Links to galleries within this section: | Back Porch Fabrics | Carmel Art Association | Center for Photographic Art | Chapman Gallery | Coast Gallery | Galeria Tonantzin | Gallery North | Hawthorne Gallery | JKLM Studios | Karthia Studios | The Lewis Gallery | Local Color | Monterey Museum of Art | Monterey Senior Centery | Natl Steinbeck Ctr | P.G. Art Center | P.G. Museum | Park Gallery | PK Fine Artifacts | Robert Lewis Gallery | Thomas Kinkade Museum | Studio One Big Sur | Trajan Gallery | Weston Gallery | Steven Whyte Studios |

| openings | events |

Alvarado Gallery Rhythms and Impressions: an exhibition of work by Steve Brown, Turner Croonquist and Jody Royée. Reception: 3/4, 5:30-7pm. Monterey Conference Center, One Portola Plaza, Monterey. 646-3949. Ends 5/30.

Back Porch Fabrics Contemporary Quilts x 5: quilts by Susan Brown, Elizabeth Byrom, Judy House, Mary Leaky and Del Thomas. Reception: 3/6, 1-3pm. 157 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. www.backporchfabrics.com or 375-4453. Ends 3/31.

Carl Cherry Center for the Arts Thinking Out Loud. 16th annual high school art exhibit. Reception: 3/5, 2-4pm. 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel. 624-7491.

Carmel Art Association Three Shows: Farms and Farmers: Paintings of Salinas by Gerard Martin; Wharf II by Susan Giacometti; Group show by Roianne Hart, Alicia Meheen, and Barry John Raybould.  Reception 3/5, 6-8pm. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-6176 or www.carmelart.org. Ends 4/2.

Monterey Museum of Art Art Lovers’ Benefit at the Highlands Inn. Silent and Live Auction: 6-10pm. 120 Highlands Dr., Carmel. 372-5477 or www.montereyart.org.

Sally Griffin Center A Visual Feast: A special art show celebrating National Nutrition Month. Features work by Carla Kramer and cuisine by Hartnel Aquino. Reception: 3/4, 5-7pm. 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-4454.

Steven Whyte Figurative Sculpture Studios Grand opening. 700 Cannery Row, Monterey. 373-1817 or www.StevenWhyteSculptor.com.

Valley Art Gallery Annual Juried Art Show of the Salinas Valley Art Association. 218 Main St., Salinas. 422-4162. Ends 3/25.

| ongoing exhibits |

Artist Loft Gallery New works by Laura Stucky, Daniel Van Gerpen, Carlaine Willis, and Central Coast Art Association members. Also a joint opening of all the galleries on “Gallery Row.” Reception: 3/17, 6-9pm. 700 Cannery Row, Suite RR, Monterey.655-2222. Ends 3/28.

Avery Gallery Youth Art Competition. Reception and awards ceremony: 3/11, 7-8:30pm. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. 899-6811. Ends 3/25.

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

Butterfly and Lantern Animal Friends and Surprises at the Juice Bar: Two new series of oil paintings by Christine Colon. 709A Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 655-0303. Ends 3/7.

Center for Photographic Art Other Realities: New Work by Jerry Uelsmann. Sunset Cultural Center, Suite #1, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel. 625-5181 or www.photography.org. Ends 3/11.

Coastal Arts and Crafts Gallery The California landscapes of oil painter Peggy Olsen. Formerly the Art House. 226 17th St., Pacific Grove. 655-6995.

Galeria Tonantzin Soul Collage Honoring the WaterBearer. 115 3rd St., San Juan Bautista. 623-2783 or www.galeriatonantzin.com. Ends 3/26.

The Gallery at Blackstone Winery Fields: a mixed media series by Maureen Fenton. 800 S. Alta Street, Gonzales. 675-5341 or www.blackstonewinery.com. Ends 3/31.

Gallery at Four One Seven Coffee Call: sculptures by Jack Gray; paintings by Lynn Ackerman, Alvin Joe, Charlsie Kelly, Steve Maher, Ellie Masar, and Barbara Svetlik. 417 Cannery Row, Monterey. 645-9923. Ends 4/10.

Gallery at Ventana Spring Awakening: Carolyn Mary Kleefeld’s Latest Exhibit. Ventana, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2789.

Hacienda Carmel A Nostalgic Look at Bygone Days by Kate Rustad. Carmel Valley Road at Via Mallorca, Carmel Valley. 624-8261.

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.

Huneck Gallery Work by Vermont artist Stephen Huneck. Ocean between Mission and San Carlos, Carmel. 620-0369.

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 Abstract Improvisation: Featuring the abstract work of Judith Hale, Emet Martinez, Kristy Tonti, Helga Browne-Scarlett and Lauryn Taylor. San Carlos between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. Ends 3/21.

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 Mc Fly’s). 915-8903.

Lisa Coscino Gallery (to have a happy childhood) it’s never too late: new work by Lesley Anne Spowart in the Mid Gallery. Black and white prints from La Mano Press in the Front Gallery. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939 or www.lisacoscinogallery.com. Ends 3/26.

