Monterey Museum of Art presents an afternoon with photographer Joe Ramos, who will guide you through the photos in his exhibit, Mixed Up - Connected, and share the stories behind the work. Register here.

Join us for a captivating Family Day Open House hosted by the Monterey History and Art Association . From 10 am to 4 pm, explore a variety of intriguing historical...

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local ceramist Sachiko Yokota in person on February 3, 2pm-4pm. Drop by the gallery, view her latest exhibit, Enso in Zen , and speak with her about her work. Sachiko's work will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of February.

The Pearl Works, a community coworking space in Downtown Old Monterey, invites you to join us for a Make Your Own Valentine: Block Printing Card Making Workshop on Friday, Feb. 9, 6pm-8pm. We'll be using lino printing methods to make our own Valentine's Day cards. All are welcome! Fee is $30. Please register here.

Old Monterey Foundation presents a free lecture by Cynthia Wagner Weick and Joaquin Turner about their new, hands-on book, Preserving Nature: A Field Guide to the Art and Artists of the Monterey Bay , which allows you to experience the Monterey Bay through the work of 22 renowned artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Monterey Museum of Art hosts a beginner-friendly weaving workshop with textile artist Jessica Bovert on Saturday, January 27, 1:30pm-4:30pm. Participants will work with naturally dyed yarn, recycled materials, and locally sourced alpaca to explore this ancient craft. Each participant will...

Monterey Museum of Art hosts a printmaking workshop with Jess Soriano on Saturday, February 24, 1:30pm-5:30pm. Discover the techniques and tools that will allow you to create linocut relief prints and stamps. Each participant will receive a starter kit to...

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 2, 11am-3pm. Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our exhibitions with the whole family.

Featured activities include colorful landscape collage, tote bag painting, 3D produce crafts, and journal making with the National Steinbeck Center.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Susann E. Cate Lynn in person on January 20, 2pm-4pm. Drop by the gallery, view her latest exhibit, Unpaved Paradise , and speak with her about her work. Susann's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of January.

Monterey Museum of Art presents a storytelling time with Iluminado exhibition artist Edi Matsumoto on Sunday, December 10, 2pm-3pm. Edi will be assisted by students from Monterey High School, who will act out the story.

Join Edi to hear the story of the traditional Japanese story of the Tanabata, in which the deities and lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi are separated by the Milky Way, only allowed to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar.

Join Monterey Museum of Art for free, after-hours access during this special edition of First Friday, 5pm-8pm, celebrating the opening of our new annual holiday exhibit, Iluminado . Revel in the fun and enjoy drinks, small-bites, art activities, and a live set by DJ Hanif Wondir. Wine and beer will be available to purchase.

Join Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street for a cozy and creative shopping experience at our Winter Art Market on Saturday, December 16, 11am-2pm. Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors are invited to participate in various art prompts, support local businesses, and find the perfect gifts for the holiday season! Admission is free.