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.
Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the Museum creating art inspired by our current exhibitions. Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our exhibitions with the whole family! This Free Family Fun Day, practice your storytelling with a colorful comic book activity inspired by the work of Belle Yang, create a nautical sun catcher in […]
Join us in the gallery for an intimate afternoon of spirited conversation as artists Chuck Davis and Ryuijie share insights into Yū-gen: The Language of the Sea. Guest curator Richard Murai will moderate this exchange as they delve deeper into the meaning of Yū-gen, Chuck and Ryuijie's creative partnership, their darkroom practices, and the creative […]
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe, adapted by Robert Mason Directed by Todd Siff on the Morgan Stock Stage Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential literary figures of the last three hundred years. His horror-filled works are part of our cultural consciousness. MPC Theatre Arts is excited to bring six of his […]
Join us for a day of botanical exploration on paper. Working with cuttings of local wild plants, participants will create botanical studies using pencil and color media. We will explore the shape, gesture, structure, texture, and color of our specimens to better understand and describe on paper each plant’s unique features. Learn botanical rendering techniques, […]
Founded 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 […]
Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm. The program includes pieces by Samuel, George and Antonín. Performers Simin Ganatra, violin Austin Hartman, violin Mark Holloway, viola Brandon Vamos, cello About The Ensemble Formed in 1994, the Pacifica Quartet quickly won chamber music’s top competitions, including the 1998 Naumburg Chamber Music Award. In 2002 the ensemble was honored […]
NIGHT FOUR: From Baroque to Now. Featured Composers: Elisabeth Claude Jacquet de la Guerre, Belle Von Zuyllen, and all prior featured composers in series. President & CEO of the Monterey County Symphony, Nicola Reilly, joins us as the featured Guest Speaker for the fourth and final night of Baroque & Unknown series, with Special Guest […]
In this workshop we’ll be handcrafting holiday notecards, tags and small artworks for holiday gift giving. Join collage/mixed media artist and papercrafter Lisa Handley who will share plenty of fun and festive ideas and designs for your creative enjoyment. We will find inspiration in snowflakes, snowmen, winter trees, holly, stockings, mittens, seasonal abstracts and more. […]
Join curator Lydia Nakashima Degarrod, Ph.D., for an exclusive afternoon in the gallery of Under the Guard Tower: The Watercolors of Chikaji Kawakami. Delve into Kawakami’s story as Degarrod highlights select paintings, provides a snapshot of life within Japanese internment camps, and explores the resilient beauty of Kawakami’s watercolors.
The end of the year calls for reflection as we consider what 2025 may hold for us. Join local artist Edi Matsumoto to create a visual representation of your dreams, goals, and motivations. Build your own collage using magazines, word cutouts, and other visual materials, and create a vision board that inspires you! Open to […]
Having brought the house down at their first two Otter Opry performances, the California Bluegrass Reunion will be back on Tuesday, November 19th at the United Methodist Church to do it again. This star-studded band is highlighted by the awesome fiddling of Chad Manning and features an abundance of original instrumentals from mandolinist John Reischman […]
Calling High School Poets! Join Our Virtual Poetry Meet-Up! Are you a high school student passionate about poetry? Join the Arts Council for Monterey County for a free, Virtual Poetry Meet-Up on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM! Hosted by Monterey County Poet Laureates Rachelle Escamilla and Maram Haddad, this event is a perfect […]
Join us for Shop Small Saturday on November 30th, 10 AM - 4 PM at #ArtWorksSalinas! ???? Discover unique, one-of-a-kind gifts from talented local artists and artisans like David J. Gubernick, Kenji Tanner, Shagufta Khan, Johnny Wicks Candles, and more! ☕ Also, don’t miss a special pop-up by Obsessive Coffee for your favorite coffee and […]
FREE after-hours access to the Museum on the First Friday of the month. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community gathering!
We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming reception for award-winning nature photographer David J. Gubernick’s stunning exhibit, "Macro to Grand Landscapes," on First Friday, December 6th starting at 5:00 at ArtWorks @Salinas. David's exhibit beautifully captures Monterey County’s natural beauty, from intricate macro shots of flowers to expansive landscapes. Alongside David’s work, enjoy the […]
Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon of artmaking within Iluminado—a wondrous interactive art installation. Meet the artists behind our creative installations. Walk through and even add your own reflections to the evolving Iluminado exhibition!
Join us for FREE after-hours access to the Museum at this special edition of First Friday, celebrating the opening of our annual holiday program, Iluminado. Kick off the holiday season with DJ Edison Tesla and take in the festivities of Iluminado while sampling drinks, small bites, and art activities. Refreshments and small bites available for […]
Join us for an enriching all-ages community art therapy workshop where participants will create Collage Finger Labyrinths for inner reflection. Guided by a Registered Art Therapist from the Ohana Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, this hands-on experience will provide the opportunity for personal creative exploration and a collaborative experiential activity. Come reflect, illuminate, […]
Join us at the Museum for an exclusive after-hours event filled with local craft beer, food, and beverages, and a performance by local hip-hop, soul, and funk band, The BASSment! Purchase a punchcard to participate in a local brewery tasting! Each punchcard provides five 3oz tasting pours from our lineup of local breweries, with the […]
Kick off the New Year by attending “Celebrating Monterey County Art Fellows” debuting at ArtWorks @Salinas! ???? This exciting exhibit features the exceptional works of 2023 California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship recipients: ????️ JC Gonzales, whose multidisciplinary art blends nature, abstract styles, and cultural identity to address societal issues. ???? Jerry Takigawa, an award-winning […]
