| openings | events |

Gallery North Figure and Form by Mary-Liz Houseman. Reception: 7/1, 5-8pm. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 620-1987 or www.gallerynorthcarmel.org. Ends 7/15.

The Lisa Coscino Gallery Frond Memories in the main and mid-galleries; Cinq Not Sunk in the in the Back Gallery. Reception: 7/1, 6-8pm. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939 or www.lisacoscinogallery.com. Ends 8/27.

Maritime Bed and Breakfast Inn California Landscapes, paintings by Sheila Delimont. Reception: 7/1, 5:30-7pm. 255 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove. 373-3388. Ends 7/31.

Whole Foods Salud! Cooking and Lifestyle Classroom New abstract works by featured artist Terese Garcia. Reception: 7/1, 6:30-8:30pm. 800 Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Avenue, Monterey. 333-1600. Ends 7/31.

| ongoing exhibits |

Alvarado Gallery California Impressions: a group show featuring three California artists, Vivian Cornwall, Jack Merrill Gray and Paula Walzer. Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. 646-3949. Ends 9/9.

Avery Gallery Dennis Sun’s photographs of military murals found on Fort Ord structures that were slated for renovation or destruction. Plus, Les Ellis’ photographs of antique airplanes, John Van Scotten’s military memorabilia. Reception: 7/9, 7-8:30pm. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. 899-6811. Ends 7/29.

Back Porch Fabrics Playtime with Freddy and Gwenny: Quilts by Freddy Moran and Gwen Marston. 157 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-4453 or www.backporchfabrics.com. Ends 8/4.

Bella Cosa Studio Ceramic and mixed media sculpture by Sarah Stethem. 231 17th Ave., Pacific Grove. 236-2986.

Cannery Row Antiques Mall Balled Lightning Botanicals/Surrealism Re-explored. Images of white light by Jane Flury. 471 Wave St., Monterey. 373-1494.

Carl Cherry Center for the Arts Marks: Recent photography by JoJo Whilden and John Gilliland. 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel. 624-7491. Ends 7/8.

Carmel Art Association Wah Ming Chang Memorial Show in the Center Room; Wharf 2 by Susan Giacometti in the Beardsley Room; group show including Norma Bhaskar, Julie Brown Smith and Jan Wagstaff in the Segal Room. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-6176 or www.carmelart.org. Ends 7/5.

Center for Photographic Art Ghost Stories. Sunset Cultural Center, Suite #1, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel. 625-5181 or www.photography.org. Ends 7/1.

Concepts Carmel Exhibition of jewelry by Barbara Heinrich. Ocean Avenue, Carmel. 624-0661, www.concepts.carmel.com.

Dawson Cole Fine Art Group Landscape Show featuring works by Jim Lamb, Richard MacDonald, and Jian Wang. Reception: 7/16, 5-8pm. San Carlos between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-8200. Ends 7/24.

D.E. Craghead Fine Art Gallery California’s Golden Hills by Donald Craghead. 6th and Dolores, Carmel. 624-5054.

Elkhorn Studio Baubles, Bangles, and Brilliants featuring Lynette Cederquist, Sandra Cherk, Ellen Lesnick, Robert Wunce, and Carolyn Van Housen. 8048-B Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing. 632-0252. Ends 7/4.

Encore Boutique California Vintage Fashion by Jane Morba and and Landscape Pinhole Series by Sharon Garber. 125 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-1700.

Full Spectrum Gallery The Doors of San Miguel: Portals to Mystery. Yvonne Gorman’s haunting images of the aged and weathered doors of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. 17th Street, Pacific Grove. 655-6995. Ends 7/22.

Galeria Tonantzin Love the Land: landscapes of the Central Coast. 115 3rd St., San Juan Bautista. 623-2783 or www.galeriatonantzin.com. Ends 7/31.

Galerie Plein Aire Barns and Backroads, an exhibit of paintings by Johnny Apodaca, Cyndra Bradford, Gerard Martin, Barry John Raybould, Jeff Daniel Smith and Richmond P. Woodson. Dolores Street between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 625-5686.

Gallerie Amsterdam Figurative sculpture by Vincenzo D’Amico. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-4355.

