LBIF

LBIF The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences (LBIF), established in 1948, is a non-profit center for culture, education, and recreation.

*** APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED *** ๐ŸŒŠWe are happy to announce that we've extended the deadline for "COAST", a juried e...
05/14/2026

*** APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED *** ๐ŸŒŠ

We are happy to announce that we've extended the deadline for "COAST", a juried exhibition opportunity exclusively for New Jersey artists to celebrate the shoreline that shapes our community.

Eligible mediums include painting, drawing, prints, photography, mixed media, and more (see CaFE for more details).

COAST Exhibition dates: July 18 - August 16, 2026
Juried by Michelle Donnolly, Curator at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia.

Applications will be accepted until FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026.

For more details and to submit work, click here:
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16323

*** APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED ***There's still time to submit applications to our 11th Annual National Plein Air Plu...
05/14/2026

*** APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED ***

There's still time to submit applications to our 11th Annual National Plein Air Plus Exhibition, juried this year by Peter Trippi, Editor-in-Chief of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine.

Approximately 50 artists will be selected based on submitted previous works to participate in the Paint Out on Long Beach Island during July and August, creating new original works to be featured in the exhibition.

Finished paintings will be shown in the "Island Life" exhibition running from September 12 through November 1, 2026.

Applications will be accepted until TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026.

For more details and to apply, click here:
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16326

Dust off your boots and break out your denimโ€” this yearโ€™s Spring Fling is a hoedown! Join us for a night of line dancing...
04/29/2026

Dust off your boots and break out your denimโ€” this yearโ€™s Spring Fling is a hoedown!

Join us for a night of line dancing, BBQ, and good old-fashioned fun as we celebrate the final weeks before summer rolls in!

๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฒ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ | 5pm โ€” 8pm

๐Ÿ“Long Beach Island Foundation
120 Long Beach Blvd.
Loveladies, NJ 08008

Featuring:
๐Ÿค  Country line dancing with
๐Ÿ— BBQ from
๐Ÿบ Beer & wine bar (drink ticket included with admission)

Admission:
FREE for LBIF Members
$15 for non-members (presale price until May 13)
$20 after May 13
$25 at the door day of

Tickets on sale now! To purchase or reserve yours, click the link in the comments! ๐Ÿ”—

Happy Earth Day ๐ŸŒŽWeโ€™re heading out this Friday to clean up the marsh during low tideโ€” the best time to get in and make a...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day ๐ŸŒŽ

Weโ€™re heading out this Friday to clean up the marsh during low tideโ€” the best time to get in and make a real impact!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday, April 24 | 9am - 11am
๐Ÿ“Meet in the parking lot of LBIF at 9am
(staff will be there to direct you!)

What to wear/bring:
โ€ข Waterproof shoes or boots (or waders if you have them!)
โ€ข Clothes you donโ€™t mind getting muddy
โ€ข Bug spray (strongly recommended)
โ€ข Gloves

Just come ready to help and spend the morning getting muddy for a good cause! ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŸ

All are welcomeโ€” bring a friend! ๐Ÿ’š

The Lighthouse International Film Festival is back for its 18th year! Be a part of the festival that brings cinema to th...
04/17/2026

The Lighthouse International Film Festival is back for its 18th year!

Be a part of the festival that brings cinema to the Jersey Shoreโ€” featuring 100+ films, special guests, parties and more!

Passes are on sale now through April 26:
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ALL ACCESS PASS - $160
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FILM ONLY PASS - $110

Purchase your passes today here:
www.lighthouseff.com/buy-tickets-passes

LBIF is a proud sponsor and host venue for the Lighthouse International Film Festival.

All programming and ticket sales for the festival are through the Lighthouse International Film Society.

Join us one last time this weekend for a virtual presentation with Amanda Archer from to learn how community members ca...
04/07/2026

Join us one last time this weekend for a virtual presentation with Amanda Archer from to learn how community members can collect data using the MyCoast app and stay informed of coastal changes on Long Beach Island and in surrounding areas.

Saturday, April 11 | 11am - 12pm EST

This is a VIRTUAL EVENT (via Zoom)
Register through the link in the commentsโ€” itโ€™s FREE!

Donโ€™t miss ALL THE SMALL THINGS ๐Ÿ”ŽThereโ€™s only one week left to experience our small works exhibition, featuring 90 artwo...
04/04/2026

Donโ€™t miss ALL THE SMALL THINGS ๐Ÿ”Ž

Thereโ€™s only one week left to experience our small works exhibition, featuring 90 artworks from 35 different artists across South Jersey.

See our featured exhibition winners, selected by guest juror Jeremiah William McCarthy, Chief Curator at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University.

๐Ÿญ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ญ๐—˜
๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‡ ()
โ€œShellfish Saunaโ€, Acrylic on panel, 10โ€ x 10โ€

๐Ÿฎ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ญ๐—˜ ()
๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐—ž๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ถ
โ€œStatue of Libertyโ€, Ceramic lithograph on panel, 10โ€ x 10โ€

๐Ÿฏ๐—ฅ๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ญ๐—˜
๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—•. ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—๐—ฟ. ()
โ€œGirard and Front, Fishtownโ€, Oil on panel, 10โ€ x 10โ€

Come and see these incredible worksโ€” among many othersโ€” in person before theyโ€™re gone!

GALLERY HOURS
Tuesday โ€” Friday 9am to 4pm
Saturday 10am to 3pm
Sunday โ€” Monday CLOSED

Join us in-person this Science Saturday for an exclusive screening of FIREBREAKโ€” a document film that chronicles a reent...
04/01/2026

Join us in-person this Science Saturday for an exclusive screening of FIREBREAKโ€” a document film that chronicles a reentry success story forged from climate justice, ingenuity, and grit.

(Film courtesy of )

After the film, stay for a Q + A with firefighters Mike Wolfschmidt (Career Lieutenant with Westhampton Fire Co.) and Nick Caricato (Assistant Chief of Highpoint Fire Co.) to dicuss the environmental and societal impact of wildfires.

๐Ÿ”ปSaturday, April 4
Doors at 10:45am | Screening at 11am

This event is FREE and IN-PERSON. Register through the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—

04/01/2026

No, itโ€™s not a joke ๐ŸŽ‰
Presale tickets for our 2026 Seashore House Tour are available now!

Come be a part of the tourโ€™s milestone 60th anniversary, and step into some of the most beautiful homes on Long Beach Island.

This yearโ€™s tour date:
Wednesday, August 5 | 10:30am - 4:30pm
Presale price: $55

Buy your tickets today on our website or through the link in bio ๐Ÿ”—

Address

120 Long Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, NJ
08008

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+16094941241

Website

https://linkin.bio/lbif

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