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SUMMARY:Freedom to Create: The Artists Who Shaped America
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the diversity and creativity that shaped the American art story through an engaging lecture and hands-on art-making session during \n“Freedom to Create: The Artists Who Shaped America” at the Ocean County Library. \nExplore how each artist’s experiences and challenges informed their creative voice – from Georgia O’Keefe’s meditative connection to the natural world to Faith Ringgold’s storytelling quilts that wove art and activism together\, to Keith Haring’s bold visual language created in  service of social change. \nThrough an engaging lecture and hands-on art-making session\, participants will explore the power of self-expression and create original works inspired by the techniques and stories of these groundbreaking artists. Celebrate what it means to make art in the spirit of freedom. \nJenny Santa Maria will present the program. She is a Teaching Artist and Art Coach who specializes in creative empowerment workshops designed to awaken artistic confidence in people of all backgrounds and abilities. \nWith a Master’s Degree in Special Education and over a decade of experience in arts education\, Jenny brings a warm\, accessible approach to drawing\, folk arts\, and meditative practices. \nRegistration is required for this free program. \nTo register\, visit tinyurl.com/CreateOCL\, or call or stop by the branch of your choice. \ntinyurl.com/CreateOCL
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/freedom-to-create-the-artists-who-shaped-america-2/
LOCATION:Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Beach\, 710 McClean Ave\, Point Pleasant Beach\, NJ\, 08742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Art Chat
DESCRIPTION:Members/non-members: Art Chat 2026 (Free Event) \nDate: Fourth Friday of the month\, (dates subject to change. Contact Moderator) \nTime: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM; Duration: On Going\, I’m Interested Open to Artists of all mediums. \nLet’s get together to share and talk about our art! Get connected to your local art community! \nGet feedback from your fellow artists and make new art friends! \nLet’s talk about what inspires us\, the trials and tribulations of being creative\, and other topics related to art making\, art business and art marketing too! \nBring your work – a completed piece or a work in progress. \nLive in person with option to join the group remotely). \nContact the moderator\, Kim Cesaretti if you are interested in attending or have questions. \nMark your Calendars for these 2026 Monthly dates: 1/23\, 2/27\, 3/27\, 4/24\, 5/22\, 6/26\, 7/24\, 8/28\, 9/25\, 10/23\, 11/20 (dates subject to change) \nhttps://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/art-chat-free-event-4th-friday/2026-01-23/ \ninfo@ocartistsguild.org \n732-270-3111
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/art-chat-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Ocean County Artists Guild\, 22 Chestnut Avenue\, Island Heights\, NJ\, 08732\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Cultural & Heritage
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SUMMARY:Handmade Fabric Pumpkin-Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Bridge Events for a fun and creative Handmade Fabric Pumpkin-Making Workshop in Toms River on October 23. \nLed by “Krafty Kathy\,” participants will choose their fabric and create their own decorative pumpkin step by step—no crafting experience required. \nAfter crafting\, enjoy dinner and time to relax\, socialize\, and meet new people. All materials and dinner are included. \nhttps://gobridgeevents.com/handmade-fabric-pumpkin-making-workshop \nneil@gobridgeevents.com
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/handmade-fabric-pumpkin-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus #4969\, 113 Tennyson Ave.\, Toms River\, 08753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Cultural & Heritage
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