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Member Miniatures: big ART in small packages 2020 January 18, 2020 – March 15, 2020 Opening Reception:   Saturday, January 18th, 2020 from 5 – 7 pm Museum Statement: Since 2015, the Monmouth Museum has celebrated our Artist Members by hosting an art exhibition in our Nilson and Hallway Galleries. The show has always been an excellent opportunity for our members to show off their talent and creativity in small formats. In 2020, we are continuing the tradition of exhibiting member artwork in an exclusive show once again. As a show of miniatures, we will be exhibiting artwork no bigger than 12″x12″ when framed. Hours Main Gallery & Nilson Gallery Tues.-Sat.  10 AM–5 PM Sunday  12 noon–5 PM Dorothy V. Morehouse WonderWing (children under 6 years) Tuesday-Thursday*  Hours subject to change Call for hours (732-747-2266) Fri. & Sat.  10 AM–5 PM Sunday  12 noon–5 PM Becker Children’s Wing (children 6-12 years and their families) Tues.-Sat.  10 AM–...

41st Annual Juried Art Exhibition January 18, 2020 – March 15, 2020 Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony : Saturday, January 18th, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm Museum Statement: Since the Annual Juried Art Exhibition was founded by the Monmouth County Arts Council in 1979, the exhibition has been presented at the Monmouth Museum. In 2011 the Monmouth Museum assumed complete sponsorship of the exhibition. The same year, the museum expanded the call for entries to be international. As a result, the Annual Juried Art Exhibition has become a refreshing representation of creative talent from around the world. Alongside local New Jersey artists, the Annual Juried Art Exhibition has included artists from Japan, Russia, Lithuania, Israel, and Germany. This year, the Monmouth Museum presents the 41st Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Artwork of all media and styles will be featured in our Main Gallery and will be continuing our tradition of showcasing diverse and international art. Juror:  Grace G...