Schedule:

Monday, July 28, 2025

11:00 a.m. - Mornings@Menlo
Martin Family Hall

Mornings@Menlo convene the entire festival community for hour-long master classes and Café Conversations, led by Music@Menlo faculty and artists. Mornings@Menlo are free and open to the public in Martin Family Hall; reservations are not required. All sessions are livestreamed on Music@Menlo’s website.

11:00 AM - CAFE CONVERSATION: The Art of Mark Chen
Martin Family Hall 
Tickets: Free

Every summer, Music@Menlo invites a visual artist with ties to the festival theme. Their work is exhibited on-site, in festival publications, and on posters and cards available for purchase. This year, we are fortunate to be joined by prominent photographer and multimedia artist Mark Chen.

Mark’s projections of celestial imagery on natural landscapes have been featured in National Geographic, and he has been an artist-in-residence at Grand Canyon National Park in 2023 and 2024.

On Monday, July 28 at 11 AM, Mark will take part in a Café Conversation discussion at Music@Menlo, exploring the inspiration and techniques involved in his creative process. The event is free and no tickets are required. Read more about Mark’s spectacular projects and upcoming exhibitions at markchenphotography.com.

About Café Conversations
Music@Menlo’s Café Conversations explore a multitude of topics from unique perspectives. This distinctive series of free and informal discussion events led by festival musicians and distinguished guests offers audiences an engaging forum to explore music, art, and culture.