College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Performing and Visual Arts

Art and Social Engagement

The VPA program is committed to multilingual, multicultural, gender-equitable learning, using a curriculum that is student-centered and society serving which focuses on regional needs, specifically those involving both inner-city and isolated rural populations, to meet the needs relevant to communities in the immediate Tri-County region (Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito).

Community Partnerships

  • Center for Community Advocacy (CCA)
  • Monterey Waste Management District (MRWMD)
  • Alisal Center for the Fine Arts (ACFA)
  • Asian Cultural Experience (ACE)
  • Service Learning Partnerships: Our Service Learning Partnerships include, but are not limited to: New Museum of Los Gatos, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey Peace & Justice Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, Arts Council for Monterey County, City of Seaside, National Steinbeck Center, The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove, Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University, Historic Royal Presidio Chapel of Monterey San Carlos Cathedral, San Benito County Historical Society, Carmel Valley Historical Society, City of Monterey Museums, Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Monterey History & Art Association.