art-loving public

Open Studios Art Tour (1st weekend)

Get ready for the Open Studios Art Tour (formerly the Artists Studio Tour)! This FREE event spans two weekends in October, showcasing artists’ working studios across Monterey County. Don’t miss […]

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art

Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the First Friday in August. Join us for a special evening featuring a community coloring project inspired by a piece in our […]

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art

Kick off summer with a special First Friday outdoors in Frances Elkins Park, right next to the Museum. Enjoy free admission to the Museum, live music by artist Kris Angelis, […]

Carmel Art Festival

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 […]