(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System has announced upcoming artist talks for its current art exhibit Summer Nights. Held in the “Gallery” at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, these talks feature several participating artists discussing their creative process and favorite inspirations. The first talk will be take place Wednesday, August 10 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and features artists Ann Marie Fitzsimmons, Padma Aleti and Marie Maber.  An additional talk is planned from 12:30pm-3:30pm on Wednesday, August 17 with artists Joe Valencia, Laura Mandile and Konstantin Zingerman.

Featuring a selection of traditional and non-traditional art mediums inspired by the long days and short nights of the summer, the Summer Nights exhibit runs through August 20. Exhibit hours are 12:00pm-4:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday. Admission and parking for the artist talks and the exhibit are free.

To learn more about these talks, the Summer Nights exhibit, or the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.

The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.

IMAGE: Boardwalk Fun by Padma Aleti