7/1/26 Later this month, Salinas will welcome a world-class exhibition: Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastical Animals of Mexico.  Overseen through a powerful partnership between the City of Salinas and the Salinas

6/29/26 Yesterday afternoon, the corner of Broadway Avenue was buzzing with music, community pride, and the sweet scent of fresh pastries as Seaside celebrated the official unveiling of the spectacular

5/27/26 April was not only Arts, Culture and Creativity Month, it was also Arts Advocacy Month. I recently spent time in Sacramento meeting with our local legislators and advocating for

5/11/26 This May, Arts4MC’s BusinessWorks program hosted a sold-out marketing communications workshop in partnership with See Monterey, offering Monterey County artists, creatives, and small businesses a free, high – impact

4/29/2026 Santa Rita Elementary School students recently brought new color and energy to campus with a mural that celebrates creativity, school pride, and community. Over several class sessions, fifth-grade students

Last Friday, the Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery in Seaside was filled with excitement for the inaugural Open Studios Art Tour (OSAT) Special Exhibition artist reception! It was incredible to

Our Murals Program unites muralists, schools, community organizations, local businesses, and government agencies across the county to create immersive, large-scale public art projects that transform spaces and inspire communities. One

On Nonprofit Day, we honor the powerful role that nonprofits play in meeting the needs of our communities—especially where other systems fall short. At the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), we are

Arts4Healing: Stitching Hope and Second Chances Arts4MC’s Arts4Healing program brings the power of creativity to those who need it most. It offers meaningful art experiences for at-risk youth, seniors, and