& EVERYTHING NICE Lucent Fusion: works by Susan Bradshaw. 8 West Gabilan St., Salinas. 758-9126.

Alison’s discoveries art gallery Photography by Stan Friedman and Derrick Brown; watercolors by Gabrielle Moroe-Gordon. 19 E. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel. 659-4140.

Alvarado Gallery Eclectic Monterey: works by Dale Lefler, Robert Hewitt, Mireille Barmann and Carolyn Kleefeld. Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. 646-3949. Ends 6/18.

Anton Gallery Strata and Vestige: acrylics and wax on aluminum by Francie Hester. The Hawthorne Mansion, 701 Hawthorne St., Monterey. 373-4429 or AntonGallery.com. Ends 5/28. 

ARS Gallery Paintings, photographs, mixed media and sculpture by local Central Coast artists. Loma Vista, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2618.

Avery GallerY Independent Photographers Group Show. Opens 5/31. City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside. 372-6877. Ends 6/30.

Bella Cosa Studio Paintings by Holli Moon; jewelry by Pati Reilly; sculpture by Sarah Long-Stethem. 231 17th Ave., Pacific Grove. 236-2986.

Big Sur Gallery Soul Seeding: A Retrospective Celebration: original paintings by Robin Coventry. 26543 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Carmel. 624-1172. Ends 6/1.

Blagojce Stojanovski Fine Art Gallery Once We Were Children Too: new oils on canvas by Blagojce Stojanovski. 16B Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley. 277-0056 or blagoart.com.

BUTTERFLY AND LANTERN Surprised at the Juice Bar: whimsical paintings by Christine Colon; pottery by Cheryl Watts; watercolors by Anne Longman; acrylic coastal scenes by Ami Magill. 709 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 655-0303. Ends 6/30.

Carmel Art AssociationCalifornia Roaming: scenes from Northern and Central California by Peggy Olson; Peninsula Views: all-member showcase. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-6176 or carmelart.org. Ends 6/6.

The Carmel Foundation Charlie Thompson’s Tuesday Studio: works by Virginia Calder, Dick Gorman, Jacque Haag, Gretta Harpham, Bo Lindsay, Nancy Roth, Rod Parmley, Tod Sanchez, Karin Schiweck Wynar and Marna Wheeler. Outcault Activities Building, SE corner of Eighth and Lincoln. 624-1588. Ends 5/31.

Center for Photographic Art Photographs by German Herrera. Sunset Cultural Center, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. 625-5181 or photography.org. Ends 6/16.

Central Coast art association 54^th Juried Exhibition: oils, acrylics and watercolors. Sunset Center, San Carlos at Eighth, Carmel. 649-4163. Ends 5/31.

Chapman Gallery Specializing in California artists of the Monterey Peninsula, including Barry Marshall, Judy Baird, Gail Reeves, Reed Farrington, S.C. Yuan, Keith Lindberg, William Silva, Harold Knott and Gael Donovan. Seventh Avenue, between San Carlos and Mission, Carmel. 626-1766 or chapmangallery.com.

Christopher Bell Gallery Paintings by Louise Frechette; jewelry by Dierdre Designs. 200 Alvarado Plaza, Monterey. 649-0214.

Coastal Impressions Studio Plein air, oil and acrylic originals by Barry Marshall. Russell Service Center, 2014 Sunset Dr., Pacific Grove. 277-5445.

Concepts Gallery Group show including photography by Doug Steakley and jewelry by Michael Borofka. Ocean Avenue, Carmel. 624-0661.

D.E. Craghead Fine Art Gallery California Landscapes: new paintings by Don Craghead. Sixth and Dolores, Carmel. 624-5054.

Fawcett Studio Gallery Oils by Edward Fawcett. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-6030.

Gallery at 417 Artwork by members Marie Canepa, Anita Kaplan, Dick Gorman, Tom Hawley, Noe Hinojosa, Mary Kay King, Noelle Nichols, Cathy Owen, Murphy Robins, Barbara Svetlik, Susan Titus and Jane Vargas. 417 Cannery Row, Monterey. 645-9923.

