Monmouth Arts: An Overview
Monmouth Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the arts in Monmouth County, New Jersey, since 1971. They support local artists and arts organizations and bring a variety of cultural programs, including music, theater, and visual arts, to the community to keep the arts vibrant and accessible.
“Culture Around The Corner” Festival
Date: October 2–4, 2023
Location: Long Branch, New Jersey
The “Culture Around the Corner” festival is a family-friendly, free three-day multicultural event that highlights New Jersey’s rich cultural traditions through music, dance, food, and visual art. The festival is organized by Monmouth Arts and is backed by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s A.R.T. Phase II Grant Program.
Executive Director Teresa Staub states, “This festival brings together an extraordinary mix of artists, traditions, and creative experiences.”
Festival Schedule
Friday, October 2: Kickoff Celebration
Location: Slocum Park and Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway
- 5:00 PM: Ocean Ave Stompers
- 5:40 PM: Deseree Spinks & Ryan Gregg
- 6:25 PM: Baila Society Sunset Salsa Dance Party
- 7:15 PM: Will Evans
Saturday, October 3: Main Festival Day
Location: Art Yard at Union Avenue Municipal Lot, 13 Third Ave
- 11:30 AM: James Dalton
- 12:15 PM: Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey
- 1:00 PM: Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet
- 2:00 PM: Atlantic Watch Pipe & Drums
- 2:30 PM: Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise
- 3:30 PM: Sharqi Dance
Sunday, October 4: Folklife Village
Location: Whitechapel Projects, 15 Second Ave
- 11:20 AM: Hawaiian Hula Dancers
- 12:25 PM: Neelima Raju (Kuchipudi)
- 1:10 PM: John Pronto
- 1:55 PM: Richie Olivera (Andean flutes)
- 2:40 PM: Kyle Moyer
Activities:
The festival will also feature various activations and experiences, including art installations and hands-on art-making activities, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Additional Information
Admission to the festival is free, and the community is encouraged to attend with their friends and family to enjoy diverse cultural offerings. For more details and updates, visit MonmouthArts.org.
