Artworks Salinas

Artworks Salinas Discover Arts4MC's ArtWorks at 262 Main Street! Visit us: Tues 11am - 2pm | Wed 2pm - 4pm | Fri to Sun 10am - 4pm | First Fridays 12pm - 8pm

ArtWorks Studio and Gallery is a welcoming space for creativity and community engagement. Nestled in the heart of Downtown Salinas at 262 Main Street, we offer a variety of exciting opportunities for artists and art lovers alike:

Artist Studios for Lease: We provide cozy studio spaces for artists to sublease at an affordable rate, with a low sliding scale. Rent includes all utilities, Wi

-Fi, and marketing support. The artist placement process is juried by a small panel to ensure the right fit for the program. For more information, email info(at)arts4mc.org. Exhibit and Gallery Space: Our gallery features rotating exhibits every quarter, showcasing fantastic pieces from local artists. We aim to promote a diverse array of artworks for visitors to enjoy. The gallery is open to the public for free, making art accessible to everyone. Artisanal Shop: Within our gallery, you’ll find an artisanal shop offering unique, handcrafted items created by local makers. Come and find one-of-a-kind treasures that add a touch of creativity to your life while supporting local artisans. Workshop and Popup Space: We also offer space for workshops and popup events, where vendors and artists can share their goods and engage with the community. Hours of Operation: We're open free to the public from Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Come visit us and be a part of the creative magic!

09/03/2026

Monterey County looks different after dark. 🌙🌃

Artist Andrew Jackson captures nighttime landscapes and architecture through his distinctive use of color, light, and shadow. Based in Castroville, his work reflects his connection to the Monterey Peninsula and the places that surround him.

Visit Andrew during Open Studios Art Tour at ArtWorks Salinas, experience his night scenes in person, and discover an original piece to bring home. 🖼️✨

📍 ArtWorks Salinas | Studio #5
🗓 OSAT: September 12–13 & 19–20 | 11 AM–5 PM

09/02/2026

Texture, rhythm, and stories you can feel. 🎨

With more than 40 years of experience, Kenji Tanner creates highly textured acrylic, impasto, and hand-beaded works rooted in African American narratives, musical lineage, and cross-cultural traditions.

Visit Kenji at ArtWorks Salinas during Open Studios Art Tour to experience her work, connect with her creative process, and find an original piece that speaks to you. ✨

📍 ArtWorks Salinas | Studio #5
🗓 OSAT: September 12–13 & 19–20 | 11 AM–5 PM

09/01/2026

Take a closer look 🖼️✨

Artist Deborah Good brings together painting, drawing, and photography in a practice guided by intuition and observation. Her work invites viewers to connect with the nuances of color, form, and place. 🌊

Visit Deborah during Open Studios Art Tour at ArtWorks Salinas, experience her work in person, and perhaps discover an original piece to bring home. 🎨📷

📍 ArtWorks Salinas | Studio #5
🗓 OSAT: September 12–13 & 19–20 | 11 AM–5 PM

08/30/2026

Inspired by the land and the people who call it home. 🌸

ArtWorks artist Brenda Scettrini-Saglio draws inspiration from the Salinas Valley, creating work that honors its landscapes, communities, and stories of resilience and hope. 🌱🖼️

Visit her studio at ArtWorks Salinas to experience the valley through her perspective and find an original piece that brings a bit of home to your own walls. You can also connect with Brenda during the Open Studios Art Tour this September at Studio #5! 🎨

📍 ArtWorks Salinas
🗓 OSAT: September 12–13 & 19–20 | 11 AM–5 PM

08/27/2026

What if your next piece of art started with a story? ✏️

ArtWorks artist Edgar “Edge” Lorenzo brings decades of experience in traditional animation and visual storytelling to his work, creating original characters and drawings that explore different themes, moods, and emotions. 🖼️

Visit his studio, discover his work, and find a piece to bring home while supporting a local artist. You can also connect with Edge during the Open Studios Art Tour this September! ✨

