Monmouth Arts has announced an open call for its annual member exhibition, themed "FEAST," inviting artists from Monmouth County to submit works exploring abundance, desire, and consumption. The exhibition will be held at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank from September 4 to November 2, with an opening reception on September 11. Submissions are due by July 27, and artists must be current members of Monmouth Arts to participate. The show will be guest curated by Tova Navarra, an award-winning artist, writer, and educator.
This exhibition matters because it provides a platform for local artists to engage with a timely and universal theme—consumption and its cultural implications—while fostering community connection through the arts. As Monmouth County's official arts agency, Monmouth Arts plays a key role in supporting the regional creative ecosystem, and the annual member exhibition, now in its ninth year, is a cornerstone of that effort. The call for diverse mediums and perspectives underscores the organization's commitment to inclusivity and artistic dialogue.