The Gallery at Blackstone Alone in a Crowd: photographs by Jim Kasson. 800 S. Alta St., Gonzales. 675-5341 or www.blackstonewinery.com. Ends 7/24.

Gallery at Four One Seven Re:Flect/Fract: Paintings byCharlsie Kelly, John Grainger, Mary Kay King, Joe Ouye, and Barbara Svetlik; photographs by Elaine Mackoff and C. Ribet. 417 Cannery Row, Monterey. 645-9923. Ends 7/30.

Gallery at Ventana Poetic Passions: Carolyn Mary Kleefeld’s latest exhibit. Ventana Inn, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2789.

George Stern Fine Arts Specializing in museum-quality paintings by early California Impressionists. 6th between Dolores and San Carlos. 626-1100.

Hacienda Carmel By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea by Marion Barton. Carmel Valley Road at Via Mallorca, Carmel Valley. 624-2861.

Hairpin Alley Recent work by Maureen Fenton. San Carlos and 7th, Carmel. 624-1330. Ends 6/30.

Hart Gallery Vanity of Vanities, All is Vanity by Dagmar Off. Ocean Avenue between Dolores and Lincoln. 622-7110 or www.hartgallery.com.

Hauk Fine Arts Early and contemporary California art. Belle Yang, Armin Hansen, Percy Gray, Pam Carroll, Judith Deim, M. DeNeal Morgan, Edgar Payne, and others. 206 Fountain Ave., Pacific Grove. 373-6007.

Hawthorne Gallery Paintings and sculptures by Gregory Hawthorne and family and others. Opposite Nepenthe restaurant on Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-3200 or www.hawthornegallery.com.

Highlands Inn Photographic works by Steve Dzergian and Ted Orland. 120 Highlands Dr., Carmel. 622-5417 or www.highlandsinn.hyatt.com.

Homescapes Carmel Works by John Chappell, Kimberly Howland, Dana Kawano and Remarque Loy, Darian Day, Gary Snider, John O. Thomson and Keri Marion. Dolores and 7th, Carmel. 624-6499. Ends 7/31.

Jack Gallery Work by Tom Everhart, the only artist licensed to do artistic paintings and lithography of the Peanuts characters. 685 Cannery Row, #113, Monterey. 242-2100.

Karthia Studios Elizabeth Haughton: one-of-a-kind jewelry; Michel Tsouris: paintings in tar, oil and wax. Plus new work by all gallery artists. 8048 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 422-2722 or www.karthia.com.

Lauryn Taylor Fine Art The surreal character studies of San Diego painter Lynden St. Victor. San Carlos between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. 624-1161. Ends 6/30.

Le Studio Working artists’ space and gallery sculpture by Yves Goyatton and Jules Wittrup; painting by Rodney Warren and mixed media by Carrie Hogan. 2nd Floor, 700 Cannery Row, Suite AA, Monterey (above Sly McFly’s). 915-8903.

Lisa Coscino Gallery Works Inspired by India by Roberto Gil de Montes and Small Stories by Ann Chamberlin. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939 or www.lisacoscinogallery.com. Ends 6/25.

Local Color Work by landscape artist Tom Davies. Plus, arts and crafts by over 160 local artists. The Village Shops, 46840 Highway 1, Suite #6, Big Sur. www.bigsurlocalcolor.com or 667-0481.

The Lewis Gallery The work of painter Michael Dvortcsak and local sculptor Gustavo Torres, masters of color, form and texture. Northwest corner of Dolores and 6th, Carmel. 625-3820 or www.thelewisgallery.com.

Lisa’s Studio and Sketches Collection Oils and watercolors by Lisa Bryan. Court of the Fountains, Mission at 7th, Carmel. 626-5435.

Maritime Museum of Monterey Treasures of the Manila Galleons. The exhibit highlights the story of the galleon San Felipe, shipwrecked off of Baja California in 1575, and hundreds of artifacts recently salvaged from the wreck. $8; $5/seniors, students, military, and youth; free/children 12 and under. 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 372-2608. Ends 9/30.

