The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences (LBIF) announces an exhibition opportunity for NJ artists. The call invites artwork that celebrates & explores New Jersey’s coastline, a defining feature of the state that influences tourism, the fishing industry, waterways & navigation, politics & defense, natural beauty, & quality of life. Artwork may […]

LBI Artist Studio Tour On Saturday + Sunday, August 8 + 9, the LBIF is participating in the island-wide LBI Artist Studio Tour! This is a free, self-guiding tour allowing you to meet with local artists and galleries on Long Beach Island. Some artists will be demonstrating their processes at LBIF. Artwork will be for […]

The Member+Student+Faculty Exhibition showcases the talents and accomplishments of the LBIF “family.” Each year, this exhibition demonstrates the excitement and love of the arts that LBIF has been known for during its 78 year history. This exhibition of work produced in the past year is by far the most popular exhibition, drawing family, friends, colleagues, […]

Coinciding with LBIF’s M+S+F Exhibition Reception, McCarthy considers elements that make good exhibitions: relationships between artists and curators, the role of drama and display in visual argumentation, and how to look at the overlooked. Q+A to follow. Jeremiah William McCarthy is presently chief curator and curator of American art at the Zimmerli Art Museum at […]

The 11th Annual Plein Air Plus Exhibition features work from artists selected by Juror Peter Trippi. This exhibition celebrates the beauty and natural habitats found on LBI, as well as its iconic landmarks depicted between the months of July and August of 2025.

The field of plein air painting is booming in America today. Now is an ideal moment to explore why it has captivated so many people, where the hotspots are, and what we all can do to encourage and support talented practitioners nationwide. Peter Trippi is editor-in-chief of Fine Art Connoisseur, the national magazine that serves collectors […]