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Artists Wanted, for 15th Annual Art in the Park Event

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 25 March 2013

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Artists working in a wide variety of media are invited to participate, as the annual Art in the Park outdoor art fair returns to West End Park in Long Branch, on Sunday, May 26. (photo credit: Christopher Anthony)

LONG BRANCH, NJ — The coming of Memorial Day weekend 2013 holds a special significance for the people of the Jersey Shore. That keynote to the season of rebirth for our beaches and boardwalks has a bittersweet sound, here in a year of unprecedented challenges and changes.

But as the determination and perseverance of our business owners and residents work to bring the Garden State’s crown jewel back to life, we draw inspiration from our traditional summertime pleasures — and on Sunday, May 26, one of the Shore’s favorite local traditions returns for the 15^th consecutive year.

Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth Presents Art Show at Gallery U in Red Bank

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 20 March 2013

RED BANK, NJ – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) will present a special exhibition showcasing the talents of young artists at Gallery U in Red Bank on Monday, March 25^th from 4-7pm. The “From Our heARTs” exhibit is part of the Clubs’ preparation to participate in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Fine Arts Exhibit Program.

Gallery U, located at 80 Broad Street, is generously donating the space for the evening, and this will be the second annual art show presented in Red Bank by BGCM. The artists range in age from 5 to 16 and are all members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County’s Red Bank Unit. Proceeds for all art sold will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County. BGCM is one of 4,000 Clubs across the country joining in a search to identify talented young artists. The competition is part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BGCA) National Fine Arts Exhibit program. BGCA’s National Fine Arts Exhibit program is a comprehensive initiative promoting young people’s creativity, and encouraging artistic skills and cultural enrichment.

Atlantic Highlands Arts Council’s First Annual Art Exhibition – Call for Entries

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 20 March 2013

Atlantic Highlands, NJ - The Atlantic Highlands Arts Council (AHAC) announces a call for entries to its first art exhibition. The show is open to all artists working in all media on all themes, age 18 or older, who are or will become members of the AHAC if accepted by the Exhibitions Committee. Entries will be received on Thursday, April 4, from 6-9 pm at our new space at the Finelines Building, 2nd floor, located at 21 W. Lincoln Ave. (one block west of First Ave.), Atlantic Highlands, NJ.

The exhibition will open on Saturday, April 13, 2013, with a reception from 7-9 pm and will be displayed through May 17. Two pieces per artist may be entered; acceptance is not guaranteed. There is no entry fee. Sales of work are encouraged, but not required. Further details can be obtained online at www.aharts.org.

The AHAC is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The mission of the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council is “to strengthen community through the arts.” For more information on the AHAC, visit www.aharts.org. The AHAC sponsors an annual FilmOneFest, 4-6 art exhibitions a year, musical concerts, an art lecture series, summer outdoor Paint Outs, a children's summer art camp, and other events. Programs are funded through dues, admission fees, donations and grants. For additional information: www.aharts.org; 732-737-7160

April 2013 Programs at Red Bank Library

Details: Category: News; Published: 18 March 2013

rb_library_march_exterior RED BANK, NJ - Events at the Red Bank Public Library recognizing National Library Week,

April 14-20, 2013, begin with an opportunity to meet the library's new Director, Virginian Papandrea, on Wednesday, April 17, between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Please join Virginia and members of the Library Board of Trustees for this informal gathering with light refreshments.

Teens and pre-teens in grades 6 to 12 can celebrate Teen Lit Day with a Pizza Party on Thursday, April 18, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy pizza, games, music, and more. Check out the library's new Teen section on the main floor during your visit.

Middletown Library Donates Items from Closed Branches

Details: Category: News; Published: 11 March 2013

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - The Middletown Township Public Library has begun donating materials from its recently closed Bayshore branch to the public schools in the area. Several dozen teachers have poured over the books available, and, in just three days, they have chosen over 3,000 children's books for use in their classrooms and school libraries. More materials are expected to go to storm-damaged schools and needy libraries in the next few days.

Cynthia Wilson, principal of the Ocean Avenue School, said in an email that the school "is overwhelmed with [the library's] generosity", and pledged to put the new books to good use. Other teachers have also expressed interest in accepting the library’s collection.