1st Annual Student Juried Art Show 

Young Artists' Showcase: Unleash Your Creativity at Belmar Arts Gallery

STUDENT JURIED ART SHOW, EMERGING ARTISTS, AGE 14-18, PRIZES, GALLERY EXHIBITION 

Calling all young artists aged 14 to 18! This is your chance to shine and showcase your incredible talents in a professional gallery setting. The Student Juried Art Show at Belmar Arts invites you to exhibit your artwork, giving you the opportunity to be recognized for your creativity and hard work. Imagine seeing your art displayed prominently on the walls of a real gallery, surrounded by fellow artists and art enthusiasts! With prizes up for grabs, this event not only celebrates your artistic journey but also opens doors for future opportunities. Join us in fostering a community of young creative minds and let your imagination take center stage!

Register

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS, ARTISTS & CREATIVES!

Join the BAC Swap Meet - A Marketplace for Supplies & Gear!

When: Saturday, April 26

Where: Belmar Arts Center

806 River Rd, Belmar, NJ        

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Hurry-spaces are limited! Reserve your vendor spot today.

$25/BAC member

$35/non-BAC member

Click here for more info

Click here to learn more about all BAC classes & to register

Kids Art Class

For First and Second Graders 

Instructor: Kelcie Mack

Date:? February 20,27 March 6,13,20,27

?Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm 

In this class students will engage with the foundations of art as they explore their creativity! This series is designed to be fun and focused on student choice as they create art that is unique to them. In this 6 week series, we will mostly focus on 2D art including observational drawing, printmaking, painting, and blind contour. We will also spend some time observing other artists' work to understand composition, color, and how art can make us feel.

Watercolor Painting Workshop

Dates: Thursdays: March 6, 20, 27 April 3

?Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 

A guaranteed painting with each class!

Students will explore the mechanics of this medium along with the properties of paint, paper and water.

You will be proud of the results.

All Levels welcome.

Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating

These classes fill up fast. Register today.

Instructor:? Jenny Santa Maria

Date: Saturday, March 8

Time:? 10:30- 1:00pm

or

Date: Saturday, March 8

Time:? 1:30- 4:00pm

or

Date: Friday, March 14

Time:? 12:00- 2:30pm

or

Date: Friday April 25

Time:? 5:00- 7:30pm

Pysanky, also known as Ukrainian eggs, are created using a process similar to batik. Patterns are drawn on the egg with hot beeswax, which then protects the covered areas from the dye that is applied. By repeating this process with different colors of dye, a multi-colored pattern is built up. The wax is removed at the end to reveal the colors that were covered up at each stage. A great deal of patience and concentration is required to complete a single egg, but it is very rewarding to reveal your hard work when the wax is taken off. All skill levels and ages can create an original pysanka.

Mosaic Workshop with Linda Baran

Instructor: Linda Baran

Dates:Sunday, March 23

?Time: 1:00pm -5:00 pm

Space is limited. Sign up early!

Express yourself through mosaic art. 

This workshop is the perfect introduction to creating your own mosaics. 

No experience necessary.

We will cover:

1. Basics of scoring and breaking tile and mirror. 
2. Free form design layout and tile application.
3. Grout coloring, mixing and application.

Each student will create a unique piece of mosaic art.

Belmar Arts brings back popular course:

Self-Publish Your Book!

From Manuscript to Marketing

Dates:Thursdays: March 20, 27, April 3, 10

?Time: 6:30pm - 8:30 pm

Take all 4 sessions or just drop in for 1

Are you writing a sizzling page-turner? A targeted how-to? A memoir to pass on to your children? Whether it’s destined for the best-seller list or your family reunion, it’s never been easier to publish your own print, ebook, or audiobook. Learn your options, plus specific steps & resources for preparing, publishing, and promoting your book.

Events

See our website for more detailed information about each event.

Event Details

Pedal Steel Legacy of Jerry Garcia

Sunday March 9th

Show 6:00

Tickets $25

Celebrating the Petal Steel History of Jerry Garcia's studio recordings.

Aside from his solo work we will be including tracks from New Riders of the Purple Sage, Grateful Dead,, Crosby Stills Nash & Young  to name a few!

Swing 'n Soul

Friday April 11th

Doors 6:30

Start 7:00

Tickets $15

Let’s dance and twist the night away. Join Jersey Shore Swing and The Belmar Arts Council for a Swing ’n Soul party. Make new friends, let your backbone slip while getting some cardio. We will be teaching a soul line dance followed by DJ’d classic soul and R&B.

Soul Line Dance Session: 7:00-7:45 (45 minutes)

DJ Music - 7:45-10:00

Jazz Night at Belmar Arts Center! 

March 21

$5 Cover. Come for the jazz, join for the vibe!

Every Third Friday of the month, the Belmar Arts Center will transform into an intimate lively Jazz Club, where live music will flow as freely as the creativity with swinging rhythms and smooth improvisations! Wear your dancing shoes, bring a snack and your favorite drink (BYOB), and if you play, bring your instrument if you’d like to sit in for a number or two. Whether you're here to play, dance, or just soak in the soulful sounds, this is the place to be for a night of pure musical magic.

Shared Interest Groups

The BAC Plein Air Shared Interest Group Welcomes the 2025 Season!

Join us to kick off the 2025 Plein Air Season on Tuesday April 29, 10am at McClearie Park, Hwy 35 in Belmar.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming paint out locations for the 2025 season - see our website for all 2025 dates.

https://www.belmararts.org/interest-groups.html

email Sandy Binger if you plan on joining

[email protected]

Sunday Artist Guild Open Studio

Please Join us for

Open Studio Paint

Sunday morning’s

Dates: March 23

April 13 & 27

Time: 10:00 to 12:00 pm

This interest group will be lead by Dana Delorenzo & Janine Vitale

 "Come join us 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.

Easels will be provided.

Please email [email protected] if you plan on attending.

COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE BAC

First Friday of every month

Next show: March 7

Time: 7 to 9 pm

Sign up starts at 6:30 pm.

Hosted by Becky

Whether you want to take the stage or just sit back and enjoy the laughs, come join us on the first Friday of every month from 7-9 pm for open mic comedy night! This is your space to try out new material, watch local comedians, and soak up the fun.

Message @BeckyComedy on Instagram with any questions!

email us if you plan on attending [email protected]

Mixed Media Makers

Friday

March 28

1:00 - 2:30

Carla Valentino who will be leading

the Mixed Media Makers.

RSVP to Carla Valentino

[email protected]

Photo Shared Interest Group

Next Meeting

No Meeting in March

Call for Art Educators

We invite all passionate art teachers to schedule their art classes and workshops now to get on the calendar of events!

We are now accepting art class and workshop date requests for the upcoming year. Whether you're a seasoned art instructor or a teacher looking to incorporate more creative elements, we invite you to use our space to share your talent with others.

Educators Form

Dorsey Lucas’s mixed media piece, “We are STILL HERE” ( Native Emergence) has been accepted into the 45th Annual Monmouth Museum juried exhibit. The Opening is Sunday, March 2, 4-6pm.