the Big Sur Arts Initiative
Big Sur girl in the garden

2008 Hidden Gardens: A Big Sur Garden Tour

Daffodils

Don't miss this 10-year-anniversary event on Saturday, June 21, 2008! This event sells out in advance every year, so get your tickets soon.

Get Your Tickets Now

Interested in volunteering for the event? Please contact us at hgtour@bigsurarts.org or 831-667-1530.

Learn More about the Garden Tour

ARTISTS: Register Now for the Plein Air Event

Volunteer Dates Announced through June 2008

Working in the children's garden with kids from the Captain Cooper SchoolCome roll up your sleeves with us!

Whether you're a gardener, handy on a computer keyboard or just want to hang out with some cool people and chip in where you can, you can truly make a difference supporting the arts and community of Big Sur.

Check out our upcoming volunteer dates and mark your calendars.

The easiest way to hear more about our volunteer opportunties is to join our Arts Corps e-mail list. There are no specific time requirements - simply join the list and we'll contact you when specific volunteer needs arise, and you can choose to take part or not. Please include your phone number and address when you sign up.

Sign up for the Arts Corps, or any of our e-mail lists now

BSAI Featured in Carmel Pine Cone

The last issue of the Pine Cone in 2007 featured an interview with BSAI staff members Karen Blades and Lisa Goettel.

Read the article - (PDF)

ArtsBridge

ArtsBridge is a program that supports professional, creative and technical development for Big Sur visual and performing artists. The program also seeks to share the wealth of artistic talent in Big Sur with the greater Monterey peninsula and beyond, expanding opportunities for Big Sur artists through enhanced exposure and increasing access to the arts for all.

Artists who are at least part-time residents of Big Sur are encouraged to join ArtsBridge, and receive access to all the opportunities and support it provides.


Support BSAI

You make the arts thrive in Big Sur! Here's how you can help:

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Volunteer

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Upcoming Events

Ribbon Dance! An After-School Program for Big Sur Youth

Tuesdays – April 22 thru May 27
3-4:30pm - Captain Cooper School Playground (Free! All ages!)

Mosaic Art in the Garden:
A workshop with BigSurFlosaics

Fridays – May 2 - May 30
3-5 pm - Spirit Garden
$75 for five weeks or $20 per class

Volunteer Day!

Saturday, May 17
9am-1pm - Children's Garden at Captain Cooper
(Lunch provided!)

View the Full Calendar of Events & Ongoing Classes

Upcoming Artist Opportunities


Stay in Touch

BSAI has five different e-mail lists, so you can stay informed about what's happening with the programs and events you care about. You can join one or all!

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