& 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 Central Coast artists. Highway 1, Loma Vista, Big Sur. 667-2618. Ends 5/1.

Avery GallerY Works by members of the Salinas Valley Art Association. Ends 4/29. Sea Scribes, Monterey Bay Calligraphy Guild exhibits calligraphy with oils by Lud Oliviera and photography by Shirley West. Opens 5/3. City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside. 372-6877.

Bank of america Paintings by members of the Central Coast Art Association Judy Riley, George Riley and Jan Valter. 601 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 655-4180. Ends 4/30.

Bay photo Lab Pin-Ups: vintage pin-up photography by Glen McDowell. 202 Monterey St., Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 5/14.

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.

Carl Cherry Center for the Arts Spheres: recent works by Joan Moment and Stacey Vetter. Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel. 624-7491. Ends 5/19.

Carmel Art AssociationNew oil paintings by Gerard Martin and Mark Farina; abstract landscapes in acrylics by Fred Carvell; Sam Harris’ watercolors and oils; dancing figures and landscapes in acrylic by Robert Reynolds Hewitt. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-6176 or carmelart.org. Ends 5/2.

The Carmel Foundation Multi-media by artist of the month Sunee Jines. Outcault Activities Building, SE corner of Eighth and Lincoln. 624-1588. Ends 4/30.

Center for Photographic Art Photographs by German Herrera. Reception 6-8pm Fri 4/28. Sunset Cultural Center, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. 625-5181 or photography.org. Ends 6/16.

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.

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

Fox California Theatre Veiled Obscurity: figurative photographs by Toni Chiapelli. 235 Main St., Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 5/15.

Gallerie Amsterdam Curtis Exhibition: original works by Tony Curtis. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-4355. Ends 5/21.

Gallery 542 Features the work of Todd C. Kruper. 542 Ortiz Ave., Sand City. 917-9161. Ends 5/1.

Gallery at Blackstone Winery Scena: black-and-white photographs by Siobhan Arnold. 800 S. Alta St., Gonzales. 675-5341. Ends 4/30.

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

GALLERY NORTH Double Vision: second anniversary show featuring Maria Aliotti-Ford, Tom Davies, Cornelia Emery, Bayesteh “BG” Ghaffary, Sarah Healey, Mary-Liz Houseman, Barbara Kreitman, Holli Moon and Michael Snodgrass. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-1987 or gallerynorthcarmel.org. Ends 5/15.

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

Hacienda carmel Solo show by Mary Margaret Jay; collage by Francis Elgan; portraits by Julius Steuckert. Via Mallorca and Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. 624-8261. Ends 5/21.

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

Hartnell GallerY ArtSong:Salinas Union High School District Student Art Show: group show by local student artists. Reception 1-3pm Sat 4/29. Visual Arts Facility (adjacent to Alisal Street), 156 Homestead Ave., Salinas. 755-6791.

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 Steel sculpture by Marilyn Kuksht. 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 Fifty different artists exhibiting paintings and sculpture. Sixth Avenue between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 626-9100.

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

LAURYN TAYLOR FINE ARTS Elementals: Earth, Air, Fire & Water: second annual juried exhibition. San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-1161 or lauryntaylor.com. Ends 5/5.

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 All Wet: group show dedicated to the power and beauty of water; Walks of Life: torn paper watercolors by Bud Gordon; Functional Art: glass, ceramics, jewelry and metal. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939 or lisacoscinogallery.com. Ends 5/6.

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 Blown glass by Alan Masaoka, Nancy Francioli, Mark Stevenson and Nick Leonoff; wooden sculpture by Charlie Abildgaard. 13766 Center St. in the Center Street Plaza, Carmel Valley Village. 659-4953 or alanmasaoka.com. Ends 4/29.

Mission Gallery Featuring Mezzotint engravings by Mikio Watanabe. 106 Third St., San Juan Bautista. 623-2960 or missiongalleryart.com.

Monterey Maritime & 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 StreetIn Celebration of Light: Photographs from the Collection of Cherye R. and James F. Pierce. Ends 5/7. The 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. Reception12:30-2pm Thu 4/27. 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 Layers of Color, Symbols of Time: paintings and prints by Susan Howe. 7951 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 632-3801 or nidomosslanding.com. Ends 5/12.

The Outer Edge Favorites Show: Originals by Shepard Fairey, David Choe, Jeff Soto and more. Reception 7-10pm Fri 4/28. 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 Collateral Damage: The S.F. Earthquake in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties: historical photographs chronicling the damage suffered in the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Ends 5/1. 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.

Pajaro valley gallery The Fine Art of Textiles: Twenty-two regional artists transform the nature of fiber and thread into sculptures and paintings. 37 Sudden St., Watsonville. 427-0181. Ends 5/21.

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

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 The Spirit of Creation: still life and abstract landscapes by Los Gatos artist Jill Kroh. 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 643-9392. Ends 5/6.

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. Reception 6-8pm Fri 4/28. 531 Ramona Ave., Monterey. 375-8679.

Sasoontsi Gallery Majestic Symmetry: original works by Dolores Orozco and Amador Ramirez. 40 Central Ave., Salinas. 751-1777 or sasoontsi.com. Ends 5/1.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art Works Mixed-media work by David A. Stephens; new metal sculpture by John Haley; blown glass by New Zealand artists Ola and Marie Simberg-Hoglund; bronze sculpture by Gustavo Torres. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 626-0800.

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.

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 Sensuous Spring: paintings by Olga Perry and Lana Loukianenko. Fernwood Resort. Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2130. Ends 5/1.

Steven Whyte Open Sculpture Studio and Gallery Featuring sculptures from prestigious monuments to exclusive fine art bronze editions. 700 Cannery Row, 2nd Floor, Monterey. 521-6045 or StevenWhyteSculptor.com.

Sweet Elena’s Bakery and Café Portraits and more by Carmel artist Mary-Liz Houseman. 465D Olympia Ave., Sand City. 393-2063. Ends 5/5.

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

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.

unitartian universalist church Retrospective of 10 Years: Sylvia Borgman’s oils, acrylics and mixed media. 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey. 443-6395. Ends 5/15.

Valley ARt Gallery Oil and pastels by Alan McEwen. 218 Main St., Salinas. 422-4162. Ends 4/30.

Valley Girls Works by Shelley A. Aliotti, Natalie Bieser, Milton Jines, Noelle Nichols, Kathy Sharpe, Lori Stroh, Kathleen Tarp. 13766 Center St., Carmel Valley. 659-2441. Ends 4/29.

Weston Gallery Serene Landscapes: black and white photographs by Rolfe Horn. Sixth between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-4453 or westongallery.com. Ends 4/30.