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SUMMER 2026

WHO WE ARE

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT THE BOARD

Fellow Members:

Let me welcome you to another glorious summer on LBI. 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 2026.

As you know, the roof and HVAC project for the camp buildings was the single biggest capital project undertaken by the LBIF in at least 25 years. This year, we will be finishing those buildings by replacing the decking and the windows. That should sustain that entire portion of that our complex for the next 20-30 years. That project 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 has been funded to a significant extent through a generous donation from Ken Stein and Sandy Strine). The self-sustaining nature of those gifts has enabled us to execute that two-year capital project without having to use operating income and without having to incur a nickel of debt. I am incredibly grateful to all of you who helped make that possible.

As we enter 2026, 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 and Grant for mar keting, 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 2026

o June 9-14: Lighthouse International Film Festival

o July: Coast, a juried exhibition

o July 11: One Night Only- a gala event supporting our LBI Lifeguard community and showcasing their talents in photography

o August 5: The House Tour

o August: +Member +Student +Faculty Exhibition

o September: Plein Air Plus 2026

o Fabulous fun family programs

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

In addition, for those of you who play tennis and pickleball, Brett and Tom continue to bring a real passion and member centric attitude to our facilities. In an effort to expand our pickleball experience, Brett and Tom have hired Madison McKay as our new pickleball head pro instructor to help grow that part of the recreational offerings. I am expecting they will enable us to expand lessons, tournaments, casual round robins, etc. Their continued focus on the member experience makes the LBIF the premier tennis operation on the Island.

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. The expanded offerings and additional staff have made the studio a far more welcoming environment. I want to encourage beginners and experts alike to stop in to learn more about this wonderful art form and the programming available to our members.

My main priority for 2026 remains growth; growth in our membership; growth in our fundraising; and growth in our offerings.

KEVIN COVERT

PRESIDENT

TODD STRINE PAST PRESIDENT, TREASURER

KRISSY KATZENSTEIN

PRESIDENT ELECT

DANIELLA KERNER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SECRETARY

YARON AVITOV

MARY BECKETT

TRACEY CAMERON

TRACY EVERT

LYNN FRYCKBERG

RICHARD GLAZER

JOANNE GUGLIELMO

JAMIE HAND

DIANE IBRAHIM

TARA JOHNSON

MICHAEL LASKY

LEE LUEDTKE

JAY MADDEN

DEBBIE MACARTHUR

MARIELAINE MAMMON

JAMES MCCLURE

ALBERT PALEY

ROB SLOTNICK

Our members are the lifeblood of the Foundation. We can’t sustain this organization without a growing and vibrant membership. And that just doesn’t mean more dues. It means members that want to come to the Foundation to enjoy all that it has to offer, whether cultural, educational, athletic or otherwise. If visitors see a place with a lot going on, that is 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, visit an art show, play tennis or pickleball, or try their hand at ceramics. Direct them to our new and improved website: lbifoundation.org 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.

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.

Finally, as mentioned earlier, the LBIF now has a healthy foundation that we can use to fund capital projects that otherwise would be unaffordable from operating income. But these endowment funds are restricted, meaning that we are free to use the annual income generated by the endowment but not the principal. Thus, in an effort to continue to grow the corpus (and thus generate more income that can be used for capital projects), I would encourage each of you to consider making a donation to the endowment and to consider the LBIF endowment as a potential recipient of a future bequest.

As I look forward to the 2026 summer season, I would encourage and challenge you 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 2026 and another wonderful LBI summer.

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

B2B + GRAPHIC DESIGN + WEB TAYLOR JENNINGS TJENNINGS@LBIFOUNDATION.ORG

CAMP + YOUTH PROGRAMMING JENNIFER MILLER JMILLER@LBIFOUNDATION.ORG

CAMP ASSISTANT + SOCIAL MEDIA EMILY OLER EOLER@LBIFOUNDATION.ORG

CERAMICS STUDIO + FACILITIES

JEFF RUEMELI CERAMICS@LBIFOUNDATION.ORG

CERAMICS STUDIO ASSISTANT MARY-KATE FOGEL

FINANCE DIRECTOR ALICE KOHN AKOHN@LBIFOUNDATION.ORG

FINANCE MANAGER KRISTAN BARCALOW KBARCALOW@LBIFOUNDATION.ORG

GALLERY MANAGER + GRAPHIC DESIGN KATHERINE WHITLOCK KWHITLOCK@LBIFOUNDATION.ORG

MARKETING + FRONT DESK

TARAL THOMPSON TTHOMPSON@LBIFOUNDATION.ORG

TENNIS

BRENT CHAFFEE + TOM DELBURY TENNIS@LBIFOUNDATION.ORG

WEDDINGS + RENTALS + SPECIAL EVENTS

JAIME CARAVELLA JCARAVELLA@LBIFOUNDATION.ORG

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.

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.

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

2023-2026: KEVIN COVERT

BECOME A MEMBER

Becoming a member of LBIF means joining a vibrant community that celebrates creativity, learning, and connection. Members enjoy exclusive benefits like discounts on classes and events, early access to camp registration, and invitations to special programs, all while supporting LBIF’s mission to inspire through the arts and sciences. Your membership helps sustain year-round educational programs, exhibitions, and environmental initiatives that make LBIF a vital part of the Long Beach Island community.

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!

Your membership dollars support the ongoing operations and offerings at LBIF. We are able to continually bring arts and science programming to Long Beach Island and the surrounding communities in Southern New Jersey. The LBIF would not exist without the ongoing support of our members.

Please consider becoming a Blai Legacy Member, our highest level of Membership.

2026 MEMBERSHIP TIERS

BLAI LEGACY

$2500.00 ANNUALLY

o 10% DISCOUNT ON CLASSES/CAMP PROGRAMMED THROUGH LBIF FIRST ACCESS TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP IN FEBRUARY

o 2 PASSES TO SPRING FLING MEMBER EVENT

o 2 ALL ACCESS PASSES TO THE LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

o 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL ARTWORK PURCHASES FROM LBIF’S EXHIBITIONS

o 2 TICKETS TO THE ANNUAL SEASHORE HOUSE TOUR

o 10 FREE YOGA PASSES

o ACCESS TO TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS

o DISCOUNTED TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL EVENTS

o DISCOUNTED GUEST FEES FOR TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL

o NAME RECOGNITION IN LOBBY FOR THE MEMBERSHIP YEAR

o INVITATION TO EXCLUSIVE BLAI EVENTS TO BE NAMED

o BLAI MEMBERS MAY ALSO CHOOSE ONE BENEFIT BELOW:

* TENNIS RECREATIONAL CREDIT OF $1500 PER ONE YEAR OF FAMILY TENNIS PRIVILEGES.

* CERAMICS CREDIT OF $1200 TOWARDS EITHER WINTER OR SUMMER FULL RESIDENCY (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)

o MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES 2 ADULTS AND 4 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 26 (EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD IS $100)

o OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT IN OUR AUGUST +MEMBER + STUDENT +FACULTY EXHIBITION

INDIVIDUAL

$250.00 ANNUALLY

o 10% DISCOUNT ON CLASSES PROGRAMMED THROUGH LBIF

o 2 PASSES TO SPRING FLING MEMBER EVENT

o OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT IN OUR AUGUST MEMBER + STUDENT

+FACULTY EXHIBITION

FAMILY

$395.00 ANNUALLY

o 10% DISCOUNT ON CAMP/CLASSES PROGRAMMED THROUGH LBIF

o ACCESS TO EARLY REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMP (MARCH 1-15) FOR UP TO 2 CHILDREN ($100 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD)

o 2 PASSES TO SPRING FLING MEMBER EVENT

o MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES 2 ADULTS AND 4 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 26 (EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD IS $100)

o OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT IN OUR AUGUST +MEMBER + STUDENT +FACULTY EXHIBITION

PATRON

$500.00 ANNUALLY

o 10% DISCOUNT ON CLASSES/CAMP PROGRAMMED THROUGH LBIF

o ACCESS TO EARLY REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMP (MARCH 1-15)

o 2 PASSES TO SPRING FLING MEMBER EVENT

o MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES 2 ADULTS AND 4 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 26 (EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD IS $100)

o OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT IN OUR AUGUST +MEMBER + STUDENT +FACULTY EXHIBITION

ART BENEFACTOR

$1000.00 ANNUALLY

o 10% DISCOUNT ON CLASSES/CAMP PROGRAMMED THROUGH LBIF ACCESS TO EARLY REGISTRATION SUMMER CAMP (MARCH 1-15)

o 2 PASSES TO SPRING FLING MEMBER EVENT

o 2 ALL ACCESS PASSES TO THE LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

o 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL ARTWORK PURCHASES DURING LBIF’S EXHIBITIONS

o MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES 2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 26 (EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD IS $100)

o OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT IN OUR AUGUST +MEMBER + STUDENT +FACULTY EXHIBITION

TENNIS + PICKLEBALL

$1500.00 ANNUALLY

o 10% DISCOUNT ON CLASSES/CAMP PROGRAMMED THROUGH LBIF

o ACCESS TO EARLY REGISTRATION SUMMER CAMP (MARCH 1-15)

o 2 PASSES TO SPRING FLING MEMBER EVENT

o ACCESS TO TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS

o DISCOUNTED TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL EVENTS

o DISCOUNTED GUEST FEES FOR TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES 2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 26 (EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD IS $100)

o OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT IN OUR AUGUST +MEMBER + STUDENT +FACULTY EXHIBITION

BLAI LEGACY

Inaugurated in 2018 in celebration of 70 years of Arts and Sciences at the LBIF, 2026 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 2026 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.

ERIKA AARON + MARC FLIEGELMAN

PATRICIA ADELL + JEFFREY SUSSMAN

PATTI ARESTY

MICHELE + FRED BALLET

JENNIFER + MICHAEL BARRY

MARY + MIKE BECKETT

THE BRILL + DISKIN FAMILIES

TRACEY CAMERON + JIM MURTAUGH

THE CATALFANO FAMILY

BONNIE + BILL CLARKE

AMY + KEVIN COVERT

ADY DJERASSI + ROBERT GOLUB

DEBORAH + RONALD EISENBERG

BONNIE + JAY EISNER

SUZANNE + MICHAEL EMMET

TRACY EVERT + DANIEL FRASER

PAULA + ADAM FEIN

LYNN + HARRY FRYCKBERG

JOAN GALIARDO + FAMILY

NANCY + CARL GLAESER

JOYCE + ALVIN GLASGOLD

WENDY + RICHARD GLAZER

THE GREENBERG FAMILY

ZEE JAY + JERRY GREENSPAN

JAMIE HAND + TED HYNES

VALERIE + THOMAS HAVERTY

MARJORIE + JEFFREY HONICKMAN

BRIAN JACOBS + FAMILY

JENNIFER + BARRY JARUZELSKI

TARA + CHRIS JOHNSON

THE JOHNSON FAMILY

KIM + ADAM KAMENS

KRISSY KATZENSTEIN + MICHAEL SCOTT

DANIELLA KERNER + STANLEY LECHTZIN

MICHAEL LASKY + FAMILY

CONSTANCE + DAVID LEES

SUZANNE + ROBERT LEVIN

VALERIE + JAMES LISOWSKI

MARGARET + DOUGLAS LURIO

MARIELAINE MAMMON

DEBBIE + TOM MACARTHUR

PATRICIA MATHEWS + NORM EPSTEIN

MADELINE + JAMES MCCLURE

SUSAN MICHEL

GUNA + ROBERT MUNDHEIM

THE NEUMANN FAMILY

ILENE + RAY NOLTE

MARIA + JUSTIN O’BRIEN

KESLIE PATCH-BOHROD + DR. WILLIAM BOHROD

SUE POHANKA + JAY MADDEN

KIM + BILL PRESSMAN

DINA PRUZANSKY + MIKE HERMAN

MINDY RASO KIRSTEIN + PHIL KIRSTEIN

JEAN + WAYNE RATH

ELLYN ROSENFELD + HOWARD LANDSMAN

BENÉE SCOLA

FAY + ROBERT SLOTNICK

THE SMILEY FAMILY

JACLYN STOCKTON-SOOY + GARY K. SOOY

BARBARA SPINA

JESSICA + TODD STRINE

SANDRA STRINE + KEN STEIN

LISA + JAY VARON

BARBARA + JOEL WERBEL

ANNA + JAMES WHITESELL

THE WICHLER FAMILY

THE ZELDIN FAMILY

BLAI BUSINESS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Blai Business Members enjoy an array of exclusive benefits designed to elevate their business presence while supporting LBIF’s mission. Membership includes various advertising opportunities, such as fullpage ads in the LBIF Summer Catalog and Annual Seashore House Tour Brochure plus prominent recognition on the LBIF website. Business logos and website links will be showcased on LBIF’s homepage, membership page, and weekly email blasts, providing unmatched exposure to a broad and engaged audience. Additionally, Blai Business Members are recognized at LBIF’s front entrance and receive invitations to three exclusive events, offering opportunities to network and connect. Members also enjoy two complimentary tickets to the Annual Seashore House Tour. By becoming a Blai Business Member, you not only enhance your business visibility but also make a lasting impact on the cultural, artistic, and scientific programs LBIF offers to the community. The 2026 Blai Business Member contributions directly support LBIF’s mission to inspire creativity, discovery, and community engagement on Long Beach Island.

