We are dedicated to bringing people from all cultures together through education, facilitation, and promotion of all disciplines of the arts in Monterey County, furthering intercultural understanding in our community, cultivating cultural tourism in Salinas, and the economic advancement of local artists and youth in the underserved population.
The community stands witness to the challenges of under privileged kids that want, and deserve, a chance for a full and rewarding life. This chance is well within reach, with help from our community.The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County have been a vital part of this community for over 45 years.
The Camerata Singers provides high-quality cultural and educational opportunities for a multi-generational audience through the production of choral music recognized for its imaginative programming and performance excellence.
Youth Classes: http://camerata-singers.org/cms%7Ceducationoutserach-3.html
The Carmel Classic Guitar Society (CCGS) promotes the classical guitar through education, workshops, recitals, lectures, and gatherings for the public. The CCGS serves the youth and underserved elderly and ailing residents of Monterey County through its two arts programs The Guitar in Schools and the Healing Guitar.
See Calendar for Classes: http://www.carmelguitarsociety.org/Calendar.html
The purpose of CCAA is to promote interest in and appreciation of fine art. We provide opportunities to meet, and network with artists of all skill levels; show paintings in galleries and other local venues; the ability to enter your work in juried shows; attend monthly demonstrations by well-known artist(do not need to be a member to attend); provide workshops, have a library of art materials available, and receive a monthly newsletter. We meet at the El Estero Park center in Monterey, on the 4th Monday of each month, except July, and December at 6:30-8:00 p.m. Go to our website for information on joining, and more information about events, workshops, etc.
The mission of Colleagues of the Arts (COTA) is to provide opportunities to help gifted, under-served Monterey County artists realize their potential in the arts by offering support for on-going lessons, equipment, and programs, as well as on-going mentoring.
Dance Kids of Monterey County was created to provide ongoing performance opportunities in dance and theater arts to the youth of Monterey County. Our mission is to strengthen character and positively influence children's lives through the performing arts.
The Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries was founded with the goal of supporting vital enhancement programs for the Monterey County Free Libraries. In 1989, Mark Massel left a $100,000 bequest to the county libraries. The head librarian at the time, Dallas Shaffer, had a vision of using the funds to create an institution that would support the local libraries for years to come.
Programs and Classes: http://www.fmcfl.org/programs.htm
Gateway Center's mission is to create a caring and stimulating environment where adults with developmental disabilities can live in our community, in surroundings compatible with their ability to live and work at the highest level possible.
Our mission is to provide services and affordable housing to support members of our community with mental illness in building productive and satisfying lives.