John F. Peto Studio Museum to Benefit from New ACME Bag Program

John F. Peto Studio Museum Celebrates Selection as an ACME GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS
Reusable Bag Program Beneficiary

The John F. Peto Studio Museum has been selected as a beneficiary of the ACME GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program from August 15 through September 30, 2019.

The ACME GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program, which launched in August 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work. The John F. Peto Studio Museum was selected as the beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the ACME located at 5 Ortley Plaza, Seaside Heights, NJ. The John F. Peto Studio Museum will receive a $1 donation every time the $3.00 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag is purchased at this location from August 15-September 30, 2019, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag.

“We are thrilled to have been selected by ACME to benefit from this incredible community program that not only supports our Museum, but also supports our environment,” said Gabriella Heizler, Executive Director of the John F. Peto Studio Museum. “These donations will help preserve our historic building and the legacy of art and culture left in our care for future generations.”

For more information on the ACME GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program, visit acme.bags4mycause.com.

About the John F. Peto Studio Museum

The John F. Peto Studio Museum, located in beautiful, historic Island Heights, New Jersey along the Toms River and Barnegat Bay, features the home and studio of John Frederick Peto (1854-1907), the renowned late 19th century American still life painter in the trompe l'oeil style. The non-profit studio museum is one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s historic home museums, which documents the aesthetics, work habits and lifestyle of a significant American artist. The house (constructed in 1889) and the gardens have been professionally restored to preserve the integrity of the artist's vision. Original furnishings capture the home as it would have been in Peto's time along with displays of original artifacts as depicted in many of the artist's paintings. The museum offers a variety of programs, including rotating exhibitions, educational programs, a cultural lecture series, garden programs and special events. The John F. Peto Studio Museum is part of the Island Heights Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The district and its architecture have allowed the town to remain a resort and recreation-oriented destination, which retains its late 19th century ambiance. This not-for-profit home and studio is dedicated to preserving Peto’s legacy by maintaining the historic property as a working museum, fostering educational opportunities and serving as a partner in the community. To learn more, please visit http://petomuseum.org/