BLAI BUSINESS

$2500.00 ANNUALLY

o 2 PASSES TO SPRING FLING MEMBER EVENT

o 2 TICKETS TO THE ANNUAL SEASHORE HOUSE TOUR

o NAME RECOGNITION IN LBIF’S LOBBY FOR MEMBERSHIP YEAR

o EXCLUSIVE EVENT AT PRIVATE RESIDENCE

o EXCLUSIVE BLAI EVENTS - TO BE SPECIFICALLY NAMED

o 1 FULL PAGE AD IN THE SUMMER CATALOG

o 1 FULL PAGE AD IN THE SEASHORE HOUSE TOUR BROCHURE

o YOUR BUSINESS + LOGO LISTED AS A BLAI BUSINESS MEMBER IN SEASHORE HOUSE TOUR BROCHURE

o YOUR BUSINESS LISTED AS BLAI BUSINESS MEMBER IN SUMMER CATALOG

o YOUR BUSINESS LISTED + LINKED TO YOUR WEBSITE VIA LBIF’S WEBSITE + MEMBERSHIP PAGE

A. RICHARD AITKEN, JR. BUILDER - CONTRACTOR

AMIANO AND SON, DESIGN - BUILD

ASH OUTDOOR LANDSCAPING & POOLS

ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC

BAY MAGAZINE

BAYVIEW HARBOR MARINA

BENÉE SCOLA & COMPANY, REALTORS

THE CHEESE SHOPPE

THE CLOSET FACTORY

DAVID RAMSAY CABINETMAKERS

HUTCHISON FIBERGLASS POOLS

JAY MADDEN ARCHITECT

JDM ANDREWS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

JOY LUEDTKE REAL ESTATE, LLC

JS PRO CONSTRUCTION

LACKLAND SELF STORAGE

MICHAEL PAGNOTTA ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION

PARNAGIAN ARCHITECTS

RESCUE THREADS LIFEGUARD APPAREL

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

WILDFLOWERS BY THE LIGHTHOUSE

WOODHAVEN LUMBER AND MILLWORK

TO OUR COMMUNITY

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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To Our Community,

Over the past seventy-eight years, LBIF has grown from a seasonal summer retreat to a year-round center open to the public. Our programs continue to expand while aligning with the arts, sciences, and cultural pursuits. This is such an exciting time in LBIF’s history! As we prepare for our 80th Birthday in 2028, we are planning to build for the next decade. Please join us to realize the full potential of our community as we innovate, expand, and grow as a place of excellence with exceptional programs and opportunities for this region.

To the dedicated work of the many Chairs and Committee members and the hundreds of volunteers who make all the events and programs possible, thank you! To our wonderful, creative, talented, and dedicated staff who make our brilliant summer schedule filled with outstanding programming for adults and children exciting every year, thank you! To our valued Business community and partners, our non-profit partners in the sciences and the arts who help us build a stronger community through our shared interests, thank you! And finally, to our members and their families, both our longtime members and our new members, who keep LBIF alive and thriving each year because of their commitment, involvement, support and love of the LBIF, thank you!

A few highlights to add to the President’s letter of accomplishments, upgrades, improvements to our facilities and changes in operations:

LBIF’s new fiscal year is now aligned with the calendar! Memberships going forward will begin January 1 and expire December 31. Current members will enjoy three additional months of membership in 2026!

LBIF received a substantial grant from the NJ Cultural Trust in 2025 to implement Salesforce, a significant CRM upgrade (Customer Relationship Management). Considered to be the gold standard, its capabilities will improve our ability to expand our outreach.

Our Art Exhibitions are once again selected by world renowned scholars and curators in the visual arts. Our Speakers Series hosts scholars both in historical and contemporary art who will share intimate and personal presentations. We are launching our varied programs in Performing Arts with a special performance from the Metropolitan Chorus Artists, and we continue our “Series at Seven” concerts with jazz, rock, pop, Broadway, and more. This season we are introducing an outstanding new magic show sure to please the whole family.

Our beautiful new website and our expanded social media presence will allow LBIF to engage with our audience year-round.

We are beginning to re-imagine our natural landscape outdoors starting with the repair of our marsh walkways that have deteriorated from years of repeated storms. Our 2028 goal is the building of an amphitheater, sculpture garden, and to enhance the views of our bay. Thanks to a generous donation received this year, we hope to realize these projects by our eightieth birthday celebration. These projects will also afford naming opportunities as part of our fundraising efforts.

Our community is our lifeblood, year-round. What helps sustain the Foundation each year is your continued support and involvement. I welcome your ideas and suggestions. Your contributions, experience, and abilities, and those of our talented members and friends, are what makes the Foundation vibrant. Please feel free to contact me!

These enduring values of shared interests strengthen this community in a manner that only the arts and sciences can bring. Now and for future generations, 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

ANNUAL EVENTS + FUNDRAISERS

JOIN THE FUN + SUPPORT THE LBIF!

Annual Tennis Open House

Date Sunday May 24; 11:00am -12:30pm tennis, 12:30pm - 2:00pm pickleball

Fee Free (see page 51)

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 2026 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.

78th Birthday Bash

Catered by Azzurri Italian Cuccina, Drinks by Tipsy Bean Mobile Bar

Date Saturday, June 27; 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Fee $78 per person before June 15; $90 per person after June 15

Come celebrate LBIF’s 78tth Birthday with us as we take a journey to the 1920’s where pinstripes, fedoras, feather and flappers were all the vibe — a trip back to the glamorous era of sparkle and shine. Guys and Molls are invited to enjoy hors d’oeuvres by Azzurri Italian Cuccina and 1920’s themed drinks by Tipsy Bean Co. Mobile Bar. A night of elegance and fun with on theme music by pianist, Amirali Mortezai. A night not to be missed; 1920’s glam attire encouraged.

20th Annual Barnegat Bay Day

ANNUAL EVENTS + FUNDRAISERS

One Night Only Art Gala, Concert, and Fundraiser

Family

Fun Night

Date Sunday, August 2; 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fee Free

Join the LBIF camp staff for a family friendly fun event. Enjoy games, great food, and a glass of wine for the adults. Come experience the magic of LBIF after hours, make new memories together, and meet our LBIF family.

Tickets available for purchase for the special magic show to follow at 5:00pm.

Special Magic Show with Magic Jim

Date Sunday, August 2; 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Fee $15 in advance for adults and children; $20 day-of

Directly following our free family night hour, we welcome Magic Jim for an evening of magic, fun, humor, a ton of audience participation, putting a smile on everyone’s face! Seen by over a million people, Jim’s show has been performed on six continents. Children must be 5+.

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JOIN THE FUN + SUPPORT THE LBIF!

Architecture Panel Discussion

Designing the Perfect Home: A Collaboration Between Samuel Gordon Architects and Diana Weinstein Design

Date Sunday, August 2; 10:00am

Fee Free

Join us for a fascinating discussion on the collaborative design process between local architect Samuel Gordon and interior designer Diana Weinstein. Their partnership produced a stunning home in North Beach that will be featured on this year’s LBIF House Tour. Samuel Gordon, known for his clean modern designs with a strong connection to nature, worked alongside longtime friend and colleague of the homeowner, Diana Weinstein, who brings a style, sophistication, and whimsy to this project. Together, they created a Net Zero Energy home that perfectly reflects the desires of its owners. In this lecture, they will share insights on how their complementary yet distinct design styles merged to craft a functional and beautiful living space for a family. Don’t miss the chance to hear firsthand about the dynamic collaboration that turned a vision into a reality.

60th Annual Seashore House Tour

Sponsored by Woodhaven Lumber and Millwork

Date Wednesday, August 5; 10:30am - 4:30pm Rain or Shine

Fee $55 per person in advance / $60 per person day-of

(see page 16)

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

Date Saturday August 8; 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday, August 9; 10:00am - 4:00pm

Fee Free

The LBIF is participating in the islandwide 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.

The Seeing Eye on LBI: Fundraiser for Seeing Eye Dogs of America

Date Sunday, August 23; 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fee visit seeingeye.org for tickets

Please join us for an Evening of Connection & Community! Enjoy a relaxed evening of cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres as we share the inspiring work of The Seeing Eye. Have the chance to meet the incredible graduates, hear their remarkable stories, and meet the adorable puppies currently in training to become tomorrow’s Seeing Eye® dogs. It’s a casual, fun atmosphere where you can connect with our community while learning about the life-changing partnerships between people and their Seeing Eye® dogs. Come as you are - beach casual attire encouraged!

THE ART OF LIFEGUARDING

Saturday, July 11, 2026

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A One Night Only photography exhibition and community celebration honoring Long Beach Island’s ocean lifeguards

Curated Photography Exhibition

A one-night-only gallery of photographs capturing the spirit of lifeguarding on LBI, shot by talented regional photographers.

Live Music

Live music from The Danksters, a local band with lifeguard roots.

Food & Drinks

Craft beverages, light bites, and refreshments available throughout the evening.

Lifeguard-Affiliated Vendors

A mix of local makers, lifeguard brands, and surfinspiredfindsavailabletoshop.

Fine Artwork Display

A curated selection of paintings and drawings by local artists, inspired by LBI lifeguards. PRESENTED BY SPONSORED BY

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THE ARTS

LBIF’s main gallery is the hub of Arts Programming at the LBIF. Not only does the main gallery host exhibitions that are free and open to the public year-round, the gallery also transforms into the perfect space for concerts, performances, public speaking engagements, films, and celebrations.

LBIF’s gallery 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.

Accompanied by the building’s incredible acoustics, the gallery stage is home to LBIF’s Series at Seven Summer Concerts. Concert goers are submersed in a unique, intimate experience of music surrounded by art.

Speaking engagements by renowned artists, curators, filmmakers, and public figures take the stage and engage audiences with their expertise on a variety of subject matters.

Once a year, the main gallery is transformed into a movie theater when LBIF collaborates to host the annual acclaimed Lighthouse International Film Festival and offers other film festivals such as the Manhattan Shorts and Oscar Shorts. Independent films are screened year-round adding to our unique showcase for all the arts.

During the holiday season, the main gallery becomes the beacon for small businesses when LBIF hosts our annual Holiday Market and Small Business Saturday Celebration as a kickoff to the winter gift giving season.

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.

