Events for April 2024

Moonflower Festival

Moonflower Festival

The first annual Moonflower Festival is coming to Palenke Arts on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 11am-2 pm. This FREE event is a celebration of AAPI culture, music and dance and will feature six wonderful Asian American and Pacific Islander ensembles and over 100 performers: Shinsho Mugen Daiko (Japanese Taiko Drums), Na Haumana (Polynesian Drum and Dance), VietSteps (Vietnamese Dance), Kulintang Dialect (Southern Filipino Gong Ensemble), Monterey Bay Chinese Lion Dancers and the Seaside Tongan Youth Dancers. There will also be artisans and…

Moments in My Life Art Exhibit at ArtWorks @Salinas

Moments in My Life Art Exhibit at ArtWorks @Salinas

Opening Friday, April 5th through Sunday, June 30th, visit ArtWorks @Salinas to see the latest exhibit, “Moments in My Life” featuring paintings by r. mike nichols. The public is invited to visit ArtWorks @Salinas from Friday – Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm weekly. There will also be special artist receptions to be held on the first Friday of each month during the exhibit, starting at 5 pm the first Friday of April, May, and June, to see the art, meet the…

NeuroGraphica

NeuroGraphica

Join us for an NeuroGraphica workshop with Laura Alexander. Enhance your mindset, improve your emotional well-being, and explore your creativity through artmaking. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $15. Your donation supports MMA’s programming initiatives and allows us to continue to offer unique and valuable experiences for all. Advance registration is recommended due to limited space.

Winter Art Market

Winter Art Market

Join us for a cozy and creative shopping experience at our Winter Art Market. Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors are invited to participate in various art prompts, support local businesses, and find the perfect gifts for the holiday season! FREE admission

Pointe of Art

Pointe of Art

The Carmel Sunset Rotary’s The Pointe of Art fundraiser is an exquisite and captivating event that brings together art enthusiasts and philanthropists for a night of creativity and support. Held Thursday evening from 5pm – 8pm on October 26th, 2023 in the beautiful foyer of The Carmel Sunset Cultural Center, this fundraiser showcases a diverse range of artworks from 25 professional artists with local galleries or studios. The event features stunning paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces – all available for purchase through silent…

ArtWorks @Salinas Ribbon Cutting & Open House

ArtWorks @Salinas Ribbon Cutting & Open House

Join the Arts Council for Monterey County, Friday, September 1st for the Ribbon Cutting and Open House of ArtWorks @Salinas at 262 Main Street in Downtown Salinas! Arts4MC invites you to enjoy light snacks and beverages while exploring available artist studios and taking in a special exhibit by artist José Ortiz of Hijos del Sol Arts. Ortiz kicks off a rotating gallery of featured artists as well as artisanal crafts from local makers available for purchase including Johnny Wicks Candles, La Segunda, and…

Call to Artists

Call to Artists

Mexican Ofrenda Boxes for Community Altar and Gallery Exhibit at Sol Treasures. We invite you to participate in a meaningful and vibrant cultural celebration by contributing your small altar to the Muertos Community Altar and Gallery Show at Sol Treasures in King City. Theme: Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) 3 $100 dollar prizes will be awarded for most original, most authentic, and public favorite. Artwork Type: Ofrenda or small altars (must not be larger than 18 ” x 24″ Submission…

Children’s Gallery Exhibit

Children’s Gallery Exhibit

Meet our little artists! Our current gallery exhibit is an extension of our Maya exhibit that showcases the art our students at Chispa sites and this summer’s recreation center program created! Children will get to show their family, friends, and community members their work! We will also have a fun runway show where students get to model the outfits/dresses they created this summer out of recycled material. Please come show some support for our young artists! This is a free community event and…