05/01/2026
Hello MBPAPA painters, Here is the schedule for May and June 2026. We will have a critique after the paint out at the Monterey Custom House, led by Signature artists, on Saturday May 23.
Wed. May 6 at 10am- 1pm. Special Invite to Fort Ord Dunes State Park. Paint restoration of Dunes and native plants, closed to public. We must be on time, there are permission slips to sign at 10am sharp, and then they es**rt us to the restoration site and back. An exhibition of our paintings is in the future. Meet at the parking lot at the end of 8th Ave in Marina. From 2nd Ave turn west onto 9th Street, after round-abouts it changes to 8th. Drive over the bridge to the parking lot. Porta potties at parking lot.
Wed. May 13 at 10am- 1pm. Cooper Molera Adobe, 506 Munras Ave, Monterey. We can paint anywhere on the grounds, except near the barn. There is a plan to have a show of our paintings here in the future. Restrooms and café on site.
Wed. May 20 at 10am- 1pm. Davenport Landing Park and Beach. A fun new location with a beach, picnic tables, surfers, waves and cliffs. Directions: On Hiway One, drive North from Santa Cruz and turn left onto Davenport Landing Road just after going thru the town of Davenport. Park along the road, Porta Potties are on site.
Saturday May 23 at 10am -1pm. Custom House, Monterey. Paint at and around the Old Custom House. There will be a critique at 12:45 after the paint out, led by MBPAPA Signature artists. Park at Fisherman’s Wharf parking lot for $1.50/ hr. Restrooms on site.
Wed. May 27 at 10am- 1pm. Old Monterey Municipal Wharf. Paint Views of Monterey Bay and Del Monte Beach, or views into the harbor. Park on the old wharf and pay $1.50/ hr. Restrooms at Harbor Master or there are porta potties at entrance to the wharf.
Wed. June 3 at 10am- 1pm. Special Invite to Fort Ord Dunes State Park. Paint restoration of Dunes and native plants, closed to public. We must be on time, there are permission slips to sign at 10am sharp, and then they es**rt us to the restoration site and back. An exhibition of our paintings is in the future. Meet at the parking lot at the end of 8th Ave in Marina. From 2nd Ave turn west onto 9th Street, after round-abouts it changes to 8th. Drive over the bridge to the parking lot. Porta potties at parking lot.
Wed. June 10 at 10am- 1pm. Carmel River State Beach. Paint the Carmel River lagoon, or the view toward Pt Lobos with the beach and waves. From Rio Rd turn left at Santa Lucia Ave to the end and turn right onto Scenic. The parking lot will be on the right. Arrive early if you can the parking lot fills up quickly. Restrooms at the parking lot.
Wed June 17, 10am – 1pm.Asilomar Coastal Trail, Post #7 Pacific Grove. Park along Sunset Drive. Post #7 is between the State Beach and Pico Dr. Look for the orange MBPAPA cone on my car. Waves and Ocean. You can also walk up on the nearby boardwalk toward Asilomar to paint dunes etc. Restrooms at Crespi Pond or in Asilomar Julia Morgan Main Lodge.
Wed. June 24 at 10am- 1pm. Artist Demo at Old Monterey Adobes, exact location to be announced. MBPAPA Signature artist Christine Crozier will paint a demo at one of the historic adobes. All are welcome!