Masaoka Glass Design Studio and Gallery The Figurative Glass Exhibition featuring work by glass artists Mark Abildgaard, Nadine Saylor, Elise Ordorica, Eoin Breadon, Nestor Mirabal, Alice Korach, Gail Paradise and Carol Creclow. Reception: 7/9, 5-7pm. 13766 Center St., Carmel Valley. 659-4953. Ends 9/6.

MPC Library and Technology Center The Hollywood studio photographers, Ansel Adams reproductions, and local artists. Main floor of the new Library and Technology Center. Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., Monterey. 646-4096. Ends 8/31.

Monterey Museum of Art Three exhibits: Neo Mod, recent Northern California Abstraction; Under One Sky, intimate travel portraits by Margo Davis; Arc of the Adobes: Santa Cruz to Monterey. Pacific Street, Monterey. 372-5477 or www.montereyart.org. Ends 8/28.

Monterey Peninsula Airport Seating Arrangements, an exhibit of fantasy art chairs by sculptors from Monterey Peninsula College and California State University Monterey Bay in the Mezzanine Gallery. Also, Furniture by Design in the Youth Gallery. 200 Fred Kane Dr., Monterey. Ends 9/30.

Nancy Dodds Gallery New works by plein air artists Randall Sexton, Chris Newhard, Teresa Onoda, Carolyn Lord, Lesley Rich, Camille Przewodek, Lindy Duncan, Jeanette le Grue and Kathleen Elsey. San Carlos and 7th Avenue, Carmel. 624-0346, www.nancydoddsgallery.com.

The National Steinbeck Center Museum The Graceful Envelope. Traveling Smithsonian exhibit of postal art. 1 Main St., Salinas. 775-4721. www.steinbeck.org. Ends 9/18.

Nido Gallery and Fine Furnishings Caught Off Balance: an exhibition of various media by Geoff and Jenny Morten. 7951 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 632-3801. Ends 7/22.

Oceanview Fine Art Gallery From Monterey to the Mediterranean: Plein air oil paintings, fine art gicleé prints, and traditional prints of the Monterey coast and Italian landscapes by leading Central Coast artist Barry John Raybould. 183 Forest Ave. #4, Pacific Grove. 648-1866 or www.oceanviewfineart.com.

Oliver, Elliot and Sebastian Rare works on paper and fine paintings from the 16th through 20th centuries. Original etchings and lithographs of Durer, Rembrandt, Barbizon Paintings, Pissarro, Renoir, Cassatt, Manet, Cezanne, Whistler, Tissot, Legrand, Robbe, Toulouse-Lautrec, Cheret, and posters of the Belle Epoque, Matisse, Chagall, Picasso, Miro, and Dali. Ocean Avenue at San Carlos Street, Carmel. 626-0178.

Outer Edge Studio Print and Poster Show featuring work by Eric Joyner, Gary Taxali, Shepard Fairey, Dave Kinsey, David Choe, Mike Giant, Marco Almera, Andrew Jackson, 8-Ball, Dabo, Dave Burke, Lucky Bunny, Byron Aatlo. 146 Bonifacio Pl., Monterey. www.OuterEdgeStudio.com. Ends 7/19.

Pacific Grove Art Center Four exhibits: Pristine Light by Don Kellogg; In Love With the Bay by Karen Mazzarella; Paris Sojourn by Meredith Mullins; plus studio artists of the Pacific Grove Art Center. 558 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-2208 or www.pgartcenter.org. Ends 7/7.

Park Gallery New paintings by Kipp Stewart. Mission between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 625-0182 or www.parkgallery.com.

The Parkside Gallery of Fine Art New paintings by Dorsey McHugh. Dolores between Ocean and 7th. 625-5565 or www.theparksidegallery.com.

Peaches Studio and Gallery Photo/image transfers by DiAnna Holubec-McArthur, oil paintings by John Mason, abstract paintings by Boban Bursac and beadwork by Tina Roberts. San Carlos Square, north of Ocean between 5th and 6th on east side, Carmel. 625-5575.

Pebble Beach Post Office Watercolors by Mahlon Coleman. Pebble Beach Post Office, 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. Ends 6/30.

Phillips Gallery at One Ocean Free Form and Clouds by Peter Moore. Corner of Ocean and Mission, Carmel 626-1617 or www.phillipsgalleries.com.

