11 Must-Visit Art Galleries at The Jersey Shore
Art is everywhere, whether it is the colors in the sky emitting from the sun setting over the ocean at the Jersey Shore, painted on a building wall in a life-sized mural, or hanging on a refrigerator signed by a budding artist. An easy place to take in multiple pieces of art is a curated art gallery featuring one or more artists' work. Keep reading for a diverse listing of art galleries at the Jersey Shore.
Angry Fish Gallery | 624 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
The Angry Fish Gallery has coastal-themed photographic prints captured by the gallery's curator Tom Lynch, along with featured works from ten other local artists. The art includes high-detail photographic works that capture the essence of local wildlife, nature, and New Jersey landmarks. In addition to art exhibitions, the gallery provides custom framing options using true reclaimed wood and other materials.
Beacon Fine Arts Gallery | 61 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
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Showcasing works from nationally and internationally renowned and collected artists, this Red Bank gallery specializes in original art and sculpture. From large abstract paintings to delicate glass sculptures and timeless still lifes, its diverse collection is available year-round. In addition to the exhibitions, Beacon Fine Arts Gallery has full-service archival framing and expertly preserves artwork, diplomas, vintage photos or documents, and memorabilia.
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Detour Gallery | 24 Clay Street, Red Bank
Detour Gallery, located at 24 Clay Street in Red Bank, is a contemporary art space housed in a 10,000-square-foot converted warehouse. The gallery’s founder has been running it for the past 50 years with a philosophy of celebrating the under-appreciated diversity of various emerging artists. The space consists of three main exhibition spaces and several exterior locations for artistic engagement. Though the hours in the Red Bank location are limited, there is an additional location that operates at 545 W 23rd Street in New York City.
Hot Sand | 550 Cookman Avenue #103, Asbury Park
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“Hot glass magic” oozes out of Hot Sand in Asbury Park. Both a gallery of work and an immersive glass experience, it has been open since 2007 and is located in the heart of downtown on Cookman Avenue. The space features a gallery showcasing handcrafted glassware and an on-site glass-blowing facility that can host group events, educational programs, and unique gift sets that can capture pet paw prints in glass.
Locals Art Space | 406 + 408 Main Street, Asbury Park
Locals Art Space is a vibrant art gallery, creative space, and artisan shop located on Main Street in Asbury Park. Established in 2019 by Patricia F. Arroyo, the gallery has exhibitions, workshops, classes, and artist collaborations. While the gallery is small in size, the support is expansive. Artists all over New Jersey support this non-profit that relies on the generosity of donors, members, and art lovers alike.
Main Ave Galleria | 57 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove
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On a mission to grow a vibrant art community, the Main Ave Galleria engages people of all ages and abilities in art-making. The studio has regularly hosted over 15 different classes in various media from painting to drawing, since 2012. Inside the gallery, over 50 local artists' work is represented, including fine art, photography, pottery, sculpture, art glass, mosaics, jewelry, and decorative furniture.
Main Street Gallery Manasquan | 131 Main Street, Manasquan
A staple in Manasquan since 1979, Main Street Gallery has provided expert framing for virtually any item a customer can imagine. Showcased within its handcrafted frames are works from over 20 of the finest artists from Monmouth and Ocean Counties. With more than 20 years of experience collaborating with top conservators on the East Coast, the gallery also offers museum-quality art and frame conservation services.
Ocean Galleries | 9618 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor + 2199 Ocean Drive (22nd + Ocean Drive), Avalon
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Ocean Galleries is a distinguished fine art gallery with locations in Avalon and Stone Harbor. The gallery has a wide variety of hand-crafted items such as glass, jewelry, and furniture, in addition to expertly executed custom framing. In addition to featuring local artists' work, the gallery has welcomed shows from artists such as Charles Fazzino, Graham Nash, Ringo Starr, Hessam, Aldo Luongo, Jane Seymour, and many others.
Parlor Gallery | 717 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
For 16 years, Parlor Gallery has been at the heart of Asbury Park’s artistic and cultural community with perhaps some of the most visible works adorning the walls of structures enhancing the boardwalk through a collaboration called The Wooden Walls Project. An artist-directed gallery, it is committed to fostering artistic growth by providing a platform for first-time exhibitors and internationally recognized artists. Inside the gallery, visitors can delight in rotating exhibits ranging from sculpture to print.
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The Sperlak Gallery + Sculpture Gardens | 521 Route 47 North, Goshen
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The Sperlak gallery has art in its most primitive form: nature. The working farm, studio, nature sanctuary and sculpture garden of artist Stan Sperlak has become one of the most popular “art” destinations in the country. Visitors can explore well-maintained nature trails adorned with more than 100 outdoor sculptures made of stone, wood, iron, and terra cotta. From painting, photography, and music workshops to the occasional private concert, weddings, showers and parties, movie nights, lectures, and celestial observance events, there are many ways to enjoy this unique show of art.
White Point Gallery | 550 Cookman Avenue Unit 102, Asbury Park
White Point Gallery is a contemporary art space located at 550 Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park. The art is for all to enjoy, ranging in pieces that are for personal, residential, and commercial spaces. The gallery specializes in the art of fine custom framing and archival printing with a focus on larger-than-life pieces.
