2025 Summer Catalog by LBIF

SUMMER 2025

WHO WE ARE

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT THE BOARD

Fellow Members:

I hope and trust that you all had a safe and peaceful offseason. As we approach another summer on our beautiful island, I wanted to recount what we accomplished over the past twelve months and update you about what we have in store for the summer of 2025.

When you arrive at the Foundation, you will notice that our camp building has a brand-new A-frame roof (replacing the old flat roof) and exterior staircase. We chose this design for a number of reasons. First, it is more visually appealing. Second, the A-frame enables the roof to shed water completely, as opposed to the flat roof which retained water that would bake in the sun. This will extend the useful life of the roof while minimizing ongoing maintenance. Finally, the A-frame design allows us to install HVAC units in the roof attic, making the building usable year-round with heating and cooling capabilities.

This roof project is the single biggest capital project undertaken by the LBIF in at least 25 years. It would not have been possible without the extreme generosity and support of the members who contributed to our Annual Appeal, as well as the interest earned on our endowment fund, which Blai members Ken Stein and Sandy Strine generously donated to a significant extent. That generosity enabled us to fund the project without having to incur a nickel of debt.

As we enter 2025, we are seeing:

· Continued membership growth, including our Blai and Tennis Memberships.

· Thriving summer camp enrollment because of expanded offerings and contemporary curricula.

· Expanded business and community relationships.

· New grant awards, including awards from the Ocean County Cultural Heritage, William S. Paley Foundation, New Jersey Cultural Trust, Ocean County Tourism Marketing Grant, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

· A record number of art exhibitions, films, concerts, and social events.

o May: Works on Paper 2025

o June 4-8: Lighthouse International Film Festival

o July: 40 Under 40 juried exhibition

o July: One Night Only, a gala event supporting and showcasing our talented local artists

o August 6: House Tour

o August: Member/Student/Faculty Exhibition

o September: Plein Air Plus 2025

o Fabulous fun family programs

o Children’s specialty camps, including Cheerleading, Theater Camp, Contemporary Dance, Singing Songbirds Camp, Fishing Camp, and Tennis Camp, to name just a few.

In addition, for those of you who play Tennis and Pickleball, Brett, Tom, and Kristen have brought a real passion and member-centric attitude to our facilities. Their focus on the member experience was a breath of fresh air and they continue to be desirous of doing everything they can to making the LBIF the premier tennis operation on the Island.

President, Kevin Covert

Past President, Todd Strine

Treasurer, James McClure

Secretary, Daniella Kerner

Executive Director, Daniella Kerner

Mary Beckett

Tracey Cameron

Tracy Evert

Jamie Hand

Krissy Katzenstein

Michael Lasky

Lee Luedtke

Debbie MacArthur

Jay Madden

Marielaine Mammon

Albert Paley

Rob Slotnick

Gabe Stone Shayer

Jeff Sussman

I have previously described our Ceramics Studio as a “hidden gem,” with its state-of-the-art kilns and facilities for experienced and beginner potters alike. Over the past year, however, the expanded offerings and classes have “outed” our Studio. Its increasingly welcoming environment continues to encourage beginners and experts alike to stop in to learn more about such a fascinating art form. We expanded our staffing in the ceramics studio, so I encourage you to stop by and speak to Jeff, Christina and some of our ceramics residents about everything that our facility has to offer.

My main priority for 2025 remains growth; growth in our membership; growth in our fundraising; and growth in our offerings.

Our members are the lifeblood of the Foundation. We cannot sustain this organization without a growing and vibrant membership. And that doesn’t just mean more dues. It means members that want to come to the Foundation to experience all that it has to offer, whether cultural, educational, athletic or otherwise. If visitors see a place with a lot going on, engaging a welcoming community that provides quality services and enjoyable programming, they will want to be here. That’s how we will grow our membership.

So I would ask each of you to encourage your friends and neighbors to become Foundation members—especially young families that can become generational contributors to our LBIF community. Educate them about all the Foundation has to offer for people of all ages. Bring them to the Foundation to visit. Invite them to attend a concert, view an art show, play Tennis or Pickleball, or try their hand at Ceramics. Direct them to our website so that they can see for themselves all that we have to offer. I know that if we can engage with them at some level, we can persuade them to join us as members.

Finally, fundraising is critical to the sustainability of the Foundation. Membership dues, Tennis and Camp revenue contribute to our operating budget, but capital improvements are only possible through the generosity of our members. We sincerely thank those families who have made gifts to the Foundation in addition to their yearly dues and we hope you will continue to keep us in mind during our next Annual Appeal.

As I look forward to the 2025 summer season, I would encourage and challenge you to do something, whether large or small, to ensure an even brighter future for the Foundation. Everyone can contribute in some way, whether financially or in less tangible ways.

I am extremely proud of what we have been able to accomplish over the past few years. We have returned the Foundation to a stable fiscal footing and I remain confident that we are well positioned to flourish for years to come. Here’s wishing you all a safe and healthy 2025 and another wonderful LBI summer.

In closing, I encourage all of you to take a few seconds to thank our staff when you are visiting the Foundation. It is their hard work and dedication that keeps the Foundation the vibrant cultural center that it is today.

Kevin M. Covert

President, LBIF Board of Trustees

THE STAFF

Executive Director

Daniella Kerner dkerner@lbifoundation.org

Adult Programming + Membership

Jenna Connelly jconnelly@lbifoundation.org

Camp + Youth Programming

Jennifer Miller jmiller@lbifoundation.org

Camp Assistant

Tess McGuire tmcguire@lbifoundation.org

Community Relations

Taylor Jennings tjennings@lbifoundation.org

Ceramics Studio + Facilities + Science Manager Jeff Ruemeli ceramics@lbifoundation.org

Finance Manager

Joanne Guglielmo jguglielmo@lbifoundation.org

Marketing + Gallery Manager

Katherine Whitlock kwhitlock@lbifoundation.org

Tennis

Brent Chaffee + Tom Delbury tennis@lbifoundation.org

Pickleball

Kristen Clemmer tennis@lbifoundation.org

Weddings + Rentals + Special Events

Jaime Caravella jcaravella@lbifoundation.org

Front + Back Cover Photo

Sean Connelly

MISSION

To promote the arts and sciences on Long Beach Island and in the surrounding communities by enlightening, educating, and stimulating thought and discussion about current trends in the arts and sciences and by providing broad educational and cultural programs for all ages.

The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts + Sciences is free and open to the public!

120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies, NJ 08008

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LBIF HISTORY

Founded in 1948 by Boris Blai, the LBIF is an outstanding community cultural center. Blai, a student of the sculptor Auguste Rodin, and the founding Dean of The Tyler School of Art, Temple University, envisioned a unique facility that would foster individuals, and their talents, while enjoying summertime at the Jersey shore.

Boris Blai was born in 1893 in Rivne, Russia, and received his early training in sculpture and painting at the Kiev and Leningrad Imperial Academies. In 1912 Blai arrived in Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux Arts with Emile-Antoine Bourdelle and Auguste Rodin, later becoming an assistant to the master sculptor, Rodin. Blai also studied bronze casting and portrait painting in Munich. After coming to America, in 1927 Blai secured his first teaching position at the Oak Lane Country Day School in Philadelphia. In 1935 he founded The Tyler School of Art, Temple University’s degree granting art school located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania where he remained Dean until his retirement in 1960.

The LBIF has continued Blai’s vision by offering thousands of classes, workshops, exhibitions, and educational programs to the community. Since its first season, the LBIF has committed itself to the enhancement of the creative arts and the physical sciences. Though it began as a seasonal operation, the LBIF has grown into a year-round organization providing a place for learning, free expression, new experiences, and the exchange of ideas and understanding.

Celebrating LBIF’s 75th anniversary in 2023, we recognized our past Presidents, who along with their board of trustees, staff, members, volunteers, and supporters have enabled the LBIF to remain the cultural anchor of this region. To mark this milestone, we recognized these Presidents who gave of their time, vision and wisdom to sustain LBIF and its priceless 22-acre campus.

PRESIDENTS OF THE LBIF

1950: GEORGE PARKER TURNBULL

1951: COL. SS TURNBULL

1956-1957: SENATOR JAMES M. DAVIS

1958-1960: WILLIAM FLEMING JR

1961-1965: LOUISE WOLPER

1965: BORIS BLAI, FOUNDER

1966-1968: WILLIAM BREGMAN

1969-1970: SYLVIA BRISELLI

1971-1972: BARBARA THANHAUSER

1973-1974: ELAINE CANTER

1975-1976: PAULA POMERANTZ

1977-1978: SONIA FREED

1979-1985: PATRICIA ASTOR

1986-1991: HAROLD BRUSKIN

1992-1994: PATRICIA ASTOR

1997: KEN STEIN

1999: LARRY ROBINSON

2001: SANDY STRINE

2003: HERB FRANK

2005: SANDY SLOTNICK

2007: STEVE LISHNOFF

2009: PATRICIA MATHEWS

2011: JOHN NICHOLS

2013: OLIVIA SHERIDAN

2015: BUD BERMAN

2017: RICK BUSHNELL

2019: DEBORAH BRILL

2021: TODD STRINE

2023-2025: KEVIN COVERT

We thank Julie Berkowitz for her book, The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences - A History: 1947 - 2014, available for purchase at LBIF.

TO OUR COMMUNITY

It is because of Boris Blai, an artist, educator, and pioneer, who had the vision to create this special campus and made possible what we enjoy today. In 1948, he built and named these 22+ acres “The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences,” a concept that goes back to Leonardo da Vinci who is history’s ultimate example of exploring the symbiotic relationship between the arts and sciences.

Over the years I have sought out Blai’s remaining family, his friends and colleagues to document his accomplishments and to honor his legacy. As a community, our mission must be to preserve his gift of this magnificent mid-century modern building designed by George Daub, arts and science studios, and a native landscape that offers tranquility through its natural coastal beauty. Preservation is now more important than ever before.

I was fortunate to receive audio tapes of an interview Blai gave (from the 1950’s) from Blai’s grandson Adam. Blai’s words offer a glimpse of his vision and ideas of what the LBIF represented to him from its inception and founding in 1948.

An excerpt from this oral history, Boris Blai (a Russian immigrant) remarked:

“…I had an idea that we should create a cultural city — a city of business, art, education — and people who would like to come and live in an environment like this could be very helpful to each other… I am working now on that — to have a settlement right by the sea. …And arriving there, the immigrants, right next to it, establish a city with culture, school, retired people, who already been through in the scientific world, business world, art world, and maybe with all these accumulations of great knowledge, of our contemporary knowledge, what comes out sometimes is great work of art. Some man, maybe my students, maybe my student’s student, maybe my great grandchild will be able to create that thing.”

I would like to believe that for Boris Blai, that the “cultural city by the sea” he spoke of creating was the Foundation. We are the stewards of Boris Blai’s vision and keepers of his legacy. I am eternally grateful for his grand accomplishment in creating a unique campus dedicated to the arts and the sciences, on a barrier island no less! I am also grateful to the people of his generation who supported this vision and made it happen.

I wish to acknowledge the seven decades of Board members, volunteers, members, artists, scientists, and teachers who championed the mission of the LBIF as a cultural anchor of LBI and as a center for creativity and education for all age groups. I wish to thank our current Board members whose commitment and talents continue to contribute to our stability and direction.

Thank you to our wonderful, creative, talented, and dedicated staff. Our youth camp staff is exceptional, the team who create and communicate our many social and educational events are brilliant, and our very active recreational staff are passionate masters! The dedicated work of the many Chairs and Committee members; the Art Committee, Science Committee, Performing Arts Committee, House Tour Committee, to name a few, cannot be overlooked. The hundreds of volunteers, and particularly our annual House Tour volunteers, make all these events and programs found in these pages possible.

Thanks to the business community who we value and partner with in complimentary ways. Thank you to our non-profit partners in the sciences and the arts who help us build a stronger community with our shared interests. Thanks to our visitors who come through our doors, year-round. I hope you return again and again. And finally, a sincere thank you to all our members and their families, both our longtime members and our new members, who keep the LBIF alive and thriving each year because of their commitment, involvement, support, and love of the LBIF

Our community is our lifeblood, year-round, and it is your continued support that sustains the Foundation. It is up to us to protect and maintain this gift from Blai; now and for future generations. As beneficiaries, please join me to continue to build a bright, exciting, innovative, and inspired future.

My very best wishes to all for a wonderful summer, Daniella Kerner

Executive Director, May 2025

Photo: Michael Spark

BECOME A MEMBER 2025

Your membership dollars help the LBIF bring arts and science programming to Long Beach Island and the surrounding communities in Southern New Jersey. The LBIF has offered a place for residents to connect through art, science and wellness programs for 77 years and counting. Your membership dollars help support the ongoing operations and offerings of the LBIF. We are very thankful to our members for their continued support of the LBIF. In return, LBIF members meet new friends, gain knowledge, discover talents, and come together as a vital community to support the arts and sciences.

• Classes Programmed by the LBIF - 10% Member discount

LBIF Members are automatically enrolled in the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM). Show your digital membership card at any participating venue across North America for special discounts.

*Children in Family Membership and above tiers are defined as being 26 years of age and younger.

