Arts Council for Monterey County

The mission of the Arts Council for Monterey County is to improve the quality of life for everyone in our region through the arts. The legendary Ansel Adams led dedicated civic, arts and business leaders to create our agency in 1982 as part of a nationwide movement powered by the National Endowment for the Arts. By 1985, Monterey County first contracted with the council for cultural services to improve the economic health of the region with funding from the Tourism Occupancy Tax. Today, after more than 30 years of observation, research and experience, we find over and over that The Arts Are the Answer to overcoming our communities greatest challenges and achieving our regions greatest potential. Thanks to our supporters and partners, we help bring high quality arts programs to more and more residents including those who have historically had little access. Over the years, we have strengthened the capacity of all arts organizations and cultural groups to more effectively serv...