COTA of Monterey provides financial assistance to gifted youth to achieve their full potential in the arts. The focus is on artistically gifted youth, especially those from low-income families. Students are selected through an application and audition process. Go to Application Page to find out more about the awards criteria.

• Download an application form
• Información y aplicación en Español 

COTA has created the Arts Resource to provide students in Monterey County with a resource to help them develop their artistic talents. This lists organizations and agencies that promote, provide programs, and/or serve youth in arts education and development in Monterey County. To view our data, please select areas of interest in the following categories: Music, Literature, Visual Arts, Dance, Theater, Other.

Discover the many ways you can support the various aspects of Colleagues of the Arts operations and programs. Help us continue providing financial assistance to over 40 artistically gifted youth in Monterey County each year. Donate to COTA.

If you believe in supporting youth in the arts, you can become a member of Colleagues of the Arts. Your dues will help provide advanced lessons, instruments, workshops, and other artistic expenses that otherwise would be unavailable to talented students. Join us today to support and encourage these future artists. COTA Membership.