**Seasonal Ceramics Credit is subject to availability.

All Memberships expire September 30 and are non-refundable

• Summer Camps Programmed by the LBIF - 10% Member discount

• February 26-28 Summer Camp Pre-Registration

• March 1-15 Early Summer Camp Registration

• Additional Child* - $75

• Additional Child* - $250

• Access to Tennis + Pickleball Courts

• Access to $1500 Recreational Credit OR $1200 Seasonal Ceramics Credit**

• 2 Passes to Spring Fling

• 2 All Access Passes to Lighthouse International Film Festival (non-transferable)

• Artwork Purchases from LBIF Exhibitions - 10% Member Discount

• Exclusive Tennis Events (to be named)

• Discounted Tennis Clinics/ Round Robins/ Guest Fees

• 10 Free Yoga Passes

• 2 Tickets to the Annual Seashore House Tour (non-transferable)

• Name Recognition in LBIF’s Lobby for Membership Year

• Exclusive Event at Private Residence

• Exclusive BLAI Events - (to be specifically named)

• 1 Full Page Ad in Summer Catalog ($1300 value)

• 1 Full Page Ad in the Seashore House Tour Brochure ($1300 value)

• Your Business and Logo Listed as a BLAI BUSINESS Member in Summer Catalog

• Your Business Listed as a BLAI BUSINESS Member in Seashore House Tour Brochure

• Your Business Listed and Linked to Your Website via LBIF’s Website and Membership page

• Your Business Listed and Linked to Your Website on the Bottom of all Email Blasts

BLAI LEGACY

Inaugurated in 2018 in celebration of 70 years of Arts and Sciences at the LBIF, 2025 will mark the 8th year of the Blai premium membership tier. Blai Legacy Members are the patrons and stewards of the LBIF, the Members whose generous support significantly helps to preserve and expand the Foundation.

In an effort to expand the Legacy for our 2025 membership year, we are adding an array of membership benefits including first access to register for Children’s Summer Camp, discount on artwork purchases from our renowned exhibitions, two All Access Passes to the Lighthouse International Film Festival, and more. More importantly, we are expanding the social opportunities for Blai Legacy Members, including exclusive Summer Cocktail parties. The Blai Legacy benefits are an extraordinary value, but the true value lies in being a part of the Blai Legacy – and all it means to you and to the LBIF.

THANK YOU

BLAI LEGACY

Erika Aaron and Marc Fliegelman

Patricia Adell and Jeffrey Sussman

Patti Aresty

Michele and Fred Ballet

Mary and Mike Beckett

Sheila and Mike Bergey

Lisa Brien and Peter Mundheim

DeBorah Brill and Family

Tracey Cameron and Jim Murtaugh

The Catalfano Family

Bonnie and Bill Clarke

Amy and Kevin Covert

The DeBevoise Family

Bonnie and Jay Eisner

Suzanne and Michael Emmet

Tracy Evert and Daniel Fraser

Trish Faidiga

Paula and Adam Fein

Lynn and Harry Fryckberg

Joan Galiardo and Family

Nancy and Carl Glaeser

Joyce and Alvin Glasgold

Wendy and Richard Glazer

Jamie Hand and Ted Hynes

Valerie and Thomas Haverty

Jennifer and Barry Jaruzelski

Tara and Chris Johnson

The Jones Family

Kim and Adam Kamens

Krissy Katzenstein and Michael Scott

Daniella Kerner and Stanley Lechtzin

Sandi and Tony Kosinski

Michael Lasky and Family

Constance and David Lees

Suzanne and Robert Levin

Debbie and Tom MacArthur

Patricia Mathews and Norm Epstein

Madeline and James McClure

Jordana and Jeff Michaels

Susan Michel

Guna and Robert Mundheim

The Neumann Family

Ilene and Ray Nolte

Elinor and Harold Oertell

Keslie Patch-Bohrod and Dr. William Bohrod

Sue Pohanka and Jay Madden

Kim and Bill Pressman

Dina Pruzansky and Mike Herman

Jean and Wayne Rath

Benée Scola

Fay and Robert Slotnick

Jules Slotnick

Jaclyn Stockton-Sooy and Gary K. Sooy

Barbara Spina

Jessica and Todd Strine

Sandra Strine and Ken Stein

Lisa and Jay Varon

Barbara and Joel Werbel

Anna and James Whitesell

The Wichler Family

The Zeldin Family

BLAI BUSINESSES + ANNUAL EVENT SPONSORS

A. Richard Aitken Builder - Contractor

Ash Outdoor Landscaping & Pools

Bay Magazine

Bayview Harbor Marina

Benée Scola & Company, Realtors

The Cheese Shoppe

Hutchison Fiberglass Pools

Jay Madden Architect

JDM Andrews Construction, Inc.

Joy Luedtke Real Estate, LLC

JS Pro Construction

Lackland Self Storage

Mark Reynolds Project Management

Michael Pagnotta Architecture + Construction

Stephen Midouhas Architect

Parnagian Architects

Reynolds Garden Shop

Samuel Gordon Architects, P.C.

Sand Castle Bed & Breakfast

Stonehenge Building Co.

T. Hill Contractors, LLC

Techno Sound & Video

Thomas J. Keller Building Contractor LLC

Woodhaven Lumber and Millwork

ANNUAL EVENTS

Annual Tennis Open House

Date Sunday, May 25

Tennis:11:00am - 12:30pm

Pickleball: 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Open House Rain Date: Monday, May 26

FREE Admission

Interested in being part of a fun tennis and pickleball community? Looking to join and want to sample what we offer? Our Open House is a great way to experience what it’s like to be a member! Whether you are already a tennis or pickleball player or you’d like to learn, join us on this special day to kick off the 2025 season. You’ll have a chance to play with members, learn more about our programs and events, and mingle with our community over food and refreshments. If you are unable to attend our Open House, we are happy to schedule a visit for you to meet and play with members and see what the LBIF has to offer.

The Lighthouse International Film Festival

Date Wednesday, June 4 - Sunday, June 8

Tickets visit www.lighthouseff.com

Hosted by the Lighhouse International Film Society, the 17th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival promises to be a spectacular showcase of films handpicked from the top film festivals worldwide, including Sundance, SXSW, TIFF and more. The LBIF is one of three satellite locations where the film festival will be held.

Visit www.lighthouseff.com for more information.

77th Beach Ball Birthday Bash

Date Saturday, June 28; 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Fee $77 per person

Come celebrate LBIF’s 77th Birthday, the official kick-off to our Summer Season of arts and culture. Join us for cocktails with a pizzazz, buffet dinner and yummy desserts along with great conversations to launch the summer of social events! We welcome you to join us for a lovely evening of mingling with old friends and making new ones. Reserve your tickets online as this will surely be a sold-out event.

19th Annual Barnegat Bay Day

Family

Night

Date Thursday, July 24; 4:00pm - 7:00pm

FREE Admission

Attention Families! All Families! This night is for you. Member or not, bring the whole family to the LBIF for a fun night of outdoor and indoor entertainment. Check out our website for specific details on this family night experience. There will be dancing, crafts, music, food, and a glass of wine for the adults! Come and meet our family- We are so excited to meet yours.

Architecture Panel Discussion:

Salt Air: Landscapes for Living at the Shore

Date Sunday, August 3; 10:00am

FREE Admission

Join landscape architects and designers as they discuss the joys and challenges of creating outdoor environments in coastal climates — from family gathering places to native dune scapes and everything in between.

59th Annual Seashore House Tour

Sponsored by Woodhaven Lumber and Millwork

Date Wednesday, August 6; 10:30am - 4:30pm

Fee $50 per person in advance / $55 day-of

Over the course of one day, visit six exquisite homes that capture the essence of LBI and its renowned architects, builders, and interior designers. This beloved LBIF tradition is one for the memory books. Make it a day and come with family and friends!

LBI Artist Studio Tour

Dates Saturday, August 9 + Sunday, August 10, 2025; 10:00am4:00pm

FREE Admission

The LBIF is participating in the island wide LBI Artist Studio Tour. This is a free, self-guided tour allowing you to meet with local artists and galleries on Long Beach Island. Some artists will be demonstrating their processes on LBIF’s property. Artwork will be for sale over the weekend.

Small Business Saturday Festival + Holiday Market

Dates Saturday, November 15 - Sunday, December 14

M-F 10:00am - 4:00pm; Sat + Sun 10:00am - 3:00pm

Small Business Saturday is November 30 from 10am - 4:00pm FREE Admission

Food and Drink available for purchase.

Small Business Saturday on November 29 celebrates LBIF’s Holiday Market with food and fun for all! Come socialize and shop small, shop local! We will showcase handmade work in all mediums and price points. From amazing clothing and jewelry to ceramics, paintings, home décor and more!

ARTS + EXHIBITIONS

SUMMER EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

Works on Paper: National Juried Competition + Exhibition

Dates Saturday, May 17 - Sunday July 6, 2025

Reception + Awards Ceremony Sunday, June 29; 6:00pm

Lecture Sunday, June 29; 5:00pm FREE Admission

One Night Only: LBI Artist Studio Tour + LBIF Art Fundraiser and Gala

Date Saturday, July 12, 2025; 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Blai and VIP Preview 4:30pm - 5:30pm

See QR code on the next page to purchase tickets

40 Under 40: National Juried Exhibition

Dates Saturday July 19 - Sunday, August 10, 2025

Reception + Awards Ceremony Sunday, July 20; 5:00pm Lecture Sunday, July 20; 4:00pm FREE Admission

LBI Artist Studio Tour

Date Saturday + Sunday August 9 + 10; 10:00am - 4:00pm FREE Admission

+Member +Student +Faculty: Juried Exhibition

Dates Saturday, August 16 - Monday, September 1, 2025

Reception + Awards Ceremony Saturday, August 16; 6:00pm Lecture Saturday, August 16; 5:00pm FREE Admission

Plein Air Plus: Juried Exhibition

Dates Saturday, September 13 - Sunday, November 2, 2025

Reception + Awards Ceremony Sunday, September 28; 3:00pm

Lecture Sunday, September 28; 2:00pm FREE Admission

The LBIF gallery hosts exhibitions that are free and open to the public year-round. The exhibitions showcase new directions in the visual arts, enable arts education, introduce new mediums, and offer a broad variety of subject matter for patrons of the arts. Exhibits range from internationally known artists working in a wide range of media, to community-based shows highlighting the work of the talented local community and its artists.

LBIF’s Arts Programming is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Cultural and Heritage Commission of Ocean County, New Jersey and The Ocean County Board of Commissioners, and New Jersey Cultural Trust.

Artist: Howard Weinstone

ONE NIGHT ONLY SATURDAY JULY 12

INSIDE LBIF’S GALLERY

General Admission: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Blai + VIP Preview : 4:30pm

A one night art gala and fundraiser exhibiting work from the established artists participating in the island wide LBI ARTIST STUDIO TOUR

Participating Artists

Fred Ballet Photography

Kevin Coogan

Alice McEnerney Cook

James Cordasco

Joanne Dozor

Sally Evans

Joan Gantz

Michael Golden

Susan Hennelly

Sandra Kosinski

Anna Krain

John Meehan

Guna Mundheim

Carol Nussbaum

Sue Pohanka

Linda Ramsay

Catherine Rush

Caroline Silvey

Linda Storione

Mary Tantillo

Eric Van Der Vlugt

Elizabeth Ventura

John Vlahakis

Wearable Art by Anita

Jane Zamost

Food Courtesy of Agnellos

Azzurri

Black Eyed Susans

The Cheese Shoppe

Country Kettle Fudge

Daymark

The Local Wally’s LBI and more

TICKETS

Signature Cocktails

JURIED EXHIBITIONS

WORKS ON PAPER

National Juried Exhibition

Juror Samantha Friedman, Exhibit Dates Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, July 6, 2025

Lecture + Reception Sunday, June 29; 5:00pm Lecture, 6:00pm Reception Works on Paper 2025 is the 27th Annual National Juried Competition and Exhibition. Included in the Works on Paper exhibition are Drawings, Paintings on Paper, hand-pulled Prints, Photographic Prints, Mixed Media, Digital Works on Paper, and Paper Constructions. The Juror, Samantha Friedman, Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) selected 70 artworks to be on display in our spacious gallery. The artists selected represent 27 states across the United States.

ABOUT Works on Paper Juror Samantha Friedman

Samantha Friedman is Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Museum of Modern Art, where she has organized or co-organized such exhibitions as Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time (2023); Cézanne Drawing (2021, with Jodi Hauptman); Degree Zero: Drawing at Midcentury (2020-21); Lincoln Kirstein’s Modern (2019, with Jodi Hauptman); Dadaglobe Reconstructed (2016, with Adrian Sudhalter); Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs (2014–15, with Jodi Hauptman and Karl Buchberg); Exquisite Corpses: Drawing and Disfiguration (2012); and Stage Pictures: Drawing for Performance (2009, with Jodi Hauptman) In addition to authoring catalogues for these exhibitions, she produced a special-edition facsimile of one of Ellsworth Kelly’s sketchbooks for his 2023 centennial celebration. She is the author of Georgia O’Keeffe: Abstraction Blue (2022) for MoMA’s One on One series, and the children’s books Matisse’s Garden (2014), and What Degas Saw (2016).

40 UNDER 40

National Juried Exhibition

Juror Jennie Goldstein, The Jennifer Rubio Associate Curator of the Collection at The Whitney Museum of American Art, NYC.

Exhibit Dates Saturday, July 19 - Sunday, August 10, 2025

Lecture + Reception Sunday, July 20; 5:00pm Lecture, 6:00pm Reception

40 Under 40 showcases works of art created by artists 18 to 40 years of age from across the country. Mediums eligible for submission includes Drawing, Painting, Hand-pulled prints, Photography, Mixed media, Wall-hung 2D materials in the crafts (Clay, Glass, Metal, Fibers, Wood), Video, and Computer generated digital work displayed as prints.

