Santa Rita Elementary School students recently brought new color and energy to campus with a mural that celebrates creativity, school pride, and community. Over several class sessions, fifth-grade students worked

Last Friday, the Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery in Seaside was filled with excitement for the inaugural Open Studios Art Tour (OSAT) Special Exhibition artist reception! It was incredible to

Our Murals Program unites muralists, schools, community organizations, local businesses, and government agencies across the county to create immersive, large-scale public art projects that transform spaces and inspire communities. One

On Nonprofit Day, we honor the powerful role that nonprofits play in meeting the needs of our communities—especially where other systems fall short. At the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), we are

Arts4Healing: Stitching Hope and Second Chances Arts4MC’s Arts4Healing program brings the power of creativity to those who need it most. It offers meaningful art experiences for at-risk youth, seniors, and

This spring, walls across Monterey County blossomed with vibrant color and student creativity, thanks to the incredible work of our Arts4MC Teaching Artists and the young artists they inspired. At

In the heart of Chualar, a powerful new mural now honors the Bracero workers whose labor helped shape the agricultural foundation of the Salinas Valley. The Bracero Legacy Mural is the result

In the lively atmosphere of the art room, Liz, an instructor at Rancho Cielo, observes her students as they participate in an Arts4Healing class. We had the opportunity to sit

At Arts4MC, creativity takes many forms—whether through paint, music, poetry, theater, or movement. One standout example? The dance program at Loma Vista Elementary, where fourth and fifth graders are stepping,