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We are a 501(c) 3 nonprofit established under the guiding premise that the arts have been, and will continue to be, critical to the overall health and development of our community.

08/10/2026

🎬 AUGUST FILMMAKER MEETUP:
ASBURY PARK + LONG BRANCH!

We’re taking our summer Filmmaker Meetup on the road this week! Join filmmakers from Asbury Park, Long Branch, and throughout Central Jersey for an evening of networking, conversation, creative exchange, and collaboration.

This event is free to attend, but please register here: https://bit.ly/4gmldBv 🎬

🌊 SPECIAL GUEST: NICK WOLF
Asbury Park writer, actor, and filmmaker Nick Wolf will join us to talk about his newest project, Manasquan Monster, a 30-minute aquatic thriller inspired by an ancient sea legend said to have made its way into the Manasquan River. Nick will share the film’s story, inspiration, production journey, and plans for its festival and local screenings, followed by a Q&A.

Special thanks to Long Branch Art Center for hosting us and helping us bring filmmakers from the region together!

Come meet your next collaborator, share what you're working on, and connect with the Jersey Shore film community.

07/30/2026

2 Weeks From Today - Filmmaker Meetup -

Established in 2021. Under the leadership of Maggie Fischer, Arts Director, and the support of Mayor John Pallone & Council, the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center has become a place where creativity, community, and cultural celebration can thrive. Housed in a historic 1920s bank building, the Long...

07/27/2026

📢 Don't miss the Asbury Park Arts Council's August 2026 Filmmaker Meetup, happening Thurs 8/13 @ 7pm. This time we're excited to partner with Long Branch Arts Center. This special Meetup brings together the Asbury Park + Long Branch communities.

Are you a director, cinematographer, editor, producer, actor, student, or just getting started? This is your chance to connect with fellow creatives from all across central NJ. 🤝 Network, collaborate, and talk about what's happening in the local film community.

🎞️ Our Filmmaker Meetup is free to attend, but we ask that you please register at the link in bio. Bring a friend! See you there. 🎥 https://bit.ly/4beUHHu

07/17/2026

This evening, The Carousel House becomes a hub for projection art and music courtesy of Luminous Abstract John Krajewski Michael Avella and featured artists from Illuminate New Jersey.
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Music performances by:

We Used to Cut the Grass
Rachel Andie - 鈴千瑠
Joe Gullace 🥨
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Wooden Walls Project, asburyartscouncil and Luminous Abstract are happy to support Color & Light and their newest endeavor, Illuminate NJ, a community-inspired initiative showcasing local artists, contributing their creativity during the festival. This transformative project breathes new life into familiar structures, embodying the spirit and talent of the Asbury Park community.

06/24/2026

Unique Artist Invitation! ✉️ 🎉

Have you heard the great news? Color & Light Festival is returning to Asbury Park on July 17th and 18th in celebration of the global significance of the World Cup. Area artists are invited to submit artwork for a chance to see it projected onto the exterior of the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall through the art of projection mapping.

Using a provided building template, artists can create original works that, if selected, will be transformed into large-scale digital artworks to be displayed during the festival.

There is no required theme, but work should be family friendly, and the most competitve entries will use the architecture of the building! Artists can submit still images, digital artworks, or animated creations (max 60 seconds) for consideration using the provided building templates.

Submission information and building template files available for download at the link: https://colorandlight.io/illuminate-new-jersey

📅 Submission deadline: July 7, 2026, at midnight.

Color & Light Festival
📍Friday, 7/17 & Saturday, 7/18, 8:30pm-10:30pm; viewing area boardwalk/beach north of Convention Hall

05/16/2026

🎬 Join us this Thursday May 21st for our next Filmmaker Meetup with Emmy-nominated director Craig Singer!

Hear behind-the-scenes stories from THE BLOCK, filmed right here in Asbury Park and throughout Monmouth County, plus insights on indie filmmaking, local production in NJ, and film distribution.

Free to attend! Just reserve your seat here: https://bit.ly/496pZiH

05/14/2026

One Week to Go - May Filmmaker Meetup - https://mailchi.mp/asburyparkartscouncil/one-week-to-go

05/08/2026

🎬Mark your calendar for our May Filmmaker Meetup!

Join us for a special evening with Emmy-nominated director Craig Singer as he takes us behind the scenes of his latest film THE BLOCK, filmed right here in and around Asbury Park and throughout Monmouth County.

🎥 Learn about:
• Shooting films locally in New Jersey
• Best practices for indie filmmaking
• The realities of indie-film distribution
• Behind-the-scenes stories from THE BLOCK

FREE to attend! 🎟 Reserve your seat now: https://bit.ly/4nmojHN

05/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who participated in our very first social media challenge earlier this year! We're thrilled to announce that Eyeris Art Gallery - Asbury Park, NJ has been chosen by your votes as the winner! 👁️

"Counter Talk" invited AP businesses to create a short video using several prompts similar to the AP’N3 Short Film Challenge to showcase their business.

Located in the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall this one of a kind shop uses macro photography to turn images of your iris into art, jewelry and more. A great idea for a unique gift, be sure to check them out! And head to our stories to see their winning reel! 🏆

Thanks to all the AP businesses who participated in Counter Talk! Check out all the amazing entries over on Instagram at .

The 2026 AP’N3 Short Film Challenge is OPEN NOW with movies due on August 31. Find out more: https://filmasburypark.com.

📸 Photo by ExtraOrdinary Portraits.

05/06/2026

Free Registration - May Filmmaker Meetup - https://mailchi.mp/asburyparkartscouncil/may-filmmaker-meetup

Address

P. O. Box 416
Asbury Park, NJ
07712

Telephone

+12672581153

Website

https://asburyparkartscouncil.org/about-apac/

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