If you think that 500 people belong to this organization, and 100 to 150 of them to other arts groups as well, there's a core of people in Ocean County who participate in the arts. It has to give more dimension to their lives. I know it does to mine. Art is a life-expanding experience.

We offer so many demonstrations and workshops. You pick up a lot of pointers. They're an opportunity for people to learn without putting out a lot of money.