Arts Council for Monterey County

BusinessWorks: Business Resources to Thrive as an Artist
2023-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
A program of Arts4MC, the BusinessWorks free workshop series presents: BUSINESS RESOURCES TO THRIVE AS AN ARTIST Friday, July 21 at 10 AM. Learn best business practices for setting up your business, pricing and negotiation tactics, and the nuts and bolts of contracts, invoicing, and more.

This workshop features artists Jess Soriano of Soriano Studios and Monica Galvan of Monica Galvan Art. Will take place at the El Gabilan Library Community Meeting Room located at 1400 N. Main Street in Salinas. Free to the public.

Registration is required at bit.ly/rsvp4bizworks

Summer Camp
2023-07-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
It’s official! Summer is here, school is out, children are ready to have some fun!
We have two weeks of fun planned out for your child/children! Children will get to explore the different arts this summer from traditional art to graphic design, traditional music to music production, performing arts, and more!
Starting Tuesday, July 18th through the 28th, Tuesdays-Fridays, from 1-5 pm.
For ages 6 and older.
The registration cost is $100 for 2 weeks or $15/day per participant.
*Scholarships are available*

Community Dance Class
2023-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Carmel High School Dance Studio, 3600 Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, 93923, United States
Join Carmel Dance Festival’s esteemed guest artist KARL WATSON from Seattle-based Whim W’Him and Summer Program participants from across the country for this highly anticipated pay-what-you-can community class.
This Saturday morning session will kick off with an invigorating warmup, be followed by guided improvisation exercises, and a chance to learn repertory from renowned contemporary dance company ~ Whim W’Him.
This Community Class will also showcase new work by our guest artists and offer a Q&A session to delve deeper into Whim W’Him and Karl Watson’s creative process.
ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.
Space is limited/preregistration is highly recommended. For more information, visit: www.carmeldancefestival.org

Backyard Concert
2023-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join us in our backyard for some live music by Paradise Road!
This is a free event for all ages!
Hope to see you there!
Friday, July 14th from 6-8 pm

Pottery Class
2023-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join our instructor Louie Benitez in creating and learning these simple and effective ways of hand-built pottery.
A good way to learn the basics of clay and the pottery process.
Learn to make simple objects such as cups, bowls, plates, and more!
This 2-day class will be held on Friday, July 14th, and Friday, July 21st from 5-7 pm.
This class is usually $60, but thanks to our sponsors you can take this class for FREE!
ONLY 5 SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE! RESERVE YOURS NOW!

Flute Choir Camp
2023-07-10 13:00 - 2023-07-14 15:00 | 517 Hartnell Street, Monterey, 517 Hartnell Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Candiotti Flute Studio is one 5-day Flute Choir Camp session this summer, rehearsals at 517 Hartnell Street, Monterey & Concert Venue TBA.
Flute Choir Camp is a summer camp for young flutists who want to meet other flutists, learn flute ensemble music, or try out another instrument in the flute family. It is directed by Monterey County flute teacher, Jennifer Candiotti. Flute Choir Camp is two hours a day and includes musical games, community building, group rehearsal, some individual music instruction, and a free Showcase Concert on the final day.
Tuition is $275, which covers:
– Sheet music and folders
– Daily group instruction
– Rehearsal space rental fees
– Low flute rental fees
– Flute Choir Camp T-shirt
No prior flute choir experience is required, but two years playing experience is recommended. Payment plans are available upon request and limited scholarships may be available.

Mosaic Butterfly
2023-07-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join our instructor and Mosaic artist Debra Cobb
and create a beautiful mosaic butterfly!
This project is perfect for your garden, home decor, or gift!
Only 10 spots are available! Register today by calling us at 831-386-1381 or emailing us at celebrate@soltreasures.com
Free in 23 is sponsored by Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop, Aera Energy, and Monterey County Gives!

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
2023-07-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940
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!

Guitar Lessons
2023-07-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join our guitar instructor, Felix Miranda and learn or expand your guitar-playing skills!
This class is 8 weeks long for both beginners and intermediate levels.
Every Friday, starting July 7th from 3-5 pm.
The class registration fee is $60/ participant.

Toddler Upcycled Birdhouses
2023-07-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join our instructor and artist Nica White in this fun activity for the little ones!
Your toddler will create a birdhouse out of recycled materials and more! Come see how creative your toddler can be!
Wednesday, July 5th from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.
The registration fee is only $10!

Community Concert at Stevenson School
2023-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Stevenson School, 24800 Dolores Street, Carmel, 93923

An Evening with the Curator: Wendy Van Wyck Good
2023-06-29 17:30 - 19:00 | 559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, California
Join curator Wendy Van Wyck Good for a guided tour of The Bruton Sisters: Modernism in the Making. Wendy will discuss the fascinating lives of these local women artists, their impact on the modern art scene in California, and why they were nearly forgotten by the time of their deaths. She’ll also describe the Brutons’ unique techniques and innovative approach to materials as she offers a deeper dive into some of the works on display.