THE MAIN GALLERY

EXHIBITIONS

2026 SUMMER EXHIBITIONS

Works on Paper A National Juried Exhibition

Juror Joanna Sheers Seidenstein, Associate Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Exhibition Dates Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, July 5

Juror Talk Sunday, June 28; 5:00pm

Reception + Awards Ceremony Sunday, June 28; 6:00pm

Fee Free

(see page 20)

One Night Only Art Gala + Fundraiser:

The Art of Lifeguarding

Date Saturday; July 11; 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Fee General Admission: $20 per person in advance / $25 per person day-of

(see page 14)

Coast A New Jersey Juried Exhibition

Juror Michelle Donnelly, the Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia

Exhibition Dates Saturday. July 18 - Sunday, August 16

Juror Talk Saturday, July 18; 5:00pm

Reception + Awards Ceremony Saturday, July 18; 6:00pm

Fee Free

(see page 20)

LBI Artist Studio Tour

Dates Saturday, August 8; 10:00am - 1:00pm, Sunday, August 9; 10:00am - 4:00pm

Fee Free

(see page 13)

+Member +Student +Faculty Juried Exhibition

Juror Jeremiah William McCarthy, Chief Curator and Curator of American Art at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, New Jersey.

Exhibition Dates Saturday, August 22 - Sunday, September 6

Juror Talk Saturday, August 22; 5:00pm

Reception + Awards Ceremony Saturday, August 22; 6:00pm

Fee Free

(see page 21)

Plein Air Plus A National Juried Exhibition

Juror Peter Trippi, Editor-In-Chief at Fine Art Connoisseur

Exhibition Dates Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, November 1

Juror Talk Saturday, September 12; 2:00pm

Reception Saturday, September 12; 3:00pm

Fee Free

(see page 21)

JURIED EXHIBITIONS

Works on Paper A National Juried Exhibition

Juror Joanna Sheers Seidenstein, Associate Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC

Exhibition Dates Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, July 5

Juror Talk Sunday, June 28; 5:00pm (see page 22)

Reception + Awards Ceremony Sunday, June 28; 6:00pm Fee Free

Works on Paper 2026 is the 28th 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, Joanna Sheers Seidenstein, Associate Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Metropolitan Museum of Art selected 65 artworks to be on display in our spacious gallery. The artists selected represent 23 states across the United States.

About the Juror

Joanna Sheers Seidenstein is Associate Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. In this role, she is responsible for Northern European drawings and prints from the Renaissance through the early twentieth century. Since starting in 2022, she has co-curated various permanent collection installations and the special exhibition Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature on view in the spring of 2025. She previously held positions at The Frick Collection and the Harvard Art Museums, where she curated and co-curated such exhibitions as Divine Encounter: Rembrandt’s Abraham and the Angels (Frick, 2017) and Crossroads: Drawing the Dutch Landscape (Harvard, 2022). Joanna is co-editor of the volume Art Museums and the Legacies of the Dutch Atlantic Slave Trade: Curating Histories, Envisioning Futures (Brill, 2025). She holds a BA from Vassar College and an MA and PhD from the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU.

Coast A New Jersey Juried Exhibition

Juror Michelle Donnelly, the Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia Exhibition Dates Saturday, July 18 - Sunday, August 16

Juror Talk Saturday, July 18; 5:00pm (see page 22)

Reception + Awards Ceremony Saturday, July 18; 6:00pm Fee Free

The Coast Exhibition celebrates and explores New Jersey’s coastline; a defining feature of the state that influences tourism, the fishing industry, waterways and navigation, politics and defense, natural beauty, and quality of life created by artists living and working in the State of New Jersey.

About the Juror

Michelle Donnelly is the Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in Philadelphia. Prior to joining PAFA, she held curatorial positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Yale Center for British Art, Morgan Library & Museum, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Brooklyn Museum, and Heckscher Museum of Art. At the Whitney, she curated Experiments in Electrostatics: Photocopy Art from the Whitney’s Collection, 1966–1986 (2017–18) and oversaw the Sondra Gilman Study Center for works on paper. Her research has been supported by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Menil Drawing Institute, and Bancroft Library, among other institutions. She holds a PhD in the History of Art from Yale University, an MA in the History of Art from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Art History with Honors from Vassar College.

+Member +Student +Faculty Juried Exhibition

Juror Jeremiah William McCarthy, Chief Curator and Curator of American Art at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, New Jersey.

Exhibition Dates Saturday, August 22 - Sunday, September 6

Juror Talk Saturday, August 22; 5:00pm (see page 23)

Reception + Awards Ceremony Saturday, August 22; 6:00pm Fee Free

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 78 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 the Juror

Jeremiah William McCarthy is presently Chief Curator and Curator of American Art at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers. Previously, he was Chief Curator at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art and consulting curator for The Pocantico Center of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, where he co-organized Inspired Encounters: Women Artists and the Legacies of Modern Art, the inaugural exhibition of the campus’s new David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center in Tarrytown, NY. Before his work for The Fund, he served as curator at the National Academy of Design and associate curator at the American Federation of Arts. Additionally, he has worked in the curatorial and education departments of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and he was an inaugural teaching fellow at The Frick Collection.

Plein Air Plus A National Juried Exhibition

Juror Peter Trippi, Editor-In-Chief at Fine Art Connoisseur

Exhibition Dates Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, November 1

Juror Talk Saturday, September 12; 2:00pm (see page 23) Reception Saturday, September 12; 3:00pm Fee Free

The eleventh annual Plein Air Plus exhibition features work from artists selected by Juror, Peter Trippi. 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 2026.

About the Juror

Peter Trippi is editor-in-chief of Fine Art Connoisseur, the national magazine that serves collectors of contemporary and historical realist art, and president of Projects in 19th-Century Art, a firm he established to pursue research, writing, and curating opportunities. Peter previously directed the Dahesh Museum of Art (New York City), headed development teams at the Brooklyn Museum and Baltimore Museum of Art, and created international touring exhibitions and publications devoted to the 19th-century painters J.W. Waterhouse and Lawrence Alma-Tadema. In 2021, he co-curated the exhibition Artful Stories: Paintings from Historic New England at the Eustis Estate in Milton, Massachusetts. Peter’s most recent curatorial project, the exhibition Pre-Raphaelites: A Modern Renaissance, attracted 120,000 visitors to the Museo San Domenico near Bologna, Italy in 2024.

The LBIF welcomes artists across the United States to apply to its renowned exhibitions. For more information about our upcoming exhibitions and application process, please visit lbifoundation.org or scan the QR code.

SPEAKER SERIES

Revisiting Rembrandt with Joanna Seidenstein, Associate Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Date Sunday, June 28; 5:00pm

Fee Free

This talk will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the planning of a forthcoming exhibition on Rembrandt van Rijn’s lifelong interest in ancient Greece, Rome, and the larger Mediterranean world— from his first forays into mythological and history subjects to his moving late-career portrayals of heroes and heroines.

Caroline Durieux: Atomic Bite

Presented by Michelle Donnelly, PhD

Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection, PAFA

Date Saturday, July 18; 5:00pm

Fee Free

Trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Caroline Durieux worked at the intersections of art and science. In collaboration with biochemists and nuclear scientists at Louisiana State University, she invented a radioactive printmaking technique called “electron printing” and developed the color cliché verre (a cameraless photographic process). With a biting sense of humor, she also deployed caricature to critically engage with pressing social issues. This talk by Michelle Donnelly illuminates Durieux’s technical experimentation and subversive politics inside and outside the science lab.

Brains, AI and Creativity

Presented by Xaq Pitkow, Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon University

Date Tuesday, July 28; 7:00pm

Fee Free

Xaq Pitkow is a computational neuroscientist who uses mathematics to understand how brains and AI work. He is the Associate Director of the NSF AI Institute for Artificial and Natural Intelligence. In addition, he enjoys art and graphic design, which turns out to be very helpful when communicating about science. What do brains and AI actually have in common, and how do they differ? Xaq will talk about cutting-edge research in neuroscience and machine learning. On the AI side, he will talk about generative AI like Large Language Models and video generation, and whether AI can truly be creative. On the brain side, he will describe what we have learned from cutting-edge brain scanning technology that uses diamond knives, electron microscopes, and glow-in-the-dark jellyfish.

Nature’s Pattern - Patterns in Architecture

Presented by Samuel Gordon, Architect, AIA

Date Thursday, July 30; 5:00pm

Fee Free

Local architect Samuel Gordon will be discussing the intersections of patterns in nature, client requirements and site that shape architecture to create sensitive homes. The union of these elements creates a place for families that flows easily for daily use. The connection with nature and the environment reduces energy usage to reach net zero. Examples of the many homes Samuel Gordon Architects has designed on the island will showcase how these theories are put into practice.

An Element of Drama: Making a Good Exhibition

Presented by Jeremiah William McCarthy, Chief Curator and Curator of American Art, Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers

Date Saturday, August 22; 5:00pm

Fee Free

Through case studies drawn from his previous exhibitions, McCarthy will consider the elements that make a good exhibition: the relationship between artists and curators, the role of drama and display in visual argumentation, interpretation, and how to look at the overlooked. He will discuss his work organizing the traveling exhibitions Women Artists in Paris: 1850-1900 and Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven, which will be on view at the Frist Art Museum in the summer of 2026, as well as Inspired Encounters: Women Artists and the Legacies of Modern Art, the inaugural show of the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center in Tarrytown, NY. A Q&A will follow.

Plein Air Painting Today

Presented by Peter Trippi, Editor-in-chief of Fine Art Connoisseur

Date Saturday, September 12; 2:00pm

Fee Free

The field of plein air painting is booming in America today. Now is an ideal moment to explore why it has captivated so many people, where the hotspots are, and what we all can do to encourage and support talented practitioners nationwide.

2026 LECTURES

PERFORMING ARTS

2026 PERFORMING ARTS SCHEDULE

The LBIF is thrilled to welcome nine memorable performances for the 2026 summer season. Beginning with the Memorial Day Met Chorus Artists performance, and ending with the jazz stylings of Hailey Brinnel with rock and roll, motown, magic, folk, surf rock reggae, and oldies all in between. We graciously thank Benée Scola for sponsoring our three knock-out “Series at Seven” performances curated by renowned artist, and LBI’s own, Sara Michaels

The Met Chorus Artists Perform at LBIF

Date Monday, May 25; Doors 6:30pm

Fee $50 per person in advance/ $55 day-of (see page 25)

Sahara Moon with special guest Rick Barry

Date Thursday, June 4; 7:30pm, Doors 7:00pm

Fee $30 per person visit eventbrite.com for tickets

The Weeklings - Live in Concert

Date Thursday, June 25; 7:30, Doors 7:00pm

Fee $39 per person visit eventbrite.com for tickets

The Danksters

Date Saturday, July 11; 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Fee $20 per person in advance / $25 per person day-of (see page 25)

The Sounds of Motown: Reimagined with Sherry Wilson Butler and Friends

SERIES AT SEVEN

CONCERTS SPONSORED BY BENÉE

SCOLA

The Sounds of Motown: Reimagined with Sherry Wilson Butler and Friends

Date Sunday, July 19; 7:00pm, Doors 6:30pm

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

Get ready to move out of your seats when Jazz, R&B, and Gospel Vocalist Sherry Wilson Butler brings the LBIF The Sounds of Motown. She will take you on a journey with Philadelphia’s finest jazz musicians with special guest vocalists. You will know the tunes but with a twist including incredible improvisational solos for the diehard jazzers, and fresh new arrangements.

Carole King + James Taylor Meet the Beatles: Reimagined

Date Sunday, August 9; 7:00pm, Doors 6:30pm

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

Take three of the most iconic catalogs in modern music history—Carole King, James Taylor, and The Beatles—and reimagine them through the lens of jazz, soul, and world music. This unique performance features fresh, vibrant arrangements by a Philadelphia All-Star Quintet led by acclaimed guitarist and musical director/arranger E. Shawn Qaissaunee. Vocalists Sara Michaels and Sharon Sable breathe new life into beloved classics, offering audiences an unforgettable musical journey that blends nostalgia with bold creativity.

