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  • Dennis McNett and Ben Venom: Double Trouble

    Rotary Ice House Gallery

    Monmouth University, Department of Art & Design, in collaboration with Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park is pleased to present Double Trouble, a groundbreaking exhibition uniting the strong works of Dennis McNett (Wolfbat) and Ben Venom. McNett’s large-scale wood carvings and intricate prints stand in powerful dialogue with Venom’s punk-infused quilts and textile works. These boundary-pushing artists transform traditional techniques into bold cultural statements that challenge, provoke, and inspire.

  • Egg Tempera and Silverpoint Class: Using Early Renaissance Techniques Today

    Pollak Gallery

    Class Schedule: Saturday, October 11 | 2 – 5:00 PM
     
    Artist Eileen Kennedy will introduce the early Renaissance techniques of silverpoint and egg tempera, media in most prominent use prior to 1450. After a brief slide lecture about historical and contemporary artists using these materials (i.e. Botticelli and Wyeth), the artist will discuss the materials used to make panels for silverpoint and egg tempera and demonstrate how to make and apply tempera paint. Participants will have the remainder of the workshop to create a still life drawing in silverpoint. Still life objects, paper, and silverpoint styli will be available for use. Kennedy’s own works in silverpoint and egg tempera will be on view in the gallery. 

    $50
  • Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light

    Georgia O’Keeffe: the Brightness of Light and Q&A with the Filmmakers

    Pollak Theatre

    Georgia O’Keeffe: the Brightness of Light is a 2-hour documentary exploring the life and art of the most important woman artist of the 20th century – the ”Mother of Modernism.” In the 1920s, O’Keeffe became famous for her paintings of flowers, bones, and the beauty of nature. She posed nude for shocking photographs by Alfred Stieglitz, but denied that her paintings depicted sexual imagery. In the 1970s, she emerged as an iconic role model for women.

    Following the screening, Producer Ellen Casey Warner and Director Paul Wagner will host a discussion to share insights into the making of the documentary and answer audience questions.

    $23 (General Public),  $21 (Seniors), $10 (Child), $5 (MU Students)

  • Art for the Non-Artist

    Bey Hall

    Can’t even draw a stick figure? Struggle with perfectionism?
    This isn’t your average art class—it’s a creative empowerment workshop created especially for those who think they can’t draw. You’ll learn to draw with both technical skill and confidence—in just one session. With a single feather as your subject, you’ll learn to slow down and really see—translating its shape and texture into a drawing through focused observation. Each drawing will reflect the individual behind it—created entirely by your own hand, and completed with real technical skill, even if it’s your very first time.

    All materials provided. No experience needed.

    $60

  • Seen & Unseen, Charles Sills’ Memorial Group Art Exhibit

    Pollak Gallery

    In illuminating what has been hidden—by history, by progress, or by the limits of perception—Seen & Unseen seeks to reclaim and reframe the narratives that shape our cultural and emotional landscapes. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, the exhibition invites both artists and audiences to consider: What do we overlook in our daily lives? What deserves to be remembered? And how do the spaces we inhabit reflect the spaces within us?

    Free and open to the public.

  • Exhibition on Screen – Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait

    Pollak Theatre

    Learn about the life and art of Lucia Freud through his unflinching self-portraits in this compelling documentary- an intimate study of identity, ageing, and one of Britain’s greatest painters.

    $23 (Adult), $21 (Senior), $10 (Child), $5 (MU Student)

  • Exhibition on Screen – Rembrandt

    Pollak Theatre

    An intimate, expert-guided exploration of a landmark Rembrandt exhibition, revealing the artist’s late-life masterpieces and offering fresh insight into his creative genius and enduring legacy.

    $23 (Adult), $21 (Senior), $10 (Child), $5 (MU Student)

  • Goya: Visions of Flesh and Blood

    Pollak Theatre

    Discover the genius of Goya- Spain’s master of the modern portraiture- in this cinematic journey through the National Gallery’s landmark exhibition. This heir to Velázquez and inspiration to Picasso redefined modern art.

    $23 (Adult), $21 (Senior), $10 (Child), $5 (MU Student)

  • Pop Surrealism: From the James and Maureen Dorment Collection

    DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall

    Please note: The Gallery Reception has been rescheduled to March 12 from 7–9pm.

    Pop Surrealism (or Lowbrow Art) is a contemporary art movement blending surrealism’s dreamlike, unconscious themes with pop art’s imagery from popular culture, cartoons, comics, and kitsch, characterized by high technical skill, satirical commentary, and roots in underground scenes like hot-rod culture and punk rock, often featuring fantastical characters and exploring social themes with dark humor and whimsy with magazines like Juxtapoz popularizing the style. The exhibition features key artists from this movement including Mark Ryden, Camille Rose Garcia, Ana Bagayan, Swoon, Neckface, Barnaby Whitfield, John John Jessie, Tim Biskup, Liz McGrath, Mark Ryden, Aaron Johnson, Camille Rose Garcia, R. Crumb, and many more. Reception will be held on Friday, February 20th from 7 – 9 p.m.

  • Adult Education Series poster for an Embroidery class taught by Jennifer Santa Maria.

    Embroidery 101

    Bey Hall

    Embroidery is a timeless art form of stitching that has been practiced for centuries, making it one of the oldest and most cherished folk traditions. This beginner-friendly class is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of embroidery, from selecting materials to mastering essential stitches. In this inspiring workshop, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to create your own beautiful heirlooms and works of art. Participants will explore a variety of versatile stitches to craft unique designs. Step-by-step, we’ll cover the split stitch, satin stitch, and the ever-charming French knot. Hosted by Art Coach and Teaching Artist Jenny Santa Maria, this workshop blends expert guidance with a warm, encouraging environment, making it the perfect introduction to this timeless craft. Jenny brings years of teaching experience and a passion for empowering creativity, ensuring participants leave with both skills and inspiration to continue their artistic journey.

    $60