Join us for the 2nd Annual CHALK THE BLOCK in Downtown Pacific Grove, presented by the PG Downtown Business Improvement District and Arts District PG! Whether you’re a professional artist or just want to join in on the fun, all are welcome! Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Check-in starts at 9am) Mechanics Bank Plaza on Lighthouse Avenue FREE to compete — registration is required as space is limited You will be provided eco-friendly chalk to use, but you can…
The Carmel Art Festival is three-day series of art-related events centred around one of the premier plein air painting competitions in California. Events include live music, a sculpture demonstration, art activities for families and more. Award ceremony and VIP reception with live music and wine and good from some of Carmel’s most celebrated restaurants and tasting rooms on Friday, May 17 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for an NeuroGraphica workshop with Laura Alexander. Enhance your mindset, improve your emotional well-being, and explore your creativity through artmaking. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $15. Your donation supports MMA’s programming initiatives and allows us to continue to offer unique and valuable experiences for all. Advance registration is recommended due to limited space.
Join us for a cozy and creative shopping experience at our Winter Art Market. Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors are invited to participate in various art prompts, support local businesses, and find the perfect gifts for the holiday season! FREE admission
Join us for this free virtual workshop follow-up to last year’s workshop. Featuring the CalTrans Clean CA Beautification Project mural artists Timothy Robert Smith, La Neta Murals, and MJ Lindo-Lawyer & Joshua Lawyer. Listen in as they share their experiences and discuss best practices for working on murals. Register here: bit.ly/rsvpbizworks
Join the Arts Council for Monterey County, Friday, September 1st for the Ribbon Cutting and Open House of ArtWorks @Salinas at 262 Main Street in Downtown Salinas! Arts4MC invites you to enjoy light snacks and beverages while exploring available artist studios and taking in a special exhibit by artist José Ortiz of Hijos del Sol Arts. Ortiz kicks off a rotating gallery of featured artists as well as artisanal crafts from local makers available for purchase including Johnny Wicks Candles, La Segunda, and…
Come out and celebrate the 1st Friday Art Walk’s 19 YEAR ANNIVERSARY in Downtown Salinas during this FREE event with new venues & even more live music – is that even possible?! – Plus more local Art, Poetry, Live Music, Art Openings, Book Signings, Kid’s Art Projects, friends, food, and fun! Be sure to stop by Alvarado Street Brewery Arte Antigua Artist’s Alley Artist’s Ink Arts Council For Monterey County Urban Arts Collective Fox Theater Cherry Bean El Rey Theater Beerded Bean Maya…
SpectorDance’s Choreographers Showcase is our annual celebration of the diversity and vitality of dance today! Since 1997, SpectorDance’s Choreographers’ Showcase has offered central coast audiences the chance to experience a variety of original, cutting-edge dance works. To date, we have presented over 450 dancemakers, both live and virtually, from around the state, nation, and globe. Artistic Director and Founder of SpectorDance, Fran Spector Atkins, says, “We are proud to announce the newest iteration of this exciting event- SpectorDance’s Choreographers’ Showcase – Dance That…
Mexican Ofrenda Boxes for Community Altar and Gallery Exhibit at Sol Treasures. We invite you to participate in a meaningful and vibrant cultural celebration by contributing your small altar to the Muertos Community Altar and Gallery Show at Sol Treasures in King City. Theme: Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) 3 $100 dollar prizes will be awarded for most original, most authentic, and public favorite. Artwork Type: Ofrenda or small altars (must not be larger than 18 ” x 24″ Submission…