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Brews for a Cause at Monterey Museum of Art

 
12/12/24
 
By donation
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join us at Monterey Museum of Art for an exclusive after-hours fundraising event filled with local craft beer, food and beverages, and a performance by local hip-hop, soul, and funk band, The BASSment! Ages 21+ only. Learn more here.

Meet Artist Al Shamble at Venture Gallery

 
3/7/26
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Al Shamble on Saturday, March 7, 3pm-5pm, at a reception celebrating a new exhibit of his plein air and studio paintings, Peaks and Crests: Adventures in the High Sierras and Along the Coast .

Art Reception at Six Over

 
3/6/26
 
 
Six Over Coffee and Company

Six Over Coffee and Company is holding a reception for local artist Thomiski , whose art will be gracing the walls of the cafe in the month of March. Join us on Friday, March 6, 5pm-7pm, to enjoy Thomiski's work and grab a coffee and a biscuit.

Canvas Night

 
10/13/17
 
$30
 
Art Beat Studio

Our Canvas Nights are an actual learning experience at a real Art Studio.

Our instructor will guide you step by step to create an amazing masterpiece! Absolutely no experience is necessary.

Coastal Conversations: Between Tide and Paper at Play Full Ground

 
8/30/26
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

Dream Lab at Play Full Ground presents a free event entitled Coastal Conversations: Between Tide and Paper on Sunday, August 30, 2pm-4pm. Join Mai Ryuno and Emily Gottlieb for an afternoon of conversation, seaweed pressing, and creative exploration inspired by the Monterey Bay coast. RSVP here.

Whether you're an artist, educator, scientist, student, nature lover, or simply curious, you're warmly invited to join us. No previous art or science experience is necessary. Learn more.

Learn Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching at Slowfiber

 
10/24/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a class taught by textile artist Kris Nardello. Hitomezashi stitching is a beautiful way to mend and build strength in cloth. We can use the technique on jeans, skirts, tops, and jackets for the design factor, but when it's used over a patch on a pair of worn-down jeans it's magic. Learn more.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Collar at Slowfiber

 
9/26/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Felted Necklace: Make a Wearable Art Collars, a workshop led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

Join Slowfiber for this workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind collar that will make the existing garments in your closet pop.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
10/9/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt Scarf Making, a workshop led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

Join Slowfiber for this workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.

Moyozashi Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
11/14/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Moyozashi Sashiko Stitching Workshop taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, November 14, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $85 - register here.

In this workshop, you'll create a template to mark the cloth, discover the best way to stitch lines in traditional Moyozashi style, and get help creating an effective color palette of threads.

Boro Stitching and Mending Workshop at Slowfiber

 
9/12/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Do you have holes in the knees of your favorite jeans? Stains on the sleeves of that comfy shirt? If you want to learn fast, instinctual, and decorative hand stitching and patching, join this 4-hour Boro Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber. Fee is $85 - register here .

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Landscape at Slowfiber

 
8/22/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Felting Favorite Environments: A Landscape, led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

You’re invited to bring a landscape photo that speaks to you - a place you love, remember, or dream of. We'll use it as inspiration for a wet felting project. The process is gentle, tactile, and meditative.

Art Exhibit: The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi

 
8/28/26
 
Free
 
Japanese American Citizens League Hall

The Japanese American Citizens League Hall hosts a 3-day pop-up art exhibition entitled The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi, August 28-30. Admission is free. Hours are: Fri, 5pm-7pm; Sat & Sun, 1pm-4pm.

Join local artists Adam Gota and Peter Hiller for a free talk about the exhibit and their work on 8/29 at 3pm.

Art Exhibit: The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi

 
8/29/26
 
Free
 
Japanese American Citizens League Hall

The Japanese American Citizens League Hall hosts a 3-day pop-up art exhibition entitled The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi, August 28-30. Admission is free. Hours are: Friday, 5pm-7pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 1pm-4pm.

In this exhibit, artists Adam...

Creative Research Lab for Teens at Play Full Ground, Fall 2026

Monterey, CA

This fall, Dream Lab at Play Full Ground welcomes a new program for ages 13-19: the Creative Research Lab . This 8-week journey in creative inquiry, beginning Sept. 8, is an intensive studio residency for teens who are ready to develop original artwork and build their creative portfolios.

Through research, making, sharing, and reflection, participants will develop creative projects rooted in their own questions, interests, and observations. Learn more.

Reception for Youth Arts Collective's Summer Show 2026

 
7/24/26
 
Free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective invites you to the opening reception for our 2026 Summer Art Show on Friday, July 24, 6pm-9pm. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we showcase over 100 original works created by YAC's talented young artists and mentors. RSVP here.

Reception for "Hidden Stewards" Photography Exhibit at Cooper-Molera

 
7/30/26
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Cooper-Molera Adobe invites you to an art reception on Thursday, July 30, at 5:30pm in our museum and garden courtyard celebrating the our new photography exhibition, Hidden Stewards: Documentation Photography of the Cooper-Molera Restoration by Marcia F. DeVoe , open July 9 - September 13.

Meet Guest Curator Megan Goodwin and celebrate the remarkable legacy of Marcia F. DeVoe and the hidden stewards who shaped Monterey's history.

Hidden Stewards: Documentation Photography of the Cooper-Molera Restoration by Marcia F. DeVoe

Monterey, CA

Step behind the scenes of one of Monterey’s most significant preservation projects with Hidden Stewards: Documentation Photography of the Cooper-Molera Restoration by Marcia F. DeVoe at Cooper-Molera Adobe, July 9 - September 13.

Guest curated by Megan Goodwin, this exhibition showcases the photographs of the restoration of Cooper-Molera Adobe, 1976–1985. Discover the archaeology, architecture, and the often-overlooked people whose dedication helped preserve this site for future generations.

The Hot Spot: Now Open 7 Days a Week!

Monterey, CA

The Hot Spot Studios is now open seven days a week. Our new hours are Sun-Thu, 11am-8pm, and Fri & Sat, 11am-9pm.

Come paint pottery, paint a blank canvas, create a mosaic, make a candle, design a fairy garden, or mix some slime at 458 Alvarado Street.

Skylight Talks: Paintings of the Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
7/18/26
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Step back into the vibrant art scene of 1870s and 1880s San Francisco, when new wealth fueled an unprecedented appetite for local art.

Join us at Cooper-Molera Adobe Museum for a free, intimate guided tour led by Nicholas Sanchez which explores the lives and works of six remarkable artists whose paintings grace the walls of the historic adobe.

New Artists and Hours at Reflections Elegante Gallery

Monterey, CA

Reflections Elegante announces three new artists at our fine art gallery: watercolor painter Lenn Goldman, oil painter Elizabeth May, and photographer Gustavo Alejandro.

Visit us at 271 Alvarado Street and see their work. Now open Mon & Wed-Sat 11am-6pm; & Sun, 12pm-4pm.