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BLAST OFF! A Space Journey - Exhibition Now Open
In the Becker Children’s Wing through August 2010. Please be sure to call ahead to confirm hours. The facility is often booked in advance for group tours and private parties.
Becker Children's Wing (children 6-12 years) 
Tuesday - Friday 2 - 4:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 1 - 5 PM
Star Lab Planetarium Shows
*$8.00 (includes General Admission)
Tuesday - Friday 4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday 1:30 & 3:00 PM
From the discoveries of ancient astronomers to early rocket science and the future of space travel, the history of space science is brought to life through scenic displays in this hands-on, interactive exhibition. New activities have been added with elements that encourage visitors to experiment, imagine, and discover. Explore space science first-hand by touching a meteorite, testing your weight on other planets, shopping for space travel items and crawling through the International Space Station.
New outer space murals by local artist Bob Mataranglo add a colorful dimension to the Activity Area. Visitors to the exhibition begin their tour with a walk through the Hall of Ancient Astronomy. See Galileo’s laboratory and hear him speak about his many revolutionary discoveries. Explore our fascinating Solar System through interactive presentations on the Sun, the Planets and the Milky Way. Experience the wonders of the night sky in a StarLab Planetarium show. Learn about NASA, and how astronauts prepare for space travel, experience a rocket launch, and travel to the Moon’s surface!
BLAST OFF! is the perfect space journey for stargazing elementary school students or anyone interested in outer space. Schools & Group Tour Information
BlastOff Birthday Party Details
See the new Kaller Gallery addition, FICTION TO FACT is a fascinating display of space memorabilia and toys.
G E O R G E _S E G A L !
GEORGE SEGAL EVERYMAN: Sculpture, Paintings and Drawings
February 28 - April 11, 2010
Opening Reception, Sunday, February 28, 3 - 5 pm
The Monmouth Museum presents an exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed artist George Segal. This exhibition offers a diverse overview of the late artist's career, and features his signature life-size plaster-cast sculptures, as well as portrait and still-life paintings and drawings. Children under 10 and strollers are not permitted in this exhibition in the main gallery.
Self-portrait with George Segal 2, 1990 and Italian Restaurant, photos courtesy of Donald Lokuta.
GEORGE SEGAL IN FOCUS: Photography by Donald Lokuta
February 21 - March 21, 2010
Opening Reception, Sunday, February 28, 3 - 5 pm
This exhibition features photographs by Donald Lokuta that creatively document Segal's work during the last twenty years of his life.
Working in the Studio, 1989, photo courtesy of Donald Lokuta.
George Segal Everyman Exhibition
Segal Celebration Benefit Party on April 10th, 5 - 7pm.
“Celebrating the Museum’s most important Art Exhibition of a Decade”
This special evening will feature a tour and discussion with Segal's daughter, Rena Segal, and photographer Donald Lokuta. Barbara Goldfarb, Robert Yoskowitz and Susan Kutliroff who were friends of Segal will speak about their experiences as models for his cast-sculptures. Enjoy libations and light fare while you experience this wonderful art before the exhibition opens to the public. Tickets are $65 per person. Please call Mary Suszkowski, Special Projects Coordinator at 732-747-2266 for reservations and additional information.
George Segal STUDIO TOUR
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Join us for an exclusive, private guided tour of George Segal’s studios, with Rena Segal and Donald Lokuta. This is a unique opportunity to view Segal’s studio, as it is not open to the general public. Lunch will be at Daryl, New Brunswick’s newest five star restaurant. Our motorcoach will depart from the Museum at 10:00 am and return at 5:00 pm. Limited reservations available. Tickets: $200 per person; please call Julia Fiorino at the Museum at 732-747-2266 for reservations and additional information. Click here for a special INVITE ANNOUNCEMENT
Call For Entries: ART ON PAPER - A Juried Exhibition
April 23 - June 27, 2010 at the Monmouth Museum
Opening Reception 6 - 8:00 pm April 23, 2010
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 10, 2010:
CD Entries MUST ARRIVE at the Monmouth Museum by 5 p.m.
Announcement of Accepted Artists on April 1, 2010.
Museum Statement: This exhibition focuses on artwork in a range of paper-based media including monoprints and limited edition original prints, artist books, drawings and paintings on paper, photographs and wall-mounted paper sculpture.
Juror: Bruce Waldman, School of Visual Arts Faculty Member and a Director of the New York Society of Etchers.
Eligibility: Open to all artists world-wide age 18 and over working in paper-based media including monoprints and limited edition original prints, artist books, drawings and paintings on paper, photographs and wall-mounted paper sculpture. All artwork entered must be original creations by the artist and must have been completed in the last five years.
Submission Guidelines and Fees: Submissions are limited to a maximum of TWO pieces. Only ONE piece can be selected for the exhibition. Acceptance into the exhibition is not guaranteed with entry. Monmouth Museum Members: FREE (membership form on website) Non-members: $20 per entry.