Phoenix Shop at Nepenthe Abstracts and mixed media by Dan Cronin; still lifes by Kaffe Fassett; oils on canvas by Rhonna Emmons; and painted wood by Celia Sanborn. Nepenthe, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2347.

PK Fine Artifacts The Artist Series by Johnny Apodaca. 425 Elder Ave., Sand City. 583-0800 or www.pkfineartifacts.com.

Possibilities Art Studio and Gallery Work by S.L. Greek. 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 643-9392.

Portnoy Galleries John Traynor: an exhibition of new oil paintings. 6th between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 624-1155.

Red Mill Studio and Gallery David R. Rojas: Southwest and Shaker Barns. 170B Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-1146.

Richard MacDonald/Dawson Cole Fine Art Richard MacDonald: One Man Show. San Carlos between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-8200 or (800) 972-5528.

Robert Lewis Gallery The Colorful Coast: Landscapes of the Monterey Peninsula. 201 1/2 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 333-9046 or www.robertlewisgallery.com.

Ron Dias Gallery Art from the Heart: Disney-inspired art by Ron Dias. 845 Wave St., Monterey. 655-0300.

Sally Griffin Center California Natives, a new show of paintings by Charlotte Hallam and Kristen DeMaria. 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. 624-3455.

Sasoontsi Gallery Sleight of Hand: assemblages, paintings and recent work by Lesley Ann Spowart. 40 Central Ave., Salinas. 751-1777 or www.sasoontsi.com. Ends 8/8.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art Works Metal wall scullpture by Elis Gudmann. Plus, David A. Stephens figurative etchings and paintings, mixed media abstracts. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 626-0800.

Sierra Mar Gallery Patricia Prescott: New Skyscapes. Exhibit curated by Lisa Coscino. Post Ranch Inn, Highway 1, Big Sur. Ends 8/31.

Simon Bull Gallery Originals and recent releases by Simon Bull. Previewing the “Couture Shoe Collection” suite. 3728 The Barnyard, Carmel. 625-8600.

Slautterback Chapman Fine Arts Paintings and mixed media art of Carol Chapman and Fred Slautterback. 652 Redwood Ave., Sand City. 394-5170.

Sofanya’s Gallery New paintings by Sofanya, Tom Huntington, hats and jewelry by Dena Angelique, wood carvings by Parco. Fernwood, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2130.

The Stefani Esta Studio New and recent works by Stefani Esta. 637A Ortiz Ave., Sand City. 393-1350 or www.stefaniesta.com.

Steven Whyte Sculpture Studio Figurative sculpture by Steven Whyte. 700 Cannery Row, Monterey. www.StevenWhyteSculptor.com. 521-6045.

Sweet Elena’s Bakery and Café Local artists of Sand City: Jeff Daniel Smith, Michael Snodgrass, Johnny Apodaca, Fred Slautterback, Gregory Hawthorne, Suzka, Stefani Esta, Carol Chapman. 465D Olympia Ave., Sand City. 393-2063. Ends 6/30.

Trajan Gallery New sculpture by Spanish National Treasure Maria Luisa Campoy. Corner of Ocean and San Carlos, Carmel. 625-4388 or www.trajangallery.com.

Unitarian Universalist Church Zen and the Art of the Brush Dance with Ink by Georgianna Dickinson. 490 Aguajito Rd., Carmel. 624-7404. Ends 8/1.

Valley Art Gallery New oil and pastel paintings by C.J. Myers. 218 Main St., Salinas. 422-4162. Ends 7/30.

Weston Gallery Michael Kenna: Hokkaido—recent photographs from Japan. 6th between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-4453 or www.westongallery.com. Ends 7/3.

Whole Foods Market Who We Are, an exhibit of works by Whole Foods Market team members. Del Monte Center, Munras Ave., Monterey. 333-1600. Ends 6/30.

Winfield Gallery Gerald Wasserman: Paintings and sculpture from the period of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Reception: 7/9, 6-8pm. Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-3369. Ends 8/1.

Zantman Art Galleries New paintings from new artists, existing artists and reconsignments from past collected artists. 6th and Mission, Carmel. 624-8314.