2 minute video about our first Monterey Ocean Arts Festival in April 2019

By bringing together science & art, we are employing the power of creativity to
inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.

We invite the whole community to join us in raising our shared voices for
ocean health & the future of our planet.

Anglerfish by Brody Gates' from Prunedale Elementary 6th grade

Festival At a Glance
When: Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940
Goal: To utilize the power of art to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.
Cost: Free Admission

Enjoy this family-friendly event to learn about ocean science through art.
See ocean-themed visual and performing art created by selected Monterey County artists, ages 10-25 years old.
Learn about outstanding local ocean science organizations.
Participate in creating ocean-themed art activities for all ages.
Click here to listen to virtual keynote remarks by renowned ocean advocates:
Dr. John Holdren (Harvard University) & Julie Packard (Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Click here for full Press Release.
Click here for printable version of 2022 Monterey Ocean Arts Festival
Click here to read an article from Monterey County Weekly about the Monterey Ocean Arts Festival.
Click here to read an article from Monterey Herald about the Monterey Ocean Arts Festival.

Click below to support the Monterey Ocean Arts Festival.

Thank you to SpectorDance's Monterey Ocean Arts Festival Sponsors

Arts Council for Monterey County, Century 21 Showcase Realtors, First Night Monterey, Harden Foundation, Holdren + Lietzke Architecture, Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation, Monterey Museum of Art, Montrio Bistro,
Rotary Club of Monterey, Roger Stewart, Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop

Monterey Ocean Arts Festival Steering Committee:
Fran Spector Atkins Founder and Event and Performing Arts Coordinator, Amy Byington Marketing and Administration, Karen Cook Composting and Recycling Coordinator, Darcie Fohrman President of Youth Arts Collective and Advisor, Marnie Glazier Theater Arts Coordinator, Rosie Gutierrez Event and Visual Art Coordinator from Monterey Museum of Art, Alexis Han-Holdren Administration from SpectorDance, Annie Holdren, Ph.D. Environmental Science Coordinator, Rob Klevan Music Coordinator, Ellen Martin Director of First Night Monterey and Visual Art Coordinator, Kat Morgan Community Development Coordinator, Roxanne O’Weger Event and Visual Art Coordinator from Monterey Museum of Art