ABOUT 40 Under 40 Juror Jennie Goldstein

Jennie Goldstein is the Jennifer Rubio Associate Curator of the Collection at the Whitney Museum. She has curated or co-curated numerous shows drawn from the Whitney’s collection, including Pictures of a Landscape, currently on view until early 2026; In the Balance: Between Painting and Sculpture, (1965-1985); Making Knowing: Craft in Art, (1950-2019); and An Incomplete History of Protest: Selections from the Whitney’s Collection, (1945-2017). In 2018 she organized Christine Sun Kim: Too Much Future as part of the museum’s ongoing public art series. Most recently she organized Natalie Ball: bilwi naats Ga’niipci, which is the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in New York. Building on previous work with Christine Sun Kim, Jennie is co-curating a multi-floor survey exhibition of Kim’s work to date that opened in February of 2025.

Artist: Arran Harvey 2024 Works on Paper First place Winner

Juror: Samantha Friedman

Juror: Jennie Goldstein

+MEMBER +STUDENT +FACULTY

Juried Exhibition

Juror Michelle Inez Hinojosa, Assistant Professor of Art at The School of Visual Art, Penn State University Exhibit Dates Saturday, August 16 - Monday, September 1, 2025

Master Class Workshop Friday, August 15; 9:00am - 12:00pm (see page 30)

Lecture + Reception Saturday, August 16; Lecture 5:00pm, Reception 6:00pm

The +Member +Student +Faculty Exhibition showcases the talents and accomplishments of the LBIF “family.” Each year, this exhibition demonstrates the excitement and love of the arts that LBIF has been known for during its 77 year history. This exhibition of work produced in the past year is by far the most popular exhibition, drawing family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, teachers, and students together to celebrate the end of another summer with a culminating reception.

ABOUT Member Student Faculty Juror Michelle Inez Hinojosa

Michelle Inez Hinojosa earned her MFA in Art at the University of Michigan in 2023. She earned her BFA in Art Education and Drawing and Painting at the University of North Texas in 2018. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at The Pennsylvania State University’s School of Visual Art with a focus in Drawing and Painting. Hinojosa is a Latina artist and educator from Texas. Her practice utilizes acrylic painting, quilting, tapestry bead weaving, sculptural installations, and large scale public art projects to share the complex, multigenerational, Latinx experience of migration, which is riddled with grief, delight and displacement.

PLEIN AIR PLUS

Juried Exhibition

Juror Laurel Garber, The Park Family Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Exhibit Dates Saturday, September 13 - Sunday, November 2, 2025 Lecture + Reception Sunday, September 28; Lecture 2:00pm, Reception 3:00pm The tenth annual Plein Air Plus exhibition features work from artists selected by Juror, Laurel Garber. This exhibition celebrates the beauty and natural habitats found on LBI, as well as its iconic landmarks depicted between the months of July and August of 2025.

ABOUT Plein Air Plus Juror Laurel Garber

Laurel Garber is the Park Family Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. In addition to helping to steward the PMA’s collection of modern and contemporary works on paper, she has organized several exhibitions there, including Wanda Gág: Art for Life’s Sake (2025), Mary Cassatt at Work (2024), and Emma Amos: Color Odyssey (2021). Prior to the PMA, Laurel held curatorial positions and fellowships at the Art Institute of Chicago, J. Paul Getty Museum, and Clark Art Institute. She holds a Ph.D. in Art History from Northwestern University, an M.A. from the Courtauld Institute of Art, London, and a B.A. from Cornell University.

Artist: Howard Weinstone

Artist: Hema Gupta 2024 First Place Winner

Juror: Michelle Inez Hinojosa

Juror: Laurel Garber

SPEAKER SERIES

Cezanne, O’Keeffe, Kelly: Three Artists on Paper with Samantha Friedman, Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), NYC.

Date Sunday, June 29; 5:00pm Fee FREE

Through three case studies, each based on an exhibition, this talk will explore what we learn when we consider the works on paper of artists who are more widely celebrated as painters. The role of doubt will be considered in the drawings of Paul Cezanne, freedom in those of Georgia O’Keeffe, and possibility in those of Ellsworth Kelly.

An Evening with Alaine Portner

Date Monday, July 14; 6:00pm

Fee $50 in advance / $55 day-of

Alaine Portner is a gifted evidential Medium, experienced Meditation Coach and accomplished author. Through her exceptional skills as a “Happy Medium,’’ she makes a difference in the lives of people across the globe through communication with the departed. Alaine delivers life affirming insight and personal direction through mindfulness, meditation moments and random audience readings. Stories from her book, Medium Memoirs, random readings, and Q+ A will all be a part of this entertaining and enlightening evening.

A Fashion Forward Evening with Cricket Luker, Owner of Wildflowers LBI

Date Friday, July18; 4:00pm Fee $25

For 25 years and counting Cricket Luker, owner of Wildflowers on LBI, has been helping women feel more confident, beautiful, and unique through avant-garde, “art to wear” fashion at her renowned Barnegat Light boutique. Come dressed to impress in your most extraordinary outfit as we celebrate Cricket with cocktails, a fashion show from Cricket’s favorite designers, followed by a Q + A interview session, and ending with audience awards for best dressed. A night of pure enjoyment!

Collaboration in Contemporary Curating: Christine Sun Kim at the Whitney Museum of American Art with Jennie Goldstein, The Jennifer Rubio Associate Curator of the Collection at The Whitney Museum of American Art, NYC.

Date Sunday, July 20; 5:00pm

Fee FREE

In works full of sharp wit and incisive commentary, Christine Sun Kim (b. 1980, Orange County, California) engages sound and the complexities of communication in its various modes. Using musical notation, infographics, and language—both in her native American Sign Language (ASL) and written English—she has produced drawings, videos, sculptures, and installations that often explore non-auditory, political dimensions of sound. The exhibition at the Whitney surveys Kim’s entire artistic output to date. In this lecture, curator Jennie Goldstein will offer an overview of this survey exhibition and demonstrate the importance of sustained collaboration in contemporary curating, as well as the importance of collaboration between artists and curators.

Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night closes July 6, 2025 at the Whitney.

Lime Green is for The Taco Stand: Stories of textiles, migration and family with Michelle Inez Hinojosa, Assistant Professor of Art, Penn State University

Date Saturday, August 16; 6:00pm

Fee FREE

Hinojosa is a Latina artist and educator from Texas. Her practice utilizes acrylic painting, large scale public art projects, quilting, tapestry bead weaving and sculptural installations to share the complex, multigenerational, Latinx experience of migration, which is riddled with grief, delight and displacement. Hinojosa will be discussing her recent exhibition, Lime Green is for the Taco Stand which explored her family’s journey across the U.S./Mexico border to California and eventually to Texas.

Wanda Gág: Art for Life’s Sake with Laurel Garber, The Park Family Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Date Sunday, September 28; 2:00pm

Fee FREE

Best known for her work as an illustrator of children’s books (such as Millions of Cats) and socialist magazines, Wanda Gág blazed a trail as an emphatically independent artist in the U.S. across the 1920s and 1930s. In this talk, curator Laurel Garber will introduce the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s unrivaled holdings of Gág prints and drawings and discuss the artist’s singular graphic style. Across her urban vignettes, roving landscapes, and surreal interiors, Gág’s aesthetic style quivers with an energy and vividness that blurs the lines between the artist and her surroundings.

SERIES AT SEVEN

CONCERTS

Carole King Meets the Beatles with Sara Michaels & Sharon Sable

Date Sunday, July 13; 7:00pm, Doors 6:30pm

Fee $30 per person in advance / $35 day-of

TICKETS

Jazz and Blues vocalist Sara Michaels and New Jersey native vocalist Sharon Sable will “Reimagine” the Carlole King and The Beatles songbook with fresh arrangements accompanied by a Philadelphia All-Star Quintet: Producer and guitarist E.Shawn Qaissaunee, Aaron Graves-piano, Victor North-saxophone, Jason Fraticelli-bass, and Adam Schumski-drums.

Beyond Beautiful: The Hedy Lamarr Musical

In Concert

Date Saturday, July 19; 7:30pm, Doors 7:00pm

Fee $30 per person in advance / $35 day-of

TICKETS

The most beautiful woman in the world. Inventor of the basis for the technological revolution. Wife of an abusive Nazi arms dealer. Hollywood’s original bombshell. Hedy Kiesler was so much more than the image of “Hedy Lamarr” the world thrust onto her. Beyond Beautiful is an original musical which explores the woman behind the beautiful face and how her brilliant mind helped change the modern world.

Beyond Beautiful tells the untold story of the famous Hollywood actress from the 1930s deemed the most beautiful woman in the world. Although known only as Hollywood’s original bombshell, Hedy was also a genius, inventing frequency hopping, which became the basis for WI-FI, Bluetooth, and much of our modern technology. Today, her invention is worth over $30 billion but because of her looks, Hedy never received a cent or the credit owed to her. This musical explores the woman behind the face and how her brilliant mind helped change the modern world.

SERIES AT SEVEN

CONCERTS

In the Key of Stevie Wonder: Re-Imagined with Lynn Riley and The World-Mix Featuring Rene Ginett

Date Sunday, August 3; 7:00pm, Doors 6:30pm

Fee $30 per person in advance / $35 day-of

TICKETS

The powerful voice of Rene Ginett joins Lynn Riley, better known as the “Superwoman” of the saxophone and the leader of her group “Lynn Riley and The World-Mix,” as they reimagine the songbook of the legendary Stevie Wonder. An evening of familiar tunes, be ready to be impressed when Lynn Riley expands the musical horizons that inform her infectious music. With fresh new arrangements this gifted instrumentalist and composer has impressed critics and audiences alike. With her funky and accessible sound that is firmly rooted in the mainstream jazz tradition while suffused with influences from a variety of the world’s music. Based in Philadelphia, she has performed with David Murray, Johnny Pacheco, Grover Washington Jr., Philly Joe Jones, David Bromberg, Peter White, Rachelle Farrell, and Charles Earland, among others.

Cornelia Street Band

TICKETS

Date Friday, August 8; 7:30pm, Doors 7:00pm

Fee $20 per person / rain or shine

All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the LBIF

Thanks to Cornelia Street Band for the generous support!

The Cornelia Street Band is a dynamic New York City and Harvey Cedars-based group that brings together the best of rock, blues, Americana, and infectious dance grooves- covering songs from every decade of rock and roll. Now in their fifth year performing at the Long Beach Island Arts Foundation, the band has earned a reputation for turning every show into an unforgettable dance party. Featuring Mike Kramer on lead guitar and vocals, Jennifer Colthart on vocals, Roger Miller on bass, Rose Imperato on tenor sax and flute, Eric John on drums, Barry Pollack on keyboards and vocals, and Horatio Martinez-Michel on guitar and vocals. This talented 8 piece ensemble delivers high-energy performances that get the crowd moving. With a sound that blends classic influences and fresh energy, The Cornelia Street Band never fails to keep the rhythm alive and the dance floor packed.

SERIES AT SEVEN

CONCERTS

Broadway Re-Imagined with Hailey Brinnel

Date Sunday, August 17; 7:00pm, Doors 6:30pm

Fee $30 per person in advance / $35 day-of

TICKETS

The LBIF is excited for Vocalist and Trombonist Hailey Brinnel’s return to our stage with her imaginative jazz arrangements of Broadway standards. Brinnel was a finalist in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and named one of GRAMMY.com’s “10 Emerging Jazz Artists to Watch.”

As a child, jazz Vocalist and Trombonist Hailey Brinnel’s favorite pastime was sitting in the passenger seat of her dad’s car singing along to the soundtracks of beloved musicals, such as The Music Man and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. As a nod to those cherished musical car-rides, her third full-length album will be made up of innovative arrangements of Broadway standards, including the works of Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cole Porter, John Kander, and more. The band joining Hailey on vocals and trombone will be Andrew Carson - Trumpet, Silas Irvine - Piano, Joe Plowman - Bass, Steve Fidyk - Drums (former drummer for the Army Jazz Band for over 20 years).

Carolyn Enger: Resonating Earth

Date Monday, August 25; 7:00pm, Doors 6:30pm

Fee $35 per person in advance / $40 day-of

TICKETS

From the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico to coal burning plants in the Ruhr Valley of Germany, from the glorious heights of mountain ranges in Alaska to mountains of potassium waste in Eastern Germany, Resonating Earth was created in response to the climate crisis. A stylistically fluid creation with a wide range of ambient music (many of which will be making their local premiere), including J.S. Bach, Marcos Balter, John Cage, Claude Debussy, Philip Glass, Iman Habibi, Pia Møller Johansen, Lee Kesselman, Missy Mazzoli, Meredith Monk, Nico Muhly, Caroline Shaw, Robert Sirota and Scott Wollschleger; alongside stunning imagery of the environment by Peabody Award-winning producer Elliott Forrest (WQXR), visual artist Myles Aronowitz, and internationally-exhibited environmental activist and photographer J Henry Fair, Resonating Earth creates a soundscape focusing on the beauty in our environment and inspires environmental activism in an artistic, musically immersive way.