Local Color Watercolors and gicleé prints by Helen Jerene. 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. NW 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 between 12 to 18 years old; free for children ages 12 or under. 372-2608. 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. Ends 9/30.

Monterey Museum of Art Photography Pastforward: Aperture at 50. Aperture, the renowned journal of fine photography, celebrates its 50th anniversary with this traveling exhibition. The Symmetry of Asymmetry: encaustic paintings by Tracey Adams. 559 Pacific St., Monterey. 372-5477 or www.montereyart.org. Ends 4/24.

Monterey Museum of Art/La Mirada Restless Seas, by Armin Hansen; Body of Work: works by Man Ray, Rufino Tamayo and Georges Rouault; The Art and Craft of Japanese Packaging; and bronzes by Charles Russell. 720 Via Mirada, Monterey. 372-3689.

Monterey Peninsula Airport In Hot Water: antique water heaters from Larry and Suzanne Weingarten; Stepping Out: Imaginary footwear by students from York School. Highway 68 and Olmsted Rd., Monterey. 624-7910. Ends 4/30.

Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Segue into Spring. Gallery features 30 local artists who work in watercolor, oil, ceramics, mixed media, acrylics and paper cutting. 425 Cannery Row, Monterey. 655-1267.

Monterey Public Library Collage by Patrice Vecchione. 625 Pacific St., Monterey. Ends 3/22.

The Outer Edge Studio The Lovely Zoo featuring artists Anne Faith Nicholls of San Francisco and Charles Glaubitz of Tijuana. 146 Bonifacio Place, off Alvarado St., Monterey. 655-2788. Ends 3/12.

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.

Pacific Grove Art Center Abroad and At Home: Travel and Figurative Paintings by David Fleming of Santa Cruz; First Footing, an Introduction to the Art of San Jose artist David Lazarony; Portraits of Us, paintings by Pacific Grove artist Alexandra Wennagel; and The Art of Harley, photographs by Sand City artist Mary J. Erner. 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. www.pgartcenter.org or 375-2208. Ends 3/31.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Ancient Echoes: Native American Rock Art. Photographs by Daniel Bianchetta. 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 648-5716 or www.pgmuseum.org. Ends 3/19.

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

Peaches Studio and Gallery Photo/image transfers by DiAnna Holubec-McArthur, sculptures by Vincenzo D’Amico, 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 June Poe: An exhibition of Sumi ink and brushwork scrolls and banners created in the style of Zen brushwork. 643-2705. Ends 3/31.

Perry Downer Historic Costume Gallery Made With Love: costume exhibit in one of Monterey’s great historic homes. 201 Van Buren St., Monterey. 372-2608.

Photography West The underwater photographs of Howard Schatz, the hand-printed platinum prints of Butch Welch and much more. SE Corner of Dolores at Ocean, Carmel. 625-1587 or www.photographywest.com.

PK Fine Artifacts Paintings from Johnny Apodaca’s recent trip to Italy and France. Dana Masters abstracts, Lidija Tkalcevic ceramics, Kim Weston and Heidi McGurrin photography. 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. 170-B Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-1146.

Richard MacDonald Fine Art Original drawings, paintings and sculptures by Richard MacDonald. San Carlos between 5th and 6th, Carmel, Pebble Beach at The Lodge. 624-8200.

Robert Lewis Gallery See the Gift: Plein air paintings of Robert Lewis, Barry John Raybould, and Jeff Daniel Smith; sculpture of Steven Whyte. 201 1/2 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 333-9046 orwww.robertlewisgallery.com.

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

Sasoontsi Gallery Arts Students Collective 2005. Original works by the Salinas Adult School Creative Living Program. 40 Central Ave., Salinas. 751-1777. Ends 5/9.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art Works by David Stephens: figurative etchings and paintings, mixed media abstracts. Arlie Regier: stainless steel sculpture. David Kuraoka: bronze vessels and urns. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 626-0800.

Simon Bull Gallery Watercolors by Kathy Sharpe. 3728 The Barnyard, Carmel. 625-8600.

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

Sofanya’s Gallery Paintings on recycled wood by Janice Rocke. Fernwood, Big Sur. 667-2130.

Sweet Elena’s Bakery and Café Suzka (aka Susan Collins) exhibits paintings and computer-generated art pieces. 465D Olympia Ave., Sand City. 393-2063.

Trajan Gallery Ross Penhall: Recent Paintings. SE corner of Ocean and San Carlos, Carmel. 625-4388 or www.trajangallery.com. Ends 3/31.

Unitarian Universalist Church Recent weavings by Mary Balzer Buskirk. 490 Aguajito Rd., Carmel. 624-7404. Ends 3/21.

Valley Art Gallery A Case of Hearts: Two- and three-dimensional art and wearable art. 218 Main St., Salinas. 422-4162. Ends 3/8.

Weston Gallery Outside of Time: new work from Peru by Jeffrey Becom. 6th between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-4453 or www.westongallery.com. Ends 3/15.

Winfield Gallery The Symmetry of Assymetry: Encaustic Paintings by Tracey Adams. Dolores between Ocean & 7th, Carmel. 624-3369. Ends 3/5.

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