An arts education program isn’t just about creating artists; it’s about nurturing confident, imaginative minds that paint the canvas of their futures with creativity, innovation, and a profound appreciation for the world’s rich tapestry of culture and expression.
Since 1988, the Arts Council for Monterey County has championed Arts Education throughout our county. From our cornerstone Professional Artists in the Schools program to our online curriculum Arts4Home to our award-winning Arts4Healing, we reach tens of thousands of children, adults, seniors, at-risk youth, the homeless, survivors of human trafficking and veterans through our inclusive programming.
- Over 40 partner schools
- 34% English language learners
- 72% low income students (students who receive free and reduced-price lunches)
- 61% Latino, 3% Black or African American, 3% Indigenous Tribes, and 2% Asian students
Professional Artists in the Schools Program
The Arts Council has provided arts education programs in schools across Monterey County since 1988. We place professional teaching artists in classrooms to enhance the learning environment for students and spark their creativity.
Arts4Healing
We provide specialized programs for youth and adults that weave creative mastery with social and emotional learning to develop their truest potential, partnering with local organizations such as Sun Street Centers, CHISPA, Meals on Wheels, and Rancho Cielo Youth Campus.
Arts4Home
At-home arts education lessons so youth everywhere can study with our professional teaching artists, build skills, and benefit from creative play.