Monterey Museum of Art is seeking submissions of compelling and innovative artwork for its juried 2025 Biennial Exhibition, which will celebrate the diversity of Central California art. Submit your work November 19, 2024 - January 12, 2025.

Eligibility

The exhibition is open to artists age 18 and up who reside in Monterey, Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Submissions are welcome November 19 - January 12 in the following categories: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. (Please note: New Media, time-based, installation, and Artificial Intelligence [AI] artwork will not be considered.)

There is no submission fee. For more details, please read the Exhibition Prospectus.

Exhibition Theme

The theme for the 2025 Biennial Exhibition is Resonance and Reflection. This theme seeks submissions that explore how art resonates with cultural, social, and personal contexts and reflections of both interior and exterior worlds.

The Monterey Museum of Art is delighted to announce its upcoming Biennial Exhibition, scheduled to run May 15 - August 31, 2025.

The Museum is seeking submissions of compelling and innovative artwork for the juried exhibition, which will celebrate the diversity of California art. Submit your work November 19, 2024 - January 12, 2025.

Eligibility

The exhibition is open to artists age 18 and up who reside in Monterey, Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Submissions are welcome November 19 - January 12 in the following categories: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. (Please note: New Media, time-based, installation, and Artificial Intelligence [AI] artwork will not be considered.)

There is no submission fee. For more details, please read the Exhibition Prospectus.

Exhibition Theme

The theme for the 2025 Biennial Exhibition is Resonance and Reflection. This theme seeks submissions that explore how art resonates with cultural, social, and personal contexts and reflections of both interior and exterior worlds.

The theme encourages a wide range of interpretations, allowing artists from across the region to contribute diverse creative perspectives and spark public dialogue about contemporary California art.

Venture Gallery presents the paintings of Maria Poroy and Carole Klein, our featured local artists for November. Their joint exhibit, Double Vision, features their dramatically colorful abstract work.

Maria Poroy and Carole Klein often create work that is different but often feels in sync - not like identical twins, but perhaps fraternal. Maria noticed how, over the years, she and Carole would bring in works that just seemed to belong together - they love to use the full range of blues, rich reds, acrylic paint, and mixed media. So the idea was hatched: why not do a joint exhibit? And just to make it more fun, they set a few guidelines on color and format for the show, but they won't see each other's work until it's on the wall at the gallery.

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. Maria Poroy and Carole Klein's artwork will be featured through November 2024. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

Calling all holiday helpers! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us for Storytime with Santa at the Campbell Community Center on December 6th and December 8th! If you're 13 years or older and ready to bring some festive cheer, we’d love for you to join our team and help make this magical event unforgettable.

From assisting with craft activities to greeting families and capturing those priceless Santa moments, volunteers will play an essential role in spreading holiday joy. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this heartwarming tradition—sign up today and help us create a memorable holiday experience for our community!

For more information and to sign up, visit https://bit.ly/santavolunteer24

Cypress Boutique is excited to begin offering gently loved clothing alongside our fabulous new styles at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.

Whether you’re looking for something fresh and trendy or a unique piece to elevate your wardrobe, we’ve got a stunning selection of new and gently loved clothing and accessories. From cozy sweaters to chic accessories, there’s something for everyone!

Epicenter Cycling is happy to announce our favorite new bike gadget from Trek: the CarBack Bike Radar and Rear Light. Visit us at 230 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey to check it out.

This radar and light, designed to sit on the back of your bicycle, alerts you to rear-approaching cars and features a best-in-class daytime light visible up to 2 km away so you can stand out to passing vehicles.

Audible and visual alerts pair CarBack with your phone and the Trek Accessory App so you can choose how you get alerts. You can keep the app screen open for a visual display of detected vehicles or run it in the background with audio alerts.

The CarBack has an IPX7 waterproof rating so you can confidently ride through wet conditions, and has 7+ hours of battery life.

831 INK Tattoo Studio is seeking an experienced artist to join our team at 225 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

You must be an experienced tattoo artist with strong artistic abilities and portfolio and have your own equipment (although some supplies will be provided by shop). You must have a positive attitude, work well with others and alone, and have great communication and customer service skills.

You get to make your own hours and work as much or as little as you want. The shop is popular with tourists, military, and locals. We have a very competitive booth rental rate. Please DM us on Instagram if interested.

Please note: rock stars, drama kings/queens, and gangsters need not apply.

If your favorite pair of glasses are broken, don't panic! Bring them to InSight Eyewear - we'll see what we can do to fix them in our lab. Our locally-owned, independent optical shop is located at 490 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

🗣️✨ Calling all teen debaters! ✨🍕 Want to make your voice heard, enjoy free pizza, AND earn volunteer hours? 🍕 Join us for the Teen Debate at Pizza and Politics on October 30th! 🗓️

We’re looking for TWO teens from Campbell to represent the affirmative side of a big issue: Should California pass SB 54, banning single-use plastics? ♻️🌍

This is an amazing opportunity to:
✅ Earn volunteer hours
✅ Boost your resume by representing the city in a debate
✅ Sharpen your public speaking skills
✅ Fight for a more sustainable future 🌎

📍 Where: Cupertino Community Hall
⏰ When: October 30th at 6:30-8:30pm, Teen Debate starts at 7:55pm
🍕 Free pizza for all participants!

DM us or comment below if you're ready to take on the challenge! 💬 #DebateTeam #VolunteerHours #TeensLead #CampbellYouthCommission #PizzaAndPolitics

Hudson James, the boutique inside Franklin Street Collaborative, now offers a Hat Bar for Gigi Pip hats. At the Hat Bar, customers can select their favorite hat and then enhance it with curated feathers, headbands, charms, and custom engraving. Express your style in a fun and creative way!

About Hudson James

Hudson James, located at 201 W. Franklin Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is a concept shop blending city and coastal styles with a selection of clothing, accessories, and home decor.