Hailey Brinnel

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

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

Another great summer with renowned Vocalist and Trombonist Hailey Brinnel! Brinnel is a trombonist, vocalist, and educator based in Philadelphia. She has shared the stage with artists including Ingrid Jensen, Anat Cohen, Terell Stafford, and The DIVA Jazz Orchestra. Brinnel was a finalist in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. In the words of Terell Stafford: “Hailey has a voice of an angel…I can’t stop listening!” Hailey Brinnel’s performance highlights include prestigious venues such as Dizzy’s Club, The Kennedy Center, The North Sea Jazz Festival, The Kimmel Center, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Birdland, The XPoNential Music Festival, The Lake George Jazz Festival, and World Cafe Live.

TAKE A MASTER CLASS

2026 SCHEDULE

Master classes at the LBIF are taught by instructors who are experts in their field. Each class offers in-depth guidance on a specific topic or subject matter that is aimed to provoke advanced creativity and dialog during the class. Master classes are for everyone! No experience is necessary. Bring your desire to learn!

Portraiture in Oils Demonstration with Paul DuSold

Date Monday, June 29; 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fee Free (see page 33)

Capturing Light and Atmosphere: A 3-Day Plein Air Workshop with Joe Gyurcsak AISM

Date July 8, 9 +10; 8:30am - 1:30pm each day

Fee $500 for three day workshop (see page 29)

Two-Day Portraiture Workshop with Edgar Jerins

Date Monday, July 13 + Tuesday, July 14

Fee $60 for two-day session

Session One: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Session Two: 1:00pm - 4:00pm (see page 30)

Plein Air on the Shore: Two Day Plein Air Workshop with Garin Baker

Date Sunday, August 2; 6:30am - 10:00am + 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Monday, August 3; 6:30am - 10:00am

Fee $250/class (see page 31)

Fundamentals of Portraiture Painting with Paul DuSold

Dates Thursday, August 20 + Friday, August 21; 9:00am - 4:00pm each day

Fee $275 total (see page 33)

Pastel Drawing with Chung-Fan Chang

Date Tuesday, August 25; 10:00am -12:00pm

Fee $60 + $15 materials fee (see page 32)

Watercolor Seascapes with Chung-Fan Chang

Date Tuesday, August 25; 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Fee $60 + $15 materials fee

(see page 32)

Eastern Brush Painting with Chung-Fan Chang

Date September 3; 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $60 + $15 materials fee

(see page 32)

To register for a Master Class, visit lbifoundation.org or scan the QR code.

Capturing Light and Atmosphere: A 3-Day Plein Air Workshop with Joe Gyurcsak AISM

Dates July 8, 9 +10; 8:30am - 1:30pm each day

Fee $500 for three day workshop

In this 3-day Plein Air workshop, paint alongside nationally recognized artist, Joe Gyurcsak, whose main objective is to teach artists how to see and paint with more confidence while learning 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, and solid individual guidance and valuable critiques. Day One: Registrants will meet at Viking Village. Day Two: Registrants will meet at Barnegat Lighthouse. Day Three: Registrants will meet at the LBIF to continue and discuss their work and participate in an optional group critique. Drawing, Composition, Value, Color, Edges and Paint and Surface Manipulation will be covered. Price of workshop covers all days scheduled. Please email the LBIF for materials list.

About Joe Gyurcsak

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 went on to study with many leading representational painters of our time in pursuit of a fine art career. He exhibits, lectures, judges, and demonstrates across the country. In 2025, he was inducted into the American Impressionist Society as a Master Artist. 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 is in collections worldwide.

JOE GYURSCAK

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EDGAR JERINS

Two-Day Portraiture Workshop with Edgar Jerins

Dates Monday, July 13 + Tuesday, July 14

Session One: 9:00am - 12:00pm + 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Session Two: 1:00pm - 4:00pm + 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Fee $60 for two-day session

Join us for a portrait workshop, taught by award winning portrait artist Edgar Jerins. This two-day workshop, now being offered with a morning and afternoon session, will focus on capturing a likeness by understanding the proper placement of 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. Material 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.

Plein Air on the Shore: Two-Day Plein Air Workshop with Garin Baker

Date Sunday August 2; 6:30am - 10:00am + 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Monday August 3; 6:30am - 10:00am Fee $ 250 for two-day workshop

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-onone 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.

About Garin Baker

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. In addition to his Public Art, Baker has exhibited in numerous galleries and received many awards, including the Grand Prize at Plein Air Easton and the Irvine Museum Award. He has also been invited to The American Masters Exhibition in NYC several times. His work has been featured in various publications, including The Washington Post, NY Times, Chronogram Magazine, American Artist, Fine Art Connoisseur, and Plein Air Magazine.

GARIN BAKER

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CHUNG-FAN CHANG

Pastel Drawing with Chung-Fan Chang

Date Tuesday, August 25; 10:00am -12:00pm

Fee $60 + $15 materials fee

In this Master Class, participants will explore the art of color, texture, and light—learning how to blend, layer, and manipulate pastels to create rich, expressive works of art. Participants will also learn traditional techniques and methods to improve their drawing skills, and may bring their own reference images for inspiration. Designed for all skill levels, this class focuses on working with light to middle value paper while unlocking the full potential of soft pastels.

Watercolor Seascapes with Chung-Fan Chang

Date Tuesday, August 25; 1:30pm -3:30pm

Fee $60 + $15 materials fee

Explore the beauty of ocean landscapes while learning essential watercolor techniques to create dynamic, atmospheric seascapes. From soft horizons to crashing waves, discover how to capture movement, light, and depth with confidence. Bring your own reference images for inspiration. Learn traditional watercolor methods to improve your painting skills and focus on the expressive power of the wet-on-wet technique to create fluid, atmospheric seascapes. Learn how water, pigment, gravity and timing work together to produce soft skies, glowing horizons, and beautifully blended ocean washes.

Eastern Brush Painting with Chung-Fan Chang

Date September 3; 10:00am -12:00pm

Fee $60 + $15 materials fee

In this Master Class, participants will explore the traditional art of Eastern brush painting, focusing on expressive brushwork, balance, and the harmony between ink, water, and paper. Rooted in centuries-old techniques inspired by classical Chinese painting traditions, this course emphasizes mindfulness, movement, and the power of a single brushstroke to capture the essence of nature—expressing the impression of plants, flowers, and bamboo with simplicity and grace. Participants will learn how to load the brush effectively and apply both wet and dry brush techniques to achieve depth, texture, and expressive strokes.

About Chung-Fan Chang

Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Chung-Fan Chang’s work explores her Taiwanese and Chinese heritage, displacement and Eastern aesthetic through painting, works on paper, video, and wall installation. Chung-Fan Chang was the recipient of the 2022 Individual Artist Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts; 2013-14 Visual Arts Fellow of the Mississippi Arts Commission. Her “Kite” series of work has been exhibited in galleries and museums nationally and internationally. Selected solo and group exhibitions include the Kite XIII: Emarginate (2024) at the Monmouth Museum in Morristown, NJ; A Building with a View: Experiments in Anarchitecture (2016) at the Contemporary Art Center in New Orleans, LA; the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia in Atlanta, GA (2013). Chang’s curatorial project Shifting Momentum –Abstract Art from Taiwan and the Noyes Collection, was exhibited at the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, NY and Noyes Museum of Art in Hammonton, NJ (2018). Chung-Fan Chang holds a BFA from Taipei National University of the Arts, and an MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. Chang is an Associate Professor of Art at Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey.

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Portraiture in Oils Demonstration with Paul DuSold

Date Monday, June 29; 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fee Free

Philadelphia artist Paul DuSold will demonstrate a step-by-step process for creating a portrait in oils. In the course of the demonstration, Paul will describe the fundamentals of achieving a compelling likeness of the individual. Considerations of complexion, lighting effect and relationship of features will be discussed so that audience members gain a clear understanding of all aspects of the artists’ decision making in creating the portrait.

Fundamentals of Portraiture Painting with Paul DuSold

Dates Thursday, August 20 + Friday, August 21; 9:00am4:00pm each day

Fee $275 total

In this 2-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of consistently achieving a likeness in painting a portrait. What is necessary to achieve likeness is a sensitive observation of structure of features, complexion of the sitter, and understanding of the way the light reveals the subject. These fundamentals are frequently overlooked! When the student is shown simple tools for gaining understanding of these basics, confidence results! Detailed demonstrations will be given to illustrate each of the fundamentals. Workshop will have a one hour break from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

About Paul DuSold

Paul DuSold is a representational, figurative painter living and working in Philadelphia. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. He has painted portraits for many institutions in Philadelphia including Pennsylvania Hospital, Temple University, The Franklin Institute, The Union League of Philadelphia, and many others. Paul’s work includes still lifes, landscapes and figurative work as well as portraits. He has had many one person shows in the Philadelphia area. Paul has taught painting for over 30 years and is highly regarded as a teacher. Currently he teaches at the Fleisher Art Memorial and the Woodmere Museum as well as online.

PAUL DUSOLD

ART CLASSES

2026 CLASSES AT A GLANCE

JUNE

Thursday, June 4

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 1 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 4 of 5, page 42

Tuesday, June 9

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Wall Pockets, page 43

Wednesday, June 10

10:00am - 2:00pm: Ceramics: Raku for You 1 of 6, page 40

Thursday, June 11

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 1 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 5 of 5, page 42

Tuesday, June 16

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Berry Bowl Mug, page 43

Wednesday, June 17

10:00am - 2:00pm: Ceramics: Raku for You 2 of 6, page 40

11:00am - 2:00pm: Blooming Bouquet Beaded Bracelet, page 38

Thursday, June 18

11:00am - 3:00pm: Glass Mosaic, page 36

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Fairy Houses, page 42

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 2 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 1 of 5, page 42

Tuesday, June 23

10:00am - 1:30pm: Natural Dyeing and Handprinting for Beginners, page 39

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Gnome Alone, page 43

Wednesday, June 24

10:00am - 2:00pm: Ceramics: Raku for You 3 of 6, page 40

10:00am - 12:00pm: Needle Felting, page 36

Thursday, June 25

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling Silver Love Knot Ring, page 38

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe Boards, page 42

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 2 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 2 of 5, page 42

Monday, June 29

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Portraiture in Oils Demonstration with Paul DuSold, page 33

Tuesday, June 30

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Lanterns, page 43

JULY

Wednesday, July 1

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques, page 37

10:00am - 2:00pm: Ceramics: Raku for You 4 of 6, page 40

Thursday, July 2

10:00am - 1:30pm: Eco-Printing on a Silk Pillowcase, page 39

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 2 Ceramics:Beginner Wheel 3 of 5, page 42

Tuesday, July 7

11:00am - 2:00pm: Frame Loom Weaving, page 36

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Wall Pockets, page 43

Wednesday, July 8

8:30am - 10:00am: Master Class: Plein Air Workshop with Joe Gyurcsak 1 of 3, page 29

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques, page 37

10:00am - 2:00pm: Ceramics: Raku for You 5 of 6, page 40

Thursday, July 9

8:30am - 10:00am: Master Class: Plein Air Workshop with Joe Gyurcsak 2 of 3, page 29

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling Silver Sea Glass Pendant, page 38 6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 2 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 4 of 5, page 42

Friday, July 10

8:30am - 10:00am: Master Class: Plein Air Workshop with Joe Gyurcsak 3 of 3, page 29

10:30am - 12:30pm Figure Drawing, page 37

Monday, July 13

9:00am - 12:00pm: Session 1 Master Class: Portraiture with Edgar Jerins 1 of 2, page 30

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Session 2 Master Class: Portraiture with Edgar Jerins 1 of 2, page 30

Tuesday, July 14

9:00am - 12:00pm: Session 1 Master Class: Portraiture with Edgar Jerins 2 of 2, page 30

12:30pm - 3:30pm: Marbling Paper, page 39

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Session 2 Master Class: Portraiture with Edgar Jerins 2 of 2, page 30