TAKE AN ART CLASS

Tuesday, June 3

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

Thursday, June 5

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Ceramics: Wheely Fun Time

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 1 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 3/5

Friday, June 6

11:00am - 1:00pm: Figure Drawing

Saturday, June 7

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Tuesday, June 10

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

Wednesday, June 11

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling Silver Chunky Bangle Workshop

Thursday, June 12

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 1 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 4/5

Friday, June 13

11:00am - 1:00pm: Figure Drawing

Saturday, June 14

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Tuesday, June 17

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling Silver Bangles Workshop

Thursday, June 19

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 1 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 5/5

Saturday, June 21

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Monday, June 23

9:15am - 11:45am: Drop-In Ceramics (Intro to the Wheel)

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Paint and Sip Night

Tuesday, June 24

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

11:00am - 2:00pm: Learn to Block Print (Card Workshop)

Thursday, June 26

11:00am - 3:00pm: Glass Mosaic Class

Saturday, June 28

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Monday, June 30

9:15am - 11:45am: Drop-In Ceramics (Intro to the Wheel)

10:00am - 12:30pm: Guided Paint Along with Joe Gyurcsak

Tuesday, July 1

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling Silver Sea Glass Necklace Workshop

Wednesday, July 2

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques

Thursday, July 3

11:00am - 1:00pm: Mala Beading Workshop

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 2 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 1/5

Saturday, July 5

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Monday, July 7

9:15 - 11:45am: Drop-In Ceramics (Intro to the Wheel)

Tuesday, July 8

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling Silver Chunky Bangle Workshop

12:30pm - 3:30pm: Make Your Own Rubber Stamp

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Fairy House Workshop (Family Friendly)

Wednesday, July 9

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques

11:00am - 1:00pm: Drawing and Mindfulness

Thursday, July 10

9:00am - 12:00pm: Master Class: Data Shape Cyanotypes

12:30pm - 3:30pm: Learn to Marble Paper

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Ceramics: Wheely Fun Time

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 2 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 2/5

Saturday, July 12

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Monday, July 14

9:15am - 11:45am: Drop-In Ceramics (Intro to the Wheel)

9:30am - 12:30pm: Master Class: Portrait Workshop

Tuesday, July 15

9:30am - 12:30pm: Master Class: Portrait Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

11:00am - 2:00pm: Learn to Block Print (Tote Bag Workshop)

10:00am - 12:00pm: Needle Felting Class

Wednesday, July 16

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques

11:00am - 1:00pm: Drawing and Mindfulness

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling Silver Sea Glass Ring Workshop

12:30pm - 3:30pm: Making Dyes and Inks from Natural Materials

Thursday, July 17

11:00am - 3:00pm: Glass Mosaic Class

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 2 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 3/5

Saturday, July 19

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Monday, July 21

9:15am - 11:45am: Drop-In Ceramics (Intro to the Wheel)

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Paint and Sip Night

Tuesday, July 22

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling Silver Bangles Workshop 1:00pm - 4:00pm: Pastel Painting Seascapes

Wednesday, July 23

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques

Thursday, July 24

10:00am - 2:00pm: Master Class: Eco Printing

1:00am - 2:00pm: Learn to Block Print (Card Workshop)

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Ceramics: Wheely Fun Time

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 2 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 4/5

Please check our website for the most up to date listings of classes for the Summer and beyond!

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2025 SUMMER SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 26

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Sunday, July 27

6:30am - 10:00am + 5:00pm - 8:00pm Master Class: Plein Air on the Shore

Monday, July 28

9:15am - 11:45am: Drop-In Ceramics (Intro to the Wheel)

6:30am - 10:00am: Master Class: Plein Air on the Shore

Tuesday, July 29

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Pastel Painting Seascapes

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Figure Sculpture

Wednesday, July 30

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques

9:15am - 12:30pm: Two-Day Digital Emulsion Transfer and Mixed Media Workshop (Day 1)

Thursday, July 31

9:15am - 12:30pm: Two Day Digital Emulsion Transfer and Mixed Media Workshop (Day 2)

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 2 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 5/5

Saturday, August 2

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Monday, August 4

9:15am - 11:45am: Drop-In Ceramics (Intro to the Wheel)

Tuesday, August 5

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

11:00am - 2:00pm: Learn to Block Print (Tote Bag Workshop)

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Pastel Painting Seascapes

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Fairy House Workshop (Family Friendly)

Thursday, August 7

9:30am - 12:30pm: Oil and Acrylic class

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Ceramics: Wheely Fun Time

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 3 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 1/5

Saturday, August 9

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Monday, August 11

9:15am - 11:45am: Drop-In Ceramics (Intro to the Wheel)

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Master Class: The Essentials of Art Materials

Tuesday, August 12

10:00am - 12:00pm: Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling silver sea glass necklace workshop

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Pastel Painting Seascapes

Wednesday, August 13

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques

Thursday, August 14

10:00am - 2:00pm: Master Class: Eco Printing

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 3 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 2/5

Friday, August 15

9:00am - 12:00pm: Master Class: Paper Weaving

Saturday, August 16

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Monday, August 18

9:15am - 11:45am: Drop-In Ceramics (Intro to the Wheel)

10:00am - 5:00pm: Master Class with Ceramicist Ani Kasten 1/5

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Paint and Sip Night

Tuesday, August 19

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

10:00am - 5:00pm: Master Class with Ceramicist Ani Kasten 2/5

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Figure Sculpture

Wednesday, August 20

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques

10:00am - 5:00pm: Master Class with Ceramicist Ani Kasten 3/5

Thursday, August 21

9:30am - 12:30pm: Oil and Acrylic Class

10:00am - 5:00pm: Master Class with Ceramicist Ani Kasten 4/5

11:00am - 3:00pm: Glass Mosaic Class

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Ceramics: Wheely Fun Time

6:00pm - 8:00pm: Session 3 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 3

Friday, August 22

10:00am - 5:00pm: Master Class with Ceramicist Ani Kasten 5/5

Saturday, August 23

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Tuesday, August 26

7:00am - 10:00am + 4:30pm - 7pm: Plein Air Workshop with Joe Gyurcsak

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling Silver Akoya Pearl Bracelet Workshop

Wednesday, August 27

7:00am - 10:00am + 4:30pm - 7pm: Plein Air Workshop with Joe Gyurcsak

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques

Thursday, August 28

7:00am - 10:00am + 4:30pm - 7pm: Plein Air Workshop with Joe Gyurcsak

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 3 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 4/5

Saturday, August 30

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Tuesday, September 2

10:00am - 12:00pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

Wednesday, September 3

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques

Thursday, September 4

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 3 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 5/5

Saturday, September 6

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Tuesday, September 9

10:00am - 12:00pm: Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

Thursday, September 11

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 4 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 1/5

Saturday, September 13

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

Monday, September 15

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Paint and Sip Night

Tuesday, September 16

10:00am - 12:00pm Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Ceramics

Thursday, September 18

11:00am - 3:00pm: Glass Mosaic Class

5:00pm - 7:00pm: Ceramics: Wheely Fun Time

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 4 Ceramics: Wheel Specific Class 2/5

Saturday, September 20

10:00am - 3:00pm: Drop-In Ceramics/Fire Me Up

TAKE A MASTER CLASS

ART + CRAFT + TECHNOLOGY

Data Shape Cyanotypes

with Courtney Starrett and Susan Reiser

Date Thursday, July 10; 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $25/class

Data Shape Cyanotypes is an immersive, hands-on workshop where art meets science. In this workshop, you’ll blend pre-drawn data shapes with local flora, fauna, and unexpected found objects to create unique compositions that capture the essence of your environment. Instructors Courtney Starrett and Susan Reiser will introduce essential design principles and the complete process of creating cyanotypes. Plus, discover how to generate custom data shapes from locally relevant datasets—with an option to create your own. No previous experience is necessary.

ABOUT Courtney Starrett and Susan Reiser

Courtney Starrett is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University and holds the Harold L. Adams Interdisciplinary Endowed Professorship in Visualization. She is currently serving as Graduate Program Director for the MS and MFA in Visualization in the College of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts. Starrett is an artist working at the intersection of art, craft, and technology. With Susan Reiser, Starrett coined the term data materialization to describe a subgenre of data art which utilizes data to connect concepts through form and material.

Susan Reiser recently retired from University of North Carolina Asheville where she was Senior Advisor to the Provost and a lecturer in New Media and Computer Science for over 25 years during which time she developed or co-developed an equivalent number of new courses. Many of these courses linked computing, creativity, and community-engaged learning.

PORTRAIT DRAWING

Two-Day Portrait Workshop with Edgar Jerins

Date Monday, July 14 + Tuesday, July 15, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Fee $50 for two-day workshop

Join us for a two-day portrait workshop, taught by award winning portrait artist Edgar Jerins. This two-day workshop will focus on capturing a likeness by understanding the proper placement of the features, likeness and shading. Day one will include an artist demonstration on the proportions of the face, along with light, shadow, and life drawing skills. Day two will focus on artists refining their drawings, rendering hair, and adding color if they choose. Medium of choice is welcome; drawing is preferred. All skill levels welcome, from beginner to advanced. Bring your own art supplies.

ABOUT Edgar Jerins

Edgar Jerins began his training as an artist at age 14. By 18 he won a scholarship to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. At the time of his graduation in 1980, Jerins had won several of the school’s awards. That same year, he won the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, an international award for Realist artists. The grant enabled Jerins to travel to Los Angeles where he continued to perfect his exacting realism, often as portraits in oil pastel. Edgar Jerins looks deep into the struggling souls of troubled people; he lays bare their uneasy relationships and harnesses their despair into sublime works of art. The subjects of Edgar Jerins’ monumental charcoal drawings, some over eight feet in width, are often his friends and relatives—people whose lives touch the artist directly.

ABOUT Kathleen Lang

TEXTILES + PRINTMAKING

Eco Printing with Kathleen Lang

Date(s) Thursdays: July 24 + August 14; 10:00am - 2:00pm

Fee $165/class

Join instructor Kathleen Lang in this unique and intriguing Master Class Workshop. Create a silk scarf while exploring the textile designing and dyeing technique called eco printing. Eco printing employs the use of botanical items such as leaves, flower blossoms, and other natural elements directly on the fabric producing dye prints from the plant design. The workshop will begin with a demonstration, discussion about plant items and the colors they produce, followed by guidance through designing and processing the colors into the scarf. Participants will take home their newly created one-of-a-kind scarf. Upon registration students will receive a materials list and other information in preparation for the workshop. Silk scarf included in workshop fee. Students should bring plants to design with.

Optional: Kathleen will forage plants for students for an additional $15 per student.

After raising a family and a long career in real estate, Kathleen went back to school for Fine Arts to create a livelihood that involved more active freeform experiences; a dramatic departure from the detail-oriented demands of business. Nature and the environment have always been an important lifestyle focus for Kathleen, who has sought to work to preserve the environment in some way. She produces all of her work with this in mind. As a print and paper maker, Kathleen has spent much of her artistic explorations employing low and non-toxic methods within these two compatible disciplines. Eco printing allows her to create monotype style prints on the garments using the shape and dye within the actual botanicals used in the design. There is little trash and no toxic waste generated in the process.

ABOUT Garin Baker

PLEIN AIR PAINTING

Plein Air on the Shore with Garin Baker

Date(s) Sunday, July 27 + Monday, July 28

Times: Day One: 6:30am - 10:00am + 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Day Two: 6:30am - 10:00am

Fee $250

Using golden moments of long light along the Long Beach Island shore, this workshop will focus on staging and completing several Plein Air paintings, offering participants the best opportunity to capture the brilliance of light during the early morning and late afternoon. Instructor and award winning Plein Air painter, Garin Baker, will demonstrate and work with participants one-on-one lending his methods and expertise towards this challenging aspect of developing a greater sense of atmosphere, richness of color and light while bringing a visual truth to one’s work in a Plein Air setting.

Garin Baker’s artistic repertoire includes complex figure compositions, simple portraits, and numerous Plein Air studies of urban and rural scenes. Baker’s work is a contemporary exploration of storytelling, where each brushstroke seeks to capture the nuances of everyday life and the essence of his subjects, delving into deeper explorations of humanity and truth. Baker graduated from Pratt Institute in the early 1980s. He is a member of the faculty teaching life painting and drawing at the Art Students League in NYC. As a professional muralist he has completed many iconic public art works across the United States and Europe. He is best known in the public art realm as the creator of the “28 Blocks” mural in Washington, DC.

TAKE A MASTER CLASS

ART + MATERIALS

The Essentials of Art Materials with Sarah Becktel

Date Monday, August 11; 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fee FREE (Registration required + first come first served)

This 90-minute hands-on presentation that focuses on art materials and the relationship between paper surfaces and drawing/painting media. The presentation will empower artists with the knowledge necessary to choose the right papers and art materials for their own artistic practice. Participate in hands-on exercises using a selection of papers with drawing and painting supplies. The class covers all aspects of art papers including, how paper is made on different types of papermaking machines, the technical aspects of paper (weight, sizing, fibers used, and surface texture), how surface texture and sizing affect the look of your artwork, and more! Sarah will discuss the use of various art mediums and materials, including graphite, watercolor, acrylic and more. Attendees will receive a selection of Strathmore, Canson, and Arches papers & literature, a selection of drawing, painting, and water-soluble materials, and a Princeton watercolor brush. All skill levels welcome!

ABOUT Sarah Becktel

Sarah Becktel is an American artist based at the NJ shore and Bozeman, MT. She earned her BFA in painting from the Tyler School of Art and continued her studies of representational drawing and painting at multiple locations. Becktel has shown her work in solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States. When Becktel is not working in her studio or traveling, she is educating artists and students about their mediums and materials. She served as Product Research Director for the Colored Pencil Society of America from 2009 to 2015, which led to a rich understanding of lightfast testing and art materials manufacturing.

PAPER + TEXTILES

Paper Weaving with Michelle Hinojosa

Date Friday, August 15; 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $50/class

Learn paper weaving as a way to explore weaving with unexpected color combinations in plain weave or dive into complex weave structures without worrying about space, complex set up, or yarn choices. Students will create two woven paper pieces, one in plain weave and one in a twill, satin, herringbone, or basket weave. No previous experience is necessary. A materials list will be provided upon registration.

$10 material fee payable day-of to instructor.

