Teen Watercolor Workshop

Today was the latest session in a weekly series of watercolor workshops for teens, taught by Rose Reilly Leonard. The class meets most Thursdays, 4 to 6 pm, at the Boatworks. Students will learn basic watercolor techniques and related skills. There are two more meetings (July 3 & 17) in the current four week series. A new four week series of teen watercolor workshops will start again on July 24. Students can join at any time.

Summer Film- The Postman Always Rings Twice

The next film in the series presented at the Boatworks by Luke Suppa will be noir classic The Postman Always Rings Twice, (1946) starring John Garfield and Lana Turner. Just one look at the image above and you know these two are up to no good. Come see for yourself how their evil plans turn out. The film begins at 7 pm on Wednesday June 25, with discussion to follow. Admission is free.

Shanna Nolan Live at the Boatworks

Shanna Nolan, backed by a number of musicians, performed before a sold out house at the Boatworks on Saturday night. Check out the above photo by Kevin Maypother. We'd love to get some comments by anyone who was at the show.

June Critique Group

The Fine Art Critique Group met this evening. Several artists showed up and brought recent work. For some, it was work that was still in progress, and they received advice on how to resolve their pieces. Others brought finished work. The discussion wasn't limited to just the pieces brought by the participants, but also matters of design and art materials, among other things. Everyone seemed to feel that they got something from the discussion. The group meets the 3rd Thursday of every month, and all artists are invited.

Figure Drawing Group

The BAC Figure Drawing group met tonight. About half a dozen artists were in attendance, working with such materials as pencil, charcoal, pastels, conte crayon, and watercolor. The photos show a few examples of work made tonight. Next session will be two weeks from tonight, on July 2.

Exhibition- Food For Thought

It's time to get ready for the next BAC exhibition, Food For Thought. Work for the juried show can be dropped off at the Boatworks on June 28 from 10 am to 1 pm. The show opens with a reception on July 12 from 4 to 7 pm, and remains on display through August 2. 50% of show proceeds benefit the Belmar Food Pantry.

Art Opportunities, 3rd week of June

This week at the Boatworks we have two activities that may be of interest to visual artists.

On Wednesday, June 18 we have the next meeting of the Figure Drawing Group, from 7 to 9 pm. We provide the space, a live model, and easels. You bring your choice of drawing and painting materials and $10 for the model fee. Open to artists over age 17.

On Thursday, June 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm there will be the monthly meeting of the Fine Arts and Fine Art Photography Critique Group. Bring a piece or two in any medium and get the educated opinions of your fellow artists. The regular participants say they have been really getting some good feedback. And it's free.

Successful Art Show

Saturday, June 14, 2008


The opening of the 'I Love Belmar' benefit Art Show was attended by a good crowd and many voiced their approval of the show. Honorable Mention awards were handed out to artists Trevor Bryon, Mary Fenton, and Wendy Ritch. The Best in Show award went to Joe Villa. Fifty percent of the entry fees was donated to the Belmar First Aid Squad and Franie Hines accept the check from BAC chairman Ron Anderson. With sales still going on more will be donated after the close of this show on the June 27. Paintings and photographs will be picked up on June 28th between 10am and 1pm.


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Performance Series- Shanna Nolan

Live at the Boatworks- June 21

Vocalist and Belmar native Shanna Nolan will be performing a mix of original compositions and songs by other artists. Doors open at 7:30 pm, perfomance begins at 8 pm. Admission is only $10, but interest is strong in this show and seating limited, so it is recommended that you buy tickets in advance. 

Plein Air in Ocean Grove

The Plein Air group will be back in Ocean Grove on Friday, June 13. Meet up first at 1 pm at Patricia's Boutique, 60 Main Avenue, and then find a nice spot in town to draw, paint, take photos, or whatever artistic medium you enjoy.

Summer Classic Film Series

The Belmar Arts Council is launching a summer classic film series this week, hosted at the Boatworks by BAC member Luke Suppa. The movies will run on alternate Wednesdays in June, July, and August. It opens on Wednesday, June 11 with the comedy/horror classic Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein. The black and white 1948 film unites the NJ born comedy duo with some of Universal's greatest movie monsters- Frankenstein's Monster (Glen Strange), Dracula (Bela Lugosi), and the Wolfman (Lon Chaney Jr).

The movie begins at 7 pm. Admission is free.

Some of the other films scheduled for the rest of this series include-

June 25- The Postman Always Rings Twice, starring John Garfield and Lana Turner (1946)

July 9- Tarzan and His Mate, starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan (1934)

July 23- On the Town, starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra (1949)

August 6- Animal Crackers, starring the Marx Brothers (1930)

August 20- Angels with Dirty Faces, starring James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, and Pat O'Brien (1938)

Artists Outdoors in Ocean Grove

A small group of BAC artists met in scenic Ocean Grove to enjoy some outdoor art making on a beautiful day. Here we see Ron on a corner doing a sketch of buildings across the corner. Other artists were scattered around town trying watercolor and photography.

June Members Meeting-Updated

Tonight was the monthly members meeting of the Belmar Arts Council. The agenda included the following information:

Musical perfomance by Shanna Nolan & Friends on June 21st.

Summer exhibitions "I Love Belmar" (opening on Saturday, June 7) , "Food for Thought" (July) , and "Art in the Round" (August).

Summer movie series featuring classics from 1930's and 1940's.

A new mural for the north side of the building.

More details about all of the above will be posted soon.

Our special guest tonight was John "Hutch" Hutchinson, who gave us a demonstration of Pro/DESKTOP, a 3D drawing/design program that can be used by engineers and artists for a variety of applications. Above is a photo of the man himself, and one of him in action, using a laptop to demonstrate some of the program's functions, which we saw projected on the big screen. Those who were in attendance were very impressed with the possiblities, and took information to help them get started.

Plein Air Group Goes To Ocean Grove

The Plein Air group will go on the road this week, meeting in scenic Ocean Grove. Those who are interested in participating should gather at Patricia's Boutique, 60 Main Ave, at 1 pm. Further information will be given at that time.

Plein Air Group Met at Lake Como

The Plein Air group is expanding their painting sites. We were just at Lake Como, and are moving on to Ocean Grove this Friday at 1:00 pm. All are welcome to join! See you there in front of Patricia's Boutique at 60 Main St.

Coming Soon- I Love Belmar

More than 50 artworks were submitted for the upcoming "I Love Belmar" juried exhibition, and today the best of those were installed in our main gallery. Thanks to our new hanging system, the installation went quickly. The official opening will be Saturday June 7, from 4 to 6 pm, but anyone coming to any of this week's scheduled activities at the Boatworks (including Figure Drawing on Wednesday evening, and the monthly member's meeting on Thursday evening) can get a preview.