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Monmouth Festival of the Arts

MFA is the longest continually running professionally designed, juried art show in the area supporting artists as well as arts education.  It is the winner of a 2010 New Jersey Governor's Award in Arts Education.  Over 215 artists from all over the Northeast will display their art in a variety of mediums including jewelry, ceramics, sculptured art, oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media and fine crafts. 

Daily ticket prices are $8 for Adults, and discounted $5 for senior citizens and students. A Series Ticket (Sunday- Wednesday) can be purchased for $18. Festival hours are 12:00 pm -8:30 pm on Sunday, April 10th, 9:30 am to 8:30 pm on April 11th and 12th and 9:30 am to 5 pm on April 13th. Patrons attending the Opening Gala on Saturday evening, April 9th, will enjoy cocktails, Hors d'œuvre and a first opportunity to purchase the most popular art. Tickets for the Gala are $65 at the door or $60 if purchased earlier. Large groups are welcome during the week and should contact the Festival for assistance at festival@monmouthfestivalofthearts.com or call 732-747-8278.

 

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