ABOUT Michelle Hinojosa

Michelle Inez Hinojosa earned her MFA in Art at the University of Michigan in 2023. She earned her BFA in Art Education and Drawing and Painting at the University of North Texas in 2018. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at The Pennsylvania State University’s School of Visual Art with a focus in Drawing and Painting. Hinojosa is a Latina artist and educator from Texas. Her practice utilizes acrylic painting, large scale public art projects, quilting, tapestry bead weaving, and sculptural installations to share the complex, multigenerational, Latinx experience of migration, which is riddled with grief, delight and displacement.

CERAMICS

Ceramic Workshop with Ani Kasten

Date Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22; 9:00am - 5:00pm

Fee $550/ceramic residents

$600/members

$700/non members

This five-day workshop highlights Ani Kasten’s unique processes in the studio, as she constructs her ceramic sculptures and vessels using a combination of wheelthrowing and handbuilding with several different clay bodies, as well as inclusions of foraged materials. The sessions will include an artist talk with slide presentation, demonstrations of wheel and handbuilding techniques, foraging expeditions for found materials, demonstrations of surface decorating techniques, and informal critiques.

ABOUT Ani Kasten

Ani Kasten began her career in ceramics in 2000, by apprenticing with British ceramist Rupert Spira. After a year in England gaining a foundation in functional studio pottery, Kasten traveled to Kathmandu, Nepal, where she spent four years as head of a project for developing a stoneware ceramic facility for artisan potters in the village of Thimi, Nepal. Kasten lives in Minnesota, on a small farm with a house and barn where her studio and showroom are located. She continues to exhibit her work nationally and internationally in galleries and fine craft exhibitions.

ABOUT Joe Gyurcsak

PLEIN AIR PAINTING

Capturing Light and Atmosphere

with Joe Gyurcsak

Date Tuesday August 26 - Thursday August 28; 7:00am - 10:00am + 4:30pm - 7:00pm each day

Fee $500 class (all inclusive)

In this workshop, Joe’s main objective is to teach artists how to see and paint with more confidence and to learn how to create wonderfully energized plein air paintings. Studies will focus on capturing the unique light and atmosphere the artist envisioned from the moment of their inspiration. Each day will include a demo, short lecture, AM painting scene, PM painting scene, individual guidance and valuable critiques. Drawing, composition, value, color edges, and paint and surface manipulation will be covered. A material list will be provided upon registration.

Joe Gyurcsak paints a broad range of subject matter including interiors, still life, figurative and landscape painting. He has a keen sense for capturing the essence of his subject matter with a bold and candid approach. Joe studied at Parsons School of Design and The School of Visual Arts in New York and had a successful illustration career early on. Later, Joe went on to study with many leading representational painters in pursuit of a fine art career. He exhibits, lectures, judges, and demonstrates across the country. Joe is a sought-after instructor because of his ability to convey complex concepts and techniques to students in simple terms. He has taught workshops and privately for more than 30 years. Joe has won numerous awards for his studio and plein air works, and exhibits in collections worldwide.

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Sterling Silver Akoya Pearl Bangle Bracelet* with JO’s Oyster Garden

Date(s) Tuesdays, May 20, August 26; 11:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $130/class

Learn how to make a sterling silver hammered bangle bracelet with an Akoya Pearl. You will have your choice of pearl color, including black, white, wine, or green (choices are first come, first served). The skills covered include sizing, cutting, hammering, forming, soldering, filing and polishing, and oxidizing (optional). All materials and instructions are included.

Sterling Silver Chunky Bangle* with JO’s Oyster Garden

Date(s) Wednesdays: May 28, June 11 + Tuesday, July 8; 11:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $135/class

In this class, you will create a super heavy gauge bangle bracelet in sterling silver. Learn the skills of sizing, cutting, forming, annealing, and soldering, as well as the finishing work of filing and polishing metal.

Set of 2 Classic Sterling Silver Bangles* with JO’s Oyster Garden

Date(s) Tuesdays: June 17 + July 22; 11:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $120/class

Design and create two (2) medium gauge round sterling silver bangle bracelets. Learn the skills of sizing, cutting, forming, and soldering, as well as the finishing work of filing and polishing metal jewelry.

Sterling Silver Sea Glass Necklace* with JO’s Oyster Garden

Date(s) Tuesdays, July 1 + August 12; 11:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $135/class

Create a one of a kind sterling silver necklace with your very own piece of sea glass! Class includes a 20” sterling silver chain. Bring 3-4 of your own found sea glass pieces from which to choose. The best pieces for this project are flat, thick, dark in color, with rounded edges and no larger than 1” in overall size. If you do not have any, some will be provided at class. The skills covered in this class include cutting, forming a bezel, filing and polishing, and optional oxidizing.

*Please register 2 weeks in advance for each workshop. All material fees are included in the price of the workshops.

Jo’s Oyster Garden Classes, including material fees, are non refundable and non transferable.

JEWELRY

Mala Beading with Krista Eggering

Date Thursday July 3; 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fee $40

Join Krista Lynn as she takes you through the spiritual and intuitive process of creating your own mala beads. The Mala is a strand of beads traditionally used for counting during meditations. Today, many people wear their Mala as a necklace or bracelet as a reminder of their personal and spiritual intentions. Making your own Mala Beads infuses your energy into the beads and encourages you to have a mindful experience in connection to the power of intention. You will learn the meaning of Mala Beads, how to use them and the spiritual meanings behind the stones you chose. Your Mala will mostly consist of wood with gemstones accented throughout and either a Labradorite or clear Quartz teardrop Guru bead. Come get inspired and tap into your creativity. Take time out just for you to create a beautiful talisman to support you on your journey.

$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.

Sterling Silver Sea Glass Ring* with JO’s Oyster Garden

Date Wednesday, July 16; 11:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $135/class

In this class, you will be guided through the process of creating a one of a kind sea glass ring with a sterling silver band. Bring 3-4 of your own found sea glass pieces from which to choose. The best pieces for this project are flat, thick, dark in color, with rounded edges and no larger than 1” in overall size. If you do not have any, some will be provided at class. The skills covered in this class include cutting, sizing and forming a ring band, forming a bezel, soldering, filing and polishing, and optional oxidizing.

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PAINTING + DRAWING + SCULPTURE

Paint + Sip Nights

Date(s) Mondays: May 19, June 23, July 21, August 18 + September 15; 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fee $45/class

Join art instructor Anna Yates Krain as she guides you throughout the season for her Paint Party Paint + Sip Events (in your Flip Flops!).

Offered once a month, we will focus on fun with food and affirmations with a flourish for drama and self-awareness. Anna will take you on a journey with paint to your inner joy as you create symbols of summertime at the shore. Love, Peace and Pizza, a steaming Cuppa Joy and Banana Beach are some of the titles we will explore in circles, bubbles and flip flops! Bring your own sip. Paint + Supplies included.

Figure Drawing with Diane Grimes

Date(s) Fridays: June 6 + June 13; 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fee $50/class

Experience the great opportunity to draw from live models with Professor Diane Grimes. With 30 years of experience, Diane will guide you through observational figure drawing. In this class, you will learn about the proportions, construction and mechanics of the figure, with a focus on gesture and contour drawing. Students will draw extensively from the nude (and sometimes draped) female and/or male live model. All serious artists, beginner through advanced, are welcome to participate, but must be 18 years of age or older.

Developing Large Shapes in a Composition: A Guided SketchAlong Event with Joe Gyurcsak

Date June 30; 10:00am-12:30pm

Fee $50

Large shape development is the most essential component in creating a strong composition. It is the foundational starting point in painting. Join Joe Gyurcsak as he teaches ways to see and construct large pattern masses to create intriguing compositions. He will take random points of view and explore, edit and create several candid studies. This will be a fast paced and fun exercise in developing your visual acuity! Bring a sketchbook to follow along!

Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas

Date(s) Wednesdays: July 2 through September 3, 9:30am12:30pm

Fee $40/class

Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.

Drawing and Mindfulness with Diane Grimes

Date(s) Wednesdays: July 9 + July 16; 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fee $40/class

Join Diane Grimes, Professor of Art, as she instructs a unique drawing course that incorporates using mindfulness while exploring a variety of drawing materials and drawing techniques. This course is open to all, as all can draw! Beginners to Advanced are welcome!

$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.

Pastel Painting Seascapes with Renee Leopardi

Date(s) Tuesdays: July 22, July 29, August 5 + August 12; 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Fee $45/class

Learn how to capture waves crashing and the soft sand of our beautiful Jersey Shores! This class will focus on the movement and colors we see from our amazing beaches of Long Beach Island. We will discuss the basics of pastel painting as well as exploring techniques and underpainting. All levels welcome!

$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.

Figure Sculpture with Diane Grimes

Date(s) Tuesday, July 29 + August 19; 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fee $45/class

In this class, you will sculpt figurative clay sculptures using a live model. Professor Grimes has been teaching sculpture for over 20 years and studied sculpture at the Academy of Fines Arts. She designed a unique way to teach sculptuing to beginners and advanced students. She will go over proportions of the figure and how to construct the figure with two poses from the model using air drying clay! Your work will harden and become a finished sculpture to take home that day!

$5 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.

Oil + Acrylic Class with Linda Ramsay

Date(s) Thursdays: August 7 + 21; 9:30am - 12:30pm

Fee $40/class

Enjoy instructed studio time in our Painter’s Loft overlooking the beautiful Barnegat Bay marsh area. Beginner to Intermediate skill levels are welcome to learn acrylic and/or oil painting techniques. Join Linda as she offers tips and pointers to improve work. On August 7, she will guide you through techniques on how seascape photographs can be broken down into shapes and angles using different knives and other tools. On August 21, she will guide you in painting a landscape with focus on clouds/sky and wetlands. Feel free to bring your own photo references. Easels and rolling tables provided by LBIF. Please call the office for the most current supply list.

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Learn to Block Print - Card Workshop with Beach Block Prints

Date(s) Wednesday, June 25 + Thursday, July 24; 11:00am - 2:00pm

Fee $50/class

Learn how to block print with Lauren Rothstein of Beach Block Prints! Each participant will be able to choose from several provided designs, but are also encouraged to bring your own 4 x 6 inch design as well. You will then learn how to transfer, carve, and print your artwork onto cards. This workshop is a fun way to get acquainted with different printmaking techniques - no printmaking knowledge is required and beginners are welcome! All you need to bring is your creative mind and a desire to learn a new skill!

Participants will leave the workshop with their own hand carved block and 6 custom hand printed cards. Printmaking can be messy, so make sure you wear clothes that you don’t mind getting inky! $5 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.

Learn to Block Print - Tote Bag Workshop with Beach Block Prints

Date(s) Tuesdays: July 15 + August 5; 11:00am - 2:00pm

Fee $50/class

Learn how to block print a tote bag with Lauren Rothstein of Beach Block Prints! Each participant will be able to choose from several provided designs, but are also encouraged to bring your own 4 x 6 inch design as well. You will then learn how to transfer, carve, and print your artwork onto a cotton tote. This workshop is a fun way to get acquainted with different printmaking techniques - no printmaking knowledge is required and beginners are welcome! All you need to bring is your creative mind and a desire to learn a new skill!

Participants will leave the workshop with their own hand carved block and a custom hand printed tote bag. Printmaking can be messy, so make sure you wear clothes that you don’t mind getting inky! $5 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.

Two-Day Digital Emulsion Transfer and Mixed Media Workshop with Michelle Tomasso

Date(s) Wednesday + Thursday July 30 + 31; 9:15am - 12:30pm

Fee $50

This workshop will combine the digital emulsion transfer process with collage techniques to provide a greater variety of printable surfaces. Day 1 will review the basic technique of emulsion transfer, turning digital photographs into images with a lithographic quality using everyday items, like Purell hand sanitizer and silkscreen paper. Thereafter, we will experiment with combining papers and images to collage for the next day’s process. On day 2, we will use the dried collages and experiment with image transfer directly onto those surfaces. All levels welcome.

$25 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.

Rubber Stamping with Cathy LeCleire

Date Tuesday, July 8; 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Fee $40/class

Learn to cut and print your own rubber stamps from your own imagery and mark making. Rubber stamps are perfect for cards, journaling, scrapbooking and artist books as well as fabric. The class will concentrate on basic designs, repeated patterns and finish by making an accordion book to take home along with several rubber stamps!

$15 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.

Marbling Paper with Cathy LeCleire

Date Thursday, July 10; 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Fee $40/class

Learn to make your own decorative papers through the traditional marbling technique. The floating paints are swirled into patterns and the design is captured by laying paper on the surface of the marbling solution.

$15 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.

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Glass Mosaic with Cheryl Syminink

Date(s) Thursdays: May 22, June 26, July 17, August 21, September 18, + October 16; 11:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $70/class

Come learn how to Mosaic with glass with Cheryl Syminink! Made on a 6x8” piece of wood, you will learn the art of mosaic, how to use glass tools, cut glass and grout your piece in the same class. Please come with a design idea to class, because no two mosaics are ever alike!

TEXTILES + GLASS

Making Dyes and Inks from Natural Materials with Cathy LeCleire

Date Wednesday, July 16; 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Fee $40/class

Join Cathy LeCleire as she guides you through the introductory process of using natural materials to make dye! This earth friendly class will teach you to create vibrant colors from nature while appreciating the true beauty behind the process. Students should bring flowers, spices, fruits and vegetables as well as foraging the grounds for beautiful flowers and berries. To center this workshop around sustainability, students should bring their own small pieces of fabric and various textiles to test dye.

Optional $15 material fee payable day-of to instructor.

The Ceramics Residency Program allows potters the opportunity to work in a communal studio space. Residents are assigned a dedicated wheel or handbuilding space, as well as storage space in the studio spanning the summer or winter months.

If you are interested in The Ceramic Residency Program please email ceramics@lbifoundation.org.

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Drop-In Ceramics

Date(s) Saturdays: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Fee Drop-In, $45/adult (for approx. 2hrs).

