Four-Leggeds: Exploring the World of Animal-inspired Art

November 11 - December 7

 Opening Reception:?Saturday, November 16, 3:00 - 5:00pm (Bring your 4 legged) SPCA adoption day 

There will be 3 adoptable pets at the opening

If you would like to donate to the SPCA

Wishlist: https://jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org/wish-list/

Digital Submissions Due: November 6, @ 11:59pm

Calling upon artists of all styles and mediums, we invite you to pay homage to the diverse and cherished creatures that share our lives and hearts. From loyal canine friends to majestic feline companions and every four-legged wonder in between, this exhibition seeks to capture the spirit and essence of these beloved members of our families.

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Healthy Frequencies Intro Workshop

Date: November 14

Time:? 7:00pm- 8:15pm

Join us for this introductory workshop on Healthy Frequencies that includes an informative presentation with demonstrations as well as a mini Sound Bath. In this unique sonic wellness-promoting workshop, you'll learn-about and experience healthy frequencies that have profound effects on well-being with accompanying relaxing sounds and unique live music. In the demos & mini Sound Bath, audiophile, musician, & engineer, Dave Gatenby, will use a variety of sound-producing methods to envelop you in the soothing vibrations of ancient healthy frequencies. In addition to a pre-selected “theme” frequency, a second frequency will be selected based on participants’ inputs after hearing & discussing key ancient frequencies they’ve listened to during the workshop demos. Come learn-about and feel the sounds and experience their powerful benefits on your mind, body, and spirit.

Watercolor Painting Workshop

Instructor: Susanna Anastasia

Dates:Thursdays: Nov 7,14,21 & Dec 5

?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.

Embroidery 101

Instructor: Jennifer SantaMaria

Tuesday November 19

?Time: 11:00am - 1:00 pm

Learn the art of embroidery in this step-by-step workshop. Participants will learn all the basics; from how to transfer a design to a diversity of stitches, as well as how to split the thread and thread a needle with ease. This workshop is both a great way to start your journey into the world of embroidery in addition to reviewing some basics of the craft form. All skill levels are welcome.

All Materials are included with the $10.00 material fee.

SCRATCHBOARDING

Instructor: Jennifer SantaMaria

Date: Thursday November 7

?Time: 11:00am - 1:00 pm

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Date: Sunday November 17

?Time: 12:00pm - 2:00 pm

Scratch art is an exciting graphic technique to create value drawings. You will be so impressed with your work of art in this no-fail lesson. You will learn how to transfer a design to scratchboard, learn how to use different tools and techniques under the guidance of art coach, Jenny Santa Maria. You can create value drawings by scratching off the black ink and revealing the white board beneath. Many animal references will be provided you can choose from to gain experience bringing out the texture of the fur on scratchboard.

Blooming Poinsettia Bracelet

Instructor:? Jean Suleski

Date: Saturday December 14

Time:? 10:30am - 1:30pm

Learn how to make this fun and festive bracelet. It’s fun to wear and also makes a great gift. You will also be taught how to make a pair of earrings from the pattern.

Fresh Mixed Greens Wreath

Instructor:? Laurie Neyhart, Horticulture Educator

Date: Monday, December 9

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

Welcome the winter holiday season with a beautiful mixed evergreen wreath!

You will learn how to customize your design with an assortment of available seasonal evergreens and decorative accents. Each wreath becomes a unique statement for your home!

Events

See our website for more detailed information about each event.

Presentation at 7pm --------->

Raw Milk, Jersey Fresh

Joseph Heckman, PhDis Rutgers University Professor of Soil Science where he teaches courses in Soil Fertility and Organic Agriculture. He previously served on the board of Northeast Organic Farming Association-NJ and currently serves on the board of the Raw Milk Institute. Professor Heckman has authored numerous publications on soil fertility and history of organic agriculture. He co-authored two books on Fresh Milk Production, The Cow Edition and The Goat Edition.

Weston A Price

Wednesday November 6th

6-9pm • $15 Suggested Donation

Potluck • Turkey Dinner • Open Forum

We cordially invite you to join us for the next in our monthly series of WAPF gatherings, focused on reconnecting with our local community, sourcing farm-fresh goods from the area, and sharing the healthy lifestyle principles of the foundation!

Mingle & Munch at 6pm --------->

In keeping with our Thanksgiving tradition, we'll begin with a turkey dinner and potluck in the gallery space of Belmar Arts Center! We encourage guests to prepare a dish to share, ideally made with clean local ingredients...

