Join the Independence Day celebration at Grounds For Sculpture with a barbecue at the Gazebo. Hot dogs and hamburgers made to order and all the trimmings, plus lemonade and ice cream!

Time: 7:30pm.  Rain or shine!
Grounds For Sculpture welcomes Arturo Romay to the Courtyard Concert Series!  There are talents that are learned and there are talents that exist in people birth.  Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Arturo Romay’s talent and passion have the power to awaken your love for the guitar.  His ability for composition, rhythm and melodies of many different styles are evidence of his mastery of musical interpretation.  Romay has performed with Tito Puente, Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, La India, Veronica Castro, A.B. Qyintanilla, Giovanni Hidalgo, Luisito Quintero, and others in always mesmerizing his audiences with the simple yet magical language of his strings.  Grounds For Sculpture is truly excited to bring you an intimate evening with this extraordinary artist. Prior to the concert, The Peacock Café will be serving specials inspired by the night’s theme so come hungry!
Price: All tickets, $10.  For tickets, please call (609) 586-0616.  Reservations are suggested for The Peacock Café, and can be made by calling (609) 890-6015.

Time: 2pm. Free with admission.
Member Exhibition jurors Johannah Hutchison, Executive Director of the International Sculpture Center; Liselot van der Heijden, Associate Professor and Fine Art Coordinator at The College of NewJersey and Lynn DeClemente, Registrar of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc. and Adjunct Professor of Fine Art at The College of New Jersey, will conduct a panel discussion focused on their collective thoughts about the artwork selected for exhibition, and the nature of the various media on view.  During this presentation, juror’s will also share their experiences with the process of choosing work for a community display.

Workshop Dates: Sat. and Sun., July 10-11, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm & Sat., July 17, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm & Sun., July 18, 12 – 3 pm.
This class will teach the advanced technique of slipcasting and is geared for adventurous beginners and advanced ceramics students; students should have some clay experience. One and two part plaster molds will be made then used for casting liquid clay or slip.  In the course, you will learn to make molds from found objects and forms modeled in clay. While this technique is used in commercial production, fine artists use slipcasting to make editions or multiple objects in assemblages.  Easy projects in the beginning of the class include a low-relief pressmold for tiles. When ready, students may move on to two part molds. Individual instruction will accommodate multiple skill levels. Instructor: Debbie Reichard.
Price: $200 Members; $215 Non-Members.

Tenth on the Tenth Giveaway! In honor of Grounds For Sculpture's 10th birthday as a non-profit organization, we want to give you a gift!  The tenth person in the park on the 10th of every month will win a Grounds For Sculpture goodie bag worth a retail value of $50!  In addition, both Toad Hall Shop & Gallery and the Museum Shop will offer 10% off on the 10th of the month to patrons and online shoppers on regularly priced merchandise.  Members receive an additional 10% on top of the 10% they already receive!

Time: 5:30pm.
Grounds For Sculpture hosts a tour of the Johnson Atelier and Digital Atelier, led by Charles Haude, Executive Director of the Johnson Atelier, and John Lash, CEO of the Digital Atelier. Participants will get the inside “scoop” on how sculpture is made and the processes used to create a finished work of art. Tour participants can enjoy refreshments prior to beginning the tour. To make the night even more special, guests who dine at Rat’s following their tour will have their choice of a complimentary appetizer. Advanced reservations for Rat’s are required and can be made by calling (609) 584-7800.
Price: $15 Members; $20 Non-members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

Time: 11am and 1pm. Ages 3-5. Rain or Shine! Free with park admission.
Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through interactive activities. One adult must accompany each child. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Meets at the Visitor Center. Instructor: Joslyn Johnson.

Experience the second annual Clam Bake at Rat’s Restaurant.  It’s a shellfish feast featuring peel-and-eat shrimp, steamed mussels, clams, grilled chicken, Portuguese sausage and every person receives their own 1 ½ lbs. lobster!  Listen to surf music while sipping a cold beer, munching on watermelon or having a slice of pie.  This event is by reservation only.  Please call (609) 584-7800 for pricing information or to make a reservation.

Time: Walk begins at 9:30am followed by talk and refreshments at 10:15am.

Grounds For Sculpture is pleased to host a new program, sponsored by Springpoint Senior Living and Stoneking Wellness Center – Wellness Walks/Wellness Talks.  We want you to enjoy the park and get fit at the same time!  This fitness program is for the mature adult who wants to get into shape, enjoy the natural beauty of Grounds For Sculpture, and learn how to live an active, healthful lifestyle.  Each session includes healthy refreshments while you learn.  To view a full list of dates and topics of discussion for each, please click here.

Price: $10 per class (includes Park Admission).  Please call (609) 689-1089 to register.

Classes and Park Admission are free to Stoneking Wellness Center members and Residents of Springpoint Senior Living Facilities.  Click the name to learn more about each sponsor.

Time: 7:30pm. Rain or Shine!
Animus returns to Grounds For Sculpture!  Animus pushes the boundaries and borders of music from all over the world to create something new as well as to preserve the origins of cultural inspiration.  Eastern Mediterranean World Fusion & Dance blend music and dance forms from around the world, while the unorthodox instrumentation and unique original compositions excite the mind, body and soul with an endless variety of grooves and tribal rhythms; all these elements melting into a spontaneous, passionate improvisation which knows no boundaries and awakens the spirit.  All are invited to engage in this interactive, exciting experience or just sit back and enjoy the journey! Prior to the concert, The Peacock Café will be serving specials inspired by the night’s theme so come hungry!
Price: All tickets, $10. For tickets, please call (609) 586-0616.
Reservations are suggested for The Peacock Café, and can be made by calling (609) 890-6015.

Workshop Dates: Sat., July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21 & 28.  Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Cement is a great, economical material for large or small sculptures, fountains, and functional objects. This casting method allows artists to create molds by carving or pressing objects into moist mason sand and clay. Additional objects can also be introduced into the sand mold, and pigments can be added before the cement is poured. This process creates art that can be put outside and lasts a very long time. This process can easily be further developed at your home studio. Instructor: Rory Mahon.
Price: $130 Members, $145 Non-Members.

Time: 7pm.
Let the magnificence of Grounds For Sculpture wow you by moonlight in an experience like no other.  Begin your evening with a romantic 3-course dinner for two at Rat’s Restaurant, followed by a docent-led group tour lit by the full moon.  Enjoy a special walk through the Grounds and view sculptures individually lit to show off their evening brilliance.  Reservations are required and limited for our full moon tours.  All terrain walking shoes are recommended.
Price: $55 per person all inclusive.  To make a reservation, please call (609) 586-0616.
** FULLY BOOKED **

Time: 3pm
In celebration of J. Seward Johnson’s “Unconditional Surrender” sculpture, the Springpoint Foundation, in conjunction with the Laurenti Family Charitable Trust and Bloomberg LLP, present an evening of songs written and performed during the historical WWII era by Broadway’s Glenn Seven Allen and Janine DiVita of Signature Broadway Pops, to an audience at Grounds For Sculpture.
Free with park admission.

Exhibition Dates: July 31 – September 12.
Grounds For Sculpture is proud to present its first student exhibition, featuring artwork created during our adult workshops held between August 2009 and July 2010.  The diversity of the works on view showcase the varying backgrounds and perspectives.