Apply to participate in our upcoming summer art exhibition!

We are currently accepting submissions for California Dreamin’, an exhibition of visual artworks focused on summer nostalgia, created by local and regional artists. This exhibition will be displayed at our  Art Depot, 35 5^th St. in downtown Hollister.

Exhibition details, important dates, and the online application can be found HERE.

The deadline to apply is Monday, May 6th, 11pm.

Join us on Saturday & Sunday, April 20th & 21st, 11 am-4 pm for our Open Studios Art Tour in San Juan Bautista & Aromas, a self-guided tour of artists’ studios throughout San Benito County. This annual tour features over 30 local artists and artisans and showcases works in painting, pottery & ceramics, jewelry and more!

Open Studios is a great way for locals and out of town visitors to meet the artists, view and purchase original works of art, learn more about the processes of art-making and enjoy a scenic tour throughout San Benito County.

More information on the weekend tour & Preview Exhibition at our Open Studios event page.

Join us on Saturday & Sunday, April 20th & 21st, 11 am-4 pm for our Open Studios Art Tour in San Juan Bautista & Aromas, a self-guided tour of artists’ studios throughout San Benito County. This annual tour features over 30 local artists and artisans and showcases works in painting, pottery & ceramics, jewelry and more!

Open Studios is a great way for locals and out of town visitors to meet the artists, view and purchase original works of art, learn more about the processes of art-making and enjoy a scenic tour throughout San Benito County.

More information on the weekend tour & Preview Exhibition at our Open Studios event page.

Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists

The Work of Art program is a professional development curriculum developed by Springboard for the Arts to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. Artists can take the whole series, customized combinations, or individual workshops that best suit their needs.

This series will be facilitated by a cohort of Central Coast artists as part of the Central Coast Creative Corps program. Learn more about the workshop facilitators here. The series is free and open to the public.

Workshop descriptions & registration HERE.

Join us at the Grillin & Chillin Alehouse in Hollister for a 2024 Latin Night Dance Party.

Learn Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia in a fun and social atmosphere. All levels of dance experience welcome, no partner or prior experience needed. There is no cover charge, all welcome.

Latin Dance Night at the Grillin’ & Chillin’ Alehouse

Friday, April 26th | 7-8 pm, Lesson | 8-11 pm, Social Dancing

401 McCray St., Unit B24, Hollister

Celebrate San Benito County’s 150^th Anniversary on Cinco de Mayo

Sunday, May 5th |  5-5:30 pm, Lesson | 5:30-7:30 pm, Social Dancing

Outdoor on San Benito St. between 4th & 5th Streets, Downtown Hollister

Latin Dancing at Hollister Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, June 5th | 4:30-5 pm Lesson | 5-7 pm, Social Dancing

Outdoor at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, 649 San Benito Street, Downtown Hollister

For more information, call 831.636.2787 or email info@sanbenitoarts.org.

More details HERE.

Join us on Saturday & Sunday, April 27th & 28th, 11 am-4 pm for our Open Studios Art Tour in Hollister, a self-guided tour of artists’ studios throughout San Benito County. This annual tour features over 30 local artists and artisans and showcases works in painting, pottery & ceramics, jewelry and more!

Open Studios is a great way for locals and out of town visitors to meet the artists, view and purchase original works of art, learn more about the processes of art-making and enjoy a scenic tour throughout San Benito County.

More information on the weekend tour & Preview Exhibition at our Open Studios event page.

Join us on Saturday & Sunday, April 27th & 28th, 11 am-4 pm for our Open Studios Art Tour in Hollister, a self-guided tour of artists’ studios throughout San Benito County. This annual tour features over 30 local artists and artisans and showcases works in painting, pottery & ceramics, jewelry and more!

Open Studios is a great way for locals and out of town visitors to meet the artists, view and purchase original works of art, learn more about the processes of art-making and enjoy a scenic tour throughout San Benito County.

More information on the weekend tour & Preview Exhibition at our Open Studios event page.

Apply to participate in our upcoming summer art exhibition!

We are currently accepting submissions for California Dreamin’, an exhibition of visual artworks focused on summer nostalgia, created by local and regional artists. This exhibition will be displayed at our  Art Depot, 35 5^th St. in downtown Hollister.

Exhibition details, important dates, and the online application can be found HERE.

The deadline to apply is Monday, May 6th, 11pm.

Join us at the in Hollister for a 2024 Latin Night Dance Party.

Learn Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia in a fun and social atmosphere. All levels of dance experience welcome, no partner or prior experience needed. There is no cover charge, all welcome.

