Pajaro Valley Arts Council

06/14/2026

🎨 Watsonville artists, this is your chance to help welcome the community through art!
Salud Para La Gente is seeking local artwork for the grand opening of the newly renovated Clinica Del Valle wing on July 6. Selected pieces will help create a warm, welcoming space for patients, families, and community members.
To apply, email Matko Vranjes at [email protected] with:
• Up to 3 images of your artwork
• Artwork title(s)
• Medium
• Dimensions
📅 Deadline: June 25
This is a quick turnaround, so don't wait to submit! Help celebrate this exciting new chapter for Salud Para La Gente and share your creativity with the community. ✨

06/05/2026

*EVENT UPDATE: Malaquias Montoya is no longer able to join us for this Saturday’s event.

We are grateful that Juan R. Fuentes will continue the conversation, sharing insights into his own work as well as the art, legacy, and contributions of Malaquias Montoya. Having worked alongside Montoya for many years, Fuentes offers a unique perspective on their shared history and the lasting impact of Chicano printmaking, education, and activism.

We look forward to welcoming you for this special artist talk!

06/01/2026

Step into a summer of art, community, and connection with free events at PVA ☀️🎨
Save and screenshot this post so you don’t miss a thing ✨

🔗 pvarts.org/upcoming

05/29/2026

Two new exhibitions opened this week at PVA, and tomorrow we celebrate with a special reception ✨

Join us tomorrow for the opening reception of Over the Edge: Printmaking Without Limits and Voice for the Voiceless: The Art of Malaquias Montoya.

From experimental contemporary printmaking to powerful work centered on protest, resistance, and community, these exhibitions explore the many ways print and image-making can challenge, connect, and inspire.

Over the Edge: Printmaking Without Limits
Voice for the Voiceless: The Art of Malaquias Montoya.
Opening Reception
Sat, May 30 | 1-3PM

05/27/2026

Official Ribbon Cutting Celebration ✨
While we’ve been settling into the space and welcoming the community since January, we’re excited to finally celebrate with an official ribbon cutting hosted by the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce! We hope you’ll join us for the celebration!

🕔 Celebration: Thurs, Jun 4 | 5–7pm
✂️ Ribbon Cutting: 5:30pm
📍 280 Main Street, Watsonville

05/26/2026

Reception Reminder ✨

Join us this Saturday, May 30 from 1:00PM–3:00PM at the PVA Porter Building for the opening reception of two new exhibitions:

Over the Edge: Printmaking Without Limits
Curated by Jane Gregorius & Katherine Levin-Lau
and Voice for the Voiceless: The Art of Malaquias Montoya
Curated by Roberta Valdez

Celebrate contemporary printmaking, powerful storytelling, and community through art. Free and open to all.

05/24/2026

Great Article! Thank you Jane, Katherine, and Roberta for such a fabulous show. As always, thank you Shmuel Thaler Photographer for capturing the essence!

This week’s Photographer’s Eye features photos inside the Porter Building abuzz with activity and creativity as exhibit “Over the Edge: Printmaking Without Limits” is installed at the Pajaro Valley Arts gallery in Watsonville.
Read more below

05/21/2026

Have an idea for an exhibition? There’s still time — we’ve extended our Exhibition Proposal deadline to June 1 ✨

PVA is accepting Exhibition Proposals for our 2027–2028 cycle. Curators, artist collectives, and community collaborators are invited to apply and bring their vision to the community.

🗓 New Deadline: June 1, 2026
🔗 https://na2.hubs.ly/H05HcD90