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13 x 19 Photo Exhibition

April 24 to May 20, 2023

Digital Submissions Due: April 19, @ 11:59pm
Artwork Drop off: Saturday-Sunday April 22-23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Accepted Artwork will be posted: April 25

Opening Reception:? April 29, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Prizes of over $1,000 will be awarded in black and white and color categories during the opening reception Saturday, April 29 at the BAC Gallery.

For more info and to register

Back by popular demand, the Juried Photography Exhibition 13 x 19 is exclusively for photographers and with an open theme.

The open theme allows photographers to be imaginative, creative and push their personal boundaries when submitting their images.

All prints will be displayed in a simple and refined way allowing the subject of the photograph to be the focus of this exhibition.
The only requirement is that your image is presented on 13 x 19 paper.
13 x 19 is a 3:2 aspect ratio, questions contact Visions for guidance.

To learn more about all BAC classes & to register

New! Water-Mixable Oils Course

Date: May 6, Time:? 12:30am - 3:30pm

Date: March 11, Time:? 1:30 - 3:30pm

2 Sessions total 6 hours

Water-Mixable Oils are a perfect balance – the blending time of oils with the super easy clean up of water.

Water-mixable oils are real oils, they are water mixable.

Brushes and palettes Clean up with soap and water rather than using a solvent.

  They have a lovely buttery consistency, a long working time which enables you to make changes over a longer period of time, blending colors, adjusting shapes, or working wet-into-wet with nice thick marks.

This is open to ALL Student Levels

Explore Watercolor Painting
Thursday April 6, 13, 20, 27
A guaranteed painting with each class!
Instructor Susanna Anastasia comes to Belmar Arts having spent 30 plus years teaching the basics of watercolor painting.
Students will begin to explore the mechanics of this medium along with the properties of paint, paper and water.
Beginner’s welcome!

Learn to Draw

Instructor: Mark Saenger

Dates:Sunday May 7

?Time: 1:30pm -4:30 pm

If you write or print you can draw!

Talent may speed up the process. However, drawing is a learned skill that anyone can achieve with direction and practice.

Join Mark in this informative and fun workshop.

Learning to draw can be the gateway to self-expression and appreciation of the world at large.

The workshop will cover the basic drawing principles and techniques used to sketch any objects or subjects that interest you!

Live @ the BAC

Meets Weekly at the BAC on Tuesday nights 7:00pm - 10:00pm
This open mic is designed for collaborators and experimentalist's alike, to try new things, and be open to different possibilities.

Friday, April 7
7:00pm
Free w/ suggested donation of $5
Celebration of National BAM month pt feat Andy's Dreamers big band and Matthew Trice's Wayne Shorter Tribute

April is known as National "Jazz" Month. We here at the BAC know that 'Jazz' is just a four letter word that was created by venues and record companies to package something they couldn't fully understand. This music with many different styles and interpretations can be known by the creators of it as Black Improvisational Music, Black Classical Music, or symply Black American Music. We are celebrating artists such as Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, Max Roach, Miles Dave, Thelonious, Django Rienhardt, Sonny Rollins, and Bill Evans, just to name a few.
Andy Dreamos collects a large ensemble of horns, strings, and percusion to form his band.
Also, Matthew Trice will pay tribute to Wayne Shorter.

Friday, April 14th-Crooked Tree Band with Gaia Raga
7:30pm
Free w/suggested donation of $10
A special evening of heartfelt and soul stirring original music with some unique covers thrown in the mix. Crooked Tree music is spirited, energetic and classy. Lead by vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Lynley Evens, this fairly new band is sure to deliver a vibrant performance. Experimental Folk group Gaia Raga will open the night.

Saturday April 15th-Melody Strange with...
7:30pm
Free w/suggested donation of $5.00

This will be a night various indie rock sounds. Enjoy with 3 different bands as they rattle our walls. Come dance or gaze at your shoes,

Friday April 21-Sentient Moss
7:30pm
Free w/suggested donation of $5.00
Ep Release with Martin Howth and Matthew E Trice
Sentient Moss is a pop punk/emo/rock band from Wall Township, New Jersey, blending singer-songwriter with elements of progressive rock and jazz. Since forming in 2016, they've played notable venues such as the Asbury Lanes and The House of Independents and released two albums, "Somebody, Somehow" and "Las Vegas Girth". Now, they're set to release their latest EP, "Digital BBQ," featuring all-new material written by guitarist and lead vocalist Connor McArthur, Faye Fadem on drums, Matt Balkovic on guitar, and Nigel Whitley on bass.

April 22. Jam with the Family

Join Friends as we put on pop up show to raise money for the gallery.
Featuring Linley Evens, Brian Abrecht, Sandy Mac and More. Much More

Sunday April 23

Celebration of International BAM Month with Dorian Parreott

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Part 2 of International BAM Month will feature the local legend Dorian Parreott taught music and was the Band Director in NJ public schools for 30 years. He plays many instruments including but not limited to Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Tuba, various Percussion, Drumset, and Keyboards, and more. Mr. Parreott composes and many working combos and leads a Concert Band that frequently plays around the state including Belmar New Jersey. The Monmouth County Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority awarded Dorian their "I Have A Dream" Award for community service. In 2005, he received a Lifetime Merit Award from Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival as well as an award for his work as Chairman of the New Jersey State Conference of the American Federation of Musicians Diversity Committee at the International Musicians Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Friday April 28th- Open Mic n Jam Vol 11

8:00 PM Free

Happy Spring baby. Were back with the sun staying out longer and we're jammin 'to celebrate.

last months jam was on the last FRIDAY and so will this months. This night is both an Open Mic and a Jam. You can sign up and have the option of other musicians playing with you or not. The house band will play a short set to start and will call some tunes for participants to join in. This is an opportunity for performers to play together with other people, practice, listen, jam, and hone their craft. All styles and instruments welcome.

Saturday April 29th Pat Guardono
Acoustic Night O’ Thrills With Buddy Mondlock
7:00PM

Shared Interest Groups

There will be NO Photo meeting in April.
Next meeting will be May 1

Plein Air Interest Group Is Back for 2023
The Plein Air Artist Group is all about leaving the 4 walls of the studio and coming together to experience the freedom of drawing and painting outdoors.
All artist mediums, genres and skill levels are welcome

Tuesday April 25 / 9am to Noon / McClearie Park, Belmar /Opening Day / Come early for an Artist Talk and Demo / 905 NJ Highway 35

RSVP Sandy Binger - [email protected]

Raffle
Painting by Wendy Green BAC Member and Trustee
You will receive an email conformation with your raffle number.
Winner will be announced April 15th
Tickets are $5.00

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