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Carmel Art Association Group Show featuring painters Jan Wagstaff and Jeff Daniel Smith, plus sculptor Micah Curtis. Plus vineyard landscapes in oil on canvas and watercolor by Peggy Jelmini and still life oils on canvas and paper by Susan Reith. Reception: 9/10, 6-8 pm. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-6176 or www.carmelart.org.

CSU Monterey Bay “The Works of Judith Baca: The Missing California History,” a lecture by renowned and controversial muralist Judith Baca. Reception: 9/8, 6pm. CSUMB Music Hall, Bldg. 30. 384-0853.

Gallery North Travelogue: Impressions and Abstractions. New works by Barbara Kreitman, oil on canvas. Reception: 9/10, 5-8pm. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 620-1987 or www.gallerynorthcarmel.org. Ends 9/24.

The Lisa Coscino Gallery New paintings by Jack Cassinetto in the Main Gallery; photography by Rosanna Salonia in the Mid-Gallery. Reception: 9/9, 6-8pm. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939.

Maritime Museum In Sight of the Sea: ocean-themed exhibit by ImageMakers. Reception: 9/9, 5-7pm. Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 626-2603 or www.imagemakers.org. Ends 12/30.

Mattie’s Five unique art shows at one location: clay, woodworking, handwoven baskets, tie dye and paintings. Reception: 9/10, 10am-4pm. 15881 Meridian Rd., Prunedale. 663-2309.

Monterey Museum of Art/La Mirada William F. Ritschel: Views of the Sea. Reception: 9/10, 12:30-2pm. 720 Via Mirada, Monterey. 372-5477 or www.montereyart.org. Ends 12/31.

Monterey Museum of Art/Pacific Street MMA Biennial: The best of what’s happening in regional art. Ends 10/30. Recent Acquisitions: New Gifts to the Collection: Showcase of recently acquired artwork. Geography of Memory: Selected Works by Judith F. Baca. Mixed media by renowned and controversial muralist. Ends 12/31. 559 Pacific St., Monterey. 372-5477 or www.montereyart.org.

Sofanya’s Gallery Paint for Peace Day. Reception: 9/11, 1-7pm. Fernwood, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2130. Ends 9/15.

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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 Jazz Art Competition Exhibit. Reception: 9/10, 7-10pm. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. 899-6811. Ends 9/26.

Back Porch Fabrics Color Therapy: quilts by Andrea VanOutryve. 157 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-4453 or www.backporchfabrics.com. Ends 10/6.

Bay Photo Lab Heaven: photographs by Teri Hawkins. 202 Monterey St., Oldtown Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 9/15.

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

Blagojce Stojanovski Fine Art Gallery New work by Blagojce Stojanovski. 16B Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley. 277-0056 or www.blagoart.com.

Butterfly and Lantern Recent works by plein air artist and muralist Ami Magill; also Island Girls by Kali Kata M’Bula; and original works by Christine Colon, Elizabeth Meyer, Arrol Lund, Stephen Wilmoth, Lawrence Hollien and Anne Longman. 709 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 655-0303.

Carl Cherry Center for the Arts Recent artwork by Edith Hillinger and Jeffrey Sully. 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel. 624-7491. Ends 9/9.

Center for Photographic Art From Collage to Photograph: Reconfigurations, new work by Carl Chiarenza. Sunset Cultural Center, Suite #1, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel. 625-5181 or www.photography.org. Ends 9/9.

Concepts Carmel An exhibition of new work by master goldsmiths Myron Bikakis and Mark Johns. Ocean Avenue, Carmel. 624-0661. Ends 9/20.

Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery Solo exhibition by Jim Lamb. San Carlos between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 1-800-972-5528.

D.E. Craghead Fine Art Gallery Exhibition of new works by featured artists. 6th and Dolores, Carmel. 624-5054.

Dreamtime Opals Artwork by Australian aboriginal artist Joseph B. Wallace, Malcolm Jagamarra and more. 216 17th St., Pacific Grove. 383-1441.

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

Galeria Tonantzin Cultural Vignettes: an open show. 115 3rd St., San Juan Bautista. 623-2783 or www.galeriatonantzin.com. Ends 9/25.

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.

Gallery at Four One Seven Circus in Town features the works of Alice Jean Small, Janet Wilson, Dick Gorman, Burton Levitsky, Mary Kay King, Noelle Nichols, Barbara Svetlik and Laura Williams. 417 Cannery Row, Monterey. 645-9923. Ends 9/24.

Gallery North New Abstractions in Printmaking by Dr. “BG” Ghaffary. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 620-1987 or www.gallerynorthcarmel.org.

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, Carmel. 626-1100.

Hacienda Carmel Art is the Eternal Force of Creation: a new show of mixed media by Carol Austin. Carmel Valley Road at Via Mallorca, Carmel Valley. 624-2861. Ends 10/15.