Latin Dance Night at the Grillin’ & Chillin’ Alehouse

Friday, April 26th | 7-8 pm, Lesson | 8-11 pm, Social Dancing

401 McCray St., Unit B24, Hollister

Celebrate San Benito County’s 150^th Anniversary on Cinco de Mayo

Sunday, May 5th |  5-5:30 pm, Lesson | 5:30-7:30 pm, Social Dancing

Outdoor on San Benito St. between 4th & 5th Streets, Downtown Hollister

Latin Dancing at Hollister Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, June 5th | 4:30-5 pm Lesson | 5-7 pm, Social Dancing

Outdoor at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, 649 San Benito Street, Downtown Hollister

For more information, call 831.636.2787 or email info@sanbenitoarts.org.

More details HERE.

Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists

The Work of Art program is a professional development curriculum developed by Springboard for the Arts to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. Artists can take the whole series, customized combinations, or individual workshops that best suit their needs.

This series will be facilitated by a cohort of Central Coast artists as part of the Central Coast Creative Corps program. Learn more about the workshop facilitators here. The series is free and open to the public.

Workshop descriptions & registration HERE.

 5-8 PM, Saturday, May 18th

Join us for our Open Studios Night Market  at the Art Depot in downtown Hollister.

The Open Studios Night Market is a new opportunity for emerging artists and makers of all kinds to showcase and sell their work at an outdoor and indoor night market at the Arts Council’s Art Depot in downtown Hollister. This Open Studios Market will also include food and live music.

More information on the weekend tour & Preview Exhibition at our Open Studios event page.

Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists

The Work of Art program is a professional development curriculum developed by Springboard for the Arts to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. Artists can take the whole series, customized combinations, or individual workshops that best suit their needs.

This series will be facilitated by a cohort of Central Coast artists as part of the Central Coast Creative Corps program. Learn more about the workshop facilitators here. The series is free and open to the public.

Workshop descriptions & registration HERE.

Local artists and creatives are encouraged to join one or all of our 2024 series of countywide Artist Roundtables.

This is an open call to all San Benito County based artists who identifies as an artist or creative practitioner to come together to build community, share resources, discuss opportunities, strengths and challenges and begin to create a collective voice amongst our local arts community.

6-7:30 pm, Thursdays, 2/29, 5/30, 8/29, 11/7, locations TBD

The February 29th Roundtable will take place at Hollister Artisan Mercantile, 650 San Benito St #150, Hollister

These events are FREE, ALL WELCOME.

Join us at the in Hollister for a 2024 Latin Night Dance Party.

Learn Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia in a fun and social atmosphere. All levels of dance experience welcome, no partner or prior experience needed. There is no cover charge, all welcome.

Latin Dance Night at the Grillin’ & Chillin’ Alehouse

Friday, April 26th | 7-8 pm, Lesson | 8-11 pm, Social Dancing

401 McCray St., Unit B24, Hollister

Celebrate San Benito County’s 150^th Anniversary on Cinco de Mayo

Sunday, May 5th |  5-5:30 pm, Lesson | 5:30-7:30 pm, Social Dancing

Outdoor on San Benito St. between 4th & 5th Streets, Downtown Hollister

Latin Dancing at Hollister Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, June 5th | 4:30-5 pm Lesson | 5-7 pm, Social Dancing

Outdoor at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, 649 San Benito Street, Downtown Hollister

For more information, call 831.636.2787 or email info@sanbenitoarts.org.

More details HERE.

Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists

The Work of Art program is a professional development curriculum developed by Springboard for the Arts to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. Artists can take the whole series, customized combinations, or individual workshops that best suit their needs.

This series will be facilitated by a cohort of Central Coast artists as part of the Central Coast Creative Corps program. Learn more about the workshop facilitators here. The series is free and open to the public.

Workshop descriptions & registration HERE.

Join us for our 8th annual Art of Eating: A Farm to Table Benefit for the Arts, featuring a 4-course meal prepared by chefs Carlos Canada and Nancy Sorgatz, local wine & beer and world-class entertainment in the gorgeous surroundings of Paicines Ranch. This event blends the worlds of art, culture, agriculture and community through the art of eating.

This year’s dinner takes place from 5-8 pm, Sunday, July 21st at Paicines Ranch.

All proceeds from the event will support the Arts Council’s Arts in Education Program, benefiting over 8,000 local students every year in San Benito County.

Ticket sales now open!

Detials, Menu & Tickets  HERE.

Local artists and creatives are encouraged to join one or all of our 2024 series of countywide Artist Roundtables.

This is an open call to all San Benito County based artists who identifies as an artist or creative practitioner to come together to build community, share resources, discuss opportunities, strengths and challenges and begin to create a collective voice amongst our local arts community.

6-7:30 pm, Thursdays, 2/29, 5/30, 8/29, 11/7, locations TBD

The February 29th Roundtable will take place at Hollister Artisan Mercantile, 650 San Benito St #150, Hollister

These events are FREE, ALL WELCOME.