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LiveART 2025 at Youth Arts Collective
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Youth Arts Collective invites you to our annual LiveART event on Saturday, April 26, 5pm-10pm at our studio. Join artists, musicians, and community members for a fun evening of live art-making, music, and camaraderie as we celebrate YAC's 25th anniversary.
Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks; wine available for purchase. Tickets are $10-$25 - purchase here.
Live Art-Making & Silent Auction
Experience the creative process firsthand tonight as over 30 artists - including painters, sculptors, printmakers, and more - produce original works in real-time. In addition, we'll offer 5-minute portrait sketch sessions, where multiple artists will simultaneously capture your likeness.
All art created during the event will be available for purchase, with proceeds directly supporting YAC's programs. Notable pieces will be featured in a silent auction. View the list of participating artists.
Live Music Performances
Enjoy a variety of musical acts throughout the evening. Local singer-songwriters and bands will include Glenn Bell Jazz, Kito Rayburn, Songbird Meadow, Amy Warren, Casey Frazier, The Soapbox Salute, Rachel Spung, Terceira, Stephen Covell, and Oliver Fredericksen.
Let's support Downtown's Monterey County Youth Museum , the beneficiary of a charity drawing sponsored by Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Mercedes-Benz. Get a ticket and you might win a beautiful 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ electric sedan.
Tickets for the drawing are $100 each. All funds go directly to MY Museum. Reserve tickets online or call MY Museum at 831-649-6444. Drawing is on August 16.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the Landing Trio featuring Keith Rayburn, Eliza James, and Rick Chelew. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents guitarist and singer Rick Chelew . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents Americana/Blues/Rock/Reggae- Roots musician Dan Cioper . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.