The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts (SICA) was a non-profit arts center in Asbury Park, New Jersey.[1] It was previously located in Long Branch, New Jersey, United States, located in the former Lincoln Can Manufacturing building.[2]
Founded in 2000, the physical institute was officially opened in 2004. SICA had a gallery, a cafe, artists studios and classrooms. The cafe hosted local bands, film screenings, meetings and performances. SICA offered artists instruction and speakers as well as yoga classes.[3] They also held the yearly ArtX performance event.
The Institute has closed as of December 2012.[4]