Peto Presents is a compelling monthly series of lectures on art and New Jersey history. Each month, the Museum welcomes a guest speaker who offers a fascinating look at an engrossing aspect of applied art or a chapter of amazing history relevant to our community, or our state. Each session is selected to spark curiosity and deepen the appreciation for both artistic expression and our surrounding community.
Explore the upcoming schedule below.
Peto Presents: Meet Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run and the American Music Experience
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: John F. Peto Studio Museum | 102 Cedar Ave. Island Heights, NJ 08732
Join The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Curator Melissa Ziobro for a close look at Born to Run’s historical context, lyrical depth, and cultural resonance, examining why it continues to speak so powerfully across generations.
Peto Presents: Poetry at the Peto
Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled to: Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: John F. Peto Studio Museum | 102 Cedar Ave. Island Heights, NJ 08732
Poetry at the Peto is an open mic event welcoming everyone to share their own poetry or read their favorite poems.