We hope you find everything you may be looking for in our beautiful county. Whether you are searching for local classes in your neighborhood, something fun to do with friends and family this weekend, a or a grant for your favorite arts program, we hope you will find it here!

The arts are vital to our economy, our civic life and our individual search for excitement, connection and meaning. The arts also play a significant role in education.

Join us in our efforts to get everyone involved more often and more deeply throughout the community. Whether you have an hour here and there or several hours a week, your time and talent could make a big difference to thousands of children and families. See Get Involved for a peek at the possibilities.

The Purpose of Arts Education

As the countywide agency for the arts in Monterey County, the Arts Council takes the leadership role in promoting the arts in education through the Professional Artists in the Schools Program and by providing and promoting Art and Culture in Community.

Why support the arts?
Exposure to the visual arts, theater, music and dance fosters and enhances positive academic achievement and growth in creativity, self-esteem and critical thinking.

For Donations to the Arts Council, to the Arts Endowment, Planned Giving, or for more information please contact Paulette Lynch, Executive Director at 831.622.9060 or email: paulettelynch@culturalmonterey.org.

For more information on Arts and Education programs in Monterey County please contact: Kira Carrillo Corser at 831.622.9060 or email: artsed@culturalmonterey.org.

For a PAS Catalog of teachers for the arts in Monterey County schools contact: Kira Carrillo Corser at 831.622.9060 or email: artsed@culturalmonterey.org.

Future Audiences Network
    
Join the Community Foundation for Monterey County and the Arts Council on the first Friday morning of each month for networking, information and brainstorm session on issues, trends and the latest tips related to broadening and deepening your audience.

Anyone with an interest in increasing and diversifying their audience may attend. We focus primarily on the latest issues and answers that affect nonprofit arts presenters serving Monterey County. However, our topics and speakers have been of great interest to concert producers, librarians, and many others. All are welcome.

For more information, call Kira Carillo Corser at 831-375-9712. To suggest topics or speakers, send email to Paulette Lynch -- paulettelynch@culturalmonterey.org