First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
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!
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Monterey Museum of Art
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Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, Monterey
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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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Afternoon with the Artists: Jeffrey Becom and Lucas Blok
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaJoin us in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with artists Jeffrey Becom and Lucas Blok as they share their insights into The Persistence of Color II. Through their vibrant and distinctive works, the artists will explore the significance of color as a central force in art and life, reflecting on their creative journeys and […]
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Artist Workshop: Punch Needle Embroidery With Janet Fearnside
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaPunch needle embroidery is a dream for the tactile artist and can be a beautiful meditative experience. Participants in the workshop will find the joy that comes from "painting" with 100% wool yarns. They will learn how to thread and use the punch needle tool, perform two different stitches that can be used to create […]
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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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Afternoon with the Curator: Open Archive with Cydney Payton and Eleanor Uhlinger
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaJoin Guest Curator Cydney Payton and Monterey Museum of Art Archivist Eleanor Uhlinger in a conversation about presenting, preserving, and creating new futures for the work of fine artists. Open Archive will offer a rare behind-the-scenes conversation about Monterey Museum of Art's historical archives and the curation of the exhibition Morley Baer: Modernism in Northern […]
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Artist Workshop: Cyanotype Portraits and Landscapes With Iris McGilloway
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaLearn how to make landscape and portrait cyanotypes with Iris McGilloway of Song Dog Studios using photo negatives. Participants are encouraged to bring their own personal photo negatives, all other supplies are included. Open to all experience levels!
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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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MMA’s Block Party
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaGet ready for the Monterey Museum of Art's 3rd Annual Block Party! This vibrant arts festival, free and open to all, transforms downtown Monterey into a bustling hub of art and creativity. Discover local artisans and makers showcasing their unique crafts alongside dazzling performances and a variety of delicious food and drink options. Participate in […]
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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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Opening Celebration of the 2025 Monterey Biennial at the Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 559 Pacific Street, MontereyAll are welcome to join Monterey Biennial artists, friends, and families for the opening of the Biennial at Monterey Museum of Art. Enjoy beverages and light bites in MMA's Sculpture Garden and spend time in the galleries exploring the exhibition. This special event honors the diverse and dynamic talent of artists across Fresno, Kern, Kings, […]
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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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MMA First Friday—Monterey Biennial
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaEnjoy an evening at MMA filled with live music by Kito Rayburn, local food and beverages, and interactive art activities for all ages. This special Biennial-themed First Friday will bring the exhibition to life with hands-on experiences tied to the artwork on view. The Museum welcomes you, friends, and family for an evening to enjoy […]
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MMA Free Family Fun Day–Monterey Biennial
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaBring the whole family to downtown historic Monterey for a FREE fun-filled day of creativity, community, and celebration. Stop by MMA to create art inspired by the Monterey Biennial and engage with the exhibition in a brand-new creative setting. Around town, explore historic Monterey by visiting community partners including Monterey Public Library, Cooper-Molera Adobe, and […]
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Monterey Biennial Juror Panel Discussion
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaJoin us at the Museum for an afternoon of conversation with Biennial Jurors Demetri Broxton, Ann Jastrab, and Hector Dionicio Mendoza. Dive into the creative minds behind the Biennial's review process and learn more about these distinguished members of California's art scene.
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At the Artist Table: Celebrating the Central California Creative Community
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaSpend the longest day of the year at the Monterey Biennial at this unique event dedicated to California's creative community. Join other artists, gallerists, and prominent members of the region for an evening of live music, summer cocktails, and a casual outdoor dinner.
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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, 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, create art inspired by our current exhibitions, and listen to live music on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy local beverages from Other Brother Beer Co. and Albatross Ridge and enjoy an acoustic set by Glenn Bell. Inspired by the Monterey Biennial, this First Friday's art activity […]
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Free Family Fun Day – Your Story
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaJoin us for an afternoon of Free Family of Fun! Drop by the Museum between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm for an art-making lesson with a museum educator. Inspired by the Monterey Biennial's theme of Resonance and Reflection, we turn toward storytelling—how images, memory, and imagination reveal the stories we carry. Families can explore two […]
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