MHAA & Old Monterey Foundation proudly presents the first installment of their 2023 lecture series featuring the distinguished Peter Hiller, author, historian, and Jo Mora Collection Curator for the Monterey History and Art Association, as he discusses the life and legacy of artist Jo Mora and Mora’s contributions to the Monterey Bay community.

The creative career of Joseph Jacinto “Jo” Mora (1876-1947) was both compelling and diverse: he was a painter, muralist, sculptor, building designer, cartographer, actor, set designer, cowboy, and husband and father.

Mora’s artwork sprang from his interests in numerous subjects including Native Americans and cowboys, the American landscape, California history and its missions, the classics of Chaucer, and Mora’s love of animals. All of these subjects, including the Christmas holiday, found expression in his work and his lasting creative efforts can be seen throughout California and the West.

General admission seating is free and space is limited, but registration is required. Click here to reserve your seats today!

Doors to the theatre open at 5:45pm and the lecture begins promptly at 6 pm. For more information, call Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center at 831-372-2608.