2026 Monterey Car Week
ArtCenter is once again making its mark at Monterey Car Week, the world-renowned celebration of automotive excellence.
Members of the ArtCenter community, including alumni, faculty and current Transportation Design students, will be part of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, Exotics on Broadway and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance at Monterey Car Week.
ArtCenter at the 2026 Monterey Car Week
Friday, August 14
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Quail Lodge & Golf Club
8205 Valley Greens Dr, Carmel, CA 93923.
ArtCenter will be exhibiting at The Quail and the ArtCenter Design Excellence Award will be judged by ArtCenter students, and presented by Chair of Transportation Design, Marek Djordjevic.
This year, Transportation Design alumna Delaney Barr was commissioned to create the official artwork. It will be officially unveiled at the event and on view in the College’s exhibition.
Saturday, August 15
Exotics on Broadway
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
The College will also host a tent at Exotics on Broadway, where many vehicles with alumni connections are expected to be on display.
2026 Monterey Car Week Alumni Reception
5–7 p.m.
Asilomar Seascape Dining Room
800 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Join the alumni reception and connect with fellow alumni and ArtCenter leadership to hear what's new and exciting at ArtCenter.
Participants include ArtCenter President Karen Hofmann (BS 97), Transportation Design Chair Marek Djordjevic (BS 91), Transportation Design Associate Chair Alan Macey (BS 06), Transportation Design Professor Leon Paz (BS 06) and several members from ArtCenter's Board of Trustees.
Registration for this alumni event is required.
Register here
Sunday, August 16
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
5:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Pebble Beach Golf Links
1700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
The ArtCenter Design Excellence Award will be presented, judged by Karen Hofmann, Marek Djordjevic and Robert Cameron.
About the ArtCenter College of Design – Design Excellence Award
Since 2002, this honor has recognized vehicles that exemplify groundbreaking technology and timeless design. Last year's recipients were:
- 2008 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Coupe By Touring Superleggera
Winner of the ArtCenter College of Design – Design Excellence Award at The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering 2025 - 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Scaglietti Berlinetta
Winner of the ArtCenter College of Design – Design Excellence Award at 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance