Press Release 4/1/12
Press Release
Contacts: Rose Grossman, Festival Coordinator
732-741-8278 festival@monmouthfestivalofthearts.com
For Press Coverage: Marianne Kligman,
732-758-9089; mariannekligman@gmail.com
April 1, 2012
The 42nd Monmouth Festival of the Arts Takes Place on May 5 through May 9
Tinton Falls: The 42nd Monmouth Festival of Arts (MFA) will take place from Saturday evening, May 5, through Wednesday, May 9, at the Monmouth Reform Temple (MRT) on Hance Avenue in Tinton Falls. MFA is arguably the most popular and professional juried art show in the area supporting artists as well as art education. Over 200 artists from all over the Northeast will display their art in a variety of mediums including jewelry, ceramics, sculptured art, oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media and fine crafts.
Daily ticket prices are $8 for Adults, and discounted $5 for senior citizens and students. A Series Ticket (Sunday-Wednesday) can be purchased for $18. Festival hours are 12:00 pm -8:30 pm on Sunday, May 6, 9:30 am to 8:30 pm on May 7 and May 8 and 9:30 am to 5 pm on May 9. Large groups are welcome during the week and should contact Karen Greco at 732-796-9240.
Patrons attending the elegant Opening Gala on Saturday evening, May 5, will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvre (from local chefs) and pastry and coffee alfresco (served in a tent on the MRT patio.) The Gala presents patrons with a first opportunity to purchase the most popular art and to meet the many artists in attendance that evening. The Gala takes place from 7:30 to 10: 30 pm. Tickets for the Gala are $65 at the door or $60 if purchased earlier. May 6, is Family Day. Encore Performing Arts Inc. will present a musical program Pecos Bill Rides the Oregon Trails with guest entertainer Richard Stillman. The 2 pm show features original songs, Pecos Bill Stories, clog dancing and cowboy rope tricks—a must see for the 4 -11 set. Children’s workshops will also take place from 12:30 pm – 1:45 and 3:15- 4:30 pm and include projects for mother’s day and spring time crafts, and a design your own Crocs workshop. At 5 pm, Festival goers will enjoy a wide range of popular and light-classical music for woodwind quintet performed by members of the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra wind section. Featured that evening will be the very first performance of the jazzy “Startin’ Sumthin” composed by Jeff Scott for the Monmouth Winds.
During the week, patrons can also attend several demonstrations given by the artists on the technique of their craft offered during day and evening sessions. MFA also offers a day-long Symposium for Art Educators which provides teachers with lesson plans and techniques for use in the classroom, as well as providing the opportunity to earn required continuing education credits. A special student-artist display heralds the artwork of 11th grade students who won the top awards at the Student Art Competition held in February and included entries from many area high schools. MFA was awarded the John Pappas Recognition Award in Arts Education from the Arts Educators and the coveted 2010 N.J. Governor’s Award in Arts Education for all of its art education programming.
On Monday evening, May 6, Carol Lynn Chetkin, of Chetkin Galleries in Red Bank, will present “Art Collecting for Passion and Investment” as Ms. Chetkin shares the esthetics and business of owning visual arts with her audience. On Tuesday night, May 7, MRT is delighted to welcome prolific poetry writer and performer, Dr. Gretna Wilkinson. Dr. Wilkinson, the award-winning Creative Writing teacher in the Red Bank Regional Academy of Performing and Visual Arts, will perform several pieces from her latest book of poems, Opening the Drawer, which is published by Cool Women Press. Her poems are poignant, clever and often very funny while her performances can be powerful and thought-provoking. A book signing will follow her reading.
This year’s show designer, Nancy Pageau, has worked as an art consultant, curator and dealer for twenty years. She is the CEO and founder of Inkling for Art in, LLC, out of Pennsylvania and has represented publishers, national, and emerging artists and consulted for foundations, institutions and corporations in their selection and display of art. Ms Pageau also served as the first consultant for the award-winning Bryn Mawr Rehab “Art Ability” program which designed shows for artists with disabilities. Her wide ranging expertise in a variety of art will give this year’s Festival a new and fresh perspective. She states, “There is often a story on any given wall or some relationship between the art of different artists which occupy a space. Art is the ultimate communicator and speaks to each individual differently, but none the less, speaks.”
The Monmouth Festival of the Arts is hosted by Monmouth Reform Temple and is made possible, in part, by the Monmouth County Arts Council through funding from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the
County Historical Commission, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment of the Arts.
The Monmouth Journal – Monmouth Festival of Arts holds student art competition
Press article published in The Monmouth Journal
Monmouth Festival of Arts holds student art competition
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Toms River North High School’s Chris Lesniak (from left) took first place for his colored pencil piece entitled “Hungary Like A Wolf.” Red Bank Regional scored both second and third place prizes with Scott Chinery of Rumson taking second place with his self portrait in oil, and Amber Boris of Neptune City received third place for her charcoal piece entitled “Bahamian Still,” at the 18th annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts Student Competition.
