The Seaside Artists Association holds a yearly Artist Tour, during which the public can tour the studios, garages or backyards of working artists, learn about their processes, and have the ability to purchase artwork directly from them. They are all in Seaside, so you can easily see all the artists in an afternoon! It will be held September 16-17 this year. 2023’s tour map will be printed by the end of August. You can pick up one at the Sand City West End…
Join curator Wendy Van Wyck Good for a guided tour of The Bruton Sisters: Modernism in the Making. Wendy will discuss the fascinating lives of these local women artists, their impact on the modern art scene in California, and why they were nearly forgotten by the time of their deaths. She’ll also describe the Brutons’ unique techniques and innovative approach to materials as she offers a deeper dive into some of the works on display.
Join us for a family-friendly event to learn about ocean science through ocean-themed visual and performing art created by young artists under 24 years old.
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, SpectorDance’s Ocean Arts Festival will take place at the Monterey Museum of Art from 1-4 pm. The festival will feature ocean-themed art created by young artists under the age of 24. “Through creativity and the arts, we invite the whole community to join us in raising their shared voices for ocean health and the future of our planet.” Fran Spector Atkins, Founder of Monterey Ocean Arts Festival and Director of SpectorDance
The Monterey County Artists Studio Tour is a self-guided tour of artists’ studios and exhibition spaces throughout the County, taking place over two weekends, September 30 & October 1 and October 7 & 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with more than 150 participating artists. The event is free and open to the public. Free catalogs and maps can be found in the Monterey County Weekly and the Carmel Pine Cone before the first weekend of the event. Digital catalogs can be…