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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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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Educator Open House: An evening of art, connection, and celebration
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaMonterey Museum of Art invites Monterey County educators to a special evening celebrating your creativity, dedication, and the impact of arts education. Wander the galleries, experiment with hands-on art activities, and connect with fellow teachers in a relaxed, artful setting. Light refreshments will be provided, along with a preview of upcoming programs and classroom resources […]
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Monterey Biennial Artist Mixer—Photography and Works on Paper
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaJoin us at the Museum for a special series of Biennial Artist Mixers, made for Monterey Biennial artists and the artists of our community. Grouped by medium, this series of informal gatherings provides a unique opportunity to connect with fellow artists working within your discipline and strengthen relationships within the Central California creative community. The […]
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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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Artist Workshop: Ekphrastic Poetry With Laura Schulkind
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaEkphrastic poetry is writing inspired by visual art. It describes what you see and how it makes you feel. It's not just about the artwork, but your experience of it. In this hands-on ekphrastic poetry workshop, participants will explore the art of writing poetry inspired by visual works of art and create a poem of […]
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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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Artist Workshop: Dia de los Muertos With Maria Evelin Anda Murillo
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaJoin local artist Maria Evelin Anda Murillo for a personalized, hands-on workshop designing your own 3D printed ofrenda to honor loved ones for Día de los Muertos. Learn about the rich traditions behind this sacred celebration and create meaningful pieces using art, color, and memory. All materials are provided—just bring photos or memories to inspire […]
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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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Artist Workshop: (Not Your Average) Paint and Sip With Big Sur Artworks Collective
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaIn this 'Big Sur Artworks' Acrylic Paint Experience, explore basic paint techniques and demystify the painting process. Working from photo reference, breathtaking views, and imagination, participants will create and develop their own acrylic landscape on canvas. Workshop leaders will gently guide each artist into their own creative space and encourage their dialogue with their art. […]
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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: Iluminado Opening Night Celebration
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaCelebrate the spirit of art and community with us! This special First Friday kicks off the unveiling of Iluminado, a captivating new exhibition featuring the works of Hanif Wondir, Domini Anne, and Joe Ramos. Enjoy an inspired atmosphere with music by DJ Luna, delicious bites from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards, and craft beer […]
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Free Family Fun Day: Iluminado
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaBring the whole family to Monterey Museum of Art for Free Family Fun Day! From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, enjoy hands-on, Iluminado-inspired art activities designed for all ages. Explore creativity together, discover new ways to make and play, and experience the museum's interactive and immersive Iluminado exhibition!
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Creative Grounds: Morning Coffee with Peninsula Potters
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaIntroducing a new Iluminado program, Creative Grounds: Morning Coffee with the Peninsula Potters! Enjoy fresh brews from local favorite The Coffee Corner while getting hands-on with a pottery activity led by the Peninsula Potters collective. It's the perfect blend of caffeination and creativity—a relaxed, artful start to your day surrounded by community and inspiration. Open […]
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Creative Grounds: Morning Coffee with Edi Matsumoto
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaStart your morning with Creative Grounds: Morning Coffee with Edi Matsumoto! Enjoy fresh brews from The Coffee Corner while learning how to paint watercolors with coffee, led by local artist Edi Matsumoto. It's the perfect blend of caffeination and creativity—a relaxed, artful start to your day surrounded by community and inspiration. Open to all experience […]
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MMA’s Winter Art Market
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaEnjoy 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 to participate in our interactive art installation, support local artists and vendors, and find the perfect gifts for the holiday season! Featured Vendors Asli Chai […]
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MMA’s Winter Solstice Celebration
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaCelebrate the season of light at the Winter Solstice Party! Experience how this year's Iluminado exhibition—featuring the works of Hanif Wondir and Joe Ramos—evolved through the artistic and personal contributions of our community. Enjoy an evening of art, music, and connection with beats by DJ Atmos, delicious food from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards […]
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Arts and Healing: Sound Bath
559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA, United States, CaliforniaJoin us for the Iluminado Sound Bath. Led by Jordy May of Om Studios, this restorative experience invites you to relax, recharge, and connect through sound and stillness. Please bring warm, comfortable clothing, a yoga mat and blanket/pillow to assist you in comfort as you find stillness. Open to all experience levels. Advance registration is […]
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