Join us for our First Friday Artist Reception on June 5th at 5 PM at ArtWorks Salinas! 🎨 This will be the last opportunity to experience the powerful exhibitions by Rubí Hernández and Holly Kristina Rose.
💫 Rubí Hernández showcases "Con el Corazón Abierto," a powerful collection of charcoal and pencil works that explore themes of identity, culture, and emotional resilience through realism and surreal expression.
🌸 Holly Kristina Rose presents "Polka Dot Parade," a vibrant celebration of color and joy, featuring playful, hand-sewn transformations of everyday objects.
👩🎨 Resident Artist Brenda Scettrini Saglio presents "Resonant Voices: Honoring the Legacy and Leadership of Women," which includes tributes to influential women and personal reflections rooted in family history.
🎶 Enjoy live music, open studios, and an evening filled with creativity, conversation, and community connection as Downtown Salinas comes alive.
📍 Location: 262 Main Street, Oldtown Salinas
🎟 This event is free and open to the public!
#FirstFridaySalinas #ArtWorksSalinas #SupportLocalArtists #MontereyCountyArts #DowntownSalinas
Save the Date September 12–13 & 19–20, 2026 for Open Studios Art Tour! 🎨
Step into the creative world of Monterey County and experience artists in their studios, see works in progress, and discover unique pieces directly from the makers. This free, two-weekend tour is your invitation to explore, connect, and be inspired by local creativity across the county. 🖌️
Also, don’t miss the special exhibition at the Oldemeyer Center on view August 3–October 1, with an Artist Reception on August 28 from 7:00–8:30 PM. ✨
Stay tuned for more details and get ready to explore 🎉
For more information, visit: arts4mc.org/open-studios-art-tour/
🎬 Submissions are officially OPEN for the very first The Pinnacles Film Festival!
This year’s theme: Stories on the Edge — bold stories, fresh voices, untold perspectives, and films that leave an impact.
Whether you’re a student filmmaker, emerging creative, or independent storyteller… we want to see your work. 🍿✨
📍King City Cinemas
🎞️ Festival Date: October 10, 2026
📅 Submission Deadline: August 10, 2026
Don’t wait for opportunity. Create it.
#ThePinnaclesFilmFestival #StoriesOnTheEdge #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #EmergingFilmmakers
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we honor the cultures and artistic expressions that enrich our communities. 🌺
At our recent Champions of the Arts™ Awards, a beautiful hula performance showcased the grace and storytelling of Native Hawaiian culture, reminding us of the arts' role in preserving history and connecting generations.
🌺 Happy AANHPI Heritage Month! 🌺
Graduation season is here, and we have gifts that celebrate this special moment! 🎓
Browse our collection, including embroidered gift cards 💌 and unique items throughout the shop. 🎁 Celebrate your graduate with thoughtful, local gifts that are ready for the milestone! 🎉
Holly Rose’s work embodies a legacy of color, craft, and creativity. Growing up in a prominent artistic family in Big Sur, she was immersed in a world where art thrived. 🌸✨
Her hand-sewn textiles and intricate patterns reflect joy and resourcefulness. By transforming fabric into functional art, Holly highlights her love for creativity. Her lampshades become canvases, brightening everyday spaces with handcrafted beauty. 🎨💛
Don’t miss “Polka Dot Parade” this First Friday at ArtWorks Salinas! Join us for the Artist Reception on June 5th from 5–8 PM to meet Holly. The exhibition runs through June 26th.
📍 262 Main Street, Oldtown Salinas
🎟 Free and open to the public
🎬✨ A first look at what’s to come…
The Pinnacles Film Festival is more than an event — it’s a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community. Huge thank you to filmmaker Zylee Diaz for capturing the vision behind this exciting new festival and helping bring it to life through film. 🎥
This is just the beginning.
Welcome to Stories on the Edge. 🍿🔥
📍 King City, California
🎞️ October 10, 2026
#ThePinnaclesFilmFestival #StoriesOnTheEdge #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #CentralCoastArts
What does unrestricted artist funding make possible?
