EXHIBITIONS

    The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts + Sciences presents rotating art exhibitions that showcase a wide range of creative voices, from emerging local talent to nationally recognized artists. Throughout the year, the gallery highlights painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed-media works, offering visitors new perspectives and engaging visual experiences. These exhibitions reflect LBIF’s mission to connect the community with the arts, spark curiosity, and celebrate both contemporary innovation and regional culture.

    COAST: A New Jersey Juried Exhibition

    Juror Michelle Donnelly, the Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia

    Exhibition Dates Saturday, July 18 – Sunday, August 16
    Juror Talk Saturday, July 18; 5:00pm
    Reception + Awards Ceremony Saturday, July 18; 6:00pm
    Fee Free

    +Member +Student +Faculty Juried Exhibition

    Juror Jeremiah William McCarthy, Chief Curator and Curator of American Art at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, New Jersey

    Exhibition Dates Saturday, August 22 – Sunday, September 6
    Juror Talk Saturday, August 22; 5:00pm
    Reception + Awards Ceremony Saturday, August 22; 6:00pm
    Fee Free

    Plein Air Plus: A National Juried Exhibition

    Juror Peter Trippi, Editor-In-Chief at Fine Art Connoisseur

    Exhibition Dates Saturday, September 12 – Sunday, November 1
    Juror Talk Saturday, September 12; 2:00pm
    Reception + Awards Ceremony Saturday, September 12; 3:00pm
    Fee Free

    Exhibition Archive

    Two framed ocean wave photographs displayed side by side on a white gallery wall, one in grayscale and the other bathed in golden light.

    Apply to Upcoming Exhibitions

    LBIF encourages artists working in all mediums to apply for upcoming exhibitions and festivals. All artist applications are accepted through the Call For Artist Entry (CaFE) platform.

    Two women view a colorful, surreal painting featuring headless figures, a horse, and a lamppost under a vivid orange and blue sky.

    Sponsor Exhibitions at LBIF​

    Celebrate the arts and support local and regional artists by sponsoring an LBIF Exhibition! Your sponsorship helps us present dynamic shows that inspire creativity, spark conversation, and strengthen our vibrant arts community.

    Past Exhibition Catalogs

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