Arts and Culture
Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific St.
720 Via Mirada
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: 831-372-5477
Email: info@montereyart.org
http://www.montereyart.org
Hours

Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 


Monterey Museum of Art–Pacific Street
559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940
831.372.5477
info@montereyart.org

This inviting, three-story landmark is located across from historic Colton Hall in the heart of Old Monterey. Eight galleries are devoted to exhibitions of American and early California painting, photography and contemporary art featuring significant collections of work by Armin Hansen, William Ritschel, Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. An art reference library offers a quiet place to read and research anytime the Museum is open.  A gift shop includes creative and unusual cards, jewelry and a fine selection of books about your favorite period of art or artist and more. Wheelchair access is available at the sculpture park entrance located between Pacific and Calle Principal Streets.

Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada
720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA 93940
831.372.3689
info@montereyart.org

Contemporary galleries complement the old-world elegance and lavish rose gardens of this gorgeous, historic estate.  Located in one of Monterey’s oldest neighborhoods, La Mirada began as a modest stone adobe in the Mexican period. It was later remodeled to become an elegant home where the great stars of silent film were entertained.  In 1994, the gallery wing was added to accommodate exhibitions of works by popular. critically acclaimed and important emerging artists of today ranging from classic and contemporary impressionists to renown photographers to pioneers of new mediums and visual interpretations of the world around us.

The Monterey Museum of Art- La Mirada is also a perfect venue for weddings, meetings and special events. 

Hours
Wednesday - Saturday 11 am–5 pm
Sunday 1–4 pm

Admission
$10 General
$5 Students and Military
Free MMA Members

Membership
There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Monterey Museum of Art.  Fees begin at $20 for students and $40 for Individuals. However the best value is the $100 Contributor level that entitles you to free admission all year to 449 participating museum and cultural centers throughout the United States– including the de Young and Asian Art Museums in San Francisco.

Visit www.montereyart.org for current information about exhibitions, in-gallery art activities for children, event schedules and membership details.
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Studio Lighting for Fine Art Photography Workshop
February 10, 2012

The Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) is pleased to offer Studio Lighting for Fine Art Photography, a workshop to be conducted by popular local photographer, videographer Greg Mettler.

Exploring the history and technicalities of lighting for fine art photography, students will receive a hands-on experience in how to illuminate still lifes and portraits using ambient and artificial lighting. A guided tour of works by Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and other preeminent photographers on exhibition at the MMA will serve to inspire participants to find new meaning and understanding in the visual elements that make the art of photography so compelling.

Space is limited and early registration is recommended. Register below or call 831.372.5477 x 104. $100 for non-members, $85 for members.

Location: Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey
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Andy Warhol's "Kitchen": A screening of Warhol’s rarely seen video art piece
February 12, 2012

The Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) will present a screening of Andy Warhol’s video piece, “Kitchen” on Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 pm at MMA La Mirada, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey. The event is free with Museum admission.

This screening is being held in conjunction with the Museum’s exhibition Pop Icons: Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, which is made up of large-scale works on paper brought from the collections of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Art, Legion of Honor, Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, as well as private collections.

Location: Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey
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An Evening of Lasting Impressions
March 23, 2012

The Monterey Museum of Art celebrates the opening of its newest exhibition, California Impressionism: Selections from the Irvine Museum with a preview celebration, entitled, An Evening of Lasting Impressionsat the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada. Live music, fine wine, martini bar, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and raffle for highly valued prizes. Tickets $100 MMA Members, $125 Non-members. RSVP online at www.montereyart.org or call 831.372.5477 x 110.

The exhibition of stunning works by California’s most renowned impressionist artists includes selections from the extensive holdings of the Irvine Museum—one of the preeminent collections of early California art featuring Franz Bischoff, Jessie Botke, Paul Dougherty, Edgar Payne, Granville Redmond, Armin Hansen, William Ritschel and Henrietta Shore. The diversity of landscapes and settings that inspired these artists stretches from Laguna to the High Sierras. California Impressionism: Selections from the Irvine Museum will be on view through May 27, 2012.

Location: Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA 93940
Contact: mdegroat@montereyart.org
Phone: 831.372.5477
Email: pr@montereyart.org
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