Monterey State Historic Park hosts Poetry in the Park, an afternoon of live readings by Monterey County Poet Laureate Marie Boucher , Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate Mya Pop , and 21 other local poets at California's First Theater, 1pm-3pm. Free event.

Members of Monterey History and Art Association (MHAA) are invited to an exclusive art reception as we pay tribute to the extraordinary artistic legacy of Paul Whitman. This special event, taking place on February 20, 5pm-7pm at the...

SpectorDance and Monterey Museum of Art present the 2024 Monterey Ocean Arts Festival on Saturday, May 11, 1pm-4pm. Admission is free.

Come enjoy this family-friendly event featuring ocean-themed visual and performing art created by artists under the age of 24. We'll offer free admission to the museum, performing and visual art exhibitions, science tables, art activities, creative movement workshops, face painting, and more.

Monterey Museum of Art offers safe, creative experiences and tons of fun for children at our downtown Pacific Street location! Summer Camps are taught by professional educators, offering a wide range of skill-building and creative outlets for children ages five...

Monterey Museum of Art offers safe, creative experiences and tons of fun for children at our downtown Pacific Street location! Summer Camps are taught by professional educators, offering a wide range of skill-building and creative outlets for children ages five...

Join the Museum for a weekend-long celebration of the Winter 2026 Exhibition Season! Free admission all weekend, beginning Friday at 5pm.

Join the Museum for an afternoon of art and creativity for the whole family...

Join Monterey Museum of Art in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with guest curator Cydney Payton and artist Jane Olin as they share their insights into Jane Olin: Some Trees .

Advance purchase is required....

Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery presents visual artist Nikki Hoff on Saturday, April 25. Enjoy an exhibit of her work, The Decades , 12pm-6pm, and a presentation by the artist 12pm-2pm. Free and open to the public.

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

Proceeds will benefit Cooper-Molera Adobe and Monterey Peninsula Pride .

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...

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.

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.

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.

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 .