Sunday, October 17, 2010

The New Jersey Museum of Contemporary Art



The New Jersey Museum of Contemporary Art
Innagural Event


If we, the community, the city, and boardwalk developers work together (which may prove to be the hardest part) and play our cards right, Asbury Park could be the home of a an world class, statewide museum of contemporary art - hopefully as an anchor on the boardwalk. More on what we have to do to convenience Gary Mottola and Madison Marquette that this is a good idea later. But for now....

They could have chosen a lot of other places, but the established and highly respected Board of Directors, benefactors and supporters have decided that they would like to make Asbury Park their home. And it's about time we prepare to fight like hell to make that happen, and do everything we can to make this amazing organization feel welcome and at home here in the best NJ Shore town on earth!

The New Jersey Museum of Contemporary Art was founded by Marlboro philanthropist Robin Parness Lipson. She's worked very hard and has secured some serious backing and it's time we take this woman and this organization very seriously!

The first step it to attend their inaugural gala this Saturday, October 23rd at the Paramount Theater. This gala goes from 8 to 10 p.m. and an after party will go from 10 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $150, or $25 for students with identification.

There will be an art exhibit featuring 37 local and international artists, a band, and an open bar. And more importantly, some of the most influential movers and shakers in the philanthropic and art world the state of New Jersey has - and believe me....these are some VERY influential people!

Their strategic plan is well thought out and researched, their business plan is exceptional, and it would add immense value to our community to have such a prestigious organization and institution here in our community. I wish them nothing but the best!

For ticket information as well as more information on the museum, it's strategic plan and amazing business plan, visit them at http://www.njmoca.org/

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