Events for May 2024

The Eloquent Suri of Ethiopia: People, Art, Culture, Language through May 31, 2024

The Eloquent Suri of Ethiopia: People, Art, Culture, Language through May 31, 2024

The Suri people of Ethiopia, who live in the country’s remote southwest corner, are a proud and resilient people with creative and exquisite adornment traditions. They are also passionate about preserving their culture and language. The Eloquent Suri of Ethiopia exhibition, on view already and through May 31 at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) in Monterey, introduces the Peninsula community to this engaging people, their art, culture and language. The companion midday session on April 24 in the same MIIS gallery…

Moments in My Life Art Exhibit at ArtWorks @Salinas

Moments in My Life Art Exhibit at ArtWorks @Salinas

Opening Friday, April 5th through Sunday, June 30th, visit ArtWorks @Salinas to see the latest exhibit, “Moments in My Life” featuring paintings by r. mike nichols. The public is invited to visit ArtWorks @Salinas from Friday – Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm weekly. There will also be special artist receptions to be held on the first Friday of each month during the exhibit, starting at 5 pm the first Friday of April, May, and June, to see the art, meet the…

ArtWorks @Salinas Ribbon Cutting & Open House

ArtWorks @Salinas Ribbon Cutting & Open House

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…

Call to Artists

Call to Artists

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…

Maya Exhibit

Maya Exhibit

You’re cordially invited to celebrate the history and tradition of the Ancient Maya Writing System at the Sol Treasures Art Gallery. From May 5th- June 26th, 2023, the gallery will be showcasing the Thirteenth Bak’tun Codex by Ignacio Fernandez and Carmen Gomez Vega alongside the storytelling talents of renowned Oaxacan storyteller Gabriel Martinez. Join us for the opening reception on May 5th from 5:30-8 pm. Where you can view the captivating blend of traditional and contemporary artistic expressions that explore the rich cultural…