$35/student (must show valid student ID)

Join us in the Ceramic Studio and enjoy a relaxed, creative environment. Those interested in ceramics can drop by and learn the basics of wheel throwing and/or handbuilding. Even experienced potters can drop by to utilize our fabulous studio. Drop-in ceramics is perfect for a day out with your family, trying something new with friends, rainy days and expanding your interest in the arts. Feel free to drop in at any time.

Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics Drop-In

Date(s) Tuesdays beginning May 20: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $70

A directed studio environment where ideas and challenges are brought to the table and problem solved. Demos and lectures are provided as needed. The goal of this class is to make your ceramic visions a reality. The class is taught by our ceramic studio manager, Jeff.

Wheel Specific: An Intro Class

Date(s) Thursdays: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Session 1 – May 22, 29, June 5, 12 + 19

Session 2 – July 3, 10, 17, 24 + 31

Session 3 – August 7, 14, 21, 28 + September 4

Session 4 – September 11, 18, 25, October 2 + 9

Fee $295/session

Join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.

Drop-In Intro to the Wheel:

Date(s) Mondays beginning June 23 - August 18

9:15am -11:45am

Fee $60/class

Wheely Fun Time

Date(s) Thursdays: June 5, July 10 + 24, August 7 + 21, September 18, October 16, November 20

4:00pm - 6:00pm (June - August)

5:00pm - 7:00pm (September - November)

Fee $55/class

Looking for a Wheely Fun Time? BYOB and try some pottery! Enjoy a chill evening after work with friends and get on the wheel with our instructor Christina. Prepare to get messy and dress accordingly. Any pottery level is encouraged; beginners are welcome.

Fairy Houses for the Family

Date(s) Tuesdays: July 8 + August 5; 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Haunted House - Thursday Oct 9; 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Ginger Bread House - Thursday November 6, 4:30 - 6;30pm – pick up during Small Business Saturday: 10:00am – 3:30pm (project takes approx. 2hrs.)

Fee $50 per person/class

Looking for a family-friendly activity this summer? Join Christina to hand-build fairy houses! With this project, we will go over some basic handbuilding techniques for their construction. Deriving inspiration from nature and found objects, each fairy house becomes a unique memento.

Ceramic Workshop with Ani Kasten

Date Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22; 9:00am - 5:00pm

Fee $550/ceramic residents

$600/members

$700/non members

This five-day workshop will highlight Ani Kasten’s unique processes in the studio, as she constructs her ceramic sculptures and vessels using a combination of wheelthrowing and handbuilding, several different clay bodies, as well as inclusions of foraged materials. The sessions will include an artist talk with slide presentation, demonstrations of wheel and handbuilding techniques, foraging expeditions for found materials, demonstrations of surface decorating techniques, and informal critiques.

Paint-a-Boob-Mug Event In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Date Friday, October 3; 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Session 1: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Session 2: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Session 3: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

10 people per session

Fee $50/mug; additional mugs $35 each Pre-registration required to reserve your time.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, come to LBIF to paint a slip casted Boob Mug! Fifty percent of the proceeds from this event will be donated locally to David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.

YOGA + WELLNESS +WORKSHOPS

Yoga + Wellness Relax and Recharge

Weekend and Daily Yoga

Date(s) Weekends starting May 24 - June 22; 9:30am - 10:45am

Daily Monday through Sunday, June 23 through September 7; 9:30am - 10:45am

Fee $20 class for non-members

Please note there are no refunds for yoga sessions. Check with our office for weather cancellations.

Restore and renew with a wide variety of yoga styles offered seven days a week outside on the LBIF deck overlooking Barnegat Bay. Begin with a relaxing warm up, followed by breathing exercises and channeling, satisfying asanas. This class will restore and renew you. Please bring your own mats. All skill levels are welcome.

YOGA PASSES

Exclusive offer for LBIF members only. Passes are nonconsecutive and can be used at any point during the 2025 yoga season. Unused classes are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to 2026.

5 Pack Seasonal Yoga Pass - $85

10 Pack Seasonal Yoga Pass - $165

30 Pack Seasonal Yoga Pass - $500

Monday Cynthia Tarantino

Tuesday Rebecca M.

Wednesday Sarah Bond

Thursday Arielle Schaffer

Friday Chelsea Ruotolo

Saturday Sarah Bond

Sunday Cynthia Tarantino

Yoga Workshops

Fee $25 - $45. Please pre-register online for Yoga Workshops.

Full Moon Workshop Series with Arielle Schaffer

Date(s)

Monday, May 12

Wednesday, June 11

Tuesday, July 8

Monday, September 8, Monday, October 6

6:00pm - 7:15pm

Fee $25/class

Join Arielle for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening under the rising Full Moon. While looking over the beautiful marsh landscape this Gentle/Yin class will take you on a journey through breath, slow movements and some stagnant poses. Holding poses for longer periods of time helps reduce stress and release tension throughout the body. This solemn workshop will promote a deep sense of peace, wellness and relaxation. The final relaxation will include hands on adjustments and an optional application of essential oils. All levels are welcome. Feel free to bring any additional props such as blankets, pillows, and blocks.

Daily Yoga is first come first served

Black Sheep Studios Fitness

Date(s) Fridays and Sundays June 27 - August 17

Fridays 7:45am - 8:45am, Sundays 8:00am - 9:00am

Fee Drop-in $30/class

Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. LBIF has limited mats to provide. Props we provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.

YOGA WORKSHOPS

Tibetan Medical Qigong, Yoga and Reiki Sound Meditation

Hanu Yoga Workshops with Dr. Darren Orr and Kirsten Askins

Date(s) Thursdays: May 22, June 26, July 31, August 21 + September 18; 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Fee $44/class

Moving in meditation can bring wellness to the internal organs, release trauma and stress, and boost immunity. The first hour will be Yang-active/creating/warming; to include Tibetan Medical Qigong, Yoga, deep breathing, self-massage/acupressure, chanting/toning and visualization. The second hour will be Yinrest/receive/cooling via the vibrations of Crystal/Tibetan Bowls and Reiki. Techniques and material will vary from workshop to workshop.

Darren Orr is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Massage Therapist, Daoist Priest and Shaman and practices and teaches Tibetan QiGong in the lineage of Milarepa.

Kirsten Askins is a Yogic Practitioner in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, Shri Dharma Mittra, & Yogi Bhajan, Reiki Master Teacher, Astrologer & Tarot Reader.

Chair Yoga with Beth Bierko

Date(s) Mondays: August 4 + 11; Wednesdays: August 6 + 13; 7:45am - 8:30am

Fee

$30/class

Start your day right with outdoor chair yoga to stretch your body and calm your mind. Chair yoga offers all the same benefits of a mat class - building strength, balance, focus and flexibility - without the need to get up and down from the floor. The chair is used both as a prop and a place to sit while doing yoga poses. So, if you want a gentler practice, have limited mobility or are new to yoga, this can be a great class to attend. Doing yoga outdoors invites a deeper connection to nature and the beauty of the summer season. Class is weather permitting.

Yoga for Better Sleep with Beth Bierko

Dates(s) Thursdays: August 7 + August 14; 7:30pm - 8:45pm

Fee $30/class

Come enjoy a relaxing evening and learn how to prepare your body for deep sleep. Yoga can help you fall asleep quicker, sleep longer, and get back to sleep more easily if you do wake in the night. Participants in this workshop will learn gentle yoga poses, breath work and other simple practices that can prepare the body and mind for rest and create better sleep habits so you can wake up refreshed each morning.

“Song of Myself:” A Yogic Journey with Liza Seltzer

Date(s) Sundays: June 29, July 6 + 13; 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Fee $30

Join Liza Seltzer for a 90-minute yoga and poetry workshop where we will dive into Walt Whitman’s Song of Myself, a poem he spent forty years of his life writing, rewriting, and expanding. Themes include individualism vs. unity and nature as a democratic, unifying force. The practice will interweave poetry recitation with gentle yoga and meditative reflection for a truly unique experience that blends body, mind and spirit. All levels are welcome.

Reiki + Restore to Bloom into Summer Yoga Workshop with Cynthia Tarantino

Date Thursday, July 17; 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Fee $55/class

Join Reiki Master, Cynthia Tarantino, for a Summer renewal to harness the expanding energy of the season and support your own body of light. Through guided breathwork, prop-supported yoga poses and individual hands-on Reiki assists, you will release stagnant energy, nurture your wellness and vibrantly expand into your own radiance. We will close with a meditation to bloom your heart’s intentions. Pre-registration is encouraged as space is limited.

An Evening with Medium Alaine Portner

Date Monday, July 14; 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Fee $50 in advance; $55 day-of Alaine Portner is a gifted evidential Medium, experienced Meditation Coach and accomplished author. Through her exceptional skills as a “Happy Medium’’, she makes a difference in the lives of people across the globe through communication with the departed. Alaine delivers life affirming insight and personal direction through mindfulness, meditation moments and random audience readings. Stories from her book, Medium Memoirs, random readings and Q & A will all be a part of this entertaining and enlightening evening.

SCIENCE

We are proud to continue our partnership with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF) that will help support and strengthen our science based initiatives with emphasis on rare wildlife, including wildlife surveys, habitat management, and public outreach. Activities include migratory and nesting bird surveys, northern diamondback terrapin monitoring, and wildlife habitat enhancement.

CWF will provide wildlife-focused summer camps led by the biologists who carry out the organization’s mission to preserve rare and atrisk wildlife in New Jersey. We will work together to ensure that LBI is a sustainable home for vulnerable wildlife species, and a place whose residents and visitors are engaged in the natural world around them.

Estuaries and their surrounding wetlands help stabilize shorelines, protect inland habitats, and defend human property from coastal flooding and sea level rise. They also play an important role in reducing climate change, as they act as a carbon sink. Although when coastal wetlands are damaged, their ability to sequester carbon can be lost. In the coming years and decades, our salt marshes will be on the front line of a rising sea. Every action to reduce our environmental impact today, will increase the chance that places like this will be around for future generations to visit and admire.

- Ben Wurst, Conserve Wildlife

Discovery Days

Date(s) Every Wednesday in July + August; 10:00am (rain or shine) FREE

Our local experts will provide a different experience each week as you tour the grounds of LBIF, including our marsh walk and nature trail. Please see our website for details on each week’s walk. Family friendly and all ages welcome!

19th Annual Barnegat Bay Day

Date Wednesday July 9; 12:30pm - 3:30pm FREE

This event is a family learning experience with lots of hands-on activities where you will learn about the Barnegat Bay ecosystem, from the water and the land, to the critters and the plants. Have a blast participating in activities and science-themed crafts, including food, demonstrations, and live animals including terrapins and Out of Sight Alpacas.

Nature + Forest Therapy Walk with Rich Collins

Date(s) Sundays: May 4, September 7 + October 5; 1:00pm - 3:00pm Fee $25/walk

Nature + Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, or its English translation: Forest Bathing. This practice combines a slow walk in a natural area with a clearly defined sequence of guided events that provide structure to the experience. Although structured, the practice allows many opportunities for creativity and serendipity offered by both nature and by the individual inspiration of the guide. Our walk will draw on the latest developments in the field of nature connection, and ancient traditions of mindfulness and wellness promotion. The walk takes approximately 2.5 hours and requires no exceptional skill or physical exertion. *NOTE: Participants are required to register by 3:00pm the day before the scheduled session.

An Evening with Jack & Wendy: LBI’s Most Famous Ospreys

Date(s) Friday, June 27 + Wednesday, July 16; 7:00pm - 8:00pm Fee $15/evening

Did you know that LBIF is home to several pairs of ospreys? These nesting birds of prey have become a common sight along the New Jersey coast, thanks to early recovery efforts that began 50 years ago. For this special evening event, join CWF Senior Biologist Ben Wurst on a walk on the LBIF Nature Trail to the Osprey Blind. There Ben will talk about the life history, recovery and current management of ospreys in New Jersey, while viewing our local ospreys. Ben grew up on the mainland and has monitored and managed ospreys for close to 20 years. Limit to 12 people.

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THE NATURE TRAIL

The Nature Trail at the LBIF was created to provide a unique and peaceful experience for visitors of the last wild Bayfront property on Long Beach Island. As the largest (privately owned) preserved saltmarsh on the island, it is home to a diverse array of wildlife and provides critical ecosystem services to our coastal community. From a barrier island perspective, the saltmarsh is our Foundation.

BARNEGAT BAY DAY 2025

Wednesday, July 9; 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Free and open to the public

Free and fun for the whole family! Meet and greet local eco non-profits, and get involved! Learn about the Barnegat Bay ecosystem, from the water and the land, to the critters and the plants! Science-themed crafts, live demonstrations, and live animals including terrapins and Out of Sight Alpacas.

Sponsored by Registration is required. Scan the QR code.

TENNIS + PICKLEBALL

THE LBIF TENNIS + PICKLEBALL MEMBERSHIP

An LBIF Tennis + Pickleball Membership provides you and your family with wonderful summer recreational benefits.

8 Har-Tru Tennis courts

4 Har-Tru Pickleball Courts

10 pros on staff

Court reservation system for prime-time hours

No court reservations needed after 12:00pm Free clinics, round robins, and mixers

Private lessons by experienced pros available for all levels and ages.

Prime time access to tennis and pickleball courts. Discount on tennis and pickleball private lessons, group lessons, programs, and events.

Annual Membership Fee: $1500

THE BLAI LEGACY MEMBERSHIP

Tennis + Pickleball Benefits

Prime time access to tennis and pickleball courts for Blai Legacy members and house guests. Unlimited access during non-prime hours.

Discount on tennis and pickleball private lessons, group lessons, programs, and events. Ask us about special court access for your guests / renters and other perks available during non-prime time hours.