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Berry Bowl Mugs, page 43

Wednesday, July 15

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques, page 37

10:00am - 2:00pm: Ceramics: Raku for You 6 of 6, page 40

11:00am - 1:00pm: Drawing Using a Mindful Approach, page 37

Thursday, July 16

11:00am - 3:00pm: Glass Mosaic, page 36

11:00am - 2:00: Block Printing Cards, page 37

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 2 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 5 of 5, page 42

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Monday, July 20

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Paint + Sip, page 37

Tuesday, July 21

11:00am - 2:00pm: Shibori Dyed Scarves, page 36

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Pastel Painting, page 37

Wednesday, July 22

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques, page 37

11:00am - 2:00pm: Herringbone Tila Beaded Bracelet, page 38

Thursday, July 23

10:00am - 12:00pm: Needle Felting, page 36

11:00am - 3:00pm: Braided Copper Fishtail Cuff, page 38

5:00pm - 7:00pm: Ceramic Fairy Houses, page 42

Friday, July 24

10:30am - 12:30pm: Figure Drawing, page 37

Tuesday, July 28

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Pastel Painting, page 37

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Lanterns, page 43

Wednesday, July 29

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques, page 37

Thursday, July 30

9:30am - 12:30pm: Oil + Acrylic, page 37

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe Boards, page 42

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 3 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 1 of 5, page 42

Friday, July 31

10:30am - 12:30pm: Figure Drawing, page 37

AUGUST

Sunday, August 2

6:30am - 10:00am + 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Master Class: Plein Air on the Shore with Garin Baker, page 31

Monday, August 3

6:30am - 10:00am: Master Class: Plein Air on the Shore with Garin Baker, page 31

12:00pm - 2:30pm: Collage, page 37

Tuesday, August 4

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Pastel Painting, page 37

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Wall Pockets, page 43

Thursday, August 6

11:00am - 3:00pm: Macrame Tahitian Pearl Necklace, page 38

11:00am - 2:00pm: Weaving in the Round, page 36

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 3 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 2 of 5, page 42

Tuesday, August 11

10:00am - 1:30pm: Printing with Rust, page 39

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Pastel Painting, page 37

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Berry Bowl Mugs, page 43

Wednesday, August 12

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques, page 37

10:00am - 12:00pm: Needle Felting 36

Thursday, August 13

9:30am - 12:30pm: Oil + Acrylic, page 37

11:00am - 2:00pm: Block Printing Cards, page 39

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 3 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 3 of 5, page 42

Monday, August 17

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Paint + Sip, page 37

Tuesday, August 18

11:00am - 2:00pm: Shibori Dyed Scarves, page 36

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Gnome Alone, page 43

Wednesday, August 19

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques, page 37

Thursday, August 20

9:00am - 4:00: Master Class: Portraiture Painting with Paul DuSold 1 of 2, page 33

11:00am - 3:00pm: Sterling Silver Gemstone and Chain Dangle Earrings, page 38

11:00am - 3:00pm: Glass Mosaic, page 36

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Fairy Houses, page 42

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 3 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 4 of 5, page 42

Friday, August 21

9:00am - 4:00: Master Class: Portraiture Painting with Paul DuSold 2 of 2, page 33

Tuesday, August 25

10:00am - 12:00pm: Master Class: Pastel Drawing with ChungFan Chang, page 32

1:30pm - 3:30pm: Master Class: Watercolor Seascapes with Chung-Fan Chang, page 32

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Lanterns, page 43

Wednesday, August 26

9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques, page 37

Thursday, August 27

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe Boards, page 42

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 3 Ceramics: Beginner Wheel 5 of 5, page 42

TAKE AN ART CLASS

Glass Mosaic with Cheryl Syminink

Dates Thursdays, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, + October 15; 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!

Beginner Frame Loom Weaving with Courtney Salerno

Date Tuesday, July 7; 11:00am - 2:00pm

Fee $80/class

Discover the art of frame loom weaving in this beginner-friendly workshop led by Courtney Salerno. In a relaxed and welcoming environment, learn the fundamentals of frame loom weavingfrom setting up your loom and choosing yarns to mastering basic weaving techniques like plain weave, rya knots, and soumak. Explore texture, color, and pattern, and you’ll leave with your own small woven wall hanging, perfect for your home or as a handmade gift. No experience is necessary. Just bring your creativity and curiosity! All materials, including looms, yarns, and tools, will be provided. Materials are available to purchase at the end of the class if you wish to continue on your weaving journey. Come unwind, play with fibers, and tap into the meditative rhythm of weaving!

Needle Felting with Deedie Weaver

Dates Wednesday, June 24, Thursday July 23 + Wednesday, August 12; 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $57/class

Join Deedie Weaver in creating your own needle felted fish figurine! Using brightly colored dyed wool, you will learn the basics of needle felting and how to manipulate the needles, the wool and how the two interact. You will have your choice of the kind of fish you would like to needle felt at the beginning of class. All materials included.

Shibori Dyed Scarves with Leni Hoch

Dates Tuesdays, July 21 + August 18; 9:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $100/class

Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique that uses folding, binding, wrapping, and compression to create patterns on cloth. In this workshop, you will learn how to manipulate fabric with five foundational shibori wrapping and binding methods before the resist-dyeing process—resulting in a layered, dynamic surface design. The fundamentals of color theory and dye color mixing will be discussed as well as techniques for over-dyeing and layering colors. Participants will practice methods on large cotton swatches before dyeing their own silk scarf. All levels welcome, no prior dye experience necessary!

GLASS + TEXTILES

Weaving in the Round with Courtney Salerno

Date Thursday, August 6; 11:00am - 2:00pm

Fee $80/class

Discover the meditative art of circular weaving in this hands-on workshop designed for all skill levels. Whether you are e a complete beginner or looking to expand your fiber arts skills, this class will guide you through the techniques of weaving in the round— from setting up your hoop loom to creating textured, layered designs using a variety of yarns and fibers. Learn how to warp a circular loom, basic and decorative weaving stitches, color blending and textural techniques, and tips for finishing and displaying your piece. All materials are provided, including a hoop loom, a curated selection of yarns, and weaving tools. By the end of the session, you will leave with your own completed circular weaving and the skills to keep creating at home.

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PAINTING + DRAWING + COLLAGE

Paint + Sip Nights with Anna Yates Krain

Dates Mondays, May 18, July 20, August 17 + September 14; 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fee $45/class

This summer, join Anna Yates Krain for our paint and sip series inspired by the works on the LBIF Gallery walls. Each event will begin with a walk through the gallery in search of ‘inspiration.’ Beginning in May with Works on Paper / Art in Bloom show, we will explore the “Flora and Found” possibilities of watercolors and paper. In July and August, we explore the Coast Show with lessons in painting seascapes and sand dunes. In September, the Plein Air show will inspire us to compose great distances with perspective and spontaneous brush work. Please join us for two hours of creative conversation and painterly fun with Anna as we untangle the art on the walls - BYO your favorite sip for extra inspiration.

Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas

Dates Wednesdays, July 1 through September 2; 9:30am -12:30pm

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.

Pastel Painting Seascapes with Renee Leopardi

Dates Tuesdays, July 21, July 28, August 4 + August 11; 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 optional materials fee payable day-of to instructor.

Oil + Acrylic: Landscape Painting of Waterlilies with Linda Ramsay

Date Thursday, July 30; 9:30am - 12:30pm

Fee $50/class

Join Linda Ramsay as she offers tips and pointers to improve work while enjoying instructed studio time in our Painter’s Loft overlooking the beautiful Barnegat Bay marsh. Beginner to Intermediate skill levels are welcome to learn acrylic and/or oil painting techniques. Class will focus on capturing the flowers on water as they disappear in perspective with reflections. The use of palette knives, squeegees and large brushes will be used to focus on painting loosely and adding details later. Demo at beginning of class. Linda will provide reference photos or feel free to bring your own references. Easels and rolling tables provided by LBIF. Bring your own art supplies. Call the office for a supplies list.

Oil + Acrylic: Sea Creatures Up Close with Linda Ramsay

Date Thursday, August 13; 9:30am - 12:30pm

Fee $50/class

Get inspired by the views of the Barnegat Bay marsh and the sound of crashing waves in this Oil + Acrylics workshop with Linda Ramsay, focused on painting the creatures that inhabit our seas. Using reference photos of jellyfish, crabs, octopus or fish, we will concentrate on their individual shapes, colors and keep the background out of focus to highlight the creature itself. Linda will live demo a sea creature painting at the beginning of class. The use of palette knives, squeegees and large brushes will be used to focus on painting loosely and adding details later. Beginner to Intermediate skill levels welcomed to learn acrylic and/or oil painting techniques. Easels and rolling tables provided by LBIF. Bring your own art supplies, call the office for a supplies list.

Figure Drawing with Diane Grimes

Dates Fridays, July 10, 17, 24 + 31; 10:30am - 12:30pm

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, Ages 18+.

Collage or Decoupage? with Marijke Briggs

Date Monday, August 3; 12:00pm - 2:30pm

Fee $40/class; $10 materials cost payable day-of to instructor

Get creative with Marijke Briggs as she guides you through the process of repurposing magazines, books, found objects and other 2-D materials into something entirely new. Focus on creating a 2-dimensional collage or a 3-dimensional decoupaged object. You will learn a variety of techniques, composition and tools to be used while responding to examples presented and discussed. Participants can collect assorted materials to be used in projects; photographs, xerox copies, personal memorabilia, paper, fabric, envelopes, ribbon, cardboard, packaging etc. (including old collages you are willing to cut up/rework). If decoupaging, please provide a 3-D object, such as glass bottles, jewelry boxes, or even seashells! Materials will also be provided.

Drawing using a Mindful Approach with Diane Grimes

Date Wednesday, July 15; 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fee $50/class; $10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor

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!

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Blooming Bouquet Beaded Bracelet with Jean Suleski

Date Wednesday, June 17; 11:00am - 2:00pm

Fee $45/class; $45 materials fee payable day-of to instructor

Join Jean Suleski in a beginner’s-friendly beading workshop! Using Superduo beads, Jean will guide you through bead weaving, designing the floral focal piece, and attaching a concealed magnetic closure. Various color ways and beads will be available for your choosing. All skill levels welcome!

Sterling Silver Love Knot Ring with JO’s Oyster Garden

Date Thursday, June 25; 11:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $110 + $40 materials cost paid cash day-of to instructor

Join Metalsmith Jen O’Reilly of JO’s Oyster Garden to create a keepsake sterling silver love knot ring. You will be guided through the process of creating the knot with two pieces of wire and then sizing the ring. The skills covered include cutting, forming, sizing, soldering, filing and polishing, and optional oxidizing.

Sterling Silver Sea Glass Pendant with JO’s Oyster Garden

Date Thursday, July 9; 11:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $120 + $40 materials cost paid cash day-of to instructor

Found the perfect piece of sea glass? Create a keepsake sterling silver pendant that will hold memories of the sea all year long! You will be guided through the process of creating a one of a kind custom bezel set sea glass pendant. Participants will learn cutting, forming a custom sized bezel, soldering, texturing, filing and polishing, and optional oxidizing. Recommended to bring 3-4 of your own found sea glass pieces from which to choose. The instructor will also provide, if needed. The best pieces are flat, thick, dark in color (ideally), with rounded edges and no larger than 1” in overall size.

JEWELRY

Herringbone Tila Beaded Bracelet with Jean Suleski

Date Wednesday, July 22; 11:00am - 2:00pm

Fee $45 + $45 materials fee payable day-of to instructor

Learn how to make the perfect summer beaded bracelet, using Superduo and Tila beads. Instructor Jean Suleski will discuss various braiding techniques, with a focus on herringbone stitch, and the differences in bead shapes to achieve certain patterns. Various color ways and beads will be available for your choosing. All skill levels welcome!

