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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.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet the local artists behind our December group show, A Few of My Favorite Things . Drop by the gallery for our holiday reception, view these small, favorite works of art, and speak with the creators. Attendees may enter their names in a drawing to win a $200 gallery gift certificate.

The Old Monterey Foundation invites you to embark on a unique literary journey with historian Claudine Chalmers , co-author of the book "Barbizon by the Pacific." Claudine will share the fruits of her research into the early days of the Monterey Bohemian Art Colony, which included Jules Tavernier and Robert Louis Stevenson. This event is free of charge. All are welcome.

Join Youth Arts Collective, 2pm-4pm, for a gathering in the courtyard garden at Cella Restaurant to raise funds to support YAC students.

Enjoy live painting by YACsters Raven Cook and Michele Ferrari ; a raffle for local art, unique gifts, and leisure activities; a panel discussion on YACsters through the generations; and delicious hors d'oeuvres by Cella. Purchase tickets here.

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.

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artists Craig Lauterbach , Sarah Leonard , and Dee Steiner in person on Saturday, August 5, 3pm-6pm. Drop by the gallery, view their new exhibit entitled Into the Woods...and Beyond , and speak with them about their work, which will be featured at the gallery through August.

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.

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 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.