For up-to-the-minute information about the BAC, visit the
BAC Blog

Belmar Arts Council

608 River Road

Belmar, NJ 07719

(732) 749-3360

Gallery Hours:

Wed-Sat 1:00-5:00 pm

Please Patronize our Business Members!

(live links)

Mural Done!

Can be seen on the wall of the Belmar Dental Center,  Main Street and 16th Avenue.

Gallery Hours:

Wednesday - Saturday 1:00 - 5:00pm

Mud Mural

Located on the grounds of the BAC

Watch the mural return to nature...


  1.   Bob Dylan Birthday Concert
      
    hosted by Frank Lombardi
        Sat. May 24, 2013 - 8:00PM


  1.   Danny White Band
        Sat. June 1, 2013 - 8:00PM


  1.    Karen Phillips
      
    Rescheduled to a later date


  1. Jet Weston & His Atomic Ranch Hands
      
    Free Concert July 20 @ Belmar Pyanoe Plaza
        sponsored by the BAC


Coming up...

  1.   Quincy Mumford Guitar Clinic: Guitar 101

  2.   Improv Comedy Nights

MORE INFO: Performance Page

Belmar to Broadway

Coyote The Musical

Belmar Arts Council

608 River Road

Belmar, NJ 07719

732-749-3360

Sponsors of the Belmar Arts Council

Ken Pringle & Kathy Ellis

Pat Richter & Don Crocker

Frank Sementa & Teresa Ducsak

Dana Cohoon

Photography - 1st Mon. evening of the month

Writers’ Group - 4th Thurs. evening of the month

Figure Drawing - 1st, 3rd & 5th Wed. of the month

(Figure drawing group is looking for a leader)

Costumed Model Long Pose - 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month from 6:30 - 9:30pm (reserve your spot by emailing Joan Wallace

Abstract Group - on hold for now

Critique Group - 2nd Thurs. of the month - Suspended until we have a volunteer to lead this group

MORE INFO: Ongoing Groups Page

Interest Groups
Free to
members!

Upcoming Members Meetings

Looking for Art Supplies?

Bloghttp://belmararts.blogspot.com/shapeimage_5_link_0

Make a donation to the BAC for any amount

What’s Going On At The BAC

  1. SHORE SHOT JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY

    Opening Saturday, June 22  5:00 - 7:00

  1. May 24 (Saturday 8:00) Bob Dylan Birthday
                    Concert - hosted by Frank Lombardi

Feb. 16-Mar. 8       


Mar. 23-Apr 26



May 4-June 14     


June 22-July 19


July 27-Aug. 23


Aug. 31-Sept. 27


Oct. 5-Nov. 8       


Nov. 23- Jan. 3

In the Gallery

Music / Performances

Special Projects & Announcements

Courses/Workshops

JAS8 Judges’ Choice


Jersey Shore Juried Art Show #9


Art on the Edge


Shore Shot Photography


My Belmar


Painters Only


Masquerade 


Wearable, Usable, Functional Art

Upcoming Shows

Drawing & Beyond / Portfolio Prep

A terrific class that always gets rave reviews from participants! Sven and Lizzie have been working with the BAC for several years now and they get many repeat students. More info

Ongoing... join anytime

Thursdays 3:00 - 5:00 or 3:00 - 6:00 PM

This workshop is designed to clear up your confusion and open the doors to mastering the technical features of your Digital SLR camera and further you on your journey of creative exploration. More info

Mon., April 22 6:30-9:00 PM & Sat., April 27 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Adobe Lightroom Intensive

This is an intensive workshop designed for those seeking a solid foundation in digital asset management (dam) and optimizing their images in  Adobe Lightroom. More info

Sat.Jun. 15 or Mon. Jul. 22

All are 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

One 6-Hour Session

on each of the following dates:

Klein’s Waterside Cafe & Restaurant

708 River Rd.

Belmar

Nicchio

1000 Main St.

Belmar

Turnstile Coffee Bar

11607 Hwy 71

Belmar

Ragin’ Cajun

1102 Rt. 35

Belmar

Tulipano’s

1002 Main St.

Belmar

Jersey Shore BBQ

811 Belmar Plaza

Belmar

Federico’s

700 Main St.

Belmar

D’Jais Oceanview Bar & Restrauant

1002 Main St.

Belmar

The Melting Pot

2 Bridge Ave.

Red Bank

Jersey Shore Moments
Fine Art Gallery &  Custom Framing

209 Highway 71

Manasquan

10th Ave. Burrito

801 Belmar Plaza

Belmar

Visions  Photographic Workshops

The Inn At The Shore

301 4th Ave.

Belmar

Business Members

Idiosyncrazies

638 Arnold Ave.

Point Pleasant Beach

2013 Show Schedule

Mondays 6:00 - 8:30

Info and dates here

New     Sugar Art Series (Course 1)

We will cover: basic cake decorating, fondant techniques, making gum paste flowers, and wired sugar sculpture.  You will understand the difference in types of sugar compounds and tools utilized. More info

Two 2-Hour Sessions

Tuesdays: May. 28 AND June 11

6:30 - 9:00 PM

The 50mm Lens

You will learn the characteristics and explore the versatility of the 50mm lens.  Learn about the advantages of low light photography from Michael an avid 50mm lens user. This is not a beginner How To workshop.  Photographers registering for this workshop MUST know the functionality and navigation of their DSLR and of course have a 50mm lens. More info

2 Sessions

(5 hrs. total)

Two Sessions

Monday Jul. 15, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM OR

Monday April 8, 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Understanding Your Digital Camera

Do you look at that digital camera you have and wonder what all those fancy buttons, features and switches are for?  
Are you afraid to take the camera off of automatic and use the manual mode?.
More info

1 Session

(2-1/2 hrs. total)

Our performance space holds up to 65 people.

More information about the space here.

Beginning Photography Using Your Digital SLR Camera

Gallery Open

Wed. -Sat. 1 -5 PM

Wed.-Sat., May. 8, 9, 10, 11, 2013

10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON

Watercolor Workshop
with Susanna  Anastasia

Basics for beginners, with individualized instruction for advanced students. Materials will be available for use on the first day for a small fee. This will allow new students to try the medium before purchasing their own supplies.. More info

4 Sessions

Art on the Edge

Show Runs
May 11 - June 13

Shore Shot Juried Photography Exhibition

Tuesdays: May 14, 21, 28, & June 18
6:30 - 9:00 PM

Basic Woodblock Printing

This class will cover the basics of woodcut prints.  Participants will learn about the required materials and tools, how to safely and effectively use the proper tools to cut an image into the woodblock, and how to print it.. More info

4 Sessions

(10 hrs. total)

Accepted works for Art on the Edge here