Please to announce that I will be participating in the Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) Biennial…
MONTEREY, CA (MARCH 11, 2025) – Aligned with its mission to celebrate the diversity of California art, Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) is proud to announce the selection of 122 artists for the inaugural Monterey Biennial, a juried exhibition celebrating the dynamic and diverse talent of contemporary artists across seven Central California counties. The Museum will showcase the work of artists from Fresno, Kern, Kings, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo Counties, who embody the region's vibrant creative spirit. The exhibition will be on view May 15 – August 31, 2025, at MMA's Pacific Street location.
MMA Executive Director Corey Madden states "We were thrilled at the response from artists submitting their work for the Monterey Biennial. Our esteemed jurors, Hector Dionicio Mendoza, Demetri Broxton, and Ann Jastrab were able to select from a rich pool of work. The 122 selected works represent a multifaceted and talented group of artists. This exhibition underscores the extraordinary breadth of artistic talent in Central California and provides a platform to amplify the voices of artists working in this culturally rich and ever- evolving region."
Each work chosen for the Biennial explores how art resonates with cultural, social, and personal contexts to foster public dialogue about contemporary California art.
Hector Dionicio Mendoza, internationally exhibited artist, professor, and one of three Monterey Biennial jurors reflects on the exhibition explaining, "The artwork selected for the inaugural Monterey Biennial reflects the diverse talent from artists of Central California. The artists that were selected represent a wide range of cultural backgrounds, identities, expertise, and ideas. As one of the jurors, I am honored to collaborate with others on this exhibition that aims to spark discussions about how contemporary art is reflected in this region."
Support for this exhibition provided by Richard Carr and Barbara Schilling, Lynn and Michael Hayford, Jacalyn June Horton, Caroline Scott Low and Graham Low, and Lila and James Thorsen.