Acoustic/Electric Series

Live Performance

Date: Friday November 15

Doors: 7:30pm

Show: 8:00pm

Cost: $10.00 at the door

Carol Lester is a Singer Songwriter Composer and Producer in Jazz, Singer Songwriter, Indie Ambient, Rock and Children's. Carol's music has been licensed for Sync placement in TV, Film & Ads. She has eight albums on international streamng platforms and songs from her newest self produced album on Bandcamp have been picked up by Sync Agents.  As a performer, whether solo, duo, trio or full band, Carol’s music is uplifting, empowering and poetic. She’s been a healing artist in events like Jersey City’s annual 9/11 Waterfront ceremony. On the flip side, Carol produces fun and educational children's bubble music classes, paarties and festivals. She loves co writing and has partnered Composition with Artists and Producers from LA, Nashville, NYC, Milan, Rome, British Columbia and the UK.  

www.carollester.comhttps://carollester.bandcamp.com/music

Dub Side of the Moon

Live Performance 

Kevin Spyker & Friends

7pm • Saturday November 16th 

Join us for a one-of-a-kind multi-media experience, as we continue celebrating 50 years of Pink Floyd’s classic album “Dark Side of the Moon” with a live performance by Kevin Spyker & Friends at Belmar Arts Center!

This time around, our vibe will be distinctly Jamaican, as we also pay tribute to reggae sensation Easy Star All-Stars with their 2003 reinterpretation "Dub Side of the Moon."

In keeping with a quirky urban legend, we’ll be syncing up the music with the timeless film “Wizard of Oz” to create a mind-bending alternate soundtrack…

To date, we've counted around 40 instances of subtle synchronicity between these remarkable works. At times, there are simple cues and shifts in the music that reflect the action of the movie, other times the lyrics hint at key plot points... 

Highlights include:

"Balanced on the biggest wave"

The bells of 'Time' and Almira Gulch riding in

"Softly spoken magic spells"

'Great Gig in the Sky' vs The Twister

'Money' meets Technicolor

"Black and blue... which is which... who is who"

"The lunatic is on the grass..."

So look sharp and listen intently for these fleeting moments of convergence. How many can you spot?

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Musicians on a Mission will host the AL-VIS & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE, PALOOZA & FOOD DRIVE

Sunday, November 24th

 11:30 – 4:00pm.

This will be a fun day starting out with Al-Vis and Special Guests performing a Christmas showcase, followed by two hours of open song circles for everyone to join in. Bring your guitar, ukulele, accordion or harmonica and join the song circles. Al-Vis will announce his special guests at a later date. Keep an eye out for updates to this event at: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansonamission

Since this is taking place a few days before Thanksgiving, we ask that you consider donating items from Fulfill’s most needed items for this time of the year – cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing, gravy (NO GLASS), canned soup and broth, spices, baking items and baking mixes. A full list of items is posted on the MOAM website. THEY ALSO NEED MANUAL CAN OPENERS!

Admission is $5 donation at the door or $3 with two non-perishable food donations. Proceeds to benefit FULFILL – the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and the Belmar Arts Center. http:/fulfillnj.org/https://www.belmararts.org/

Jim Maywalt Comedy Night

Date: Saturday November 23

Doors: 7:30pm

Show: 8:00pm

Cost: $20.00

Purchase Tickets

Join us for a night of laughter!

Shared Interest Groups

Guests are warmly welcomed for any two meetings but after that a membership is required.

NEW

Introducing the Sunday Artist Guild at BAC interest group

Please Join us for Open Studio Paint

Sunday morning’s

Dates: November 3,17 - December 1,15,22,29

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.

Introducing COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE BAC

First Friday of every month

Next shows: November 1st, December 6th

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]

Drum & Dance Group

Wednesday, November 13^th 6:00-8:00pm

Calling all drummers and dancers!

The many health benefits such as the release of endorphins creating feelings of wellness, along with a sense of connectedness with not only yourself, but to others, are just a couple of reasons to attend a drum circle. The Drum & Dance group, co-facilitated by Evans Chigounis and Barbara Mele, is bringing the drumming inside at the BAC. No experience is necessary…please bring a drum or other type of percussion instrument to participate (we will have some home-made percussion items to share), and the desire to feed your soul with some good beats! Dancing is also highly encouraged…the beat goes on!

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.

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