Monterey County Cultural Directory
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Monterey County Cultural Directory
Welcome!
Over and over we see that the arts are the answer to building bridges throughout our community. Our cultural
groups are wonderful examples. We are thrilled to help you connect with the amazing artists in our region who
are preserving, celebrating and sharing our rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Paulette Lynch
Executive Director
Arts Council for Monterey County
Special thanks to: The David & Lucile Packard Foundation & Monterey County Board of Supervisors.
This directory was published by the Arts Council for Monterey County.
This directory includes artists and organizations. We aspire to be comprehensive. The directory will evolve over
time as we learn about any changes and any new groups. We welcome any suggestions on improvements or
other resources that you may need. To add or change your listing, please contact our Community Coordinator
at [email protected].
Monterey County Cultural Directory
Tradition / Art Form
Multicultural Arts and Culture
Group
To highlight cultural
Heritage, which fosters a
sense of creativity,
Alisal Center for the
empowerment, and
Fine Arts
leadership among youth; to
nurture a vibrant
community.
California Traditional Dance
Alta California
Dance Company
Mexican
Ballet Folklorico
Tapatio
Oaxaca
Japanese
Mission
Programs
Contact Information
Location
District
Free visual and
performing arts classes
with Mexican art
influence
www.alisalcenterforthefinearts.org
East Salinas
3
www.altacaliforniadance.com
Salinas
1
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/pages/Ballet-FolkloricoTapatio
King City
3
http://centrobinacional.org
Greenfield
3
http://www.montereybuddhist.org
Seaside
4
To promote, enlighten and Living history scenarios or
educate regarding the
lectures on subjects
dances, music, clothing and ranging from customs,
customs of the people now history, clothing, dances
known as "The Californios".
and gambling
To preserve and present
Mexico's dance culture.
Folkloric Dance of
Mexico
Help indigenous migrants
To educate the
learn how to make changes indigenous community
Binational Center for
to improve the living
about programs
Indigenous
conditions of the
available. Provide small
Communities
communities where they
space for local weavers
reside.
to sell their handwork.
Buddhist Temple of
the Monterey
Peninsula - Obon
Festival
To preserve their heritage
Produce Japanese
festival with Monterey
community involvement
Monterey County Cultural Directory
Tradition / Art Form
Multicultural arts and culture from
Mexico and Latin America
Mexican Folklore
Group
Mission
Programs
Contact Information
Location
District
Caminos del Arte
Transmit cultural programs
through classes,
performances and
mentorships
Mentoring programs in a
variety of traditional arts
activities, including
Mariachi music, Aztec
dance, Salsa, Merengue
music and dance.
www.caminosdelarte.net
East Salinas
2&3
Estampas de las
Americas
To build a generation of
children based on pride,
respect and cultural
identity, sharing multicultural
heritage, music, and dance
Folkloric Dance of
Mexico
[email protected]
Salinas, East
Salinas
www.facebook.com/EstampasDeLasAmericas
1&2
Festa Italia
To preserve and present
Italian heritage and
Italian/American culture
Traditional and classical
performances at
community festivals
www.festaitaliamonterey.com
Monterey
5
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/fiestamexicanadegreenfi
eld
Greenfield
3
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/pages/Filipino-AmericanCommunity-Club-of-MontereyPeninsula/110610542299738
Marina
4
Fiesta Mexicana
Fiesta Mexicana
To keep cultural traditions
Classes of folkloric
dances of Mexico
Filipino Dances
Filipino American
Community Club of
Monterey Peninsula
Promoting the Filipino
culture through education,
cultural events and civic
participations around the
Central Coast
Showcase traditional
Filipino dances and
Culture.
Monterey County Cultural Directory
Tradition / Art Form
Greek
Group
Monterey Bay
Greek Festival
Mission
Programs
To promote Greek culture
through education, cultural
Organize festival with
events and civic
community participation
participations around the
Central Coast
To present the best music
Classes and
Monterey Peninsula from African and African
performances of African
African/ African-American Gospel Gospel Community
American traditions with
and African American
Choir
local and guest singers and
songs
musicians
Oaxacan Arts and Culture
Multidisciplinary Asian
American Indians
Movimiento Cultural
Indigena
MPC Asian Student
Association
Teach Oaxacan traditions
Classes from master
Triqui teachers in
weaving, dancing,
singing
Living history scenarios or
To present and promote
lectures on subjects
traditional and
ranging from customs,
contemporary Asian music
history, clothing, dances,
and dance
and gambling
To preserve and identify
their presence in the greater Inform the community
Ohlone Costanoan Monterey area, representing regarding their presence
Esselen Nation
over 600 enrolled members
and history in the
of local tribal descent from
Monterey Bay Area
19 or more regional villages
Contact Information
Location
District
www.montereybaygreekfestival.com
Salinas,
Monterey
1,5
www.mpgospelcc.org
Seaside
4
[email protected]
www.launionindigena.com
Greenfield
3
[email protected]
Monterey
5
www.ohlonecostanoanesselennation.org
Monterey,
Castroville
2&5
Monterey County Cultural Directory
Tradition / Art Form
Group
Multidisciplinary Spanish
Peña Cultural Adela
y Jose
Japanese drumming
Shinsho-Mugen
Daiko
Scottish Games &
Celtic Festival
Irish
Mission
Programs
To share the passion for
Presentation of poems in
poetry and invite local
their native Spanish
poets to showcase their art
language
Emphasizes cultivation of
energy, self-awareness and
social and personal
harmony in Taiko drumming
Study the art of
Japanese drumming
To promote Scotland
culture through education,
Organize festival with
cultural events and civic
community participation
participations around the
Central Coast
Contact Information
Location
District
[email protected]
Salinas
2&3
www.shinshomugendaiko.net/index.html
Monterey,
Watsonville
5
http://www.montereyscotgames.com
Monterey
Spirit Garden
Multicultural educational
programs hosting artists,
performers, from across the
globe.
It's an International Arts
and Cultural Center
http://bigsurspiritgarden.com
Big Sur
Spirit of Salinas Irish
Company Irish &
Celtic Dance
Provide strengthening and
turn-out exercises for Irish
dancers
Irish dance classes
www.spiritofsalinas.com/index.htm
Salinas
1
Monterey County Cultural Directory
Tradition / Art Form
Chinese
Mexican Dance
Aztecan Dancers
Group
The Monterey Bay
Lion Dance Team
Mission
Programs
Cultivate an
The pursuit of excellence in
understanding of Lion
sharing the art of Lion
Dance with insights into
Dance and Chinese culture,
Chinese culture.
promoting Arts and
Workshops will provide a
Education.
backdrop of the arts and
culture of China
Contact Information
Location
District
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/groups/mbliondance/?fr
ef=ts
Marina
4
www.aditidance.org
Monterey
The Aditi Foundation
The mission is to preserve
ethnic dances through
education and scholarships.
Tonatiuh Danzantes
del Quinto Sol
participate in performances Mexican folklore dance
with professional dancers
classes and
and with our
performances
www.alisalcenterforthefinearts.org
North Salinas
Turkish Festival
To promote Turkish culture
through education, cultural
Organize festival with
events and civic
community participation
participations around the
Central Coast
http://turkfestca.org
Monterey
County
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/pages/YaocuauhtliDanza-Cultural/202006089866258?fref=ts
Salinas, East
Salinas
Yaocuauhtli Danza
Cultural
To keep Aztec traditions
and Aztec culture alive by
working with children,
youth, and community.
Flamenco Dance
Traditional Aztecan
dance classes to all
ages.
2
2&3