Monterey, CA
Monterey's murals are as closely tied to the sea as the city itself — Cannery Row's historic sardine-processing district is lined with works celebrating the fishing industry, John Steinbeck's literary legacy, and the marine wildlife of Monterey Bay. The city's Latino community has added a strong thread of Chicano muralism to the mix, particularly in surrounding neighborhoods where farmworker history and agricultural landscapes shape the visual story.
Featured Artists
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World-renowned artist known for his Whaling Walls — over 100 large-scale cetacean murals painted on buildings across the globe. His Monterey works along Cannery Row are among his most celebrated, celebrating the marine sanctuary that makes Monterey Bay one of the world's great wildlife wonders.
Cathy Johnson
Monterey Peninsula artist whose large-format works draw on the region's literary history and multicultural fishing community. Her Downtown Alvarado Street mural is a tribute to the cannery workers whose labor built Monterey's economy in the early 20th century.