Braided Copper Fishtail Cuff with JO’s Oyster Garden

Date Thursday, July 23; 11:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $115 + $20 materials cost paid cash day-of to instructor

In this class, join JO’s Oyster Garden in creating a custom fit braided fishtail copper cuff. This is a UNISEX piece, worn well by everyone! You will learn the following skills: measuring, cutting, fishtail braiding, forming, hammering, soldering, polishing, and oxidizing* metal. *Oxidizing is optional.

Macrame Tahitian Pearl Necklace with JO’s Oyster Garden

Date Thursday, August 6; 11:00am - 3:00pm

Fee $100 + $35 materials cost paid cash day-of to instructor

Join Jen O’Reilly of JO’s Oyster Garden in creating a beautiful knotted pearl necklace. We will be using the half hitch knot, and create a custom length necklace (or anklet/bracelet), on heavy silk cording. You will pick a pearl of your choice, and finish the piece with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp.

Gemstone and Chain Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver with JO’s Oyster Garden

Date Thursday, August 20; 11:00am - 2:00pm

Fee $135 + $35 materials cost paid cash day-of to instructor

Learn how to create a hand-formed dangle earring in sterling silver with a gemstone and delicate chain drop with Metalsmith Jen O’Reilly of JO’s Oyster Garden. You will choose your choice of gemstone at the start of class. The skills covered in this class include forming, cutting, hammering/texturing, filing, and optional oxidizing.

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Natural Dyeing + Hand Printing for Beginners with Maria Maurio

Date Tuesday, June 23; 10:00am - 1:00pm

Fee $125/class

Join recognized Master Artisan Maria Maurio in this hands-on printing workshop, exploring the possibilities of natural dyes and artisanal techniques. This natural dye workshop will combine a simple shibori resist technique and dyeing, the science of shifting natural colors and hand-printing techniques using an all natural printing paste. Participants will gain a basic knowledge of natural dyes and printing all showcased on two hand-dyed, organic cotton dinner napkins to show off their talent! The registration fee covers all natural dyes, printing blocks, two pre-mordanted napkins, and disposable latex gloves. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you won’t mind getting stained or wet. Additional pre-treated napkins will be available for purchase at the class at a cost of $20 for 2 additional napkins, payable directly to the instructor.

Eco-Printing on a Silk Pillowcase with Foraged Plants

Date Thursday, July 2; 10:00am - 1:30pm

Fee $155/class

Explore the world of printing using plant and other organic materials to impart original designs on fabric. Students will learn the best practices for choosing and placing plant materials, how to transfer the pattern onto silk, and steaming the project for permanence. The registration fee covers one standard size silk charmeuse pillowcase, most plant materials, all steaming materials and disposable latex gloves. Participants are encouraged to bring plant leaves and flowers from their yards or a bouquet to commemorate a special event. Details on the best plant materials to choose for this process will be emailed to all participants prior to class. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you don’t mind getting stained or wet.

PRINTMAKING

Marbling Paper with Cathy LeCleire

Date Tuesday, July 14; 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Fee $40 + $15 materials fee payable day-of to instructor. 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.

Learn to Block Print - Card Workshop with Beach Block Prints

Dates Thursdays, July 16 + August 13; 11:00am - 2:00pm

Fee $50 + $5 materials fee payable day-of to instructor. 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 welcomed! 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!

Printing with Rust with Maria Maurio

Date Tuesday, August 11; 10:00am - 1:30pm

Fee $125 + $25 materials fee payable day-of to instructor 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.

CERAMICS

CERAMIC WORKSHOPS

Ceramics Reevaluated

Dates Monday - Friday, July 20 - 24; 9:00am - 3:30pm

Fee $500/Resident, $550/Member, $650/Non-Member

Join LBIF’s Ceramic Studio Manager, Jeff Ruemeli, as he shares his ceramic knowledge and experiences. This weeklong workshop will cover the basics of ceramics in an advanced capacity. We will be looking at the history of American ceramics to present day. Materials, processes, and firing techniques will be reviewed, and throwing, trimming, handbuilding, and glazing will be critiqued. This class is designed to improve students work through problem solving and research. INTERMEDIATE -

Raku for You

Dates Wednesdays June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15; 10:00am - 2:00pm

Fee $350/Resident, $400/Member, $500/Non-Member

Come learn the process of Raku with Studio Manager/Fire Boss, Jeff Ruemeli and long time LBIF resident, Sandi Kosinski as we cover the raku process from wet clay to finished work. We will create raku friendly vessels the first 2 weeks and fire the subsequent 4 weeks. Techniques covered will be Horsehair & Feather, Obvara, Crackle glazes, Copper glazes, and Naked slip. Closed toed shoes and cotton clothing will be required on firing days.

RESIDENCY PROGRAM

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.

DROP-IN CERAMICS CLASS

BEGINNER - ADVANCED

Drop-In Ceramics/Paint a Pot

Dates Saturdays; 10:00am - 3:00pm

Fee Drop-In: $45 (for approx. 2hrs.); $35 for students and 18yrs and under

Paint a Pot- $15 plus cost of ceramic piece

Join us in the Ceramic Studio and enjoy a relaxed, creative environment. Those interested in ceramics can drop by and learn the basics of wheelthrowing and/or handbuilding. Even experienced potters can drop by to utilize our fabulous studio. You can choose to paint a pot at your own pace. We have mugs, bowls, boxes, figurines and much more! 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.

Drop-In: Intro to the Wheel

Dates Mondays; 9:15am - 11:45am

Fee $60/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 laidback approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Closetoed shoes are also recommended.

Drop-In: Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics

Dates Tuesdays; 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fee $70/session

A directed studio environment where ideas and challenges are discussed 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 Ruemeli.

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Beginner Wheel

Dates Thursdays (5 weeks); 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Session 1: May 14th - June 11th

Session 2: June 18th - July 16th

Session 3: July 30th - August 27th

Session 4: September 3rd - October 1st

Fee $295/session

In this beginner wheel pottery class, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a supportive, hands-on environment. Participants will learn basic throwing techniques, trimming, and simple surface decoration while building confidence and control with clay. Each week builds on the last, allowing students to practice skills and create utilitarian forms like bowls and cups. No prior experience is required; dress to get messy. (We recommend not wearing jewelry like rings and bracelets, bringing an apron and/or towel, and closed toe shoes.)

Fairy Houses for the Family

Dates Thursdays

June 18; 3:00pm - 5:00pm

July 23; 5:00pm - 7:00pm

August 20; 3:00pm - 5:00pm

September 17; 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fee $50/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.

Tic-Tac-Toe Boards

Dates Thursdays

June 25; 3:00pm - 5:00pm July 30; 3:00pm - 5:00pm August 27; 3:00pm - 5:00pm September 24; 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fee $45/class

Join our instructor Christina to create your very own tic-tac-toe board! Start with hand rolled slabs of clay to construct the board, and create your own custom pieces with provided shapes and molds to select from. The project is easy for all ages, and is a great opportunity to bring the kids and parents together! Clay will not stain, but remember to wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE

Wall Pockets

Dates Tuesdays, June 9, July 7, August 4: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fee $60/class

In this class we will create 3 small functional one of a kind wall pockets using slab-building techniques. We’ll roll and shape clay into slabs, then cut, assemble, and texture them into a form designed to hang on the wall. You’ll learn how to join slabs securely, refine edges, and add decorative details. Finished pieces will be the perfect holders for dried flowers or small plants.

A Berry Good Colander Mug

Dates Tuesdays, June 16, July 14, August 11; 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fee $60/classs

In this class we will create a berry colander mug that is both playful and practical. Your colander mug will be the perfect size for a single serving of berries. Using handbuilding techniques, you’ll form the mug, add a handle, and create drainage holes for rinsing fruit. We will focus on shaping, balance, and functional details that make the piece comfortable and easy to use.

Gnome Alone

Dates Tuesdays, June 23, August 18, September 1; 3:00pm5:00pm

Fee $60/class

In this class, we will create a whimsical gnome using slab-building techniques and a cone form as the mold. We’ll build the body from a slab, then add facial features, hats, textures and fun details to bring your character to life. You’ll learn how to attach these details securely and refine surfaces for a clean finish.

Ceramic Lanterns

Dates Tuesdays, June 30, July 28, August 25; 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Fee $60/class

This class focuses on creating handmade lanterns or luminaries using slab-building techniques. Participants will roll out their slabs and cut out the lantern pattern using the provided templates. When dry, attach each piece and cut out designs that allow light to shine through the finished piece.

To register for a Ceramics Class, visit lbifoundation.org or scan the QR code.

YOGA + WELLNESS

Weekend and Daily Yoga

Dates Weekends starting May 16 - June 21; 9:30am - 10:45am

Daily starting Monday, June 22 - Monday, September 6; 9:30am - 10:45am

Fee $20/class non-members, $18/class 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. Located outside on one of our decks overlooking Barnegat Bay, 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 2026 yoga season. Unused classes are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to 2027.

5 Pack Seasonal Yoga Pass - $85

10 Pack Seasonal Yoga Pass - $165

30 Pack Seasonal Yoga Pass - $500 + one free yoga workshop

Schedule:

Monday Marijke Briggs

Tuesday Rebecca M.

Wednesday Sarah Bond

Thursday Jenn McConnell

Friday Chelsea Dornan

Saturday Sarah Bond

Sunday Cynthia Tarantino

Black Sheep Studios Fitness

Dates Fridays; 8:00am - 8:45am, Sundays; 9:00am - 9:45am

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 as well. Instructor and class techniques subject to rotate.

Visit lbifoundation.org or scan the QR code to register for all 2026 yoga workshops.

RELAX AND RECHARGE

YOGA WORKSHOPS

Full Moon Workshop Series with Arielle Schaeffer

Dates June 1, July 2, July 29, August 26, September 24, October 26; 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Fee $25/person

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.

Moving Meditation and Tibetan Bowl Sound Bath with Hanu

Yoga Holistic Arts Center

Date Wednesday, June 24; 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Fee $44/person

Meet us on the second-floor deck overlooking Barnegat Bay for this integrative workshop. Harmonize the body’s energy systems by blending Qigong’s fluid, internal focus with Yoga’s grounding physical practice, concluding with a restorative Tibetan Bowl Sound Bath. Bring a mat, towel or blanket to lay comfortably on the deck.

Prop Adaptive Yoga with Marion Cianci

Dates Tuesdays, July 7 + August 11; 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Fee $35/class

Join Marion Cianci in this prop adaptive workshop, exploring and emphasizing subtle changes that occur while aging and how to alleviate, alter and substitute ways of making yoga fit our abilities and needs. You will focus on the importance of balance and breathwork while Marion guides you through helpful and adaptive exercises, fit for everyday use. Props included.

Touch For Health-Shared Shiatsu with Hanu Yoga Holistic Arts Center

Dates Wednesdays, July 15 + August 12; 6:30pm - 7:30 pm

Fee $44/person

Participants will learn the fundamentals of traditional Japanese bodywork. This workshop is designed for participants to both give and receive healing touch, fostering a direct understanding of energy flow and physical connection.

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

Date Thursday, July 16; 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Fee $55/person

Join Reiki Master/Teacher Cynthia Tarantino for an evening of Reiki and Restorative Yoga for renewal and reflection to expand in the light of summer. We will blend guided meditation, prop-supported poses and individual Reiki assists to nurture your mind and body to allow your heart’s desires to bloom. Restorative Yoga is a series of poses that are supported with various props to create space in the body and calm the nervous system. Space is limited. Registration required.

SCIENCE

Discovery Days

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

Fee 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, all ages welcome!

