“Works on Paper” 2026 is the 28th Annual National Juried Competition and Exhibition at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, Long Beach Island, New Jersey (LBIF). Works on Paper can include but is not limited to Drawing, Painting on Paper, hand pulled Prints, Photographic Prints, Digital Works on Paper, and Paper constructions […]

LBIF is pleased to partner with the MET Chorus Artists for a special Memorial Day performance honoring veterans and those who have lost their lives in service. Join us for this Concert of Remembrance performed by singers from the MET Chorus Artists. This group of talented opera professionals will serenade the audience with songs from bygone eras, stepping out […]

In this beginner wheel pottery class, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a supportive, hands-on environment. Participants will learn basic throwing techniques, trimming, and simple surface decoration while building confidence and control with clay. Each week builds on the last, allowing students to practice skills and create […]

Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Fees: Drop-in Ceramics: $45.00 non-members; $40.50 members; $35.00 students with a valid ID Fire Me Up: $15+ cost of piece (Members only pay for cost of piece) Ages 13 and up (Under 13 yrs requires parent/guardian) Just come on over! Join us for a relaxed, creative environment on Saturdays. […]

In this beginner wheel pottery class, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a supportive, hands-on environment. Participants will learn basic throwing techniques, trimming, and simple surface decoration while building confidence and control with clay. Each week builds on the last, allowing students to practice skills and create […]

Sahara Moon performs with special guest Rick Barry in the intimate setting of LBIF on the Northern end of Long Beach Island. Sahara Moon is a singer-songwriter and artist who comes from the coastal region of New Jersey and is currently based in Nashville. Her soulful sound “makes a decadent blend of well-worn influences and […]

Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Fees: Drop-in Ceramics: $45.00 non-members; $40.50 members; $35.00 students with a valid ID Fire Me Up: $15+ cost of piece (Members only pay for cost of piece) Ages 13 and up (Under 13 yrs requires parent/guardian) Just come on over! Join us for a relaxed, creative environment on Saturdays. […]

In this class we will create 3 small functional one of a kind wall pockets using slab-building techniques. We’ll roll and shape clay into slabs, then cut, assemble, and texture them into a form designed to hang on the wall. You’ll learn how to join slabs securely, refine edges, and add decorative details. Finished pieces […]