The exhibit combines photography, painting, filmmaking, and more to tell stories about how surf culture affects people of color.

A Salinas artist is connecting youth to art, healing and community through a grassroots gallery and workshop space.

A program called Environmental Science Through Art, or ESTA, is creating a space for Latinx high school students in the Salinas Valley to learn science by doing art.

A Chicano-band based in the Salinas Valley, called Flaco El Jandro, recently released recordings in hopes of winning National Public Radio’s 2024 Tiny Desk Contest. Winners of the contest have a chance to highlight their talent by going on a national tour. Flaco El Jandro didn’t win this year’s competition, but that isn’t stopping front-man Alejandro ‘Flaco’ Gomez from releasing more music.

An exhibit that focuses on bringing forward the perspective of Black-Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in white-based activities, like, swimming, surfing or hiking, is at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art. It's called 'Outlandish.'

The film “Harvest Calls” chronicles Brook Munro's journey to create his album “Harvest in Twelve Parts." The album blends rich instrumentation with natural harvest sounds, like grapes being juiced and birds chirping.

An annual art-exhibit that highlights the talent of Cuesta College’s students is teaching them how to market and exhibit their art.

Amidst the bustling streets of Salinas, a cultural oasis exists where the spirit of Mexico comes alive. At the Alisal Center for Fine Arts (ACFA), local dancers are preparing to perform folklorico, a traditional Mexican folk dance, across Monterey County.

The 7th Annual Cambria Film Festival came to a close last weekend, but it's not too late to view this year’s submissions. A virtual pass is available until Monday to view the films and shorts online.

This year’s festival runs from February 7-17th at theaters in downtown Santa Barbara. More than 80,000 people are expected to attend.