20th Annual Barnegat Bay Day

Date Wednesday July 8; 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Fee Free

Nature + Forest Therapy Walk with Rich Collins

Dates Sundays, June 7 + October 4; 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fee $35/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 two 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

Dates Tuesday, June 30, Wednesday, July 15 + Thursday, July 30; 7:00pm - 8:00pm Fee $15/person

LBIF is home to several active osprey nests, and these iconic coastal raptors are once again thriving along the New Jersey shoreline—thanks to conservation efforts launched more than five decades ago. Spend a special evening on the LBIF Nature Trail with CWF Senior Biologist Ben Wurst as you walk to the Osprey Blind for an up-close look at our resident birds. Ben will discuss the osprey’s natural history, the story of their recovery in New Jersey, and how they are managed today, all while viewing the local nesting pairs. Raised on the mainland, Ben has dedicated nearly 20 years to monitoring and protecting ospreys across the state.

EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS

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.

THE LBIF IS 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 ENHANCE OUR SUMMER CAMPER’S EXPERIENCE BY PROVIDING A WILDLIFE-FOCUSED PRESENTATION EACH WEEK, LED BY BIOLOGISTS WHO CARRY OUT THE ORGANIZATION’S MISSION; TO PRESERVE RARE AND AT-RISK WILDLIFE IN NEW JERSEY.

IN THIS PARTNERSHIP, 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. 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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | RAIN OR SHINE

EXPLORE + LEARN + ENJOY

Join LBIF and The Center for Aquatic Sciences for 45-minute, hands-on sessions featuring touch tables and live marine life like starfish and horseshoe crabs. Enjoy science crafts, explore the terrapin garden, or take a guided nature trail tour to the Osprey Blinds. Fun and educational for all ages, with food trucks, 10+ local environmental organizations, and the Jetty Box Truck on-site.

FREE + OPEN TO ALL REGISTRATION REQUIRED

TENNIS + PICKLEBALL

THE LBIF TENNIS + PICKLEBALL MEMBERSHIP

$1500.00 ANNUALLY

o 8 HAR-TRU TENNIS COURTS

o 4 HAR-TRU PICKLEBALL COURTS

o 10 PROS ON STAFF

o COURT RESERVATION SYSTEM

o CLINICS, ROUND ROBINS, AND MIXERS

o PRIVATE LESSONS BY EXPERIENCED PROS AVAILABLE FOR ALL LEVELS AND AGES

o PRIME TIME ACCESS TO TENNIS AND PICKLEBAL COURTS. DISCOUNT ON TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL PRIVATE LESSONS, GROUP, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS

BLAI LEGACY MEMBERSHIP

$2500.00 ANNUALLY

o TENNIS + PICKLEBALL BENEFITS

o PRIME TIME ACCESS TO TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS FOR BLAI MEMBERS AND HOUSE GUEST

o UNLIMITED ACCESS DURING NON-PRIME HOURS

o DISCOUNT ON TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL PRIVATE LESSONS, GROUP LESSONS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS

o ASK US ABOUT SPECIAL COURT ACCESS FOR YOUR GUESTS / RENTERS AND OTHER PERKS AVAILABLE DURING NON-PRIMETIME HOURS

2026 OPEN HOUSE

Tennis and Pickleball Open House

Date Sunday May 24; 11:00am -12:30pm tennis, 12:30pm - 2:00pm pickleball Fee Free

RSVP by calling or texting: Brent 609-937-7199 or Tom 609-290-0481, Or email: office@lbifoundation.org

TENNIS + PICKLEBALL

2026 SCHEDULE STARTING JULY

1

Open Mixed Doubles Social

Dates Fridays; 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Fee non-members $30;

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members Free

Come join us for this player-led doubles social. No partner? No problem. We will get you matched with someone. Players are encouraged to bring a bite or beverage to share.

105 Doubles Weekend

Date Saturdays + Sundays; 11:00am - 12:00pm

Fee non-members $45;

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $35

Be a part of the most exciting game on the tennis court!

Live Ball Drill

Date 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 Practice like a Pro

Dates Thursdays; 10:00am - 11:00am

Fee non-members $45;

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $35

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

Cardio + 105 Clinic

Dates 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

Dates Mondays; 10:30am - 12:00pm

Fee non-members $30;

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members Free

Intermediate Open Clinic

Dates Fridays; 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 TBD

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 gamesbased hitting.

Afternoon Tennis Camp, Ages 4 – 17

Dates Monday - Friday; 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Fee $209/week

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! Please note online registration is only available for weekly sign-ups. Daily drop-ins need to be made by contacting the Tennis Pavilion.

High School and Middle School Tennis Program

Dates Mondays + Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Fee non-members $65

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $55

High School Training Session for Upcoming Season

Dates Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14; 3:00pm –5:00pm

Fee non-members $400 /week

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $375/week

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 + Lessons at the LBIF

LBIF offers private lessons, group lessons and clinics for beginner, intermediate and advanced pickleball players. All lessons will take place on dedicated well-maintained Har-Tru courts. Sign up for clinics at courtreserve.com for players at Long Beach Island Foundation or call the Tennis and Pickleball Pavilion at 609-494-1642.

LBIF Ladder Battle

Date TBD; 9:00am - 11:00am

Fee non-members $35

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $25

Beginner & Intermediate Open Play

Date TBD; 8:30am - 11:30am

Fee non-members $35

Tennis + Pickleball and Blai Legacy Members $25

Private Lessons

Please contact Brent Chaffee 609-937-7199 or Tom Delbury 609290-0481 about scheduling lessons. Private groups, clinics, and specific-tailored lessons can be arranged to support players’ objectives. Private lesson prices range from $90-$150.

MEET THE PROS

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

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.

SUMMER CAMP 2026

MISSION STATEMENT

Since 1948, the LBIF has honored the vision of our founder Boris Blai, nurturing generations of families through children’s programming. Boris, an artist, elementary school teacher and founder of Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, envisioned a not-for-profit retreat here in Loveladies where artists could immerse themselves in the beauty the island has to offer. Our campers enjoy this gift of 22 acres of indoor and outdoor classrooms alongside our staff of professional artists, scientists and teachers. Here, campers create lasting friendships that form as easily as sandcastles, and families return year after year, joining a legacy of lifelong connection to our special place.

The LBIF offers summer camp programs for nine weeks from June 22, 2026 through August 21, 2026. Our week-long programs offer small-group art or science camps in the morning complemented by afternoon tennis, surf and specialty camps, allowing campers to dive deeper into their passions. Programs are a-lacart, with 10% discount for members.

Staying for the whole day? Join our Lunch Bunch!

Sign up on Monday of your camp week at check-in. Bring a bagged nut-free/sesame-free lunch. Socialize on the camp deck with our crew while waiting for your afternoon camp or a delayed pickup. ($20 cash for the week)

Camps fill up quickly. Please consider purchasing a membership for early access to registration.

Feb 24, 2026

Registration opens to Blai Members

March 1, 2026 Registration opens to all other Membership tiers March 16, 2026 Registration open to the general public

AT THE LONG BEACH ISLAND

ISLAND FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS + SCIENCES

does not provide transportation to surf camps.

MORNING ART + SCIENCE

MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 22 - AUG 21 ; 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Tiny Tikes

Ages 3 - 4

Fee $495/week

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

Fee $450 /week

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

Fee $450 /week

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

Fee $450 /week

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

Fee $450 /week

This camp is for the curious mind who loves to explore outdoors. Our science classroom serves as a home base. Daily, campers will have the opportunity to spend time on our beautiful bayside property and sometimes the beach, learning about local ecosystems, the important role they play, and why protecting them matters.

Science + Marine Biology

Ages 10 - 13

Fee $450 /week

Join us for a fun-filled week of exploration and discovery. This program provides field experience for young scientists to explore the flora and fauna 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.

Through a new sponsorship with Conserve Wildlife, campers will have the opportunity to learn about New Jersey’s wetlands, marshes, and bays alongside environmental scientists and wildlife experts with a visit each Monday.

MORNING THEATRE + DANCE

MONDAY - FRIDAY, WEEKS VARY; 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Theatre Camp with Kathy Renna

Dates Weeks 2, 4 + 5, Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 12:00pm

Ages 8 - 13

Fee $460/week

Week 2 June 29 - July 3: Zootopia

Week 4 July 13 - July 17: KPop Demon Hunters

Week 5 July 20 - July 24: Moana

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. Families, please join us on the Friday of each theatre week to experience the unforgettable culminating performances *Note: This camp is held in the Main Gallery.

Week 2 “Zootopia”

Sing, dance and draw inspiration from the beloved world of Zootopia, discovering how every character from the smallest to the biggest brings something irreplaceable to the stage.

Week 4 “KPop Demon Hunters”

Join the high-energy, electrifying world of K-Pop Demon Hunters, where fierce heroes battle darkness armed with nothing but their talent, teamwork, and unstoppable stage presence. Every character has a power, every performer has a role, and together the ensemble becomes something truly legendary.

Week 5 “Moana”

Set sail into the breathtaking world of Moana, where the ocean calls and one fearless voyager discovers that the greatest adventure begins when you trust yourself. What better place to bring this story to life than right here on the shores of Long Beach Island, where the sea is never far and the island spirit runs deep.

Contemporary Dance with Daria Raguseo

Dates Week 6, July 27 - July 31; 9:00am - 12:00pm

Ages 7 - 12

Fee $450/week

Daria Raguseo, will lead our campers through 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 with Jessica Kilpatrick

Dates Weeks 8 + 9; 9:00am - 12:00pm

Ages 4 - 8

Fee $450/week

Week 8 Aug 10 - Aug 14: “Wizard of Oz”

Week 9 Aug 17 - Aug 21: “Wicked”

Join Jessica Kilpatrick for a dazzling and high-spirited week making new friends, crafting art, creating dance, and stepping into the extraordinary world of “Wizard of Oz” and “Wicked!”

Week 8 “Wizard of Oz”

Join Jessica Kilpatrick for a magical and adventurous week bringing to life the beloved story of “The Wizard of Oz!” We’ll travel down the yellow brick road, dance through the poppy fields, and meet unforgettable friends along the way: the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion. From sparkling Emerald City celebrations to outsmarting the Wicked Witch, dancers will leap, twirl, and imagine their way through this timeless journey, ending the week with a special performance for family and friends.

Week 9 “Wicked”

Join Jessica Kilpatrick for a dazzling and high-spirited week while stepping into the extraordinary world of “Wicked!” We’ll arrive at Shiz University, discover unlikely friendships, and explore the story of Glinda and Elphaba as they learn what it means to be true to themselves. From glittering ballroom dances to moments of bravery and wonder, dancers will jump, turn and express their way through this unforgettable adventure, ending the week with a special performance for family and friends.

MORNING MUSIC + CHEER

MONDAY - FRIDAY, WEEKS VARY; 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Beth & Scott’s Music and Nature Adventure

Week 6 July 27 - July 31

Week 7 Aug 3 - Aug 7

Ages 5 - 6

Fee $450/week

LBIF’s favorite camp musical duo is back! With over 30 years of experience working with young children, Beth and Scott continue to share the joy of nature and its connection to 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.

Cheer Camp

Week 7

Ages 7 - 12

Fee $450/week

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.

C.I.T. CAMP LUNCH BUNCH

Counselor in Training (C.I.T.)Program

Date Monday - Friday, June 22 - August 21; 9:00am - 12:00pm

Ages 14 - 15

Fee $290/week

A two-week minimum commitment is required. This camp is application-based and perfect for the teen who has been a camper with us, wants to become a summer counselor at 16 and/or who wants to learn leadership and interpersonal skills. Learning Skills: CIT campers will learn how to work with children and co-workers, plan activities, interact professionally with many populations as well other valuable skills a camp counselor needs.

Responsibilities include: Leading group activities, monitoring the playground, assisting teachers and counselors. Interested? Fill out the application online at lbifoundation.org.

Lunch Bunch

Date Monday - Friday, June 22 - August 21; 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Fee $20/week

Staying for the day? Join our Lunch Bunch:

Sign up on Monday of your camp week at check-in ($20 cash for the week). Bring a bagged nut-free/sesame-free lunch. Socialize on the camp deck with our crew while waiting for your afternoon camp or a delayed pickup.

