I. How to Exhibit Artwork at the LBIF

The Main Gallery:The exhibition schedule is prepared one year in advance by the Art Exhibition Committee. Proposals with slides or digital images can be submitted to Kristin Myers, Gallery Manager at The LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences or by e-mail to gallery@lbifoundation.oeg.

Check under "The Gallery" for Call for Entries and download a PDF of each available prospectus. Please keep the following guidelines in mind:

Juried Exhibitions:
The LBIF produces a National Juried Competition annually, typically in mid-summer with nationally recognized jurors and cash prizes. The competition is advertised in national art magazines, like Art in America. Information about entering the competition, including deadlines, is included in these advertisements or a prospectus can be received upon request after October 15th or from our website www.lbifoundation.org.

Summer’s Juried Craft Gallery:
The LBIF has a summer gallery for the presentation and sale of crafts. Artists can request a prospectus for submission. The LBIF retains a 33% commission on all works sold.

Member Exhibitions: Founded in 1948 by Artist Boris Blai, the LBIF has traditionally shown work by its membership. The Annual Member, Student, Faculty Exhibition is scheduled each August and any member in good standing, can submit work for this exhibition and for sale.

II. The Artist Residency and Retreat Program

Literary writers, illustrators and other visual artists as well as New Jersey Fellows are invited to apply for the Artist Residency and Retreat Program at the LBIF. Now entering its fifth year, the program allows artists time to prepare for upcoming exhibitions or explore new ideas and methods in their work, while experiencing the quiet island and beach community during the off season. The LBIF provides resident artists with:

The facility includes 13 studios and classrooms, exhibition spaces including a gallery with more than 2600 linear feet and 15-18 foot ceilings, and 28 acres of wetlands. Facilities available include a painting studio, an interior loft studio, space in our ceramics studio which has 16 wheels, a Geil gas kiln as well as several electric and raku kilns. The LBIF also has a large sculpture studio on the first floor with concrete floors and a separate building for large scale works or photography.

To apply for the Residency & Retreat Program please send:

Applications for this program are reviewed by a committee that includes artists, patrons, educators, and curators. If you have any questions, please contact Christopher Seiz, Executive Director, at (609) 494-1241 or by email at director@lbifoundation.org.

III.Teaching at the LBIF

The LBIF is always excited to meet new artists and instructors who are interested in teaching at the LBIF. If you would like more information about available opportunities please contact Candice MacLusky, Public Programs and Membership Coordinator in the office 609-494-1241 or by e-mail at office@lbifoundation.org. Applications and Teaching Proposals are available at the office. Please review the below information that should be submitted:

Materials are reviewed by LBIF staff and Programs/Education Committees for each upcoming season of programming. The facility includes 13 studios and classrooms for adult and childrens programs including a painting & drawing studio overlooking the Barnegat Bay and 23 acres of wetlands, an interior loft studio for sculpture, and two ceramics studios. Lecturers in art and science as well as musicians for summer evening programs are welcome to submit program ideas. Come visit us and bring your ideas!