Welcome to our arts event calendar! This calendar supports arts programs and events in Monterey County. Find your next creative adventure, or submit your event to be added here upon approval.
Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the first Friday of every month. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community! Featuring live music by jazz musician Glenn Bell. Refreshments available for purchase from Silvestri Vineyards, Comanche Cellars, and Other Brother Beer Co.
Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the first Friday of every month. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community! Featuring live music by jazz musician Glenn Bell. Refreshments available for purchase from Silvestri Vineyards, Comanche Cellars, and Other Brother Beer Co.
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, and a plein air still life art activity inspired by David Ligare: Spheres of Influence, on exhibit in the Museum. Come toast to a summer […]
Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum on the first Friday of every month. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community! Live music by Brianna Colliard.
Join us for a night of music and dancing under the stars! An evening continuation of MMA's Block Party festival, the Dance Party will take over the outdoor sculpture garden with access to the Museum galleries. Enjoy Other Brother Beer Co., signature cocktails and wine at our no-host bar, and delicious snacks from select vendors. […]
Get ready for the Monterey Museum of Art's 2nd Annual Block Party! This vibrant arts festival, free and open to all, transforms downtown Monterey into a bustling hub of art and creativity. Discover local artisans and makers showcasing their unique crafts alongside dazzling performances and a variety of delicious food and drink options. Participate in […]
Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon of art activties exploring identity and community within the Salinas Valley and Monterey County. Featured art actvities: "I am" tote bag, "I dream" collage, "I like" 3D produce craft, and journal making with the Steinbeck Center. Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our current exhibitions […]
An unforgettable evening of art and philanthropy, celebrating contemporary California artist Tsherin Sherpa. Valet Parking | Champagne and Hors d'oeuvres Reception | Signed Catalogue Private viewing of the Museum's Fall Exhibitions Meet and Greet with the artist, Tsherin Sherpa!
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’ […]
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.
Join us for the Inaugural Block Party, a free all-day festival celebrating Monterey’s vast and vibrant arts community. Visitors will be delighted by a variety of art experiences designed for families and adults, including temporary art installations; free exhibition tours; art-making activities; artist, food and drink vendors; and live entertainment.
