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Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
8/6/23
 
$40
 
Sovino Wine and Beer Bar

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! This afternoon, local artist and retired art teacher Bunny Paivine will be teaching an easy-to-follow painting class. You’ll take home your own 11 x 14 canvas painting. Fee is $40, advance registration required. All materials and instruction are included. Wine is extra.

Weston Photography Scholarship Panel Discussion at Monterey Museum of Art

 
8/12/23
 
museum admission
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join Zach Weston, Executive Director of the Weston Collective, for a panel discussion featuring talented student photographers from the 2023 Weston Scholarship Exhibition at Monterey Museum of Art. This event is free with museum admission.

During this engaging session...

Abstract Dreams: Free Family Fun Day at Monterey Museum of Art

 
8/5/23
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 5, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon exploring materials and abstraction in art, inspired by our exhibition The Bruton Sisters: Modernism in the Making .

Featured art activities will include: abstract mosaics, modernist collage, and painting decorative flowerpots.

Youth Arts Collective Needs Frames

Monterey, CA

Do you have extra frames at home? Here's your chance to clean out your closet and support Youth Arts Collective's art shows!

Every year, YAC gets more and more pieces with each show that we open. If you have...

Open House, 2023 Summer Art Show at YAC

 
7/29/23
 
free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective invites you to a Summer Art Show Open House in our studio on Saturday, July 29 & August 5 & 12, 12pm-4pm. View and purchase work by young local artists!

YAC's Summer Art Show will open online on July 29 and run through September. Visit the online show here.

The Pearl Works: Call for Art - Deadline August 5

Monterey, CA

The Pearl Works, located at 288 Pearl Street, is seeking art for their next show, Symbiosis , a juried exhibition of work by emerging artists from around Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties addressing the theme of symbiosis: mutually beneficial relationships between two groups or organisms.

Get more information and submit your art here by Saturday, August 5.

Artist Tsherin Sherpa in Monterey

 
9/9/23
 
$75-$10
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

Monterey Museum of Art invites you to join us for a celebration of the remarkable contemporary California artist Tsherin Sherpa on Saturday, September 9, 3pm-5pm at Irvine Auditorium on the campus of MIIS.

The evening will begin with a screening of the documentary, Above and Below , and continue with a conversation with the artist, film director Sheri Brenner, and MMA Executive Director Corey Madden.

Opening Reception for "In Full Bloom" at Venture Gallery

 
7/1/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to join us for an opening reception celebrating Venture Gallery's July exhibit, In Full Bloom by local artist Edi Matsumoto , on Saturday, July 1, 3pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view Edi's new paintings, and speak with her about her work.

Meet Artist Edi Matsumoto at Venture Gallery

 
7/29/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto in person on Saturday, July 22 and 29, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled In Full Bloom , and speak with her about her work. Edi's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of July.

Meet Artist Edi Matsumoto at Venture Gallery

 
7/22/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto in person on Saturday, July 22 and 29, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled In Full Bloom , and speak with her about her work. Edi's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of July.

Meet Artist Barbara Lee Furbush at Venture Gallery

 
6/24/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Barbara Lee Furbush in person on Saturday, June 24, 5pm-7pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled Ephemeral Evolutions , and speak with her about her work. Barbara's prints will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of June.

Youth Arts Collective: Pride Pop-Up Art Show 2023

 
6/1/23
 
 
Youth Arts Collective

June is Pride Month, and Youth Arts Collective is kicking it off with our upcoming Pride Pop-up Art Show opening on Thursday, June 1. It will be on exhibit at the studio and on our website . View it in person Mon-Fri, 3–7pm, and Sat, 12-4pm.

YAC is proud to be an LGBTQ+ affirming space, providing a space for young artists to find, express, and celebrate their identities.

Stanton Art Market

 
7/23/23
 
FREE
 
Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center

Celebrate the local arts and embrace the spirit of community at the Stanton Art Market on Saturday, July 23, 10am-4pm.

Immerse yourself in a captivating showcase of local talent and creativity, where artists come together to share their extraordinary work. Explore a diverse array of paintings, sculptures, crafts, and more, all crafted with passion and skill right here in our vibrant town.

Meet Artist Maria Poroy at Venture Gallery

 
5/20/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Maria Poroy in person on Saturday, May 20, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled Art Squared , and speak with her about her work. Maria's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of May.

Meet Artist Maria Poroy at Venture Gallery

 
5/5/23
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Maria Poroy in person on Friday, May 5, 10am-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her new exhibit entitled Art Squared , and speak with her about her work. Maria's paintings will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of May.

Artist Reception: Omar Barba - the Connections Collection

 
4/1/23
 
Free
 
Simply Smashing!

Join Simply Smashing Boutique for an Artist Reception for Omar Barba. Come meet the artist and learn more about his pieces from his Connections collection that are currently featured at Simply Smashing

Adult Paint & Sip at the Art Beat

 
8/20/23
 
$35
 
Art Beat Studio

If you enjoy painting, or if painting has always been something you’ve wanted to try, this event is for you. Enjoy a drink of your choice with your friends, your partner, or your family while painting with a view. Bring...

Adult Paint & Sip at the Art Beat

 
7/16/23
 
$35
 
Art Beat Studio

Bring out your inner artist and meet new friends at this social event. We will be providing a light snack or pastry and beverages. MUST BE 21+ yrs to register.

Adult Paint & Sip at the Art Beat

 
6/4/23
 
$35
 
Art Beat Studio

If you enjoy painting, or if painting has always been something you’ve wanted to try, this event is for you. Enjoy a drink of your choice with your friends, your partner, or your family while painting with a view.

Block Party at Monterey Museum of Art 2024

 
4/6/24
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art's is hosting a free Block Party for all ages on Saturday, April 6, 11am-4pm.

Discover local artisans and makers showcasing their unique crafts alongside dazzling performances and a variety of delicious food and drink. Plus, participate in interactive arts activities and enjoy free admission to our latest exhibitions.

VinoPaint: Harvest Sparkle Winebottle

 
9/20/22
 
$45-$55
 
Tessora's Barra di Vino

Be inspired to create your own hand-painted wine bottle featuring a flow of orange blossoms "Harvest Sparkle" and includes the beautiful bottle lights! No experience necessary!