28th
Beyond the Surface
Celebrate the artwork of HABcore residents from Red Bank and Asbury Park. Through Monmouth Arts' Creative Expressions Program, residents participated in a therapeutic journey that offered space for creative exploration, socialization, inspiration, and relaxation. The program is designed for participants with any level of experience in the arts, from beginners to experienced artists.
Exhibit: July 23 - July 26, 2024
Janet Felton: Tidal Reflections
Janet Felton’s “Tidal Reflections" collection came about as a result of observing coastal life from her home on the Navesink River in Fair Haven as well as where she spends her summers on the northern coast of Spain. Having spent her career as a graphic designer, Janet is drawn to the bold simple shapes of boats as they bob and sway atop the ever changing patterns and reflections of the water. There is beauty in that contrast. Janet aims to express the calmness as well and the vibrant energy of these elements, both rigid and fluid.
Exhibit: July 23 - July 26, 2024
Connor Kane: Riffs & Waves
Riffs and Waves is a curation of photographs that vividly capture the beauty of the shore and the essence of life in Asbury Park and surrounding areas. Connor Kane’s work features the grace of surfers cutting through the waves, the dedication of Ocean Grove lifeguards, and the electric atmosphere of Stone Pony Summer Stage performances. Connor's lens also turns to the artists of The Wooden Walls Project, highlighting the creative pulse that beats strongly in Asbury Park. Through Connor's eyes, viewers are invited to explore a world where art, life, and love intersect in the most dynamic of ways.
Exhibit: April 16 - May 29, 2024