Monterey Symphony PINNACLES Concert
2023-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Jayce Ogren, Music Director and Conductor
*********TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1, 2023*********
TICKETS: $45-$88
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12
PROGRAM:
MAHLER Symphony No. 5 [Running Time 65′]

Monterey Symphony LOMA PRIETA Concert
2023-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Jayce Ogren, Music Director and Conductor
Sean Panikkar, tenor
Dan Nebel, horn
*********TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1, 2023*********
TICKETS: $45-$88
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12
PROGRAM:
Adolphus HAILSTORK Epitaph to a Man Who Dreamed [Running Time 7′]
BRITTEN Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings [25′]
Sean Panikkar, tenor
Dan Nebel, horn
—intermission [20′]—
Arvo PÄRT Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten [6′]
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Symphony No. 3, Pastoral [34′]

Monterey Symphony PALO CORONA Concert
2023-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Jayce Ogren, Music Director and Conductor
Lara Downes, piano
*********TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1, 2023*********
TICKETS: $45-$88
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12
PROGRAM:
WEBER Overture to Der Freischutz [Running Time 9′]
John WINEGLASS Concerto for Piano and Orchestra [20′]
Lara Downes, piano
—intermission [20′]—
Jennifer HIGDON Blue Cathedral [12′]
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 [30′]

Monterey Symphony SANTA LUCIA Concert
2023-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Jayce Ogren, Music Director and Conductor
Orli Shaham, piano
*********TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1, 2023*********
TICKETS: $45-$88
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12
PROGRAM:
MOZART Overture to Don Giovanni [Running Time 7′]
David ROBERTSON Light Forming (West Coast premiere) [21′]
Orli Shaham, piano
—intermission—
George WALKER Lyric for Strings [6′]
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 [30′]
Orli Shaham, piano

Monterey Symphony PFEIFFER Concert
2023-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Andrew Grams, Guest Conductor
Christina Mok, violin
*********TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1, 2023*********
TICKETS: $45-$88
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12
PROGRAM:
Anna CLYNE Pivot [Running Time 6′]
LISZT Les Preludes [16′]
—intermission [20′] —
BRAHMS Violin Concerto [38′]
Christina Mok, violin

Flute Choir Camp, Session 2
2023-06-26 13:00 - 2023-06-30 15:00 | Washington Middle School, 560 Iverson Street, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Candiotti Flute Studio is offering two 5-day Flute Choir Camp sessions this summer, June 12-16 and June 26-30, 2023. Flute Choir Camp is a summer camp for young flutists who want to meet other flutists, learn flute ensemble music, or try out another instrument in the flute family. It is directed by Monterey County flute teacher, Jennifer Candiotti. Flute Choir Camp is two hours a day and includes musical games, community building, group rehearsal, some individual music instruction, and a free Showcase Concert on the final day of each session.
There will be new music to learn at each session, so you can join for one week or both!
Tuition is $275/week which covers:
– Sheet music and folders
– Daily group instruction
– Rehearsal space rental fees
– Low flute rental fees
– Flute Choir Camp T-shirt (If participating in both sessions -$25 for Session 2)
No prior flute choir experience is required, but two years playing experience is recommended. Payment plans are available upon request and limited scholarships may be available.

Going with the Flow: Meditation and Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Painting.
2023-06-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-25 01:00 - 16:00 | Yoga Shala by the Sea, at the Sunset Cultural Center Cottage #18 /San Carlos and 10th Ave, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Not only will you be making works of beauty, regardless of skill level, but you will also be practicing letting go. This style of painting by applying watercolors on wet paper teaches the artist to go with the flow and to be part of a process of a painting emerging intuitively. Besides the painting practice, there will be meditation time of coming to an empty mind. Materials provided.
As a Waldorf teacher, Janaka Stagnaro taught this painting method to children and adults for over 25 years. His studio is in downtown Carmel. Basic student supplies of 9×12 paper, brushes, and paint will be supplied, along with watercolor crayons and pencils. If higher quality supplies are desired please bring them (the paper cannot be larger than 9×12).
BOOK
Early Bird $55
Starting June 22nd $65
Janaka Stagnaro has been a Waldorf teacher for over 25 years teaching children and adults painting and other arts. He currently works for the Arts Council, where he teaches art at various schools in the county. His art studio is in downtown Carmel.

Four Seasons Party
2023-06-16 17:30 - 22:00 | Cooper Molera Adobe, 525 Polk St,, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us for a scintillating evening benefitting the Monterey Symphony in the historic Cooper Molera Adobe barn. Enjoy musical moments from Monterey Symphony musicians, the Dave Holodiloff Trio, and a dance party with the Anthony Lane Band!