Gallery at Blackstone Winery Scena: black-and-white photographs by Siobhan Arnold. 800 S. Alta St., Gonzales. 675-5341. Ends 6/2.

Gallery at Ventana Litany of the Holy Days: Carolyn Mary Kleefeld’s latest exhibit. Ventana Inn, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2789.

Gallery 542 Features the work of Todd C. Kruper. 542 Ortiz Ave., Sand City. 917-9161. Ends  6/30.

George Stern Fine Arts Specializing in museum-quality paintings by early California Impressionists. Sixth between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 626-1100.

Hacienda carmel Silent Reflections: photography of animals, birds, flowers and coastal California by Louise Bratton. Via Mallorca and Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. 624-8261. Ends 6/30.

Hanson Gallery Figures and Fragments: selected bronze works by Frederick Hart. Ocean between Dolores and San Carlos. 625-6142 or hansongallerycarmel.com. 

Hartnell GallerY Ceramic works by Terrie Muscutt-Foreman and Ken Muscutt. Visual Arts Facility (adjacent to Alisal Street), 156 Homestead Ave., Salinas. 755-6791. Ends 5/25.

Hauk Fine Arts Exhibiting contemporary and early California art, including works by Ken Kesey and Robert Crumb. 206 Fountain Ave., Pacific Grove. 373-6007.

Hawthorne Gallery Painting, sculpture, blown glass, ceramics and cloissone by Gregory Hawthorne and family; Albert Paley’s forged steel masterpieces; Max DeMoss’ bronze works; Frederick Gregory’s granite sculptures; sculptor Barbara Spring’s creations in wood. Opposite Nepenthe restaurant on Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-3200 or hawthornegallery.com.

Highlands Inn Photographic works by Steve Dzergian and Ted Orland. 120 Highlands Dr., Carmel. 622-5417.

Highlands Sculpture Gallery New mobius strips and other mathematical forms in carved wood, alabaster and bronze sculptures by Larry Frazier. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-0535.

Homescapes Carmel New work by Dolores Chiappone, Kimberly Howland, Erika Meriaux, Douglas Steakly, Darian Day, Dana Kawano, Yvonne Gorman, Keri Marion, Francine Markoe and John Thomson; Meredith Mullins’ In a Paris Moment. SE corner of Seventh and Dolores, Carmel. homescapescarmel.com.

Jones & Terwilliger Galleries Group Landscape Show. Sixth Avenue between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 626-9100.

KIM3 INTERNATIONAL FURNISHINGSWatercolor seascapes by Jacquelyn Coleman. 25 Pilot Rd., Carmel Valley. 659-1360. Ends 6/11.

LAURYN TAYLOR FINE ARTS Strata Various: an alternative landscape exhibition. San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-1161 or lauryntaylor.com. Ends 6/6.

Le Studio Working artists’ space and gallery sculpture by Yves Goyatton; painting by Rodney Warren and mixed media by Carrie Hogan. Second Floor, 711 Cannery Row, Suite AA, Monterey (above Sly McFly’s). 915-8903.

Lisa Coscino Gallery Flow-fine lines on water: curated by visual artist Dianna Cohen. The Semiotics of Change: Big Sur artist Trevor Meeker’s tin assemblages. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939 or lisacoscinogallery.com. Ends 6/17.

Lisa’s Studio and Sketches A collection of local oils and watercolors by Lisa Bryan. Court of the Fountains, Mission at Seventh, Carmel. 626-5435.

Masaoka Design Gallery Nick Leonoff: New Glass Forms. 13766 Center St. in the Center Street Plaza, Carmel Valley Village. 659-4953 or alanmasaoka.com. Ends 6/30.

Mission Gallery Recurring Dreams: oil stick paintings by Washington artist Doug Hunt. 106 Third St., San Juan Bautista. 623-2960 or missiongalleryart.com.  Ends 6/5.