📍 ArtWorks Salinas
🗓 OSAT: September 12–13 & 19–20 | 11 AM–5 PM

08/26/2026

Could one of these paintings belong on your wall? 👀🖼️

ArtWorks artist Shagufta Khan aka SK Art Studio creates abstract impressionist paintings guided by emotion, intuition, and spontaneity, exploring nature, relationships, family, community, and our shared human experiences.
Visit her studio at ArtWorks Salinas to find a piece that speaks to you and support a local artist by taking original art home. You can also connect with her during the Open Studios Art Tour this September! 🎨

📍 ArtWorks Salinas
🗓 OSAT: September 12–13 & 19–20 | 11 AM–5 PM

08/20/2026

Come see what Nate Stapleton has been creating! 🌌

ArtWorks artist Nate invites you to visit his studio at ArtWorks Salinas, explore his paintings, and connect with the work he creates right here in the gallery. Blending the abstract with the fantastical, Nate’s paintings draw from a lifelong love of visual storytelling, science fiction, and fantasy, while exploring hope, pain, alienation, and wonder. 🪐📿

This September, Nate will also open his studio to visitors as part of the Open Studios Art Tour, an opportunity to connect directly with artists, discover their creative spaces, and experience the work being made across Monterey County! ✨

📍 ArtWorks Salinas | 262 Main Street, Salinas
🗓 OSAT: September 12–13 & 19–20 | 11 AM–5 PM

One last First Friday Artist Reception before our gallery changes for a new exhibition! 🪩Join us on September 4 for the ...
08/18/2026

One last First Friday Artist Reception before our gallery changes for a new exhibition! 🪩

Join us on September 4 for the final Artist Reception featuring Valerie Guardiola’s Sometimes I'm Glad I Exist, guest artist Stacey Gregory, and our Open Studios Art Tour preview exhibition. 💿

Meet the artists, explore the artwork, and support local artists before these exhibitions close. Our next exhibition will open in November, so don’t miss this final reception! 💛

📍 ArtWorks Salinas | 262 Main Street, Salinas
🗓 September 4 | 5–8 PM

Spanish:
¡Una última recepción de artistas del First Friday antes de que nuestra galería se renueve con una nueva exposición! 🪩

Acompáñanos el 4 de septiembre en la última recepción de artistas, en la que se presentarán la obra de Valerie Guardiola Sometimes I'm Glad I Exist, la artista invitada Stacey Gregory y nuestra exposición previa al recorrido artístico Open Studios. 💿

Conoce a los artistas, descubre las obras y apoya a los artistas locales antes de que estas exposiciones cierren sus puertas. Nuestra próxima exposición se inaugurará en noviembre, ¡así que no te pierdas esta última recepción! 💛

📍 ArtWorks Salinas | 262 Main Street, Salinas
🗓 4 de septiembre| 5–8 PM

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our August First Friday Salinas Artist Reception! ✨It was a wonderful evening fi...
08/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our August First Friday Salinas Artist Reception! ✨

It was a wonderful evening filled with live music by Andres Benito-Yanez, meaningful conversations, smiling faces, and beautiful artwork finding new homes. Every piece purchased is an investment in Monterey County's arts community and directly supports local artists in pursuing their creative dreams.

If you couldn't make it, there's still time to experience our current exhibitions. Visit the gallery this week to explore the gallery, discover local art, and support the artists who make our creative community so vibrant. We look forward to welcoming you! 💛

We love seeing our community come together at our gallery. Here's a moment from our last Artist Reception featuring ArtW...
08/05/2026

We love seeing our community come together at our gallery. Here's a moment from our last Artist Reception featuring ArtWorks artist Kenji Tanner. 💛

Join us this Friday for our next Artist Reception featuring Valerie Guardiola, guest artist Stacey Gregory, and our Open Studios Art Tour preview exhibition. Meet the artists, connect with fellow art lovers, and experience the latest exhibitions at ArtWorks Salinas. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! 🎨

📍 ArtWorks Salinas | 262 Main Street, Salinas
🗓 Friday, August 7 | 5–8 PM

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