Contemporary galleries complement the old-world elegance and lavish rose gardens of this gorgeous, historic estate. Located in one of Monterey’s oldest neighborhoods, La Mirada began as a modest stone adobe in the Mexican period. It was later remodeled to become an elegant home where the great stars of silent film were entertained. In 1994, the gallery wing was added to accommodate outstanding exhibitions that change several times a year. MMA La Mirada is a perfect venue for weddings, meetings and special events.
Our mission is to foster, manage, and support live productions of diverse forms of the performing arts at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey with particular attention to operatic arias presented in concert form.
"By artists, for artists." The Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation (MPAF) was founded to bring artists together for fellowship, the exchange of ideas, and to further art education of artists and the public. The MPAF gallery is open every day from 11am to 5pm (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's day.) 425 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA. Operated as a co-op, each represented artist is on duty at the gallery one day per month and is available for any questions, etc. This way, we can also keep prices very affordable. We ship to anywhere in the USA and Canada.
The MPAF gallery has had several locations. The present Cannery Row location has been the most successful even during bad economic times. This year (2015) we are celebrating 12 successful years with the work of over 30 local artists. The gallery is popular with both tourists and locals who return regularly to view new exhibits. It is a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the top attractions in Monterey County, and is diagonally across from the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Chart House restaurant.
The MPCAG shall educate and inspire students in the methods, materials, and issues of contemporary art. It shall initiate art exhibits that foster critical discussion of contemporary art by exhibiting the highest caliber of regional and national artists
The mission of the Old Monterey Foundation is to promote, support, and enhance the artistic and cultural environment of historic downtown Monterey, California.
The mission of Opera-Essence Performances is to provide school children and other audiences with an opportunity to create art by encouraging interactive participation in staged musical events.
River Voices is an Americana influenced band comprised of world-class, special guest artists performing a dynamic mix of original songs with soulful, heartfelt ballads and straight-on, hook-driven rockers that incorporate country, roots-rock, bluegrass, R&B and blues styles, sung with powerful, distinctive voices
Jaqui Hope, vocals, songwriting
Linda Arceo vocals, songwriting, acoustic guitar
Rory Glass, bass guitar
special guests include
Diana Daniel, Vera Marie Bridges, Laurel Thompson on violins
John Nava, percussion and drums
Martin Binder, drums
Casey Frazier, electric guitar
Zach Westfall, bass (studio)
Mike Shannon, drums (studio)
Booking Information:
Jaqui Hope
831-601-6700
Russell Levin, born and raised in California, became involved in photography at a very early age. Learning photography from his father, he developed and printed his first roll of film at the age of ten. His education was furthered when at the age of 14 he spent a year in Mexico with his father. His father was a guest teacher at the Art Institute in San Miguel de Allende. Russell spent time photographing the bullfights, and quickly developed a passion for photographing people and action images. In high school Russell worked for the school newspaper/year book in addition to shooting sports for the local newspaper. Within a short time, Russell was receiving assignments from the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury. Before turning twenty, he had over 1000 photographs published in newspapers through out the state.
Visit this diverse gallery, owned and operated by local artists, and discover one of Monterey's hidden treasures. You will have the opportunity to meet the artist on duty and purchase original paintings, sculptures, ceramics, pottery and jewelry at exceptional prices. This ever changing gallery specializes in local scenes of the beautiful Monterey Bay and Peninsula.