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Belmar, NJ, November 3, 2008 - The Belmar Arts Council (BAC) announces its "Small Treasures" exhibition of art. This member's show will feature original art work in various media at prices up to $75, in time for the holiday season; original art is a perfect gift! Shop early and shop often; as art is purchased, artists will replenish with new items.

The Boatworks at 608 River Road, Belmar, is the Art council's headquarters in the former Connolly Boatworks building. Member artists interested in submitting work for the show must drop off their art, Saturday, November 8^th between 10 AM and 1 PM. The entry fee for this show has been waived (maximum 2 framed pieces to hang, 5 matted pieces for bins and up to 20 cards for the racks. Present fee and application form with work upon delivery. Illegible and incomplete forms will not be accepted. Please be sure your work is wired and ready to hang.

Participants will be expected to sit a minimum of two hours during the course of the show. Artwork will be on display from November 15^th to January 2^nd, 1 PM to 5 PM Wednesday thru Sunday. Opening reception will be held on November 15^th between 4 PM and 7 PM. Open House on December 6^th between 3 PM and 6 PM.

For more information, entry forms and show rules please visit our website www.belmararts.org. or stop by the Boatworks and pick up the forms.

The programs of the Belmar Arts Council are funded by dues, donations and grants. BAC's events are made possible in part by the Monmouth County Arts Council through funding from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, through the County Historical Commission, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State a Partner Agency of the National Endowment of the Arts.

About the Belmar Arts Council

The Belmar Arts Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to making Belmar a better place to live through the arts.

The Belmar Arts Council provides opportunities for our children, residents and visitors to experience and participate in artistic activities by nurturing and maintaining an atmosphere in which art and artists can thrive in our community.

We provide a twelve-month voice for the arts in our community and schools by promoting events of interest for residents and visitors.

Recent events sponsored by BAC include the Art Walk, Youth Art Exhibition, Battle of the Bands, Community Mural Project, FantaSea Creature Invasion, Beaux Eaux Ball, Liberty Oaks Choral Concert, Juried Craft Show and Valentine Cabaret.

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Editors note:

The BAC logo and this release in Word and HTML format are available at
http://www.namc-hitech.com/bac

For additional information:
Belmar Arts Council
http://www.belmararts.org