Artworks Salinas

We will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

We join in honoring this important day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of Black history and culture. The gallery will reopen during regular hours on Saturday, June 20. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. 🎨

Join us for an incredible new exhibit featuring the vibrant works of Stacey Gregory and Valerie Guardiola, alongside an incredible collection from 9 additional talented artists and 4 brilliant artisanal creators!

We are excited to share that all of the creators in this exhibit will also be participating in the Open Studios Art Tour (OSAT) this September. Consider this your exclusive sneak peek into the immense local talent hitting the tour! 🗺️✨

🗓️ Exhibit Dates: July 3 – September 24
🎉 First Friday Artist Reception: Friday, July 3rd @ 5:00 PM

Join us each first Friday! Meet the artists, enjoy the creative energy, and discover your new favorite piece. We can't wait to see you there!

📍 262 Main St., Salinas
🔗 arts4mc.org

Additional Artists Include:
Shagufta Khan, Edgar "Edge" Lorenzo, Nate Stapleton, Kelly Melendez, Cristal Hamer, Brenda Scettrini-Saglio, Kenji Tanner, Andrew Jackson, Deborah Good, All Together, Amber's Various Arts, Batray's A&C, and Lori Z. Bala.

What a wonderful First Friday at ArtWorks Salinas! ✨

One of the highlights of the evening was seeing resident artist Cristal Hamer sharing her love of art alongside her son, a young artist in the making. Moments like these remind us how creativity connects generations. 💛

If you missed it, don't worry—there's still time to visit! June is the final month to experience Rubí Hernández's Con el Corazón Abierto (With an Open Heart) and Holly Kristina Rose's Polka Dot Parade before these exhibitions come down.

Stop by ArtWorks and support local art, artists, and creativity in our community!

📍 262 Main Street, Oldtown Salinas

June is here and our First Friday Artist Reception is right around the corner! 🎨

Join us this Friday for an evening of local art, creativity, and community connection. Explore new work, meet the artists, and experience the heart of Salinas’ arts scene.

📍 262 S Main St, Salinas
⏰ 5 PM - 8PM

Bring a friend and step into the creativity! 💛

Artist pictured: Brenda Scettrini-Saglio

¡Acompáñanos en nuestra recepción de artistas del Primer Viernes el 5 de junio a las 5pm en ArtWorks Salinas! 🎨 Esta será la última oportunidad para disfrutar de las impactantes exposiciones de Rubí Hernández y Holly Kristina Rose.

💫 Rubí Hernández presenta "Con el Corazón Abierto," una impactante colección de obras en carboncillo y lápiz que exploran temas como la identidad, la cultura y la resiliencia emocional a través del realismo y la expresión surrealista.

🌸 Holly Kristina Rose presenta "Polka Dot Parade," una vibrante celebración del color y la alegría, con divertidas transformaciones cosidas a mano de objetos cotidianos.

👩‍🎨 La artista residente Brenda Scettrini Saglio presenta "Resonant Voices: Honoring the Legacy and Leadership of Women," que incluye homenajes a mujeres influyentes y reflexiones personales arraigadas en la historia familiar.

🎶 Disfruta de música en directo, estudios abiertos y una velada llena de creatividad, conversación y conexión con la comunidad mientras el centro de Salinas cobra vida.

📍 Ubicación: 262 Main Street, Oldtown Salinas
🎟 ¡Este evento es gratuito y abierto al público!

Graduation season is here, and we have gifts that celebrate this special moment! 🎓

Browse our collection, including embroidered gift cards 💌 and unique items throughout the shop. 🎁 Celebrate your graduate with thoughtful, local gifts that are ready for the milestone! 🎉

Join us for our First Friday Artist Reception on June 5th at 5 PM at ArtWorks Salinas! 🎨 This will be the last opportunity to experience the powerful exhibitions by Rubí Hernández and Holly Kristina Rose.

💫 Rubí Hernández showcases "Con el Corazón Abierto," a powerful collection of charcoal and pencil works that explore themes of identity, culture, and emotional resilience through realism and surreal expression.

🌸 Holly Kristina Rose presents "Polka Dot Parade," a vibrant celebration of color and joy, featuring playful, hand-sewn transformations of everyday objects.

👩‍🎨 Resident Artist Brenda Scettrini Saglio presents "Resonant Voices: Honoring the Legacy and Leadership of Women," which includes tributes to influential women and personal reflections rooted in family history.

🎶 Enjoy live music, open studios, and an evening filled with creativity, conversation, and community connection as Downtown Salinas comes alive.

📍 Location: 262 Main Street, Oldtown Salinas
🎟 This event is free and open to the public!

Thank you to everyone who attended, explored the artwork, and connected with the artists. Your presence made the evening special! 🤍

If you missed the artist reception, stop by this month and experience the gallery for yourself! 🌿

📍 262 Main Street, Oldtown Salinas
🎟 Free & open to the public