Get Involved
To have the arts flourish in our community, we all have to make it happen!
There are many levels of involvement. You can join a committee, help out on a project, or give a tax-deductible donation (please use PayPal in left menu).
To find out more, e-mail us at artscap@aol.com
To join artscap, please print and mail in our membership application
If you are interested in joining a specific committe, please note that on your application, and/or contact any one of the committee chairs below:
Programming Committee
Carol Senavitis and Kay Harris, co-chairs
• Develops and implements community arts programs and events.
• Enriches arts programs in our schools.
• Supports and promotes new and emerging arts events and programs.
Currently Seeking: Volunteers to manage educational outreach programs
Communications Committee
Pam Lamberton, chair
Lee Maxwell, press director
Caitlin O'Neill, community events liaison
• keeps artscap members and the public informed about arts related issues and events through publicity and pr.
• develops relationships with the press and city.
• develops and manages website, database, and arts events calendar.
• writes about local art events.
Currently Seeking: Volunteers to help with database and membership management, skilled calligraphers, graphic designers, videographers, and more.
Community Outreach Committee
Malcolm Navias, chair
• Develops connections and relationships with the city government, business and development sectors, and community based organizations.
• Aims to implement the Asbury Park Cultural Plan in the community
• Currently advocating for arts districts, affordable housing, and an arts center.
Currently Seeking: Volunteers to aid us in outreach and advocacy projects
Public Art Committee
Dawn von Suskil and Danielle Acerra, co-chairs
• Seeks to establish a public art policy for Asbury Park that encourages the creation and display of art in public spaces: set city guidelines, designate zones for public art, allocate city funding, and establish a processes to evaluate project proposals.
Currently Seeking: Fellow visual Artists to aid in advocacy and the creation of a public art policy, as well as artists to begin working on murals.
Fundraising Committee
• develops and implements fundraising projects, including: grants, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, and individual donations.
Currently Seeking: Grant Writers, Fundraisers, etc...
Finance Committee
• creates annual budget and report to the board of directors.
• ensures that accurate records and accounts are maintained in all aspects of responsible financial record keeping of organization.
• reviews finances of organization.
• reports to the board as to the state of finances and make financial recommendations.
Board Development Committee
Bob McKeon, esq., chair
• Responsible for developing the current board to ensure a diverse representation of our community who will implement our mission.
artscap is a 501c3 organization, donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.