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Bringing the Arts to Monmouth University – and Beyond

The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University is a dynamic cultural hub, dedicated to fostering creativity and enriching our community through the performing, visual, cinematic, and literary arts. With a commitment to engaging both the university and broader audiences from the tri-state area and beyond, the Center offers a vibrant season of diverse programs designed to inspire and entertain.

From the Performing Arts Series, Children’s Theatre, and Visiting Writers Series to exhibitions at the Pollak, DiMattio, and Ice House Galleries, there is something for everyone. The Center also hosts the World Cinema Series, Tuesday Night Record Club, Tuesday Night Book Club, and an enriching Adult Education Series. Additionally, we proudly feature the Metropolitan Opera LIVE from Lincoln Center, alongside HD broadcasts from the National Theatre of London and Great Art on Screen.

Unique initiatives such as ArtNow, which fuses performance art and technology, along with our partnership with the Grammy Museum, offer unparalleled opportunities for research, internships, and exclusive events. The Center also celebrates cultural diversity through special programming for the Jewish Culture Program, Hispanic Heritage Month, Irish Studies, and more. We further support the Department of Music and Theatre Arts, the Department of Art and Design, and the English Department with marketing services to promote their exciting events.

Join us at the Center for the Arts and experience the creative energy that makes Monmouth University a beacon of culture and inspiration!

Leadership

Staff

Vaune Peck, M.A.

Director

vpeck@monmouth.edu

Kelly Barratt, M.F.A.

Assistant Director

kbarratt@monmouth.edu

Series Directors

ArtNow

Amanda M. Stojanov, M.F.A.

astojano@monmouth.edu

Galleries

Scott Knauer, M.F.A.

sknauer@monmouth.edu

Department of Music & Theatre

Joe Rapolla, M.B.A.

jrapolla@monmouth.edu

Performing Arts Series

Vaune Peck, M.A.

vpeck@monmouth.edu

Visiting Writers Series

Alena Gradeon, M.F.A.

agraedon@monmouth.edu

Tuesday Night Record Club & Book Club

Kenneth A. Womack, Ph.D.

kwomack@monmouth.edu

Arts Coordinating Council
Sheri Anderson
Kelly Barratt
Kristin Bluemel
Eileen Chapman
Jeffrey Cook
Alena Graedon
Dave Golland
Scott Knauer
Frederick Mckitrick
Vaune Peck
Joe Rapolla
Amanda Stojanov
David Tripold
Kenneth Womack

The Center’s Artistic and Cultural Objectives

The Center has numerous goals, which include the following:

  • Celebrating diversity by introducing citizens of the region to different cultures through the arts;
  • Creating or expanding business, educational, and civic partnerships in the community;
  • Serving New Jersey artists through multiple opportunities for engagement with the public;
  • Broadening audience demographics and developing new pathways of entry and engagement;
  • Expanding the artistic vision of programming while adding to our community’s cultural legacy;
  • Integrating the arts into the curriculum to deliver experiential learning opportunities for students; providing a diverse slate of arts programming that is accessible to everyone;
  • Fostering inspiration, discovery, and enlightenment for thousands of citizens in the tristate region; and
  • Offering educational outreach opportunities of significance and impact to regional schools and community organizations.

Connect with us today! Contact us online or call the box office at 732-263-6889.