March 15, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Main Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays - Sundays: 10am-4pm
Mondays Closed
Join Us!
Free opening reception Sunday, March 15th, 4 to 6pm
100 Artists. 1 gallery.
Founded by the Monmouth County Arts Council in 1979, the Annual Juried Art Exhibition has been a core part of the Monmouth Museum for more than forty years. Since the Museum took full sponsorship in 2011, the exhibition has expanded significantly, drawing regional, national, and international submissions. Artists from Japan, Russia, Lithuania, Israel, and Germany have participated in what has become one of the Museum’s most diverse and anticipated showcases of contemporary art.
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Now entering its 46th year, the exhibition brings together 100 artists for an inspiring and diverse range of contemporary art from across the region, the nation, and the world.
About the theme:
"A time within a time"
​This year’s theme, A Time Within a Time, invites artists to reflect on the many layers of experience that shape our lives. Chosen by Juror Monica S. Camin, the theme explores the moments that sit inside other moments, the memories that define us, and the ways we understand the passage of time. Artists were encouraged to think deeply about the relationship between past, present, and future, as well as the transformations, emotions, and histories that live inside these timelines.
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Monmouth Museum proudly continues this long-standing tradition, supporting both emerging and established artists while encouraging bold ideas and new perspectives.
JUROR: Monica s. camin
This year’s juror, Monica S. Camin, brings a deeply thoughtful and conceptually rich perspective. Her artistic practice explores time, memory, and emotional landscapes, making her uniquely suited to guide the selection.
Monica S. Camin is an Argentine-born fine artist based in New Jersey and Texas. She offers progressive views and diverse perspectives to the Museum Board—not only as an artist but as the daughter of immigrants. She believes cultural education is important to bring our communities closer to one another, and wants minority voices to feel both seen and heard. Her multidisciplinary work in painting, sculpture, and textile art has been exhibited nationally and internationally, reflecting themes of ancestry, displacement, and cultural memory.
Monica’s cross-cultural experiences and artistic vision bring a unique and valuable voice to the Museum’s leadership. In 2023, Monica received the Artistic Leadership Award at the Monmouth Museum Masquerade Ball, a celebration of our 60th anniversary. She continues to be an advocate for immigrant voices in contemporary art and remains active in fostering dialogue around memory, identity, and community through her creative work.
Installation: Jenn Hampton
Installation will be led by Jenn Hampton, co-owner and creative director of Parlor Gallery. Jenn is known for her creative eye, dynamic installations, and ability to bring an exhibition to life through thoughtful placement and flow within the gallery.​