SICA, The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts, is seeking images generated from your cell phone for a series of exhibitions called “Phoned-In!”.  The only requirement is that they be original, unretouched photographs taken by you on your camera-phone and emailed directly to us at PhonedIn@sica.org.

Just select some of the photos you’ve taken on your phone or snap a new photo on your phone and email it to us! It’s that simple.  We will reply with a link for you to remit your entry fee.

21 Oct 2012 @ 03:48PM / 0 notes

For today, a shot of Diana Gonzalez-Gandolfi’s encaustics, as seen in our current show, Up From the Cracks, on view until November 16.

20 Sep 2012 @ 02:28PM / 0 notes
TAGGED AS: Diana Gonzalex-Gandolfi    Up From the Cracks    mixed media    

We’ve been radio silent for a little while, but it’s only because we’ve been busy preparing for our next show!  We’re very excited to be able to unveil it to you all this weekend!

28 Aug 2012 @ 10:45PM / 0 notes

Getting out in the sun this weekend? Why not stop by and check out Jason Roth’s “Blown”? Roth’s sculpture is on display outside Asbury Park’s City Hall as part of Sculptoure, SICA’s sixth annual ‘urban sculpture park,” from now until September 16th.

07 Jul 2012 @ 06:46PM / 0 notes
TAGGED AS: Jason Roth    sculptoure 2012    sculpture    Asbury Park    

Jasper Johns, Three Flags, 1958 

While Johns’ work is generally considered to be Neo-Dadaist, he is often identified as a Pop artist due to his use of classic iconic imagery, as seen above.  Johns often utilized the well-known images as they neutralized the need for a subject matter and he could present simple objects as entirely new.

Happy Independence Day!

04 Jul 2012 @ 07:27PM / 1 notes
TAGGED AS: jasper johns    painting    

Today’s image is Michko Rupnow’s “Entangle,” currently on-view near the corner of Ocean and Asbury Ave. Rupnow’s piece, constructed from aluminum and steel, is currently on view as part of Sculptoure, our sixth-annual ‘urban sculpture park,’ with sites located throughout both Asbury Park and Long Branch. (Installed until September 16th.) Now that the weather seems to have made up its mind, why not take a stroll and check it out? 

 Click the image to go to the Sculptoure 2012 map of Asbury Park, complete with a list of works and a map of each sculpture’s location.

27 Jun 2012 @ 02:57PM / 0 notes
TAGGED AS: Asbury Park    michiko rupnow    sculpture    sculptoure 2012    

Looking for something to do around Asbury this weekend?  Check out ArtsCAP’s Gallery Guide for a complete list of galleries and arts venues to visit. (And of course, come visit us if you’re around!)

22 Jun 2012 @ 09:54PM / 0 notes
TAGGED AS: Asbury Park    

Josh Brilliant, Second Empire (Hell), 2011.

Some of Brilliant’s photographs are currently on view as part of Fresh Meat / Young Blood: New Jersey’s New Masters at SICA.  Stop in and check them out, or click the image to see more of his work.

18 Jun 2012 @ 11:16PM / 0 notes
TAGGED AS: josh brilliant    photograph    

“I think the most important thing for any human being to understand who you are, and why you are on this planet, what is your purpose.”

A fascinating, insightful interview with Marina Abramovic in which the artist discusses her methods, techniques and impending legacy.

15 Jun 2012 @ 09:21PM / 4 notes
TAGGED AS: marina abramovic    video    

Our gallery director (foreground) and a pair of visitors from Wednesday afternoon.

14 Jun 2012 @ 11:06PM / 0 notes
TAGGED AS: photograph    samantha fricano