Champions of the Arts™
An annual celebration to honor those individual or organizations that have made a profound impact on the arts in our region.
$65.00
20 events found.
Welcome to our arts event calendar! This calendar supports arts programs and events in Monterey County. Find your next creative adventure, or submit your event to be added here upon approval.
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Marriott Monterey 350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, United States
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Carmel Art Walk
Throughout Carmel by the Sea CA, United StatesFounded and run by local artists, the Carmel Art Walk is a free and family-friendly event. Support our local artists and keep the HEART of Carmel beating strong! Carmel Art Walk is the second Saturday every month from 4pm-7pm and is open to the public. Tour artist-owned galleries and meet the artists who carry on […]
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Artist Workshop: Crochet Amigurumi with Lauren Wall
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaLauren Wall will lead a crochet amigurumi of a mushroom using a pattern that the artist herself has created. Crochet can be done in an individual or group setting, creating a communication bridge for people of all ages and backgrounds Note: Some experience with crochet stitches recommended.
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Baroque & Unknown: The Pre-Series Book Club
Wendi Kirby Music 550 Hartnell Street, MontereyPre-Series: Baroque & Unknown Book Circle Ready to dig into the history of unknown composers in advance of the Baroque & Unknown series events? Read in tandem with other local music lovers by exploring excerpts from Anna Beer’s book Sounds and Sweet Airs. Sounds and Sweet Airs details the lives of composers Francesca Caccini, Barbara […]
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On View – Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea Photographs by Chuck Davis and Ryuijie
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaPhotographs by Chuck Davis and Ryuijie August 30 - December 8, 2024 Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea celebrates the artistry born from an adventurous collaboration of best friends. Loosely translated as a profound and implicit sense of beauty, Yū-gen is the guiding vision for guest curator […]
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Controlled Chaos Improv at the Monterey County Fair!
Monterey County Fairgrounds-Community Stage 2004 Fairground Road, MontereyWe can all use a good laugh these days! Come to the Community Stage at the Monterey County Fairgrounds and watch "Controlled Chaos" put their own twist on traditional improv. Quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh to the stage! A good time is guaranteed for all.
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91st Annual Festa Italia
custom house plaza 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United StatesThe 91st Annual Festa Italia Santa Rosalia Fisherman’s Festival is set to captivate the community, inviting all to join in the festivities honoring the city's Italian heritage and the indelible contributions of its local fishermen, past and present. Festa Italia is a beloved family-friendly free event, known for its immersive experience of Italian sights, sounds, […]
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First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, MontereyFREE after-hours access to the Museum on the First Friday of the month. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community gathering!
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First Friday – Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, MontereyEnjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the First Friday in September. Get those black and white cell phone filters ready for a photo project inspired by Henrietta Shore and Edward Vision in Double Vision and Chuck Davis and Ryuijie in Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea. Featuring with live music by Gin […]
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Controlled Chaos Improv at The Stanton Center!
Stanton Center 5 Custom Plaza, Monterey, CA, United StatesWe can all use a good laugh these days! Come watch "Controlled Chaos" put their own twist on traditional improv. Quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh to the stage! A good time is guaranteed for all. You may pay for a whole seat, but watch as […]
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On View – Imagining China: The Art of Belle Yang and Joseph Yang
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaImagining China: The Art of Belle Yang and Joseph Yang explores the powerful creative relationship between a father and daughter by assembling a selection of artworks, illustrations, and graphic novel panels that draw from their lived experience and shared memories. Together, the art of Belle Yang and her father Joseph Yang invites the viewer to […]
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ArtWorlds: Illuminating Global Creativity
Irvine Auditorium 499 Pierce St, Monterey, CA, United StatesArtWorlds explores how enduring partnerships among artists, curators, and institutions can foster artistic innovation and create global impact, highlighting the creative depth of artistic partnerships on view in our fall 2024 exhibition season. Experience a fascinating conversation between artists and curators featured in MMA's fall season. The event will begin with a keynote by Lydia […]
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Carmel Art Walk
Throughout Carmel by the Sea CA, United StatesFounded and run by local artists, the Carmel Art Walk is a free and family-friendly event. Support our local artists and keep the HEART of Carmel beating strong! Carmel Art Walk is the second Saturday every month from 4pm-7pm and is open to the public. Tour artist-owned galleries and meet the artists who carry on […]
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17th Annual Seaside Artist Tour
Seaside Artist Association holds a yearly Seaside Studio Tour, during which the public can tour the studios, garages or backyards of working artists, learn about their processes, and have the ability to purchase artwork directly from them.
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Artist Workshop: Algae Cyanotypes and Mixed Media
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, MontereyDiscover the creative possibilities of cyanotypes with professional marine biologists and artists Jenny Grossman and Madi McKay! Participants will make their own cyanotype paper and learn about different seaweeds and algae in Monterey Bay. Using those materials, create your own unique cyanotype design and, as a final touch, add mixed media elements such as watercolor, […]
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Afternoon with the Artist: Belle Yang
Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United StatesJoin artist Belle Yang for an exclusive afternoon in the gallery of Imagining China: The Art of Belle Yang and Joseph Yang. Immerse yourself in the exhibition as Belle highlights select paintings, provides insight into her art and writing, and explores her creative relationship with her father, Joseph Yang.
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Play with Clay
Monterey Clay Studio 785 Broadway Ave., SeasideCome learn the basics of throwing clay on the potter's wheel! This is a two-hour experiential class where students get to leave perfectionism behind and fully embrace the flow of working with clay on the wheel. Unlimited balls of clay are provided during the session and clay used is reclaimed after class - letting you […]
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Baroque & Unknown: Night One (Featuring The Boulanger Initiative)
Wendi Kirby Music 550 Hartnell Street, MontereyNIGHT ONE: Where Are The Women? Featured Composers: Raffaella Aleotti & Francesca Caccini Where are the women composers in classical music? How can we find, celebrate, and uplift them? Join us on Thursday, October 3rd, for the kick-off of the Baroque & Unknown series, featuring Kathryn Radakovich, Learning and Development Director of The Boulanger Initiative, […]
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First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, MontereyFREE after-hours access to the Museum on the First Friday of the month. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community gathering!
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First Friday – Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaEnjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the First Friday in October. Join us for a fun-filled evening with art, music, and refreshments, and create your own comic book collage project inspired by Belle Yang's art and graphic novels. Featuring live music by Glenn Bell. Refreshments available for purchase from Albatross Ridge and Other […]