Join us this Wednesday at AROUND THE CORNER ART CENTER, 290 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold, NJ. Bring a painting for critique.

Our speaker will be Ann Marie Fitzsimmons, whose paintings show the beauty of nature, with a touch of darkness.  Natural forms are juxtaposed with unnatural found objects to make the viewer ask questions.  Her paintings are thoughtfully cropped to create a visually exciting image that unites otherwise unrelated places or things in the same picture plane.

Program Topic, from Ann Marie.

Though my lifelong journey to create a masterpiece, I paint subjects that are original and aim to evoke emotion from their viewers. My talk will be about where I find inspiration for my art and how to make a visually interesting composition.

Ann Marie is also willing to offer critiques of artwork because we ALL learn from carefully “looking.” Attendees are invited to bring one piece of work for a critique.

Ann Marie currently teaches adults, teens and children at the Around the Corner Art Center in Freehold.

Our current show at Freehold Public Library is coming to a close. Pick up and recieving for the next is on Monday, SEP 12, 2022, 7:00-8:30 pm and Tuesday, SEP 13, 9:30-11:00 am

Pickup will be Monday, NOV 14, 2022, 7:00-8:30 pm and Tuesday, NOV 15, 9:30-11:00 am.

Download a prospectus at the following link:

Joseph Reilly gave a demonstration of portrait painting at our meeting on Thursday August 25 at Wainright House Museum, 48 Main Street, Farmingdale NJ.

Mr. Reilly painted an acrylic portrait while explaining his process of sketching and painting. He took questions from the audience, shared photographs of his other paintings and discussed his theater and teaching experiences. It was a wonderful meeting, enjoyed by all.

Joseph H. Reilly was the Art Instructor at Freehold Borough High School from 1959 – 2004.  In addition, he was the Director of Drama, including set and costume design.

Joe was also the Costume and Set Designer for Brookdale Community College; Gateway Playhouse at Ocean County College; the Theater Barn at Thompson Park; and the Theatre Arts Guild, Theatre 8.  In 2008, he received the Count Basie Lifetime Achievement Award.

Joseph Reilly is  a graduate of Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.  His work has been exhibited widely, and he is currently a regular exhibitor at the Freehold Art Gallery. 

Dr. Edoardo Mungiello will be presenting his talk “Where God Speaks Italian” on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 3pm at the Freehold Art Gallery. 

“It’s an obligatory thing for tourists to do when visiting Italy:  The Incessant Church trekking.  One can wander into one too many and begin to suffer from Holy Overload.  Dr. Edoardo Mungiello, of the Freehold Art Gallery, has put together a lecture series on some of the innumerable sacred sites  of Italy, but pares down the list to give you some must sees that you may not know, and why you need to get to know the places “where God speaks Italian.”  In these lectures, Professor Mungiello will introduce or deepen your understanding of some of the most unusual and beautiful of them, and they certainly aren’t all churches.  His choices may surprise you.  It will be an idiosyncratic journey and promises not to bore the casual tourist or the expert.  He hopes to invite discussion and join in the fruitful discussion on beauty, the sacred, and identity.

Refreshments included, $20 per person.

The Freehold community enjoyed music, food, fun, shopping and an art show on Saturday during Olde Freehold Day at Lake Topanemus. Thanks to Leslie Daley and all the volunteers who helped make the day happen. Enjoy some snaps of The Freehold Art Society’s Art Walk 2022.

Our show at Wainright House Museum through July presents beautiful art in a fascinating venue. 48 Main St., Farmingdale

Register here for The Freehold Art Society’s Olde Freehold Day Art Walk on August 6 at Lake Toponemus 12-5. Let us know if you plan on displaying your artwork via the Registration Form below!

Lake Topanemous is located on Pond Road, nearest intersection is Topanemous Lake Rd.

Members can show up to 4 works of art, wired and ready to hang. There is no theme for this show. There is no fee, but a donation to the Park Association would be appreciated. No nudes, family friendly art only. You can sell your work or denote it NFS. We will not charge commission for sales. Please mark your prices on the art on a tape or tag. Heavy works and large works should have their own easel.

Drop off is from 9 to 9:45 am in the park. Drive in from the Pond Road entrance. You will be directed to the Art Walk location. Exit is on Robertsville Road. Volunteers to stay for recieving and hanging are greatly appreciated. If you want to stay and enjoy the festivities, you can continue through the park and park your car in the field at Robertsville Road and take the hay wagon back to the festival.

Volunteers who can help with receiving and hanging (8:50-9:50 am) are greatly appreciated.

The festival is over at 5 pm. Drive through pick up is after 5 pm, enter from Pond Road,. Works can be carried out by hand after 4.

Art Society members are also invited to sell cards, prints, other works and crafts and may bring a table.

Register below if you intend to participate and/or volunteer. If possible, indicate Size, Title, Medium and Price.

Please text or call Leslie Daley at 732-614-0065 with any questions or to confirm you can volunteer (am or pm).

Registration Form

Our show is hung at Freehold Boro’s Carnegie Library. Stop in to see the artworks. Our next pick up and receiving at the library is tentatively scheduled for September 12 & 13 per Linda. 

The FAS art exhibit at Wainright house is receiving Friday July 1, 10-12. Pick up is July 30. If you have never displayed your work in this local historic museum, this may be the year! Submission forms are available at drop off.