Flute Choir Camp, Session 1
2023-06-16 13:00 - 2023-06-20 15:00 | Washington Middle School, 560 Iverson Street, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Create Your Own Comic Workshop
2023-06-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join our instructor Jonathan Sandoval and create your own short comic!
This 5-day workshop for ages 9 and up.
Monday, June 12th – Friday, June 16th, from 4-6 pm.
The cost is $45 for the week-long event.

Colorful Jellyfish Craft
2023-06-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join our instructor and artist, Nica White, where your toddler will have fun creating these colorful Jellyfish Crafts!
This project, like others, helps improve your toddler’s fine motor skills, develops creativity, helps with hand-eye coordination, and helps with their speech and communication as they will be asking questions about the Jellyfish such as “Where do they live?”
This event will be held on:
Wednesday, June 7 from 11:30 am – 12:30 am
519 Broadway St. King City, 93930
$10 registration fee

Vino, Tapas and Manouche Jazz, a benefit for Palenke Arts
2023-05-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley Village, CA, United States
Join us on May 21, 2023 as we gather at the legendary Hidden Valley Music Seminars grounds in Carmel Valley for a wine, tapas and Manouche Jazz concert to benefit Palenke Arts, an exciting multicultural arts center in Seaside.
O﻿ur featured artist for the evening will be Barrio Manouche, “Founded by Spanish guitarist Javi Jiménez, the group is honing a singular body of music that combines the instrumentation and signature rhythms of modern jazz, flamenco and (the jazz manouche tradition), the enduringly popular propulsive string-band style created in 1930s Paris by Sinti guitarist Django Reinhardt and French violinist Stephan Grappelli.” – Berkeleyside
Enjoy the delectable wines graciously provided by Sylvia and Walt Georis and Georis Winery and a wonderful array of Spanish tapas generously donated and prepared by Chef Alfonso Martínez. Our own Palenke Arts Latin Jazz Combo, directed by Paul Contos will perform in our pre-concert reception.
Palenke Arts is a safe, vibrant and inclusive home for the arts in Seaside whose mission is to educate, inspire and transform the community through the arts. We offer high-quality and culturally-rooted arts, music and dance classes and events to youth and family who would otherwise not be able to afford them. Palenke Arts was the proud recipient of the 2019 Arts and Culture Award from the Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County and 2022 Champion of the Arts Award from the Arts Council of Monterey County.
The San Francisco-based acoustic ensemble Barrio Manouche performs a repertoire of original compositions with an emotionally charged sound that is difficult to classify yet instantly recognizable. The group’s international roots shine brightly in their music with members from Spain, Quebec, France, Brazil and California and is deeply influenced by a wide range of musical traditions. Barrio Manouche has been recognized for its surprise concerts, innovative style, complex technique, and its passion for musical improvisations. With latest collaborations including African sacred dance Brazilian dancer Emaye Ama Mizani, as well as Colombian singer Iván Rondón, Barrio Manouche plays what is perhaps the truest definition of World Music.
O﻿ur special guest performer for the evening will be fiery flamenco dancer Melissa Cruz

Ocean Arts Festival: Monterey
2023-05-21 13:00 - 15:30 | 559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, California
Join us for a family-friendly event to learn about ocean science through ocean-themed visual and performing art created by young artists under 24 years old.

Monterey Symphony Elemental Concerts
2023-05-20 20:30 - 21:30 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Concert Program:
John WINEGLASS Concerto for Violin and Orchestra [Running Time 18’] – Edwin Huizinga, violin
—intermission [20’]—
RAVEL Daphnis and Chloé [50’]

Free Family Fun Day – Fun in the Sun
2023-05-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Drop by the Monterey Museum of Art for a special preview of our upcoming Summer Art Camps! Meet our camp leaders and explore activities ranging from cartoon creation to sustainable art.

Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our exhibitions with the whole family.

Maya Exhibit
2023-05-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
You’re cordially invited to celebrate the history and tradition of the Ancient Maya Writing System at the Sol Treasures Art Gallery. From May 5th- June 26th, 2023, the gallery will be showcasing the Thirteenth Bak’tun Codex by Ignacio Fernandez and Carmen Gomez Vega alongside the storytelling talents of renowned Oaxacan storyteller Gabriel Martinez.
Join us for the opening reception on May 5th from 5:30-8 pm. Where you can view the captivating blend of traditional and contemporary artistic expressions that explore the rich cultural heritage of the Americas and pre-Columbian times.
Don’t miss the artist talk with Ignacio Fernandez and storytelling by Gabriel Martinez from 6-7 pm where you can learn more about the history and tradition of the Maya people.
In addition, there will be Aztec dancers and an outdoor workshop where you can create your own mini Maya Codex, making for a fun and interactive experience for all. We can’t wait to share this unique and enriching cultural experience with you. See you there!
Exhibition dates are May 5th through June 26th, 2023.
Opening reception May 5th from 5:30-8 pm.
Artist talk and storytelling on May 5th from 6-7 pm.
This event is sponsored by Aera Energy and Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop!
