| openings | events |

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.

Gallery North Recent plein air studies by Cornelia Emery. Reception: 3/18, 5-8pm. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-4977 or www.gallerynorthcarmel.org. Ends 4/1.

Monterey Museum of Art Third Thursday Open House. Dedicated to Realism and Beyond. Reception: 3/17, 5-7pm. 559 Pacific St., Monterey. 372-5477 or www.montereyart.org. Ends 4/24.

The Outer Edge Studio First Annual Photography Show. Featuring the works of photographers from SF, LA, NY, Austin & Monterey. Reception: 3/18, 7-9pm. Special Guest DJ Melody. 146 Bonifacio Place, Monterey. 655-2788. Ends 4/26.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Esalen Institute: Past, Present and Future. Special lecture celebrating the legendary institute’s rich  history. In conjunction with the close of Ancient Echoes: Native American Rock Art. Photographs by Daniel Bianchetta. Reception: 3/18, 7-9pm. 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 648-5716 or www.pgmuseum.org. Ends 3/19.

The Parkside Gallery Ed Sandoval and Ann Huston. In association with Galante Vineyards. Reception: 3/19, 5-8pm. Dolores between Ocean and 7th. 625-5565.

Steven Whyte Sculpture Studio Birthday party featuring John Denver tribute artist Steve Kern. 700 Cannery Row.  Reception: 3/17, 6-9pm. www.StevenWhyteSculptor.com. 521-6045.

Third Thursday Open Studios on Gallery Row Debut of monthly series hosted by working artists at 700 and 711 Gallery Row: JKLM Studios. LeStudio, MoreLess Projects, Ruiz Studios, Steven Whyte Sculpture Studio, Sheila Delimont Studio, and Yvonne Gorman Studio. Reception: 3/17, 6-9pm. 333-1099.

| ongoing exhibits |

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

Avery Gallery Youth Art Competition. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. 899-6811. Ends 3/25.

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

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

Carl Cherry Center for the Arts Thinking Out Loud, 16th annual high school art exhibit. 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel. 624-7491. Ends 3/25.

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. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-6176 or www.carmelart.org. Ends 4/2.

Center for Photographic Art New photographic work by Ken Rosenthal. Reception: 4/1, 6-8pm. Sunset Cultural Center, Suite #1, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel. 625-5181 or www.photography.org. Ends 4/29.

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 Elite New original oil paintings by Vladimir Muhin. San Carlos between 5th and 6th. 625-2233 or www.galleryelite.net. 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 North The works of Maria Aliotti-Ford, Tom Davies, Cornelia Emery, Bayesteh “BG” Ghaffary, Sarah Healey, Mary-Liz Houseman, Barbara Kreitman, Holli Moon and Michael Snodgrass. Dolores between 5th & 6th, Carmel. 620-1987 or www.gallerynorthcarmel.org.

Gallery at Ventana Spring Awakening: Carolyn Mary Kleefeld’s latest exhibit. Ventana Inn, 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.

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

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.

JKLM Studios Between the Lines: mixed media drawings. 700 Cannery Row, 2nd Floor, Suite EE. 657-9769 or www.jklmstudios.com.

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 12 to 18 years old; free for children ages 12 or under. 372-2608. 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. Ends 9/30.

Monterey Bay Aquarium People Looking at Fish Looking at People Looking. Whimsical paintings by Lisa Esherick near the kelp forest exhibit. 886 Cannery Row. 644-7548 or www.montereybayaquarium.org. Ends 4/4.

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. Realism and Beyond: Students from Monterey and Stevenson high schools exhibit photographic work. 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.

National Steinbeck Center Museum My California: Views from the Golden State. A juried exhibition. 775-4721 or www.steinbeck.org. Ends 6/5.

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, Elliott and Sebastian Fine Art The Path to Impressionism—From Fontainebleau to Paris. Fine Barbizon paintings and Impressionist works on paper are presented in a new exhibition. Ocean at San Carlos, Carmel. 626-0178. Ends 4/23.

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 the Harley, photographs by Sand City artist Mary J. Erner. 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. www.pgartcenter.org or 375-2208. Ends 3/31.

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.

Photography West Ruth Bernhard at One Hundred. SE Corner of Dolores at Ocean, Carmel. 625-1587 or www.photographywest.com. Ends 4/28.

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 and Pebble Beach at The Lodge. 624-8200.

Robert Lewis Gallery Local landscapes by Robert Lewis. 201 1/2 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 333-9046 or www.robertlewisgallery.com.

Rollick’s Specialty Coffee and Internet Reflections in Brush Strokes: paintings by Elijah Miller. 210 Main St., Salinas. Ends 4/30.

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

Sally Griffin Center A Visual Feast: A special art show celebrating National Nutrition Month. Features work by Carla Kramer. 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-4454.

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 Abstract paintings by Terese Garcia. New paintings and sculpture by Sofanya. Fernwood, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2130.

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

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

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

| call for artists |

The Old Monterey Plein Air Art Festival Call for amateur or professional artists throughout Monterey County. Deadline: 4/8. For more info visit www.oldmonterey.org, email omba@oldmonterey.org, or call 655-8070.