Overview

For over eight decades, Montalvo has fostered a vision of creativity, experimentation, and universal access to the arts. Today, Montalvo embraces art as the ultimate gift to humanity, an enduring treasure, and the very essence of our programs and exhibitions. From visual and performing arts to fine arts and literary arts, Montalvo offers something for everyone.

Residency Program

A creative incubator for artists from any discipline.

The Sally and Don Lucas Artists Residency Program (LAP) is a creative incubator and cultural producer dedicated to investing in artists and their work. We support visual artists, composers, writers, performers, scholars, and others from around the world to undertake critical investigations of contemporary issues, and to create and present new and experimental works.

Art Events

Exhibitions:

Exhibition at ICA San José—on view March 23–August 11, 2024:

Upcoming Events:

Wed
2025/01/22

Open Access LITSeries: Salt & Poetry Reading & Writing Workshop Cultivating the Creative Life: Who Am I Now?

Thu
2025/03/27

Open Access: Literary Arts Denise Young, When We Are Seen How to Come Into Your Power – and Empower Others Along the Way

Thu
2025/04/17

Open Access: Literary Arts Hello Goodbye Hello, Artists Residencies and how they support the creative economy.

Performing Arts

Join us for live music, drama, comedy, and much more.

Be it world-class performers in the Carriage House Theatre, theatrical readings and site-specific performances that take advantage of Montalvo’s beautiful grounds, intimate performances in the Villa, or events on our outdoor stage, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Thu
2025/01/30

Fratello Marionettes: Peter and the Wolf

Thu
2025/01/30

Performing Arts Series for Students: Fratello Marionettes—Peter and the Wolf

Sun
2025/02/02

The Saint Michael Trio: “Schumann Dissected”

Tue
2025/02/25

SoVoSó: One Planet, One World, One People

Tue
2025/02/25

Performing Arts Series for Students: SoVoSó—One Planet, One World, One People

Wed
2025/03/05

New Ballet presents Swan Lake

Wed
2025/03/05

Performing Arts Series for Students: New Ballet presents Swan Lake

Sun
2025/03/16

The Saint Michael Trio: “A Romp Then to Now”

Thu
2025/03/20

Mosaic America Spring Celebration of Life

Thu
2025/03/20

Mosaic America Spring Celebration of Life