2026 Poetry Out Loud Competition
Join us for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Monterey County Competition, where talented high school students from across the county bring powerful poetry to life through performance and public speaking. […]
Exhibit Reception – Art of Rehabilitation
Art of Rehabilitation Gallery Reception Not just another art reception—it’s a conversation about second chances, the humanity of the unseen, and the proven impact of rehabilitation through creativity. Join us […]
The Ocean Arts Festival
The 5th annual Ocean Arts Festival will feature ocean-themed visual and performing arts created by young artists under the age of 25. Local science organizations offer information tables with related […]
1st Fridays Art Walk
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 […]
Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
Pacific Grove Public Library hosts a monthly reading by poets from Central California and beyond, organized by the Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium. Enjoy all styles of poetry, created fresh by […]
MC Youth Poet Laureate BOS Resolution
Join Arts4MC at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 29, at 10 AM at the County Government Center, as they proudly present a resolution recognizing the upcoming 2025-2026 […]
Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate Commencement Ceremony
You are invited to the 2025 -2026 Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate Commencement Ceremony—an evening celebrating the voices of young poets and introducing the next Youth Poet Laureate. Date: Tuesday, […]
My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: Poetry Writing Workshop
Join Monterey poet and teacher Patrice Vecchione for a chance to strengthen your voice through writing poems. Writing is a way to discover and articulate what we think and feel, […]
Virtual Youth Poetry Meet-Up
Calling High School Poets! Join Our Virtual Poetry Meet-Up! Are you a high school student passionate about poetry? Join the Arts Council for Monterey County for a free, Virtual Poetry […]
Moonflower Festival
The first annual Moonflower Festival is coming to Palenke Arts on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 11am-2 pm. This FREE event is a celebration of AAPI culture, music and dance […]