California Arts and Sciences Institute presents contemporary painter, Monica Johnson, at Gallery Sur in Carmel at 5 pm on March 20. Monica will discuss her inspiration and novel use of materials to create beauty and a connection to the natural world. Join us for an exploration of her journey and the stories behind her captivating […]

Students of the Central Coast: the California Arts and Sciences Institute (CASI) challenges you to explore the marvelous oceans and coast of our region, and produce an artwork displaying your creativity depicting a species or habitat of your choice. The medium of expression can be a drawing, photograph, painting, collage, or even a sculpture. The […]

Join us on Monday, April 28th as we welcome our next distinguished CASI panel for a subject we can all sink our teeth into, nutrition! There are so many points of view on what diets are trendy, healthy, accessible, available, and can keep us healthy. Our conversation will serve to address some of these viewpoints […]

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 will host a live event awards ceremony where thirty of the top student art submittals will be hung in exhibition, and awards will be given to top students. The ceremony will be held at the Monterey studio of internationally esteemed artist Rene Romero Schuler. Complimentary wine, non-alcoholic beverages and light refreshments will be served. […]

This is a Free Event For All Members Use provided promo code for your free tickets at bottom of this page. CASI’s Summer Gala will be a deep dive into sustainable home interior design, and fire resistant structural and landscape design. The live event will be held in a fabulous new home in the gated […]

Students from all over our Central Coast have submitted many exceptional original papers for the CASI 2025 Student Writing Contest. We assembled a group of 21 judges in a spectrum of disciplines, and the judging is complete. On July 25th we shall hold an awards ceremony at the Carmel Barnyard to announce the three top […]

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 […]

CASI Launches 2026 Student Scholarship & Contest Season On September 9 at the Carmel Barnyard, CASI will unveil its 2026 Student Scholarship program—anticipated to double in number from 2025—and officially kick off its annual creative contests. Alongside the returning Art and Writing Contests, this year introduces an exciting new category: the Student Film Contest. Students, […]

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 […]

An important CASI Live Event on the fire disaster at the Moss Landing Battery Storage Plant will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 5PM, at Wave Street Studios in Monterey. As you may know, the California Central Coast fell from grace on 1/16/25 when a half-billion dollar “clean energy investment” self-immolated in Moss Landing. This […]