CLICK HERE for the prospectus with complete submission details including digital specifications and mailing address. For more information contact: Catherine Clark 732-747-2266 cclarkboyd@monmouthmuseum.org
Call For Entries: New Jersey Emerging Artist Series
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 28, 2010
CD Entries must arrive at the Monmouth Museum by 5 p.m.
Announcement of Accepted Artists on April 26, 2010.
Museum Statement: The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series consists of six annual monthly solo exhibitions to showcase the new work of NJ artists who have not previously held one-person exhibitions in our State. Selected artists are guided through the exhibition process, provided promotional materials and are encouraged to give an artist’s talk during their exhibition to further increase their visibility.
Jurors: The Monmouth Museum Exhibition Committee will jury all submissions. The committee consists of Museum administrators, college art professors and administrators, professional visual artists, gallery owners and art appraisers.
Eligibility: The exhibition is open to any artist currently living in New Jersey who is 18 years of age or older and has not previously held a one-person exhibition in this State. This includes solo exhibitions in any public venue where work was exhibited for a period over 3 weeks, was publicized in the media, and was accompanied by an opening reception. Artwork will be considered in all media, but must be wall-mountable. Selected artists will be chosen from digital images submitted on a CD.
Submission Guidelines and Fees: Submissions are limited to a maximum of TEN pieces. Monmouth Museum members FREE (membership form on website),
Non-members: $10. Click for INFORMATION. Click for APPLICATION. with complete submission details including digital specifications and mailing address. For more information contact: Catherine Clark 732-747-2266 cclarkboyd@monmouthmuseum.org
New Jersey Emerging Artists Series
2010 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jill Baker Gower, Sewell, Metal Sculpture
March 26 - April 25, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, March 26, 2010, 6-8 pm
(Gower: "Reflection #1 (white)", vitreous enamel on copper, silicone rubber, acrylic mirror, copper, 5" x 3 1/2" x 4", 2006)
A Teddy Bear Tea Party
Sunday, April 18, 2010 2 To 4 p.m.
The Friends of the Monmouth Museum cordially invite all children three to eight years of age, Parents, Grandparents and your favorite stuffed friends to A Teddy Bear Tea Party. The afternoon will include dancing, a Teddy Bear Parade led by a famous bear, polite conversation, a lesson on manners and gourmet treats. Members: Adults $35, Children $25. Non-members: Adults $40, Children $30.
New Jersey Emerging Artists Series
Riccardo Berlingeri, Middletown, Paper Sculpture
April 30 - May 30, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, April 30, 2010, 6-8 pm
(Berlingeri: "Fenestra Admirabilis", newspaper and glue, 75" x 75", 2009)
ENTERTAINING FLOWERS: Dazzling Tablescapes
At the newly renovated Navesink Country Club, Middletown, NJ
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 11:00 a.m.
Come join the Friends of the Monmouth Museum for an inspiring and enjoyable Spring Luncheon, Flower Arrangement and Tablescape demonstration. The special setting for this exciting event will be the newly renovated Navesink Country Club in Middletown, New Jersey. Katherine Toland, award winning floral designer and owner of Greystone Designs in Princeton will be the guest speaker. Her program, “Entertaining Flowers” will show us unique floral creations and table designs for all your parties and special events, whether it be dinner for two or a large garden party. Katherine specifically designs the perfect setting – from linens to unforgettable centerpieces- to reflect personal taste and style. Greystone Designs has been part of spectacular events in Princeton, to New York City, Philadelphia and Newport, Rhode Island. Katherine will demonstrate a variety of centerpiece designs, show us how to use color to its best advantage and how to add a touch of drama to your entertaining. The program will be followed by lunch and time for you to relax and appreciate the beautiful arrangements and the interior of the Country Club as well as the breathtaking views of the Navesink. Tickets are $50.00 non-members, $45.00 members. For reservations and additional information please call the Museum at 732-747-2266.
New Jersey Emerging Artists Series
Michael Hynes, Middletown, B/W Photography
June 4 - July 3, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, June 4, 2010, 6-8 pm
(Hynes: "Officer's Row, Fort Hancock", photograph, 18" x 24", 2008)
The Painting World of EVELYN LEAVENS
July 9 - September 5, 2010
Opening Reception July 9, 6-8 pm
The Monmouth Museum presents a retrospective exhibition of works by Red Bank artist Evelyn Leavens.
