Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 7, 2026

29 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Arts Education Awards

Overview: A distinguished annual event held by Monmouth Arts to honor and acknowledge the power of arts education in Monmouth County. The event recognizes outstanding educators, community leaders, and high school students for excellence in the arts.

Geographic Scope: Monmouth County, NJ

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

  • Location: Monmouth University, Rechnitz Hall - DiMattio Gallery
  • Award Categories:

      Arts Education Awards

    • Community Champion of Arts Education (Individual)
    • Community Champion of Arts Education (Organization)
    • Outstanding Educator in Literary Arts
    • Outstanding Educator in Visual Arts
    • Outstanding Educator in Performing Arts
    • Arts Education Legacy Award

    Focus Areas:

  • Educators who enhance, teach, and advocate for arts education

  • Community champions supporting arts education

  • Recognition of excellence in various arts disciplines
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 732-212-1890

  • Address: 130 Maple Ave. Suite 7B, Red Bank, NJ 07701

  • Website: monmoutharts.org
  • Past Honorees (2025):

  • Lynn Reich (Arts Education Legacy Award)

  • John McEwen, New Jersey Theatre Alliance (Community Champion)

  • Frank Mainieri, Long Branch High School (Visual Arts)

  • Christine DeMarisco, Asbury Park High School (Literary Arts)

  • John Lebitsch, Forrestdale Middle School (Performing Arts)
  • How to Apply

    Application/Nomination Process

    Nominations are now open to nominate:

  • Community Champions of Arts Education

  • Outstanding Arts Educators
  • Submission Method:

  • Online Nomination Form available on Arts Education Awards page
  • Who Can Nominate:

  • Open to the community

  • Anyone can nominate their favorite arts educator or community champion
  • Required Information:

  • Complete nomination form with details about nominee

  • Explanation of how nominee embodies enhancement, teaching, and advocacy for arts education
  • Contact for Questions:

  • Phone: 732-212-1890

  • Address: 130 Maple Ave. Suite 7B, Red Bank, NJ 07701
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artsteacherseducation

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