Congratulations to Our September People’s Choice Award Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our September Members’ Show People’s Choice Awards! Thank you to everyone who voted and helped us celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of our Guild artists!

1st Place: Zenka Sommers – “Hair” (left)

2nd Place: Barbara Marsh – “Rear Window” (top right)

3rd Place: Danielle Archdeacon – “Bubble Vase” (lower right)

A big round of applause to our winners and all the talented artists who participated! Join us for our October Gallery Reception on Sunday, October 25, from 1–4 PM.

Halloween Volunteers Needed!

We are getting ready for a frightfully fun Halloween celebration, and we need volunteers to help make the evening a success! Join us on Friday, October 30 from 4:00–8:00 PM at 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, and lend a hand with the festivities. Whether you can volunteer for part of the evening or stay for the whole event, your help is greatly appreciated. Interested in volunteering? Contact Danielle at info@ocartistsguild.org or 732-270-3111.

You’re Invited to a Spooktacular Evening Supporting the Arts!

Get your costume ready and join us for a Halloween Party & Charity Fundraiser on Thursday, October 29 from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Island Heights Yacht Club!

Enjoy a festive evening featuring a costume party, dancing with a DJ, and a raffle featuring curated artwork and items from local businesses and supporters, all while helping support the Ocean County Artists’ Guild and our mission to keep the arts thriving in our community.

🎃 Thursday, October 29 | 6:00–9:00 PM

📍 Island Heights Yacht Club, Island Heights, NJ

🎟️ Admission: $40

Buy your ticket here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/halloween-party-and-charity-fundraiser

Come dressed to impress and join us for a night of Halloween fun for a great cause. Join us for a Spooktacular Evening and Support the Arts!

Vendors Wanted for Winter Craft Market

Calling all artists, crafters, and creative entrepreneurs! We are seeking vendors for our upcoming Winter Craft Market on Saturday, December 5th, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This festive event is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your handmade creations, connect with holiday shoppers, and share your talents with our local community. Whether you create jewelry, artwork, pottery, seasonal decorations, or unique handcrafted gifts, we would love to have you join us!

Vendor Details:

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Vendor Setup: 8 AM

 Fee: $40 per table or 2 tables for $70

Celebrate the holiday season with us while supporting local artists and makers! Spaces are available for interested vendors, so don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a festive day filled with creativity and community spirit. Help us make this year’s Winter Craft Market a wonderful celebration of local talent and holiday cheer! For more information contact us at 732-270-3111 or info@ocartistsguild.org.

Save the Date October Member Meeting

Our next OCAG Member Meeting will be Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM. We hope you’ll join us to hear the latest Guild news, connect with fellow members, and share ideas. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share! Following the meeting, we’ll enjoy a potluck together. It’s a wonderful chance to catch up and spend time with our creative community.

2027 Executive Board Nominations Are Open

The Ocean County Artists Guild is seeking Executive Board Officers and Trustees who are passionate about our mission: The Ocean County Artists’ Guild works with the region to bring high-quality cultural experiences through art education, demonstrations, lectures, and concerts.

The Nominating Committee will lead the nomination process. The committee will reach out to candidates to determine their interest, they will interview candidates. The committee may consider skills, experience, motivations, giving capacity, and other factors. Following completion of the review process, the Committee will identify potential nominees.

Nominations will be accepted from September 15th through October 15th.

The ballot will be available in paper form at the Ocean County Artists Guild starting on November 15th. If anyone requires the form electronically the form will be e-mailed to the individual as per their request and given the e-mail addresses of the nominating committee to send it back.

Election results will be available on December 15th.

Newly elected Ocean County Artists Guild Executive Board will be sworn in during the January Board meeting.

View the form here: Nominations

OCAG Needs Your Help!

Since 1957, the OCAG has provided a welcoming home for artists, musicians, and creatives of all skill levels throughout New Jersey. The Guild has worked to keep the arts accessible, vibrant, and connected to the community through exhibitions, classes, events, and opportunities for local artists. Now, we need your support to help continue that mission. Every contribution helps us maintain our historic home, provide meaningful arts programming, and preserve a creative space where our community can gather, learn, and grow. Please consider making a donation or sharing our fundraiser with friends and family. Every gift and every share makes a difference!