Here at the Airport you can experience a variety of rotating art exhibits and new and innovative public art displays that celebrate the beauty, spirit and great creativity of the Central Coast. Scroll through the information below to see which art exhibits are currently on display in our Mezzanine and Youth Galleries.

MEZZANINE ART GALLERY

Visualizing the Many Wonders of Monterey County Through Art

This exhibit serves to draw attention to the spellbinding beauty, enchantment, history , and serenity of Monterey County through art. The mission and purpose of Central Coast Art Association (CCAA) is to support and collaborate with the central coast as a vibrant arts community by promoting appreciation of art and providing opportunities for artists of all experience levels to develop their skills and exhibit their work.

Featured in this exhibit:

• Historical Monterey
• Recreation For All
• Coastal Beauty
• Spectacular Wildlife
• World’s Salad Bowl and More
• Music and Art Meca

​YOUTH ART GALLERY

Your VOTE is Your Voice!

In their mission to promote voting rights, the League of Women Voters of Monterey County held a contest that challenged high school artists to create posters that would encourage citizens to register and vote. The posters display a wide range of creativity, cultural diversity and artistic talent. The contest inspired discussions about the power of voting and students realized how art can have a positive impact on their community. Each composition reveals the student’s concern about safe-guarding our elections and ensuring that every vote counts. All of the artwork reflects a non-partisan call to voting, without reference to any candidate or political party. These young artists, who are first time voters, encourage everyone to VOTE!

STANDING ART EXHIBIT

Against the Odds: Pioneering Women of Monterey County

Whether labeled “hell on wheels,” “pillars of the community” or “agents of change”, the energy, wisdom, and courage of the women featured in this exhibition were forces to be reckoned with during their lifetimes. Their accomplishments and contributions to the betterment of Monterey County communities underlie countless local ordinances, institutions, and civic benefits that we take for granted today.

This exhibit scratches the surface in presenting a glimpse of the many prominent women who have contributed to Monterey County’s rich history. We hope their stories will inspire today’s women in pursuing their dreams and goals, and will encourage families to preserve photos, documents and mementos of their own “pioneer women.”