Youth Arts Collective invites you to view our artists' 2023 Holiday Show in person during our open house events on Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, 12pm-4pm. Enjoy the artwork and don't miss the opportunity to take home a stunning piece right away if you decide to make a purchase.

YAC's Holiday Art Show will run through December. Can't make it to one of our open houses? View the show online here.

Webster Street Art Gallery invites you to join us on Small Business Saturday, 11am-3pm, for art and live music. View our current exhibit by local artist Elizabeth Wrightman along with our eclectic selection of contemporary art.

Today, gallery owner Mark Johnson will play the traditional Chinese ghuzeng (zither) at the gallery for guests.

This holiday season, Downtown Old Monterey invites you to Shop Small and support locally-owned businesses. Your gifts warm the hearts of loved ones near and far and those purchases help our community remain vibrant.

Throughout the district on Saturday, November 25, there will be special offers and fun things to do. View our list here.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Cheryl Kampe in person on November 14, 22, and 24, 2pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view her latest exhibit, Visual Texture , and speak with her about her work. Cheryl's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of November.

Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things hosts a meet-and-greet with talented jewelry artist Ling-Yen Jones of Mendocino County, 11am-4pm. You may have seen some of her beautiful work at our shop - now is your chance to speak with the artist!

Do a little painting with a view. Indulge your inner artist and meet new friends at this social event taking place outdoors in the Courtyard outside of Cloud City Supply.

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Spooktacular Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 28, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon filled with eerie excitement and creativity.

Featured art activities will include: crafting paper pumpkins, constructing cute pom-pom spiders, and designing spooky houses.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Nancy Olaeta in person on Saturday, October 7, 3pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit of scenes inspired by the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur Coast, and speak with her about her work. Nancy's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of October.

Casey Starks is opening up her ceramics studio to visitors as part of the free Monterey County Artists Studio Tour taking place over two weekends, 9/30-10/1 and 10/7-10/8, 11am-5pm. Casey's beautiful new sculpture exhibit, Tide Patterns , will be on display.

Tour the studio, speak with Casey, learn about her latest work, enter the raffle, make a purchase from the gallery, and/or sign up for a specially discounted ceramics workshop!

Come to Youth Arts Collective this Friday, 4:30pm-6:30pm, for an orientation session for a new arts project.

Speak Not So Easy , led by local artist and educator Mai Ryuno, offers youth (age 14 to early 20s) the opportunity to become a catalyst for change through participation in socially engaged art activities and collaboration with like-minded youth and professionals. Join us!

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 7, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon art-making inspired by our fall exhibitions.

Featured art activities will include: nightscapes using oil pastels, light exploration in photography, and thangka mandalas using gold and colored paper.

The Stanton Center presents a free artist reception, 6pm-8pm, celebrating Monica Vigna's photography exhibition, "Central Coast Allure."

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing landscapes of the Central Coast while engaging with the artist herself. Gain insights into the creative process and enjoy delightful refreshments.