For Samantha Bounkeua, @rogueviolin receiving an Emerging Artist Fellowship from the @calartscouncil Individual Artists Fellowship created a critical bridge during her transition from day job to full-time artist.
The support helped her invest in essential studio equipment, build confidence in her creative path, and continue developing a sustainable arts practice.
Stories like Samantha’s remind us why direct investment in artists matters. When artists are trusted with resources, they gain the space to take risks, deepen their practice, and contribute meaningful work to their communities.
Bold Support. Unlimited Creativity.
Application link in bio
Deadline: June 1
💻 Santa Cruz County Weekly Zoom Office Hours
Mondays, 4–5pm
• additional regional support available (see website for hours and links)
Open to artists and culture bearers living in:
📍 Monterey @arts4mc
📍 San Benito @sanbenitoarts_
📍 San Luis Obispo @slocounty_arts
📍 Santa Barbara @sbcoac
📍 Santa Cruz @artscouncilsc
📍 Ventura @vcartscouncil
A program of the California Arts Council, @calartscouncil - administered on the Central Coast by Arts Council Santa Cruz County in partnership with regional arts agencies.
#artscouncilsantacruzcounty #cac #iaf #artsfunding
🎬 You’re invited to the 2nd Annual Monterey Flick Festival, led by Director and Monterey High School Senior Solomon Sloan.
Join us Thursday, May 14 from 6–8 PM for a night of incredible student filmmaking from across the Monterey Peninsula. From award-winning high school filmmakers to bold and creative middle school animators, this festival highlights the next generation of storytellers.
✨ What to expect:
• FREE admission & snacks
• 15 student films from Monterey High, Carmel High & Bay View Academy
• Special intermission performance by Monterey High’s improv team, the Improvidores
• Awards presented to student filmmakers
📍 Welch Theatre (Monterey High School)
101 Herrmann Dr., Monterey
Bring your friends and family and come support student artists—you won’t want to miss it!
#montereyflickfestival #montereyhighschool #montereyhigh #mpusd
🎨✨ Exciting times ahead at our bakery! We are thrilled to honor my late mother, Lupita, with a stunning mural by my talented friend @jorgerauhltorres Jorge Torres. This vibrant piece not only pays tribute to her but also represents the rich culture of Oaxaca, Mexico and our beautiful city of Seaside.
A heartfelt thank you to the City of Seaside @cityofseaside and the Monterey Arts Council @arts4mc for their invaluable support in making this project possible. It truly took all of us to get this approved, and we can’t wait to share this vibrant expression of our culture with you all!
Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible journey! 🌼❤️ #MuralProject #OaxacanArt #InHonorOfLupita #SeasideCommunity #lupitasbakery
🐦 Students at Santa Rita Elementary School recently transformed a campus wall into a vibrant mural, showcasing creativity, school pride, and community spirit! 🎨
Working alongside our Teaching Artist Megan Goodwin, fifth-grade students helped bring the mural to life with the school’s hummingbird mascot, California poppies, agricultural landscapes, and soccer imagery that reflects the heart of their community. 🌼⚽🌾
These projects allow students to collaborate, express themselves, and make a lasting impact. We are proud to partner with Santa Rita through Arts4MC’s Murals Program, creating inspiring spaces for young people. 💛
Interested in a mural project for your school? Contact Alejandra G. Ramirez, Programs Director, at [email protected] to learn more! ✨
We had a wonderful morning at our BusinessWorks workshop, “Marketing Your Business with See Monterey”! We were grateful to gather at the new Residence Inn by Marriott Monterey and Courtyard by Marriott Sand City Monterey, a welcoming space for connection and professional growth. 🤝
It was great to connect with local artists, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, and creative community members eager to grow and collaborate. The workshop covered topics like storytelling, branding, public relations, and social media strategies, offering valuable insights for expanding visibility. 📈
Thank you to the See Monterey team for sharing their marketing expertise! We're excited to see how everyone puts these new skills into action, including for the upcoming Open Studios Art Tour! 🎨
