Forever in Denim

Only a few days left to enter our last exhibit of 2024!

Digital Submissions Due: December 4, @ 11:59pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 14, 3:00 - 5:00pm

Many iconic pieces of art have included denim; everything from Bruce Springstein’s Album cover for “Born in the USA” to those Calvin Klein ads and beyond. Show us yours! Pottery with a denim texture, painted art on jackets, homemade quilts, rugs, and baskets, etc. Denim landscapes or photographs of that ever so loved denim are all welcome.

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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!

Winter Wonderland Terrarium

Instructor: Laurie Neyhart, Horticulture Educator

Date: Monday, December 16

Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm

Create a Magical Winter Wonderland Terrarium!

Come create a living, miniature ecosystem with a selection of plants suitable for growing inside a glass terrarium. You will learn how to construct, plant, and care for your project.

There will be a colorful assortment of winter-themed accents, creatures, and mini lights to help you design your wonderland!

Parent-child partners welcome!

Events

See our website for more detailed information about each event.

Rosie’s Café Concerts will present folk artist and author, Rod Picott.

Sunday, December 1

Doors at 3:00pm. Music at 3:30pm.

Join us for an afternoon of great songs and wicked-funny stories.

Rod's shows always sell out, so please reserve your seats without delay. Seating is limited to 50. Please contact [email protected] to reserve your space.

Weston A Price

Holiday Celebration & Year-In-Review

Wednesday December 4th

6-9pm • $10 Suggested Donation

Includes Potluck & Refreshments

Live Music & Pop-Up Market

Presentation at 7pm

Season's greetings!

We cordially invite you to join us for our holiday celebration and final session of 2024...

At 6pm, we’ll begin with potluck refreshments, mingling and live music in our pop-up market. We encourage guests to prepare a holiday-themed potluck dish to share, ideally made with clean healthy ingredients... Hors d'oeuvres, cookies, desserts and festive attire encouraged!

Our "Year-In-Review" presentation starts at 7pm with Chapter Leader Kevin highlighting the speakers, topics and achievements of the Monmouth County WAPF Chapter, along with a look ahead to what's in store for the coming new year.... 

We'll also be having a holiday raffle, along with some additional prizes in gratitude for our wonderful group! If you'd like to be a market vendor or offer any raffle prize donations, please email Jen at [email protected]

Music

Saturday December 7th

 7pm • $10 Suggested Donation

Crowdwork Christmas

Date: Friday December 13

Doors: 7:30pm

Show: 8:00pm

Cost: $10.00

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Come hang out at the Belmar Arts Council for a new show called Crowdwork Christmas; hosted by a Jew who loves the holiday! Join NYC stand-up comedian, Mark Henely, in his journey to spread joy, goodwill towards men, and experimental stand up comedy.

But, Crowork Christmas is not just about spreading holiday cheer, it is also an immersive stand up comedy experience. Many stand up comedians go on stage with a rigid set list. Mark has always felt the vibe and energy of the crowd and allowed that energy to naturally dictate the progression of the show. This show will be the next step in that progression where the audience will literally be able to pick which part of the show comes next! It will be a live, in person Holiday “Choose Your Own Adventure” show!"

Mature Content -Some material included will not be subtible from younger audiences

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag3z0UHmyBg&t=51s

Holiday Hootenanny

Featuring live music by Gaia Raga & Kevin Spyker

Saturday December 14th @ 7pm

 $10 for BAC members

 $15 for Non members

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We cordially invite you and yours for a festive evening of live holiday tunes and sounds of the season at Belmar Arts Center! Drawing from our diverse array of musical collaborators, this year's hootenanny features the jazz-folk-Indian-classical fusion band Gaia Raga, along with Kevin Spyker and friends...

Hope you can join us for this immersive and uplifting listening experience!

DREAMSCAPE

Friday December 20

Door 7:45 ; Show 8:00

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Get ready for an unforgettable night of music at the Belmar Arts Center! DREAMSCAPE is celebrating the release of their second single, "Where Am I Now," with a live performance, and they’re bringing along two incredible bands to join the party. From soulful R&B to funky grooves, pop vibes, and folk influences, each band will add their unique flair to the night. There’s something for everyone, making this the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with great music and good vibes!

https://bit.ly/asiareneamusic

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: 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 show: 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, December 11^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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