Monterey Maritime and History Museum 75 Treasures for 75 Years: The Path of History and Art; The Gilded World of Kate Carew. 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 372-2608 or montereyhistory.org. Ends 5/29.

Monterey Museum of Art/La Mirada Views of the Sea: William F. Ritschel; Restless Seas: Armin Hansen; The Art and Craft of Japanese Packaging: gifts from Robert H. Skiles. Charles M. Russell Bronzes: works from the Davies Collection of Western Art. 720 Via Mirada, Monterey. 372-5477 or montereyart.org.

Monterey Museum of Art/Pacific StreetThe Intimate Landscape: Selections from the Permanent Collection; Recent Acquisitions: New Gifts to the Collection; California Photography: The Monterey Legacy; Jules Tavernier Paintings from the Collection of Betty Hoag McGlynn. 559 Pacific St., Monterey. 372-5477 or montereyart.org.

Monterey Peninsula Airport Looking at Monterey: photographs by members of the Image makers; Yac in Black & White: works by members of the Youth Arts Collective. 200 Kane Dr., Monterey.

Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery All-member show of oils, watercolors, acrylics, sculptures, jewelry, silk art and more. 425 Cannery Row, Monterey. 655-1267.

MPC Art Department gallery Finding Form: sculpture by Washington artist Rex Silvernail and color photographs by Jennifer Steensma Hoag. 980 Fremont St., Monterey. 646-3060. Ends 5/26.

The National Steinbeck Center MuseumMy California: Views from the Golden State: third juried exhibition of two-dimensional works. Ends 5/28. Carol and John Steinbeck: Art of Collaboration: personal letters, photographs, sculptures and drawings by Carol Steinbeck. Ends 9/3. 1 Main St., Salinas. 775-4721.

Nido Gallery The Refinement of Confinement: sculpture by Santa Fe artists Joslyn Werner and Dale Pino and Watsonville artist Michael Seymour. 7951 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 632-3801 or nidomosslanding.com. Ends 8/12.

oliver, elliott and sebastian fine art Barbizon to Impressionism. Southeast corner of Ocean Avenue at San Carlos Street, Carmel. 626-0178 or oesfineart.com. Ends 6/19.

The Outer Edge Favorites Show: Originals by Shepard Fairey, David Choe, Jeff Soto and more. 146 Bonifacio Pl., Monterey. 655-2788 or outeredgestudio.com. Ends  6/9.

Pacific Grove Art Center Santa Cruz Portraits: works by Michele Giulvezan-Tanner, Carol Bowie and Richard M. Bennett; Art and Photography Students of Pacific Grove High School; Foaming at the Mouth: bubble art by Chris Laiolo; Impressions and Expressions: plein air watercolor paintings of the Monterey Bay area by Joe Ouye. 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-2208 or pgartcenter.org. Ends 5/25.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural HistorY Golden Poppies of California: photographs by Nature Photographer George Lepp. Ends 6/10. New permanent exhibit featuring Rollo Beck (1870-1950). 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 648-5716 or pgmuseum.org.

Parkside Gallery Featuring functional sculpture by James Vilona. Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 625-5565 or theparksidegallery.com.

Phillips One Ocean avenue gallery New abstract paintings by Mary Titus; collectible boxes by M. Dale Chase. SW corner of Mission and Ocean, Carmel. 626-1617.

Photography West A Celebration of Our Women Photographers: group show including Imogen Cunningham, Ruth Bernhard, Carol Henry, Olivia Parker, Lilo Raymond, Elizabeth Murray, Dar Spain and Martha Casanave. Dolores at Ocean, Carmel. 625-1587 or photographywest.com.

PK Fine ArtifactsVessels: new works by Lesley Anne Spowart. 425 Elder Ave., Sand City. 583-0800 or pkfineartifacts.com.

Portnoy Galleries John Traynor: an exhibition of new oil paintings. Sixth between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 624-1155.

Possibilities Art Studio and Gallery People, Places and Things: acrylics, watercolor and oils. 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 643-9392. Ends 6/12.

Railway Express Building Train 99: photographs in transit by P. Triumpho Sullivan. 26 Railroad Pl., Salinas. 758-9126.

