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Belmar Arts Council
608 River Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 749-3360
Gallery Hours:
Wed-Sat 1:00-5:00 pm
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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...
• Bob Dylan Birthday Concert
hosted by Frank Lombardi
Sat. May 24, 2013 - 8:00PM
• Danny White Band
Sat. June 1, 2013 - 8:00PM
• Karen Phillips
Rescheduled to a later date
• Jet Weston & His Atomic Ranch Hands
Free Concert July 20 @ Belmar Pyanoe Plaza
sponsored by the BAC
Coming up...
• Quincy Mumford Guitar Clinic: Guitar 101
• Improv Comedy Nights
MORE INFO: Performance Page
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
Upcoming Members Meetings
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What’s Going On At The BAC
• SHORE SHOT JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY
Opening Saturday, June 22 5:00 - 7:00
• 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
MORE INFO: Classes & Workshops Page
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