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TINTON FALLS — The Monmouth Festival of the Arts held its 18th annual Student Art Competition and art workshops on Sunday, March 4, at Monmouth Reform Temple (MRT) on 332 Hance Avenue, here.
The student art competition featured the work of 11th grade high school artists from 9 high schools in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Sixty students in all enrolled approximately 100 pieces of art. MRT has been commended for its support of the arts and art education and is the winner of the Governor’s Award in Art Education.
Toms River North High School’s Chris Lesniak took first place in the show for his colored pencil piece entitled “Hungry Like a Wolf.” Chris explained that he was given a class assignment by his teacher Robin Covelska to interpret a wildlife photograph by utilizing a weaving design and central color focus. He relied on black marker and red and yellow pencil for the wolf’s prominent eyes and mouth.
Red Bank Regional scored both second and third place prizes. Both works were also classroom assignments given by RBR Visual and Performing Art Teacher Claudia O’Connor. Scott Chinery of Rumson took second place with his self portrait in oil and Amber Boris of Neptune City received third place for her charcoal piece entitled “Bahamian Still,” which interpreted a still life presented in her classroom.
Honorable mentions were awarded to: Leigh Shine of Around the Corner Art Center for her pencil entitled, “Anger;” Jose Velasquez of Long Branch High School for his charcoal self portrait called “Self Portrait when a Child;” Kate Penkethman of Wall Township for her oil, “30 percent of Face;” St. John Vianney
students, Jenna Betterton and Jenna Kirby both won for their photography entries entitled, “The Face in the Tree” and “Perfection” respectively.
First, second and third place received prizes of $100, $75 and $50 respectively and all winners will have their work displayed at the 42st Annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts. The juried art show will take place at Monmouth Reform Temple on May 5 through May 9. It features the work of hundreds of artists and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Students will be invited to meet the public at the preview opening night gala on the Saturday evening of May 5 and will receive tickets to attend any of the festival events including art demonstrations and live entertainment during the five-day show.
The Monmouth Festival of the Arts is hosted by Monmouth Reform Temple and is made possible, in part, by the Monmouth County Arts Council through funding from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the County Historical Commission, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment of the Arts.
For more information about the upcoming Monmouth Festival of the Arts please call 732-747-8278 or email festival@monmouthfestivalofthearts.com. You may also visit the event web site: www.monmouthfestivalofthearts.com.
A Call to All Artists for the 42th Monmouth Festival of the Arts, Tinton Falls, NJ
October 28, 2011
A Call to All Artists for the 42th Monmouth Festival of the Arts, Tinton Falls, NJ
Tinton Falls: All artists are cordially invited to submit their works for jury selection for the Monmouth Festival of the Arts (MFA) 2012 show. The Monmouth Festival of the Arts is one of the most popular and professional juried art shows in the area supporting artists as well as art education. Artists specializing in all genres are welcome to submit their works including painting, photography mixed media, sculpture, and fine arts including ceramics, glass, wearable fiber, jewelry, metal, wood and furniture. An application can be downloaded from our website at www.monmouthfestivalofthearts.com.
Application deadline is Tuesday, January 10, 2012. The jurying process will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2012 and Sunday, February 12, 2012. Digital jurying submissions are due with application on January 10, 2012. Jurors are accomplished and respected artists in their field; their biographies are found on our website. You can also contact the Festival at 732-747-8278 or festival@monmouthfestivalofthearts.com.
The show kicks-off with its Pre-opening Gala, evening reception on Saturday, May 5, at the Monmouth Reform Temple on Hance Avenue in Tinton Falls. It continues through Wednesday, May 9, 2012. MFA is a multi-faceted and well-publicized event which attracts over 2500 visitors in the tri-state area each year. It features artist workshops, art seminars and family-friendly programs. It has recently earned the New Jersey Governor’s Award for Excellence in Art Education.
Over 225 artists in all media exhibit their work in this professionally designed show. Our Show Designer for the 2012 show is Nancy A. Pageau from Phoenixville, PA. Ms. Pageau is an art consultant, owner and dealer. She is the CEO and founder of Inkling for Art, LLC out of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Artists are invited to attend our Saturday Night Gala and all special programs during the week; however, attendance is not mandatory as our trained volunteers monitor the art and handle sales. The Festival receives 1/3 commission on all sales. Please see our on-line application for additional information.
The Monmouth Festival of the Arts is hosted by Monmouth Reform Temple and is made possible, in part, by the Monmouth County Arts Council through funding from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the County Historical Commission, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State a Partner Agency of the National Endowment of the Arts.
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