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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
In this workshop you will learn to create beautiful and legible letters and words with a botanical twist. Learn typographic fundamentals while experimenting with a variety of different lettering styles […]
Enjoy FREE admission to the Museum and join us for a creative and cozy shopping experience at our Winter Art Market! Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors are invited […]
Unseen Hearts. A portrait series of wild animals built with hearts, emotion, spirit. Every being is a person and personal, and connected to you. See the paintings and meet artist […]
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 […]
Join instructor Megan Cassamas for yoga in the galleries and breathe in the inspiration of our beautiful Iluminado exhibition. Bring your own mat and dress in layers. Advance registration is […]
Join us for our popular Just Jazz Sunday Brunch at Shearwater Tavern at the Carmel Mission Inn, featuring the Leon Joyce Jr Quartet.
Join us at MMA La Mirada for our Iluminado winter book sale. This holiday season look through MMA's new and used books, featuring limited-edition exhibition catalogs, rare and oversized books, […]
Celebrate the holidays with the glorious sound of dozens of tubas playing Christmas and Hanukah music at this festive FREE concert! Santa will pay a visit, and the audience is […]