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

Hartnell College Gallery Foundations: WPA Paintings and FSA Photographs from the 1930s. Visual Arts Building, Hartnell College, 156 Homestead Ave., Salinas. 755-6700.

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

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

Homescapes Carmel Multimedia works from China by Leslie Ann Spowart. Also, Yvonne Gorman’s Doors of San Miguel and Keri Marion’s The Bigger Picture. Southeast corner of 7th and Dolores, Carmel. Ends 9/30.

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 Mary Rose Villalpando: mixed media paintings. 700 Cannery Row, EE, Monterey. 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.

Lauryn Taylor Fine Art Full Circle: A solo exhibition of abstract paintings by Lauryn Taylor. San Carlos between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. 624-1161. Ends 10/2.

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

The Lisa Coscino Gallery New paintings by Jack Cassinetto in the Main Gallery; photography by Rosanna Salonia in the Mid-Gallery. Reception: 9/9, 6-8pm. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939

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.

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

Masaoka Glass Design Studio and Gallery 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. 13766 Center St., Carmel Valley. 659-4953. Ends 9/6.

MPC Art Department Souls, Myths and Icons: the mixed media paintings of Dawn Hunter and Lydia Nakashima Degarrod. Reception: 9/9, 12:30pm-2pm. Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., Monterey. 646-4096. Ends 9/30.

Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery Group show by members of the foundation. 425 Cannery Row, Monterey. 655-1267.

Nancy Dodds Gallery The Outsiders exhibition. San Carlos and 7th Avenue, Carmel. 624-0346 or www.nancydoddsgallery.com. Ends 9/30.

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

Oliver, Elliot and Sebastian Joie de Vivre: Toulouse~Lautrec and the Art of La Belle Époque. Vintage posters and original etchings and lithographs by Toulouse-Lautrec, Cheret, Mucha, Tissot, Helleu, Robbe, Legrand. Ocean Avenue at San Carlos, Carmel. 626-0178. Ends 9/12.

The Outer Edge Mixed-media artwork by Bask and Tes One. Fine art rooted in graffiti and graphic design. 146 Bonifacio Pl., Monterey. 655-2788 or www.outeredgestudio.com.

Perry Downer Costume Gallery Third annual wedding exhibit featuring elegant period wedding gowns from 1872 through 1953. 201 Van Buren St., Monterey, 375-9182.

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.

Photography West New images and established masterworks of Christopher Burkett. Dolores at Ocean, Carmel. 625-1587 or www.photographywest.com.

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

Possibilities Art Studio and Gallery Still Life in Oil: Debut work from local artist Alice Lemos and abstract works by artist-in-residence SL Greek. 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 643-9392. Ends 9/17.

Rebecca Emanuel Studio New paintings and the fourth installation of 100 Pieces of Love. 711 Cannery Row, Suite K, 2nd Floor. 333-9769.

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

Richard MacDonald/Dawson Cole Fine Art Jim Lamb: Solo Exhibition. San Carlos between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-8200. Ends 9/1.

Rollick’s Specialty and Internet Cafe Field of View: Passed Impressions, digital paintings by Dan Beck. 210 Main St., Oldtown Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 9/30.

Sasoontsi Gallery Wanted: photographs by Matthew Baume. 40 Central Ave., Salinas. 751-1777 or www.sasoontsi.com. Ends 11/1.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art Works Metal wall art by Jeffrey Jon Gluck. Figurative etchings and paintings, mixed media abstracts by David A. Stephens. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 626-0800.

Sierra Mar Gallery An exhibition of the work of Gregg Chadwick. Also, photography by local artist Jane Olin and San Francisco mixed-media artist, Stacey Carter. Exhibit curated by Lisa Coscino. Post Ranch Inn, Highway 1, Big Sur. Ends 10/31.

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

Sofanya’s Gallery Dante Rondo’s paintings plus essence portraits and paintings by Sofanya. Fernwood, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2130. Ends 9/15.

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

Sweet Elena’s Bakery and Café Recent works from Big Sur artist Sarah Healey, French artist (from Aquitane) Cathy Angladon and young local talent Marco Amador. 465D Olympia Ave., Sand City. 393-2063. Ends 9/12.

Tom O’Neal Gallery Over the Influence: Tom O’Neal’s private collection, plus rock ‘n’ roll photographs and mixed media paintings by Casey O’Neal. 2 Village Dr., Carmel Valley Village. 659-5040.

Venture Gallery New work by member artists. 260 Alvarado St., Monterey. 626-1411.

The Village Shops 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. 667-0481.

Weston Gallery Minimalist Visions: Vintage and Contemporary Photographs. 6th Avenue between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-4453 or www.westongallery.com. Ends 9/8.

Zantman Art Galleries Work by Frank Ashley and Robert Clark. 6th and Mission, Carmel. 624-8314.