monca Unframed

In the final episode of monca Unframed, we look ahead to the future of the Museum of Northern California Art. Executive Director Pat Macias and Fundraising Manager Bonnie Pipkin discuss the museum’s capital campaign, plans to expand into the building’s unused space, and the vision for growing monca as a hub for art, education, and community connection. From new classrooms and exhibition space to increased programming and partnerships, this episode explores how community support will shape the next chapter of the museum 

In Episode 4 of monca Unframed, we focus on the next generation shaping the future of the Museum of Northern California Art. Featuring Junior Board Advisor Kent Moore and Junior Board President Johnny Meek, this episode explores how the Junior Board was created, the projects they’re leading, and how youth are getting involved in the arts through Monca. From student exhibitions and community events to partnerships with local schools and programs like Inspire, we take a closer look at how the museum is building connections with young artists and audiences. 

In Episode 3 of monca Unframed, we explore the community behind the Museum of Northern California Art. Featuring conversations with board member Morgan Perry and membership coordinator Lynn Haskell, this episode highlights how Monca brings people together through memberships, workshops, events, and volunteer efforts. From health and healing classes to live performances and exhibitions, we look at how the museum serves as a cultural hub in Chico and how listeners can get involved. 

Episode two of MONCA Unframed takes you inside the art itself—how exhibitions are imagined, selected, and brought to life. From brainstorming themes to hanging the final piece, hear how MONCA curates work from across Northern California and creates space for artists and communities to be seen and heard. 

Episode one of MONCA Unframed tells the story of how a conversation, a vacant building, and a bold idea turned into the Museum of Northern California Art. From early pop-ups to transforming the Veterans Memorial Hall, hear how MONCA was built by community, creativity, and a willingness to take risks. Guests include Pat Macias and Trudy Duisenberg.