Events

Born to Run 50: Photographs by Eric Meola
2025-09-05 10:00 - 2025-12-18 17:00 (America/New_York) | DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall
This exciting new exhibit celebrates the photography of Eric Meola, whose iconic photo of Springsteen and saxophonist Clarence Clemons graces the Born to Run album cover. The free exhibit will be open to the public in Monmouth University’s Rechnitz Hall DiMattio Gallery from Friday, September 5 through December 18, 2025. See gallery hours and more here.

Dennis McNett and Ben Venom: Double Trouble
2025-10-10 10:00 - 2025-12-18 17:00 | 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.
Exhibition runs through December 18th, 2025, this exhibition showcases the artists’ individual works that explore the intersection of punk culture, environmental sustainability, and traditional craft, showing a commitment to DIY ethos and techniques.
Join us for a lecture with Dennis McNett in the Great Hall Auditorium from 4:00–5:00 PM, followed by an Artist Reception on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Ice House Gallery.
Dennis McNett
https://www.wolfbat.com/
Ben Venom
https://www.benvenom.com/

Seen & Unseen, Charles Sills’ Memorial Group Art Exhibit
2025-11-01 09:00 - 2025-12-10 17:00 | Pollak Gallery
On View: November 1 – December 10, 2025
Opening Reception: November 7, 6-8pm
Gallery Hours: 9am-7pm | Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm | Saturday & Sunday

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?

Seen & Unseen is guest curated by Vaune Peck, founding Director of Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts. For three decades, Peck has led the Center’s comprehensive programming in the performing and visual arts, bringing a dynamic range of cultural experiences to the community. The gallery exhibition showcases the works of 25 members of Monmouth Arts for the organization’s Charles Sills’ Memorial Group Art Exhibit, which is held in various galleries throughout Monmouth County.

Participating Artists: Marilyn Baldi, Richard Berger, Patricia Butynski, Kimberly Callas
Charles, New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Summer Deaver, Justin DeMattico, Dawn DiCicco, Jacki Dickert, Shari Epstein, Eva Marie Faith, Beverly Haber, Meg Hadley (Jesusjoints Art), Jude Harzer, Nancy Karpf, Jill Kerwick, Belle Koblentz, Lea Lumière, Carol Magnatta, John Paul Nicolaides, Cheri Pessutti, Susu Pianchupattana, Mona Pollard, Ellen Rubinstein, Sandy Taylor

Trivia Night @ Icarus Brewing
2025-11-12 17:30 | NJ
Wednesday, Nov. 12Free EventIcarus Brewing—2045 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724

Happy Hour: 5:30–6:30 p.m.Trivia: 6:30 p.m.

Gather your crew and head to Icarus Brewing for a lively night of trivia, craft brews and good vibes! Reconnect, compete, and reminisce as you test your knowledge and enjoy an evening of laughs, prizes, and Hawk Pride!

Social Work Alumni Lecture (2025)
2025-11-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Live over Zoom
Social Work in a Shifting Landscape: Advocating for Human Rights
Presenter: Sanjana Ragudaran, Ph.D., MSW

Between Two Worlds
2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:30 | Pozycki Hall Auditorium
The Institute for Global Understanding (IGU) and the Center for the Arts at Monmouth University invite you to the third Pearson’s World Cinema Series (PWCS) movie and discussion event of the fall semester on Thursday, November 13th, at 6:05 PM in Pozycki Hall Auditorium. The event is co-sponsored by the Global Understanding Convention 2025.
We will screen the movie Between Two Worlds (2021) directed by Emmanuel Carrere. The movie will be hosted by Dr. Manuel Chavez with Dr. Marina Vujnovic. Screening will be followed by a discussion and refreshments.