AFTERNOON CAMPS

DAYS, WEEKS, TIMES VARY

Adventures in Clay

Dates Monday - Wenesday, (no class Thursday or Friday) June 22 - August 21; 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Ages 10 - 16

Fee $300/week

Get ready to get muddy! Join us for a 3-day, hands-on-the-wheel throwing adventure. In a small, supportive group, campers will share studio time learning the stages of clay, centering, throwing, and trimming. We’ll also explore surface decoration techniques from underglazing, to sgraffito and appliqué, so each piece feels uniquely yours. All pieces will be finished with a clear glaze. All materials included. Just bring your creativity and be ready to spin!

Tennis Camp

Dates Monday - Friday, June 22 - August 21; 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Ages 4 - 16

Fee $210/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. Racquets are provided or campers may bring their own.

Fishing Camp

Dates Weeks 3, 5, 7 + 9, Monday - Friday; 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Ages 8 - 15

Fee $300/week

Week 3 July 6 - July 10

Week 5 July 20 - July 24

Week 7 Aug 3 - Aug 7

Week 9 Aug 17 - Aug 21

Campers brand new to fishing or with experience will enjoy this weeklong fishing adventure with Coach Brock Silvestri. 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 learn the basics and keys to fishing including:

Types of tackle (rods, lines, lures, bait, hooks, etc.)

Knot tying

Casting

Rigging up

Hooking/releasing a fish properly

Rules/regulations

*Bringing your own pole is recommended.

AfterCamp

Dates Weeks 2, 4 + 8, Monday - Friday; 12:30 - 2:00

Ages 5 - 15

Fee $210/week

Week 2 June 29 - July 3

Week 4 July 13 - July 17

Week 8 Aug 10 - Aug 14

The perfect second act for families who want to extend their day. After the final brushstroke, curtain call or bay walk, LBIF AfterCamp keeps creative energy flowing. This choice based program, led by Coach Brock Silvestri and his assistants, will have campers choosing between hands-on activity stations, collaborative projects, open studio time, outdoor adventures and good old-fashioned play. No two days are the same! Campers will be placed in age appropriate groupings.

SPECIALTY SURF CAMPS

LBIF Specialty Surf Camps are offered by LBI Surf at their North LBI location: 1008 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City

**The LBIF does not provide transportation to surf camps.** Campers should wear swimsuits, bring sunblock, a towel, rash shirt and a snack (we sell at the shops) and be ready to learn with the best coaches on LBI!

Please note that times are subject to change. For updated information, please visit lbifoundation.org.

LBI Little Fish: Introduction to Surfing Camp

Dates Weeks 1 - 8, Monday - Thursday; Times vary

Ages 6 - 9

Fee $389/week

Week 1 June 22 - June 25; 10:00am – 12:15pm

Week 2 June 29 - July 2; 1:00pm – 3:15pm

Week 3 July 6 - July 9; 10:00am – 12:15pm

Week 4 July 13 - July 16; 1:00pm – 3:15pm

Week 5 July 20 - July 23; 10:00am – 12:15pm

Week 6 July 27 - July 30; 1:00pm – 3:15pm

Week 7 Aug 3 - Aug 6; 10:00am – 12:15pm

Week 8 Aug 10 - Aug 13; 1:00pm – 3:15pm

Learn to Surf on LBI!

Get the kids ocean ready as they learn the basics of surfing with our introductory 4 day camp. Students are guaranteed to stand up with our safe one-on-one instruction while in the water.

Aloha Girls Surf Camp

Dates Weeks 1 - 8, Monday - Thursday; Times vary

Ages 8 - 15

Fee $875/week

Week 1 June 22 - June 25; 9:00am – 2:00pm

Week 2 June 29 - July 2; 9:00am – 2:00pm

Week 3 July 6 - July 9; 9:00am – 2:00pm

Week 4 July 13 - July 16; 9:00am – 2:00pm

Week 5 July 20 - July 23; 9:00am – 2:00pm

Week 6 July 27 - July 30; 9:00am – 2:00pm

Week 7 Aug 3 - Aug 6; 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Week 8 Aug 10 - Aug 13; 9:00am – 2:00pm

Aloha Girls has teamed up with New Jersey’s first Surf School, LBI Surfing, to empower girls to discover their inner surfer, develop a lifelong love for the ocean, and make LBI memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!

Aloha Girls will enhance their surf and skateboarding skills while building confidence through a mix of activities including surf sessions, yoga, art, journaling, skateboarding, skimboarding, bodyboarding and more!

What’s included:

* All Surf and Skateboards, skimboards, bodyboards and wetsuits

* Lunch from our favorite local restaurants

* Skate Pads

* Exclusive Merch & Surf Apparel

* Shop camper discount card

* Expert Coaching

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.

Campers learn about safety, ocean awareness, paddling techniques, positioning, and surfing etiquette. Boys and Girls are grouped together for a week of beach fun with our coed team of enthusiastic coaches. Campers meet at our surf shop for a meet and greet and to get sized for wetsuits each day. Each day begins with some basic yoga for surfing stretches followed by the safety and new water skills of the day before we walk to the beach to test out those skills and get our campers water-ready! Monday and Tuesday 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. An experienced lifeguard will visit the kids at the shop to talk about the importance of swimming techniques, rip currents, and water safety. An experienced rep from the Surfrider Foundation will speak to the campers about the protection and enjoyment of our beach and ocean.

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!!

MEET AT 1008 LONG BEACH BLVD. , SURF CITY

Junior Surf Camp: LBI’s Original Surf Camp

Dates Weeks 1 - 8; Monday - Thursday; Times vary

Ages 9 - 17

Fee $389/week

Week 1 June 22 - June 25; 8:00am – 10:15am

Week 2 June 29 - July 2; 3:00pm – 5:15pm

Week 3 July 6 - July 9; 8:00am – 10:15pm

Week 4 July 13 - July 16; 3:00pm – 5:15pm

Week 5 July 20 - July 23; 8:00am – 10:15am

Week 6 July 27 - July 30; 3:00pm – 5:15pm

Week 7 Aug 3 - Aug 6; 8:00am – 10:15am

Week 8 Aug 10 - Aug 13; 3:00pm – 5:15pm

Girls are grouped together by age and skill level. Boys are also grouped together by age and skill level so that friends can be made and students can learn on the same level. From learning to paddle on your own for your first waves, to more advanced students who are working on strengthening their turns or performance surfing, the professional team of coed coaches at LBI Surfing will give you the tools to become strong independent surfers. Each day begins with some basic yoga for surfing stretches followed by the safety and new water skills of the day! All equipment is provided upon check in each day at the shop.

LBI’s top coaches help campers strengthen their skills in the ocean and start to paddle for their own waves by the end of camp. 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.

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. Campers will be divided up at the start of camp by age and surfing experience.

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!

Guest experts to speak at camp each week: An experienced lifeguard will visit the kids at the shop to talk about the importance of paddling techniques, surf forecasting, rip currents, and water safety. An experienced rep from the Surfrider Foundation will speak to the campers about the protection and enjoyment of our beach and ocean. We will also have a rep from Mick Fanning Surfboards to talk to the campers about different board shapes and options that they can demo at surf camp each day, along with discounts on boards and wetsuits for campers!!

Campers only need to bring sunblock and a smile!

*If they don’t have surfing experience yet, that is ok, please enroll them in the Little Fish Intro to Surf Camp first, to get them ready for our Junior Surf Camp.

POLICIES

Camp Registration + Payment Options

LBIF accepts Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, debit, cash and check. Cash and check payments must be made in person at the time of purchase. LBIF may decline an individual’s enrollment or participation at its discretion. Discounts and Fees: Discounts only apply to members, not extended family or guests. Due to rising costs, there is a processing fee associated with all credit card purchases.

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 Director at camp@ lbifoundation.org via email, M-F, to request a change to your registration. Messages left with staff or on voicemail will not be honored for requests. All changes to camp registration are subject to a $25.00 administrative fee per camp.

Camp Refund Policy

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 Director camp@lbifoundation.org via email, M-F, if you wish to cancel your camp registration. All cancellations are subject to a $25.00 administrative fee per camp. Messages left with staff or on voicemail will not be honored for requests. No refunds will be offered if the date of the registered camp week has passed.

Class Cancellations

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

Camp Waitlists

If a camp is at full capacity, you will be given the option to join the waitlist. There is no cost to be put on the waitlist. The waitlist is first-come, first-serve. If a spot is made available to you, an automatically generated email will be sent to you indicating such. You will have 24 hours from the time the email has been sent to register for the spot. Receiving a spot on the waitlist is NOT guaranteed enrollment and should not be treated as such. LBIF will not respond to written or verbal requests regarding waitlist status.

Camp Withdrawals + Refunds

Withdrawal scenarios will be considered in case of illness or emergency. Requests for refunds due to illness or emergency 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 Director via email M-F in order for your request to be considered. Messages left with staff or on voicemail will not be honored for withdrawal requests.

Camp Lunch + Snacks

Food: Campers bring their own NUT FREE/SESAME FREE snacks and/or lunch everyday. We are not able to refrigerate or heat lunches. Please label your camper’s lunch bag with their name.

Water: Campers must bring their own pre-filled water bottles. The LBIF will supply filtered water to refill the bottles if necessary.

Supplies: All supplies are provided for each camp, unless otherwise noted in the course description.

Camp Health + Safety

The health and safety of our campers and staff is our top priority. The LBIF camp complies with all applicable New Jersey Department of Health and local health department requirements and reserves the right to update health policies as needed to protect the camp community. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their child’s health daily, providing accurate health information and keeping children home when they are sick. See our expanded policies on our website.

Camp Student Property

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.

Publicity

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.

Please visit lbifoundation.org for additional information.

HEADER

BEYOND SUMMER

EVENTS, FUNDRAISERS, CLASSES, AND MORE!

UPCOMING EVENTS AT LBIF

Plein Air Plus A National Juried Exhibition

Juror Peter Trippi, Editor-In-Chief at Fine Art Connoisseur

Dates Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, November 1

Juror Talk Saturday, September 12; 2:00pm (see page 23)

Reception Saturday, September 12; 3:00pm

Fee Free

Parkinson’s Pickleball Event Fundraiser

For the benefit of Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute

Date Sunday September 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fee Free

Location LBIF Tennis Pavilion and Pickleball Courts

Manhattan Shorts

Date Friday, September 25; 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Fee $15 per person

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival: You Be the Judge!

Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screening. You’ll join film lovers simultaneously in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalist in this year’s event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world today! Ballots supplied upon entry.

Holiday Market + Small Business Saturday Festival

Sponsored by A. RIchard Aitken, Jr. Builder - Contractor

Dates Holiday Market: Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, December 13; 10:00am - 4:00pm

Small Business Saturday: November 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm Fee Free

Food and Drink available for purchase.

Small Business Saturday on November 28 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!

THANK YOU TO THE CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE 2026 LBIF SUMMER CATALOG

DIETRICH HAGENAU

MICHAEL SPARK

BEN WURST (FRONT AND BACK COVER)

SEPTEMBER + OCTOBER ART CLASSES

Tuesday, September 1 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ceramic Gnome Alone

Wednesday, September 2 9:30am - 12:30pm: Watercolor Techniques

Thursday, September 3

10:00am - 12:00pm: Master Class: Eastern Brush Painting with Chung-Fan Chang 6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 4 Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel 1/5

Thursday, September 10

10:00am - 2:00pm: Eco-Printing 6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 4 Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel 2/5

Monday, September 14 4:00pm - 6:00pm: Paint + Sip

Thursday, August 17

11:00am - 3:00pm: Glass Mosaic 6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 4 Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel 3/5

Thursday, August 24

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe Boards 6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 4 Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel 4/5

Thursday, October 1 6:00pm - 8:30pm: Session 4 Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel 5/5

Thursday, October 15 11:00am - 3:00pm: Glass Mosaic

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