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
New Jersey Emerging Artists Series
2010 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jill Baker Gower, Sewell, Metal Sculpture March 26 - April 25, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, March 26, 2010, 6-8 pm
Riccardo Berlingeri, Middletown, Paper Sculpture April 30 - May 30, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, April 30, 2010, 6-8 pm
Michael Hynes, Middletown, B/W Photography June 4 - July 3, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, June 4, 2010, 6-8 pm
The Monmouth Museum NJ Emerging Artists Series is an ongoing program for artists in all mediums who are residents of NJ, who have never had a one-person show. The Nilson Gallery in the Monmouth Museum provides a unique and exciting opportunity for New Jersey artists to showcase their work.  The artists selected for this Series represent the diversity of talent in the State and demonstrate their creativity in a wide variety of media. Gallery talks scheduled during the exhibitions offer artists the opportunity to share insights on their work.The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series at the Monmouth Museum is supported by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.
DORN’S PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION
Ongoing in the Hall Gallery
The Monmouth Museum has been exhibiting selected historical images from the Dorn’s Classic Images collection for the past two years. Kathy Dorn Severini is the curator of the collection, which includes nearly 5,000 images of every aspect of past eras in Monmouth County. During the exhibition, photographs will be available for purchase (perfect for gifts!), with a percentage of sales donated to the Museum.
BLAST OFF! A Space Journey
in the Becker Children's Wing now through August 2010
From the discoveries of ancient astronomers to early rocket science and the future of space travel, the history of space science is brought to life through scenic displays in this hands-on, interactive exhibition. Visitors to the exhibition begin their tour with a walk through the Hall of Ancient Astronomy. See Galileo’s laboratory and hear him speak about his many revolutionary discoveries. Explore our fascinating Solar System through interactive presentations on the Sun, the Planets and the Milky Way. Experience the wonders of the night sky in a StarLab Planetarium show. Learn about NASA, and how astronauts prepare for space travel, experience a rocket launch, and travel to the Moon’s surface! Explore space science first-hand by touching a meteorite, testing your weight on other planets, shopping for space travel items and crawling through the International Space Station. BLAST OFF! is the perfect space journey for stargazing elementary school students or anyone interested in outer space. Becker Children’s Wing Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. StarLab Planetarium Shows: Tuesday - Friday: 4:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
 “FICTION TO FACT” Space Toys & Memorabilia Collection
in the Becker Children's Wing now through August 2010
Space exploration is brought to life in a new display, “FICTION TO FACT” in the Becker Children’s Wing at the Monmouth Museum. Over 100 original Space artifacts from the days of science fiction to the present are on loan from Kaller’s America Gallery (www.SearchofOuterSpace.com). The collection features toys, games, posters and books, as well as memorabilia from Russia’s and America’s space missions. Vintage Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon spaceship toys and books are displayed with other rocket and robot collectibles. Fictional astronauts include Snoopy, Barbie, G.I. Joe, Donald Duck and a Cabbage Patch Doll. Miss Piggy appears in her space attire as a mission control commander. Leading characters from Star Trek and Star Wars, ET, and Buzz Lightyear are also on view. An 8 foot tall creature that was used to promote the 1979 movie “ALIEN” is now positioned high on a pedestal to observe visitors to the Becker Children’s Wing.
The WonderWing - Ongoing (permanent exhibition)
There have bben several new additions to enhance the Dorothy V. Morehouse WonderWing. This popular destination for children ages 2-6 is an educational space offering a permanent exhibition on the sea and the creatures that make it their home. Children can explore a pirate ship, perform in a Tiki theater, climb a tree house and slide through a whale. New features include a lighthouse with lovely undersea murals at the base, created by local artist Jim Fitzmaurice. Climb the steps inside and discover a lookout and periscope with views of the sea. Play hide-and-seek in a flashy kelp forest, and find sea creatures in a splashy new water table. Children will have a magical undersea learning experience with elements that are attractive and age appropriate, and draw young visitors to experiment, imagine, explore and discover. Private birthday parties may be booked in advance. Please call for hours.
VISIT STELLA THE STEGOSAURUS!
The Monmouth Museum recently installed a large Stegosaurus dinosaur sculpture on permanent display in the Museum’s patio garden. Artist Jim Gary was a self-taught metal sculptor best known for his large whimsical creations of dinosaurs assembled from discarded automobile parts. Welded by hand and painted in vivid colors, Gary's sculptures are almost life-size, and each is comprised of hundreds of car parts – he used as many as eight to ten automobiles to build a single dinosaur. A local artist, raised in Colts Neck, and a resident of Farmingdale, Gary established a gallery, Iron Butterfly, in Red Bank, featuring other artists he selected as well as his own work. Gary's art has been exhibited at museums throughout the country, including the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, the Boston Children's Museum and the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. A traveling exhibition of his work, Jim Gary's Twentieth Century Dinosaurs has toured worldwide since the late 1970's. Pictured on the Museum's outdoor patio with our Stegosaurus sculpture is Tess Martin and her grandmother, Joann Kreger. Tess submitted the winning name of "Stella" in our dinosaur naming contest.
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