Celebrate the season of light at Monterey Museum of Art's Winter Solstice Party on Saturday, Dec.20, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Enjoy this year's Iluminado art exhibition, beats by DJ Atmos, delicious food from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards, and craft beer from Other Brother Beer Co.

Monterey Museum of Art hosts a free program entitled Creative Grounds: Morning Coffee with Edi Matsumoto. Open to all experience levels. Register here.

Enjoy fresh brews from The Coffee Corner while learning how to paint...

Join Monterey Museum of Art, 5pm-8pm, as we kick-off Iluminado , a captivating new exhibition featuring the works of Hanif Wondir, Domini Anne, and Joe Ramos. Free admission.

Enjoy an inspired atmosphere with music by DJ Luna, delicious bites from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards, and craft beer from Other Brother Beer Co. Gather with friends, artists, and art lovers alike as the museum comes alive with creativity and celebration.

Play Full Ground is hosting a Sewing Demo and Open House to celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 29, 1pm-3pm. All are welcome!

Join artist and Play Full Ground owner Mai Ryuno for a live demonstration of how to sew her signature Happy Monterey Sardine Pillows ( sewing patterns available online ) and learn more about Play Full Ground's creative education programs.

Slowfiber presents our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar opening Friday, 11/28 and running through 12/20. Featuring handmade fiber arts, accessories, and jewelry by local artisans, it's perfect for holiday shopping!

Hours are Wed-Fri, 11:30am-5pm, and Sat, 12:30pm-5pm.

Celebrate the season at a reception for Youth Arts Collective's 2025 Winter Show on November 21, 6pm-9pm.

Warm up in our cozy studio, where you can enjoy hors d'oeuvres while browsing over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. It's a perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts.

Get creative with resin! Learn how to mix, tint, and pour resin safely while experimenting with colors, metallics, botanicals, and glitter to create one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personal style.

Get creative with resin! Learn how to mix, tint, and pour resin safely while experimenting with colors, metallics, botanicals, and glitter to create one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personal style.

Headdress Salon presents our annual collaborative art show and celebration, November Skulls , featuring shadow boxes by Heather Jorgensen (a.k.a. Lili Jorge), photography by Michelle Robertson, and art by Rory Glass.

Browse the artwork while enjoying delicious food from The Side Kitchen and mingling with the artists and fellow community members. All art work is for sale.

The International Poetry Gathering of Monterey welcomes San Rafael poet Emilie Lygren to East Village Cafe on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 5:30pm as part of her tour for her new book, Once I Was A Stone . We'll enjoy readings tonight by both Emilie and local poet Marie Boucher.

Slowfiber presents a workshop all about buttons taught by Jaki Canterbury and Janet White on Saturday, October 25, 10am-12pm. Fee is $25 - register here.

Is a button made from glass, shell, milk, bones, seeds? Who knows? Janet White knows that along with a lot of history and culture. Come learn from her and bring your mysterious buttons.

Venture Gallery is participating in the Open Studios Art Tour of Monterey County October 18-19, 11am-5pm.

See our artists give live demos and speak with them about their work. You'll also find bargain prices on quality original art, reproductions, and gift items that we don't typically stock.

Monterey Peninsula Pride is hosting a Pottery Paint and Sip at The Hot Spot Studios on Saturday, October 18, 7pm-9pm. 10% of proceeds from the event will go to Monterey Peninsula Pride!

Celebrate LGBTQIA+...