Mel Ahlborn: The Evolution of The Written Word CASI presents noted artist Mel Ahlborn, who will not only discuss her own work and art journey, but also render to us the multi-millennial history of early substrates and inks that artists have evolved. Carved tablets and wall paintings, scrolls of papyrus and vellum, the codex structure […]

CASI presents noted astrophotographer Gary Lopez at Gallery Sur in Carmel on August 8th at 4:30 pm. Dr. Lopez will discuss the field of astrophotography as well as his filmmaking career. Complimentary wine and appetizers will be served. Gallery Sur is located on 6th between Dolores & Lincoln, Carmel by the Sea. Dr. Gary W. […]

CASI presents the Rana Creek Preserve, the largest pristine land in Monterey County. Keynote speaker will be Kat Hardisty, the Preserve Manager. This amazing event will occur at the Rana Ranch Preserve in Carmel Valley on August 26 at 4:30 pm. The spectacular 21 square mile open space Preserve is owned by the non profit […]

Photographic Artist Winston Boyer CASI Live Event Internationally known photographer Winston Boyer will present/speak at a CASI live event on September 10th at 4:30pm at Gallery Sur in Carmel. The gallery will be hung with a major exhibit of Boyer’s works, and he will describe his life journey in photographic arts. Boyer has traveled to […]

This CASI November 21 live event will feature presentations of important very old architectural elements in Europe. This will be the annual CASI fundraiser which is the backbone of funding our annual scholarship awards for our student contests in art, writing and filmmaking. Two presenters are the owners of these important historical monuments, who have […]

On December 18th at 4:30 pm in the Carmel Barnyard CASI will present a comprehensive assessment of nuclear power in the USA. We have three distinguished scientists to convey the complexities of nuclear power and how we can optimize its use in our energy mix. Panelists will include Dr. Gene Nelson, Dr. Robert Campbell and […]

On February 14th at 11:30 am, The Epoch Times Insider Series will host a live event at the Irvine Auditorium featuring scientific analysis of lithium ion battery technology and the resultant health and safety risks along with economic consequences to ratepayers and taxpayers. There will be a detailed analysis of policy alternatives including the optimum […]

This live CASI panel will present at the Carmel Barnyard on February 26th at 4:30 pm. Prior CASI events have focused on home hardening, but this event will feature what we can demand of our legislators and Boards of Supervisors to appreciably reduce the risk of a major wildfire and insure rapid response and containment. […]

Meet Me At The Threshold - Symbolism in Contemporary Art When Renaissance viewers encountered Botticelli's "Primavera," they immediately understood its symbolic vocabulary—Zephyr pursuing Chloris, the virtues of the Three Graces, Venus governing love, Mercury wielding reason. Shared symbolic literacy meant art’s visual vocabularies transcended individual artists and could be read like texts. This universal symbolic […]

California Water Policy will be presented as a live event by the California Arts and Sciences Institute on June 25, 2026 at 430 pm. Two top experts on California water will discuss the topic at the Carmel Barnyard, moderated by nationally syndicated broadcaster Edward King. You will learn how our water can become more plentiful […]

CASI presents an important event on desalination technology and its role in environmental protection, public health and making water more abundant in California. Top experts in this field will present detailed information on desalination technology and tangible things that can occur with adequate public awareness. Our presenting experts are Brad Imamura, Director, Marina Coast Water […]

CASI Youth Mentoring Series CASI has formed a partnership with the Carmel Youth Center to provide a special youth mentoring series for the 2026/27 school year. Emphasis will be placed on topics that are less common in public school curricula such as personal finance, breaking into adult careers, starting a business, critical thinking about energy […]