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Dead Rabbits Live This Saturday!

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of music at the OCAG! Join us on Saturday, March 21, as the Dead Rabbits show off their musical talents and delve into the Celtic roots that inspired the music of the Grateful Dead. Come out, dance, eat and be merry.

Featuring: Kevin Hill, Chris Fay, Dave Ferraro + Joe McGuth

Doors open at 1:30 PM, and the music begins at 3:00 PM. $10 suggested donation at the door.

Paint Beautiful Florals in Oil This Spring

Join Debbie Kurtz for a special Floral Oil Painting Class where you’ll learn techniques for blending colors, working with materials, and creating rich textures that bring blooming florals to life. This welcoming class is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, offering a relaxed and inspiring environment to grow your skills and explore the timeless beauty of floral painting.

Tuesdays, April 21 – May 26
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Members: $180 | Public: $200

Bring an 11” x 14” smooth canvas or gessoed panel and your oil painting materials, and get ready to create something beautiful. Spots are limited, sign up today!

Lace up your sneakers and step back in time!

Join the fun on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the REVNJ Race Series 2026 Cedar Bridge Tavern 5K & Family Fun Walk, a one-of-a-kind event at the historic Cedar Bridge Tavern in Barnegat. This scenic race takes place along marked, wooded trails at the site of the last documented land engagement of the American Revolution.

Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the race starting at 9:30 AM. Registration is $35 for the 5K and $20 for the walk.

Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/cedarbridgetavern5k

We Need Sitters this Spring

OCAG thrives because of members like you, and we need volunteers to serve as “OCAG Sitters” this spring. Sitting the gallery is a wonderful way to support OCAG by welcoming visitors, connecting with fellow artists, and spending an afternoon surrounded by beautiful artwork. No heavy lifting required, just a friendly presence and a love for our creative community!

Dates Needed (1:00 – 4:00 PM):

April:
4/4
4/11
4/19
4/25
4/26

May:
5/2
5/9
5/16
5/17
5/24
5/30
5/31

June:
6/6
6/13
6/20
6/21
6/28

If you’re available for any of these dates, please reach out to info@ocartistsguild.org . Your time and support make a tremendous difference. Thank you for helping keep our doors open and our gallery welcoming to the community!

Soup It Forward This March at OCAG

OCAG is proud to host our “Soup It Forward” Food Drive all month long in support of Fulfill Food Pantry, and we invite our community to help make a difference. Every day, families in Ocean County go to bed hungry. Together, we can help provide fresh meals and essential groceries to those who need them most.

How You Can Help:
Drop off non-perishable food items at OCAG throughout March. All collected donations will be delivered to Fulfill Food Pantry at the end of the month. Donations can be dropped off at Ocean County Artists Guild during normal business hours.

Most Needed Items Include:
• Canned vegetables, beans & soup
• Rice, pasta & cereal
• Shelf-stable milk & baby formula
• Peanut butter & canned protein
• Cooking oil & spices

Garden State Art Weekend
April 17–19, 2026

We are thrilled to be part of Garden State Art Weekend, a statewide celebration connecting communities through art. Join us for a weekend filled with creativity, learning, music, and fun!

Friday, April 17 features Turn Trash into Treasure, an inspiring upcycled watercolor collage workshop with Clara Sue Beym. Spend the day transforming your own watercolor paintings into vibrant new works.

Saturday, April 18 brings a full day of art and energy:

Morning Figure Drawing with an undraped model
FREE afternoon demos featuring woodturning with Cagney Archdeacon, linocut with Jo Guscott, miniatures with Diane Israel and a surprise demo with Leona Lavone
Evening Reception (4–8 PM) with art by Bob Steeler and live music by Blackwolf featuring Bob Steeler of Hot Tuna