Annual Membership Fee $2500

OPEN HOUSE

TENNIS + PICKLEBALL OPEN HOUSE

Date Sunday, May 25

Tennis:11:00am - 12:30pm

Pickleball: 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Open House Rain Date: Monday, May 26 FREE Admission

TENNIS + PICKLEBALL

Open Mixed Doubles Social

Date(s) Fridays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Fee non-members $30

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members FREE

Come join us for food and fun! No partner? No problem. We’ll get you matched with someone. Players are encouraged to bring a bite or beverage to share.

New 105 Doubles Weekend

Date(s) Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am - 12:00pm

Fee non-members $45

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $35

Join us for fast-paced tennis drills and play one of the most exciting games in tennis.

New Live Ball Drill

Dates TBD

Fee non-members $45

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $35

Also known as Triangles or Triples at some clubs. Live ball is a six-player class with drills emphasizing the need for doubles players to get to the net and finish the point.

New Double Strategy and Drills Clinic

Date TBD

Fee non-members $45

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $35

Each session will focus on a specific situation and shot selection though a series of drills and point play.

Cardio and 105 Clinic

Date(s) Tuesdays, 9:00am - 10:00am

Fee non-members $45

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $35

Join us for fast paced tennis drills and play one of the most exciting games in tennis

Women’s Round Robin

Date(s) Wednesdays, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Fee non-members $30

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members FREE

New Intermediate Open Clinic

Date(s) Thursdays, 9:00am - 10:30am

Fee non-members $45

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $35

This 90 minute class is designed for intermediate players seeking a slower pace of play and a deeper dive on instruction.

Fireball Drill

Date(s) Thursdays, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Fee non-members $45

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $35

This 90 minute, high octane clinic is for higher intermediate players and above. The focus will be on fast-paced, action and packed drills providing a perfect blend of cardio and game-based hitting.

Afternoon Tennis Camp, Ages 4 – 17

Date(s) June 23 - August 22, Monday - Friday, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Fee Weekly $190

Held right after morning Summer Camp and Lunch Bunch, children can participate in this exciting tennis program. Our program utilizes Net Generation the USTA youth platform that promotes early entry into the sport of tennis. Our instructional platform is tailored for all ages and abilities. Tennis offers kids a game that will help them stay active and build friendships in a positive environment. No experience is needed! Sign up for one day or the whole week. Please note online registration is only available for weekly sign-ups. Daily drop-ins need to be made contacting the tennis pavilion.

High School and Middle School Tennis Program

Date(s) Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Fee non-members $65

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $55

High School Training Session for Upcoming Season

Date(s) August 11 - August 15; 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fee $400/week

non-members $375

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $350

Please pre-register as sessions will be limited in size. The program will provide personalized instruction that consists of a balance of tactical, strategic, mental toughness, and physical training, along with live ball drills and singles and doubles match play.

Pickleball Clinics

Learn pickleball the right way. Tristen Pickleball at LBIF is a high-level training service offering private lessons, group lessons and clinics for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Kristen Clemmer will be teaching all day on Mondays and Tuesdays starting in June on two dedicated well-maintained Har-Tru courts. Kristen is a 5.0+ player and Professional Pickleball Registry certified professional. Sign up for clinics at www.tristenpickleball.com/booking or call Kristen at 732-513-6132.

Beginner PLUS Intermediate + Advanced Pickleball Drills

Date(s) Mondays, 8:00am - 12:30pm

Fee non-members $50

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $40

New LBIF Ladder Battle

Date(s) Tuesdays, 9:00am - 11:00am

Winning players move up a court and losing players move down. Winners at the end of the session get a gift card!

Fee non-members $35

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $25

Beginner PLUS Intermediate Split Open Play with Kristen

Date(s) Thursdays, 8:00am - 11:30am

Fee non-members $35

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $25

Coached Beginner Open Play with Kristen

Date(s) Thursdays, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Fee non-members $35

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $25

MEET THE PROS AND STAFF

Brent Chaffee

Director of Racquet Sports

Brent Chaffee is the Director of Racquet Sports and is a USPTA certified tennis and pickleball professional. Brent began his tennis journey with the help of two legendary coaches, Gilbert Rincon and Rick Ferman. By age 16, Brent was simultaneously competing in USTA and Junior Davis Cup tournaments while coaching in Michigan. He accepted a tennis scholarship at Ferris State University, and made it to NCAA D2 Finals in Oklahoma. Brent received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Brent missed teaching and playing tennis, and has returned to LBIF to share his love of the game and make a meaningful impact on-court.

PRIVATE + GROUP LESSONS

Tom Delbury Director of Tennis and Facility Manager

Tom has been teaching locally and professionally for over 20 years, leading group programs and private instruction. He holds a level 2 certification through Professional Tennis Registry (PTR). His concentrations include 10 and under, 11 to 17 year olds, and adult development.

Driven by the guiding principle “Do something you love and you’ll never work another day in your life,” Tom’s goal is to deliver the best possible tennis and social experience for players of all ages and levels of ability. His coaching style and delivery of technique have provided his students with the skills to play collegiately or simply enjoy this life sport.

Kristen Clemmer Director of Pickleball

Kristen is a pro/5.0+ tournament pickleball player teaching in the Cherry Hill and Long Beach Island areas. She is a certified pickleball professional with the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). Kristen has accumulated 30+ medals in 5.0 and Open Level tournament play including a medal in Pro Women’s Singles in the 2021 APP NJ Open. Kristen has also been teaching tennis here at the LBIF for the past 16 summers. She played Division 1 tennis for the University of Delaware graduating in 2010. In her final season at Delaware she finished with a ranking of #124 for ITA Division 1 Women’s National Singles and #44 for doubles.

Please contact Tom Delbury 609-290-0481 or Brent Chaffee 609-937-7199 about scheduling lessons. Private groups, clinics, and specific-tailored lessons can be arranged to support players’ objectives. Private lesson prices range from $125 - $185.

Staff Left to Right: AJ, Kaia, Brian, Sal, Gabby, Sophie, Madison, and Harry

9 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP:

CAMPS

TINY TIKES

Ages 3 - 4

EARLY BIRDS

Ages 5 - 6

CREATIVE ARTS + CRAFTS

Ages 7 - 12

TEEN ARTS

Ages 12 - 16

COMEDY CAMP

Ages 11 - 15

CHEER CAMP

Ages 7 - 12

THEATRE CAMP

Ages 8 - 13

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Ages 7 - 12

MUSIC + NATURE ADVENTURE

Ages 5 - 6

BALLET DANCE

Ages 4 - 8

NATURE STUDIES

Ages 7 - 9

MARINE BIOLOGY

Ages 10 - 13

LUNCH BUNCH

12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ages 3 - 16

ADVENTURES IN CLAY

Ages 10 - 16

TENNIS

Ages 4 - 16

CHEER CAMP

Ages 7 - 12

SINGING SONGBIRDS

Ages 6 - 8

FISHING CAMP

Ages 8 - 10

FISHING CAMP

Ages 11 - 14

UKELELE

Ages 8 - 12

SURF CAMP

Ages 6+

WEEK 1 JUN 23 - 27

WEEK 2 JUN 30 - JUL 4

WEEK 3

JUL 7 - 11

WEEK 4

JUL 14 - 18

JUNE 23 - AUGUST 22, 2025

WEEK 5 JUL 21 - 25 WEEK 6

28 - AUG 1 WEEK 7

4 - 8 WEEK 8

11 - 15 WEEK 9 AUG 18 - 22

MORNING ART CAMP MORNING ART + SCIENCE

JUNE

23 - AUGUST 22

Morning Art + Science Camps run for nine weeks beginning June 23 - August 22

Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Register online: $410 per week

TINY

TIKES: Ages 3 - 4

An inviting and inspiring environment that offers everything a child needs to enrich time away from home and introduce learning quality life skills through stimulating activities. The morning includes unique art projects, group stories, games, nature walks and time on the playground. Artwork will be displayed on Fridays in the camp art exhibit.

EARLY BIRDS:

Ages 5 - 6

Come together to make friends, while participating in unique art projects, group games, and time on the playground. Quality activities and art projects that stimulate learning and exploration are customized for this age group. Artwork will be displayed on Fridays in the camp art exhibit.

CREATIVE ARTS CAMP

(CAC): Ages 7 - 12

A creative experience involving both individual and group projects that foster independence, confidence, and exploration. CAC is made up of different stations where campers rotate throughout the day, working on a theme-based project that is completed by the end of each week. Project mediums studied include ceramics, painting, 2D art, and mixed media. A new Visiting Artist will work with campers each week, creating a specialty project based on their own expertise. Artwork will be displayed every Friday in the camp art exhibit.

TEEN

ARTS + PORTFOLIO PREP: Ages 12 - 16

Perfect for the beginning artist as well as the more advanced. Campers in this small group setting can explore their own artistic interests, while experiencing a variety of techniques and mediums surrounding our themes for the week. Our teen arts studio is housed in the LBIF Main Gallery building, allowing for immersion and exposure to our exhibitions. Student artwork will be displayed every Friday in the camp art exhibit.

SCIENCE

+ NATURE STUDIES: Ages 7 - 9

Come experience the wonders of LBI with our Science Camp! The classroom serves as a home base for this class in nature exploration. Campers will have the opportunity to spend time on the bay, beach, and marsh learning about all of LBI’s local flora and fauna, with a different theme and focus each week. Our students have the opportunity to be a part of a one-of-a-kind experience unique to Long Beach Island.

Nature Studies is located in the Science Building along with Marine Biology camp. Some activities may combine the two classrooms.

*Note: Campers spend a good deal of time outdoors in this camp. It is recommended that campers wear sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and appropriate water shoes and clothing to explore the marsh and bay. Please apply all sunscreen and bug spray before arriving to camp.

SCIENCE + MARINE BIOLOGY: Ages 10 - 13

Join us for a fun-filled week of exploration and discovery. This program provides field experience for young scientists to explore the ecology of LBI. Using the bay, beach, and salt marsh as a living classroom, students collect and classify specimens, test water quality, and learn all about the environment around them.

Marine Biology is located in the Science Building along with Nature Studies. Some activities may combine the two classrooms.

MORNING COMEDY + THEATRE

COMEDY CAMP: Ages 11 - 15

Week 1: June 23 - June 27; 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $410

Join LBI’s own, Jaycee and Craig Brill, for a special week of learning “What is funny?”. Kid comedians will make new friends and laugh the week away as they work to create their own 3-minute routine and participate in a comedy show at the end of the week. Note: This camp is held in the Main Gallery.

THEATRE CAMP - MUFASA Ages 8 - 13

WEEK 4: July 14 - July 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $420

Mufasa: Join us for an exciting week of camp as we step into the PRIDELANDS universe of MUFASA and THE LION KING! Campers will journey through this legendary story alongside the powerful King Mufasa, the loveable Sarabi, Nala, Timon, Zazu, and Pumbaa, and the menacing Scar.

Led by our award-winning teacher, director, and choreographer Kathy Renna, Pridelands Camp will immerse participants in the basics of drama, movement, and voice production. Throughout the week, campers will develop their acting skills while preparing for a special performance on Friday at 11:00 AM. Ms. Renna’s Theater Arts Program encourages children to explore characters, emotions, and storytelling, building their self-confidence, competence, and self-esteem. Mufasa is a story about believing in yourself and the power of togetherness.

Note: This camp is held in the Main Gallery.

THEATRE CAMP - WICKED Ages 8 - 13

WEEK 6: July 29 - August 2, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $420

Come join Kathy Renna, our award-wining director and choreographer, as she and her energetic campers dance, sing and act selections from the ever-popular movie WICKED!

The children will learn the basics of drama, movement and voice production as they have fun preparing for a show on Friday at 11:00 am. Our story starts in the Land of Oz where Glinda the Good joins the citizens of Munchkinland as they celebrate the death of the WICKED WITCH of the West. And so our journey begins….and so does the fun, excitement and learning.

By joining Ms. Renna’s Theater Arts Program, children will benefit from learning about play characters, actions and their unique emotions and feelings. Acting builds self-confidence, self-competence and self-esteem.

Note: This camp is held in the Main Gallery.

MORNING CHEER + DANCE SELECT WEEKS

CHEER CAMP: Ages 7 - 12

Week 2: June 30 - July 4; Morning Session - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Afternoon Session - 12:30pm - 3:30pm Fee $410/session

Join Kaitlyn Covert, former camper, current staff member, and 2x NCA national champion cheerleader with over 10 years of experience for a week of cheer, teamwork, and movement. This camp will focus on fundamentals, technical elements and dance routines and is suitable for all levels. Parents will be invited to a special performance at the end of the week.

Note: This camp is held in the Main Gallery.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE CAMP: Ages 7 - 12

Week 5: July 21 - July 25; 9:00am - 12:00pm Fee $410

Join LBI’s own, Daria Raguseo, for a week of friendship, self-expression, and movement.

Contemporary dance is an expressive style that combines elements of ballet, modern, and jazz styles, while striving to connect the body and mind through movement. Dancers will be introduced to contemporary techniques through floor work, release and improvisation. Students will learn to be a part of a creative team through choreography and creative play. Dancers are encouraged to explore their own voice, moving with curiosity and confidence.

Parents will be invited to a special performance at the end of the week.

Note: This camp is held in the Main Gallery.

BALLET DANCE CAMP -THE NUTCRACKER: Ages 4 - 8

Week 8: August 11 - 15; 9:00am - 12:00pm Fee $410

Back by popular demand! Join Jessica Kilpatrick, from LoveArts, for another fun-filled and exciting week of The Nutcracker! Campers will spend another magical, fun-filled week bringing The Nutcracker to life.

