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 creativity of the Central Coast. Scroll through the information below to see which art exhibits are currently on display in our Mezzanine and Youth Art Galleries.

MEZZANINE ART GALLERY

The Art of Observation: Recording Monterey County’s Natural World

The Art of Observation offers a distinct artistic perspective on Monterey County’s landscapes, revealing how artists translate the region’s coastline, forests, plants, and wildlife into visual expression. Together, these interpretations highlight the powerful relationship between place and creativity, showing how art can deepen our understanding of the natural world and strengthen our sense of responsibility for its care.

This exhibit was curated in partnership with the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, by Maya Sosa, Exhibits Coordinator, and Nate King, Collections & Research Senior Manager, in collaboration with Dr. Rachel M. Miller, Executive Director.

YOUTH ART GALLERY

Monterey County through the Eyes of Children

Have you ever revisited a place where you had created a happy childhood memory? Perhaps it was on the beach at Asilomar, a tidal pool along Pacific Grove’s shores, or on a hiking trail in Big Sur. Were those vivid colors and details of that memory just a mere figment of nostalgia, or perhaps something else?

In collaboration with Oasis Charter School, the Monterey Regional Airport proudly presents Monterey County through the Eyes of Children. Using blank canvas and pastel colors, 26 fourth grade students depicted different scenes from across the Monterey Region. We invite you to visit and pause to reframe your perspective on those familiar places with the eyes of a child.

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.”