Rebecca Emanuel Studio New paintings by Rebecca Emanuel. 711 Cannery Row, Suite K, 2nd Floor, Monterey. 333-9769.

Red Mill Studio and Gallery Antique Shorebird Decoys in Folk Art Tradition: new paintings by David R. Rojas. 170-B Grand Avenue, Pacific Grove. 375-1146 or davidrrojas.com.

Robert Lewis Gallery The Passionate Landscape: paintings by Robert Lewis. 201 1/2 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 333-9046.

RODNEY HUNTER FURNITURE COLLECTION The Home Series: new works on canvas by Janet Roberts. 531 Ramona Ave., Monterey. 375-8679.

Rodrigue studio Paintings by George Rodrigue. Sixth Avenue and Dolores, Carmel. georgerodrigue.com.

Sasoontsi Gallery Water Works: Paintings by Martha Renault. 40 Central Ave., Salinas. 751-1777 or sasoontsi.com. Ends 6/26.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art WorksMixed-media work by David A. Stephens; new abstract paintings by Chiang Chin-lan; interactive bronze sculpture by Ted Gall; elegant bronze sculpture by Carol Gold. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 626-0800.

Sheila Delimont Studio Gallery Landscape paintings and prints by Sheila Delimont. 711 Cannery Row, Suite J (above Starbucks), Monterey. 333-1099.

Sierra Mar Restaurant Robert Flynn’s charcoal drawings of grass; Francis Padilla’s figurative drawings; linocuts by Dan May. The Post Ranch Inn, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2269.

simic galleries Recent paintings by Jane Seymour and originals by artists from around the world. San Carlos, between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-7522.

Simon Bull Gallery Originals and recent releases by Simon Bull, a popular and collected living artist. 3728 The Barnyard, Carmel. 625-8600.

Sofanya’s Gallery Paintings by CB Sundquist and other local artists. Fernwood Resort. Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2130.

state farm insurance Mixed media and watercolor collage by E.W. Taylor. 1590 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside. 392-0022.

Steven Whyte Open Sculpture Studio and Gallery Military Tribute to Bob Hope: eight life size military figures from WWII to the Gulf; prestigious monuments and exclusive fine art bronze editions. 2^nd Floor, 700 Cannery Row, Monterey. 521-6045 or StevenWhyteSculptor.com.

Tillie Gort’s Restaurant Vortex Series: digital photography by Ruben Martin. 111 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-2790.

Trajan Gallery New oils on canvas by Cori Creed. Corner of Ocean and San Carlos, Carmel. 625-4388. Ends 5/31.

ucmbest center atrium gallery Black & White Whispers: black and white photography by Steve Zmak. 3180 Imjin Parkway, Marina. 883-4459 or SteveZmak.com. Ends 8/22.

Valley ARt Gallery Collectors’ Choice: oils, watercolors, pottery, weavings, mixed media and more. Reception 2-4pm Sun 5/28. 218 Main St., Salinas.  422-4162. Ends 5/28.

Valley Girls Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer: works by Shelley A. Aliotti, Linda Jacobs, Judy Davey, L.E. Doue, Michael Garnero, Charlsie Kelly, Warren Poitras, Linda Wilde. 13766 Center St., Carmel Valley. 659-2441. Ends 7/26.

Venture Gallery Works by 30 local artists, including paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic, sculpture, ceramics and handcrafted jewelry. 260 Alvarado St., Monterey. 626-1411.

Weston Gallery Portraits of Greatness by Yousuf Karsh. Sixth between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-4453 or westongallery.com. Ends  6/25.

white oak gallery of carmel valley village Spirit of the West: Seascapes and Landscapes: original works by American and European artists Hans Schiebold, Guido Frick, William George, Erhard Lux, Thom Wheeler, Gerard Martin, Renate Soares and Amado Designs. One W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel. 659-4451.

Winfield Gallery Figurative and abstract collage paintings by Dennis Hare. Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-3369. Ends 5/31.