We’ll dance our way through a festive holiday party, march alongside The Nutcracker as he battles the infamous Mouse King, twirl with the dazzling Snowflakes, and meet the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy, who welcomes us to the Land Of The Sweets.

Parents will be invited to a special performance at the end of the week.

Note: This camp is held in the Main Gallery.

BALLET DANCE CAMP -SWAN LAKE: Ages 4 - 8

Week 9: August 18 - 22; 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $410

Back by popular demand! Join Jessica Kilpatrick, from LoveArts, for another fun-filled and exciting week of Swan Lake!

Campers will spend another magical, fun-filled week bringing Swan Lake to life.

Swim through dance as a swan with us, exploring creative movement and classical ballet technique, along with the telling of the iconic story of Swan Lake through dance. Each day will be spent making friends and creating our very own costumes and props that will be used during our end of the week performance.

Parents will be invited to a special performance at the end of the week.

Note: This camp is held in the Main Gallery.

MORNING MUSIC CAMP

BETH & SCOTT’S MUSIC AND NATURE ADVENTURE CAMP: Ages 5 - 6

Week 7: August 4 - 8; 9:00am - 12:00pm

Week 8: August 11 - 15; 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $410/week

Beth and Scott, parents and musicians with 30+ years of working with young children, will invite your child to enjoy the outdoors and use it as inspiration for art, music, dance, and play. Campers will begin their day taking in the beauty and rhythms of the natural world, with engaging walks to the bay and along the LBIF nature trail.

Your child’s musical camp experience will continue with the remainder of the day filled with joyful singing, dancing, and playing percussion. Parents will be invited to a special performance at the end of the week.

SELECT WEEKS

LUNCH BUNCH

JUNE 23 - AUGUST 22

LUNCH BUNCH

Monday - Friday ; 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Fee $20

Lunch Bunch is open to all campers enrolled in LBIF’s summer camps. Campers can enjoy a break between morning and afternoon camps by bringing their own food to enjoy between 12:00pm and 12:30pm. Those enrolled in afternoon camps will be escorted to their afternoon camps by a camp counselor.

AFTERNOON WATER CAMP

WITH LBI SURF ACADEMY

LITTLE FISH INTRODUCTORY SURF CAMP Ages 6 - 9

Week 1 - June 23 - 26;12:30pm - 3:00pm

Week 4 - July 14 - July 17; 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Week 5 - July 21 - 24; 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Week 6 - July 28 - 31; 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Week 8 - August 11 - 14; 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Fee $350/week

Boys and girls ages 6-9 learn about safety, ocean awareness, paddling techniques, positioning, and surfing etiquette.

This is our camp for first time surfers, absolute beginners eager to learn to surf in a fun environment with LBI’s longest running surf programs.

Monday and Tuesday are held on flat water at Bayview Park on the bay: 6805 Long Beach Blvd Brant Beach where students are introduced to ocean safety and how to manage their equipment so that riding waves and paddling out are done in a safe manner.

Wednesday and Thursday “We ride the waves!” Campers meet at the selected surf shop to get fitted for wetsuits and then head to the beach to meet their coaches.

LBI Surfing coaches help students apply those skills to the ocean in our tested and proven model of surfing success!

One on one instruction while in the water with fun beach games, bodyboarding, relay races, and much more!

SCHOOL OF SKIM, BODYBOARD, AND FUN CAMP Ages 7 - 11 (2 day camp)

Ages 10 - 15

Week 1 - June 24 + 26; 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Week 3 - July 8 + 10; 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Week 5 - July 22 + 24; 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Week 7 - August 5 + 7; 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Fee $249/week

Location: 1085 Long Beach Blvd at LBI Surf Academy (Surf City)

Check in 20 minutes early to get fitted for wetsuits

This camp allows both boys and girls ages 7-11 get comfortable with ocean activities and games and have fun while doing it with our team of coaches.

We start off with some surfing stretches and learning instructors names and campers names. Next we divide into two groups to start our rotation of activities and instruction.

Skimboards, Bodyboards and wetsuits are included! Please arrive 20 minutes early with sunblock, a snack, and a smile!

JUNIOR SURF- BLACKBELT LEVEL CAMP Ages 9 - 17 (4 day camp)

Week 1 June 23 - June 26; 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Week 2 June 30 - July 3; 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Week 4 July 14 - July 17; 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Week 6 July 28 - July 31; 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Week 8 August 11 - August 14; 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Fee $350/week

Location 1085 Long Beach Blvd at LBI Surf Academy (Surf City)

LBI’s Junior Surf Camp is perfect for the social butterfly in your family.

LBI’s top coaches help campers strengthen their skills in the ocean and start to paddle for their own waves. Our campers refine their techniques and work with their coaches on positioning and comfort level in bigger waves! Campers will work on turning, riding down the line ahead of the curl, and become independent surfers while meeting new friends that they are matched up in groups with. Students will learn about and try different equipment provided by LBI Surfing, learn about ocean safety, and how to become stronger surfers in all surf conditions.

Surfboards and wetsuits are included and provided at the LBI Surfing shops! This is a 4 day camp for kids that have already been introduced to surfing and are ready to take their skills to the next level with New Jersey’s premier surf school!

*If they don’t have surfing experience yet, you can schedule your child for a private surfing lesson or the Little Fish Intro to Surf Camp prior to their first day of camp to get them ready for our Junior Surf Camp.

CAMPER TENNIS: Ages 4 - 16

June 23 - August 22; 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Fee

$190/week

Join fellow campers and make new friends with this great opportunity for exercise, skill-building, and fun! Tennis Camp is open to morning campers that would like to extend their day and develop or advance their tennis technique. Each week, the LBIF Tennis Pros will guide campers through skill-building games and drills with a focus on fun! Campers will be split into small age-appropriate groups based on ability level to allow for group interaction and individualized attention. No experience necessary!

AFTERNOON TENNIS AFTERNOON CERAMICS

JUNE 23 - AUGUST 22

ADVENTURES IN CLAY: Ages 10 – 16

Monday - Wednesday June 23 - August 22; 12:30pm - 2:30pm

(No Class Thursdays & Fridays)

Fee $290

Adventures In Clay offers a hands-on wheel throwing experience. Artists will learn the stages of clay and the steps of throwing and trimming on the wheel through small group instruction. Underglazing, sgraffito and applique techniques will be taught when the pieces are off the wheel and ready. Once artists are happy with their creations they will put the final touch of clear glaze on, and their pieces will be ready to be fired in the kiln. Come prepared to get muddy as we will be throwing ourselves into our work! Wear closed-toe shoes and old clothes. Enrollment is limited to provide individual attention, so early registration is strongly encouraged. Materials included.

Weekly Lesson Plan:

Monday - demo throwing, artists begin throwing with support

Tuesday - artists continue to throw pieces with continued instruction/ support, pieces dry overnight/in the morning

Wednesday - artists learn to trim pieces, as well as underglazing, applique, and sgraffito techniques, pieces are clear glazed if dry enough-if not dry enough instructor will clear glaze Thursday morning pre-firing

Thursday - no class; kiln is being fired

Friday - artists can bring pieces home finished; fired pieces are ready for pickup after 10 am.

AFTERNOON SPECIALTY CAMPS

FISHING CAMP: Ages 8 -10

Week 1: June 23 - June 27

Week 3: July 7 - July 11

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Fee $270

Campers brand new to fishing or experienced will enjoy this camp. This camp takes place in the classroom on campus and offsite on certain days. Campers will get the chance to fish daily for various species as well as learning the basics and keys to fishing including: Types of tackle (rods, lines, lures, bait, hooks, etc.)

Knot tying

Casting

Rigging up a pole

Hooking/releasing a fish properly

Rules/regulations

Bringing your own pole is recommended.

FISHING CAMP: Ages 11 -14

Week 2: June 30 - July 3

Week 4: July 14 - July 18

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Fee $360

Knot tying

Casting

Rigging up a pole

Hooking/releasing a fish properly

Rules/regulations

Bringing your own pole is recommended.

SINGING SONGBIRDS Ages 6 - 8

Week 5: July 21 – 25; 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Fee $225

Come sing and dance to the songs of summer! Vocalists of all levels will sing and move together in a small ensemble setting with a short showcase performance at the end of class on Friday, July 25th! Students will explore their singing voice, basic music notation, matching pitches, and movement through fun ensemble exercises and practice.

Carolyn Schneider is a music teacher with 29 years of experience. She has taught Kindergarten through 12th grade and currently serves as the High School Choral Director at Southern Regional High School, NJ

CHEER CAMP: Ages 7 - 12

Week 2: June 30 - July 4; 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Fee $410

Note: This camp is held in the Main Gallery.

UKELELE CAMP with Beth and Scott Bierko Ages 8 - 10

Week 7: August 4 - 8

Week 8: August 11 - 15; 12:30-1:30

Fee $345

Summer Ukulele Workshop: Strum, Play, and Have Fun!

Join us for a week of musical exploration in this fun-filled, beginner-friendly ukulele workshop! Over five one-hour classes, you’ll learn how to tune your ukulele, play basic chords, learn simple strums, and dive into the rhythm that makes music come alive. Each session is designed to be interactive and enjoyable, with a focus on creating a relaxed, supportive environment for learning. By the end of the week, you’ll have the confidence to play a few easy songs and understand the basic rhythms that bring them to life. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking to refresh your skills, this workshop is all about making music and having a blast!

NOTE: In addition to the cost of the workshop, there is a built-in fee for a tuned and ready soprano ukulele that each camper will use during the program and take home at the end of summer camp, provided by the LBIF at an additional cost of $120 per student.

Parents and family please join us at the end of the week for a heart-warming performance!

POLICIES

WITHDRAWALS, CLASS + CAMP CANCELLATIONS

The LBIF reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment, or in case of an emergency. In the event the LBIF cancels a class or camp week, students will be notified and tuition will be credited or refunded.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OPTIONS

The LBIF accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Full tuition is due at the time of registration. The LBIF may decline an individual’s enrollment or participation at its discretion. SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNTS

- Membership discounts apply only to immediate family members, not extended family or guests. Please note, in an effort to offset rising costs, there will be a 3.5% processing fee for payments via credit card

MATERIAL LISTS & MATERIAL FEES

It is the student’s responsibility to request a copy of all supply lists at the front desk prior to class. It is the student’s responsibility to pay all material fees to the instructor or the LBIF as listed in the class description.

ADA POLICY

The LBIF does not discriminate on the basis of disability in access or employment. The LBIF is constantly working to improve its facilities to make all public areas of the organization fully accessible. The LBIF will, to the best of its ability, locate classes in accessible areas of the facility. If you need a class located in an accessible location, please inform the LBIF at time of registration, and we will do our best to accommodate the request. If you have questions concerning access, or wish to request a sign language interpreter or accessible accommodations, please contact the LBIF at 609.494.1241 or email office@lbifoundation.org. Early requests are encouraged so that we can make necessary arrangements.

PUBLICITY

The LBIF reserves the right to use photos taken during classes and other programs for publicity purposes on the internet, in print, social media, video, or mailings. Registration in a class or participation in any event gives LBIF permission to use images for publicity purposes without further consent or compensation.

CAMPUS PROPERTY

Members and the general public are not permitted to tamper with, alter, remove or discard LBIF Property.

CAMP WITHDRAWALS + CANCELLATIONS Every scenario will be considered in case of illness or emergency. Requests for refunds will be considered on a case by case basis. However, refunds, changes, or substitutions will NOT be given for individual days of absence. Please contact the Camp Coordinator via email M-F in order for your request to be considered. Messages left with staff or on voicemail will not be honored for cancellation or refund requests. No refunds will be offered if the date of the registered camp week has passed.

CAMP REFUNDS A refund can only be provided if the camp week is over 30 days out and ONLY if there is a waitlist. Please contact the Camp Coordinator, via email, M-F, if you wish to cancel your camp registration. All cancellations are subject to a $25.00 administrative fee.

CAMP CHANGES Changes to camp registration will only be considered if there is space available in the desired program. Please keep in mind that the purchase of one camp does not guarantee a spot in another camp. Please contact the Camp Coordinator, via email, M-F, to request a change to your registration. If the change cannot be accommodated, no refunds or credits will be given. All changes to camp registration are subject to a $25.00 administrative fee.

CAMPER / STUDENT PROPERTY

The LBIF is not responsible for artwork and other property left on the premises and has no liability if such property is lost, stolen, or damaged. Artwork or property left 2 weeks after the conclusion of a class will be discarded.

EMERGENCY FORMS

Attendance at LBIF Summer Camp necessitates the submission of immunization records for every child. This can be accomplished by accessing your Amilia account online and proceeding to the “Account Members” section. Once there, select your child’s name and proceed to the “Extra Questions” section. Here, you’ll have the option to upload a PDF file containing your camper’s immunization records. Kindly ensure this process is completed prior to your child’s first day at camp.

CAMP DROP OFF + PICK UP POLICY

Camp drop-off and pick-up will require signature of parent or listed guardian. Campers will not be released from camp without signature at pick-up. Every camper is required to have a filled out the Emergency Contact Form along with immunization records.

2025 BLAI BUSINESS SUPPORTERS

Thomas J. Keller

THE North End Brokerage

With three generations of unmatched expertise, Joy and Lee Luedtke represent the pinnacle of real estate excellence on Long Beach Island. Born and raised on LBI’s North End, Joy has spent over 33 years marketing and selling the Island’s most prestigious properties. Joy’s thriving partnership with her son Lee adds an unparalleled third-generation approach to the firm – providing clients with insider knowledge spanning over half a century. Established in 1972 by Jean Luedtke, our family legacy is built on trust, integrity, and a tradition of first-class representation. When it comes to buying or selling on LBI, trust the firm that knows it best — generation after generation.