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Meet Artist Edi Matsumoto at Venture Gallery

 
11/1/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto on Saturday, Nov. 1, 3pm-5pm for a reception and book signing. In Otter Therapy , sea otters whimsically appear in reimagined classic masterpieces and transform into cultural icons, blending fine art with humor.

Ceramic Jewelry Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
4/27/25
 
$120
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Jewelry Workshop on Sunday, April 27, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $120. Register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make ceramic earrings and a pendant. Casey will teach you all the tips and tricks to create wearable pieces that you’ll want to show off every day. No experience required.

Artist Workshop: Punch Needle Embroidery with Janet Fearnside

 
2/15/25
 
$75
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Punch needle embroidery is a dream for the tactile artist and can be a beautiful meditative experience. Participants in this workshop with Janet Fearnside at Monterey Museum of Art will find the joy that comes from "painting" with 100% wool...

Spring Garden Art Walk with Monterey Peninsula Pride

 
4/19/26
 
$5
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Cooper-Molera Adobe hosts a Spring Garden Art Walk for all ages with local scientific illustrator and educator Kristen Burroughs on Sunday, April 19, 1pm-3pm . $5 fee includes a personal watercolor paint kit and canvas. Everyone is welcome! Come...

Spring Into Beauty at Venture Gallery in April 2026

Monterey, CA

Venture Gallery presents Spring Into Beauty , our featured show for April. Enjoy Spring-themed art by local artists in a riot of colors with bursts of blooms and the promise of new growth.

Venture Gallery is open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.

Cyanotype Garden Workshop at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
4/11/26
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

On Saturday, April 11 from 12pm-2pm , Cooper-Adobe Museum will participate in the Monterey Museum of Art's Block Party as a Historic Hotspot. Local Scientific Illustrator/Educator Kristen Burroughs will lead curious artists in a Cyanotype Garden Workshop using flowers...

Enjoy Six Different Art Activities at The Hot Spot!

Monterey, CA

The Hot Spot, Downtown Monterey's community art space, offers 6 different arts and crafts to enjoy with friends and family at 458 Alvarado Street.

Each person in your group can choose to paint pottery, paint a blank canvas, create a mosaic, make a candle, design a fairy garden, or mix slime (perfect for small children).

Walk-ins and reservations are welcome. Open Sun-Tue & Thu, 11am-7pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-8pm.

Spring Art and Wearable Art Sale at Venture Gallery

 
4/11/26
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to a two-day Spring Art and Wearable Art Sale featuring the work of Venture Gallery artists on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 & 12, 10am-6pm. We'll have racks of art and wearable pieces at "Spring Cleaning" prices, and artist demonstrations out on Alvarado Mall.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Landscape at Slowfiber

 
5/23/26
 
$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.

MMA Dance Party 2026

 
4/11/26
 
$25
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art presents an outdoor dance party in our sculpture garden, 8pm-10pm, after our daytime Block Party .

Enjoy a music and light experience along with craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and delicious treats from local vendors. Tickets are $25 - purchase here . Ages 21+ only.

Monterey Museum of Art's Block Party 2026

 
4/11/26
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Get ready for the Monterey Museum of Art's 4th 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 interactive arts activities designed for all ages, and enjoy free admission to our latest exhibitions.

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 .

Reception: Neurodiversity & Disabilities Awareness Month Art Show in PG

 
3/13/26
 
Free
 
Art Abilities Studio

Youth Arts Collective and Art Abilities present a dynamic pop-up art show of student work in honor of Neurodiversity and Disabilities Awareness Month celebrating visibility, belonging, and creative expression at the Art Abilities Studio in Pacific Grove. Everyone's welcome to the opening reception on Friday, March 13, 5pm-7pm.

Can't make it to the reception? The exhibit can be seen at Art Abilities through April 16 - more info here .

Private Pottery Workshops at Casey Starks Studio

Monterey, CA

Casey Starks Studio (550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A), has announced that all pottery workshops will now be offered as fully customizable private events for groups of 2-10 people. You pick the date, time, and project that suits you!

Your group gets a relaxed, personalized experience - perfect for special occasions, office team-building, or get-togethers with friends - and it allows instructor Casey Starks to give each group her full attention. Learn more.

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.

Free Talk: The Bruton Sisters and the 1920s Monterey Art Scene

 
3/7/26
 
Free
 
California's First Theatre

Join Wendy Van Wyck Good for a free talk entitled Modernist Women: The Bruton Sisters and the 1920s Monterey Art Scene on Saturday, March 7, 2pm-3pm at California's First Theatre.

Come and learn about the Bruton sisters, dazzling artists who pushed boundaries and built community in Monterey 100 years ago during its golden era.

Creative Mentorship at Play Full Ground

Monterey, CA

Artist and educator Mai Ryuno of Play Full Ground is introducing a special, one-on-one program this spring for teens and adults looking for deeper support in developing their own creative practice, Creative Mentorship.

Creative Mentorship is individualized, project-centered guidance for those who want to explore their own ideas with structure, support, and intention. Learn more.

Sewing Machine Project Help Session at Slowfiber

 
4/24/26
 
$25 per hour
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project on Friday, April 24, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Fee is $25 per hour - book for as much time as you need in this drop-in class,...

Sewing Machine Project Help Session at Slowfiber

 
5/22/26
 
$25 per hour
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project on Friday, May 22, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Fee is $25 per hour - book for as much time as you need in this drop-in class,...

Sewing Machine Project Help Session at Slowfiber

 
3/28/26
 
$25 per hour
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project. Bring your machine and what you're working on and get coaching while learning a new technique. Claire is a long-time garment guru with lots of sewing tips and tricks up her sleeve. $25 per hour. Learn more.