Alvarado Gallery Group show featuring photography by Patrick Stoll; -paintings by Donna Wright; and sculpture by Ron Wright. Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. 646-3949. Ends 2/10.

American Home Mortgage Virtual Valley: digital paintings by Dan Beck. Reception 5-8pm Fri. 102 Salinas St., Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 3/30.

Anton Gallery Der Blau Mauer. The Hawthorne Mansion, 701 Hawthorne St., Monterey. 373-4429 or AntonGallery.com. Ends 3/19.

Avery Gallery Black History Exhibit, group show by Em Johns-Vaughn, Lauren Tanner, Jody Gulley and Sandra Gray. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside. Ends 2/24.

Back Porch Fabrics Out of the Crayon Box, work by Rachel Clark and Friends. 157 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-4453 or backporchfabrics.com. Ends 2/8.

Bay photo Lab Monterey Marine: photographs by Tim Westfall. Reception 5-8pm Fri. 202 Monterey St., Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 2/28.

Bella Cosa Studio Watercolors by Charlsie Kelly; jewelry by Pati Reilly; bronze, mixed media and glass sculpture by Sarah Stethem; collage by E.W. Taylor. 231 17th Ave., Pacific Grove. 236-2986.

Blagojce Stojanovski Fine Art Gallery Photographs by Atanas Talevski. Reception 5-9pm Fri-Sat. 16B Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley. 277-0056 or blagoart.com.

Breakthrough H-ArtShattered Ice: Healing Through Expression. Sand City’s City Hall, 1 Sylvan Park, Sand City. 883-3030 or breakthroughhart.bravehost.com.

Café Noir Paintings by Jennifer H. Sullivan. Reception 7-8:30pm Fri. 365 Calle Principal, Monterey. 649-6647. Ends 3/1.

Carl Cherry Center for the Arts Out of Context, featuring recent prints and sculpture by Paige Johnson. Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel. 624-7491. Ends 2/24.

Carmel Art AssociationGolden Gathering: 50-year-member retrospective. Reception 6-8pm Sat. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-6176 or carmelart.org. Ends 2/28.

Center for Photographic Art Photographs by Roger Fremier, Richard Garrod and Henry Gilpin. Sunset Cultural Center, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. 625-5181 or photography.org. Ends 2/17.

Chapman Gallery Specializing in California artists of the Monterey peninsula including Barry Marshall, Judy Baird, Gail Reeves, Reed Farrington, S.C. Yuan, Keith Lindberg, William Silva, Harold Knott and Gael Donovan. Seventh between San Carlos and Mission, Carmel. 626-1766 or chapmangallery.com.

Coastal Impressions Studio Plein air, oil and acrylic originals by Barry Marshall. Russell Service Center, 2014 Sunset Dr., Pacific Grove. 277-5445.

D.E. Craghead Fine Art Gallery California Landscapes, new paintings by Don Craghead. Sixth and Dolores, Carmel. 624-5054.

Del Mesa Clubhouse Original monotypes by Ann Rizzo. Del Mesa Carmel, 500 Del Mesa Dr., Carmel Valley. 624-7629. Ends 2/15.

Exotic Fine Art Visions of Vietnam. Seventh and San Carlos, Carmel. 622-9950 or exoticsiam.com.

Fox California Theatre Celluloid: paintings by Kenny King. Reception 5-8pm Fri. 235 Main St., Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 2/28.

Gallery 542 Features the work of Todd C. Kruper. 542 Ortiz Ave., Sand City. 917-9161. Ends 3/1.

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

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

Gallery at 417 Artwork by members Patricia Crye, Sela Eden, 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.

Hanson Gallery American Icons, by Peter Max and Scott Hanson. Ocean between Dolores and San Carlos. 625-6142 or hansongallerycarmel.com. Ends 3/1.

Hartnell GallerY Fleeting Glances: Atmosphere, Landscape and Light: an exhibition of 19th, 20th, 21st century paintings from private Monterey County collections. Visual Arts Facility (adjacent to Alisal Street), 156 Homestead Ave., Salinas. 755-6791. Ends 3/9.

Hauk Fine Arts Lesser Known Early California Women Artists, paintings by Bertha Stringer Lee, Mary Amanda Lewis and Gordena Jackson; 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 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.

Homescapes Carmel New work by Dolores Chiappone, Kimberly Howland, Erika Meriaux, Douglas Steakly, Alejandro Rubio, 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. Ends 3/1.

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 Arts Abstract Improv II, new work from Fred Carvell, Kevin Frazier, Dennis Peak, Lauryn Taylor, Beryl Miller and Kristy Tonti. San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-1161 or lauryntaylor.com. Ends 2/28.

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 House and Garden: paintings by Santa Cruz based artist Philip Rosenthal and charcoal drawings by Florida artist Robert Flynn; Line: figure drawings by Santa Cruz artist Francis Padilla. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939 or lisacoscinogallery.com. Ends 2/10.

Maritime Museum 75 Treasures for 75 Years: The Path of History and Art. 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 372-2608 or montereyhistory.org.

The Martine Bed & Breakfast Inn Oil and acrylic paintings by Janet Louise Wilson. 255 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove. 373-3388. Ends 2/23.

Maya Cinemas Magic Lamps and Flying Carpets: sculptures by Everett Alvarez and Soledad High students. Reception 5-8pm Fri. 153 Main St., Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 3/15.

MHAA’s Perry Downer Costume Gallery La Belle Epoche, featuring the “opulent elegance” of ladies’ various garments as worn in the flamboyant period. 201 Van Buren, Monterey. 375-9182. Ends 4/22.

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.  559 Pacific St., Monterey. 372-5477 or montereyart.org. Ends 5/7.

Monterey Peninsula Airport Seating Arrangements, an exhibition of 23 fantasy chairs by sculptors in classes at MPC and CSUMB. 200 Kane Dr., Monterey. Ends 2/28.

Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation GalleryAll-member show of oils, watercolors, acrylics, sculptures, jewelry, silk art and more. Opens Mon. 425 Cannery Row, Monterey. 655-1267. Ends 3/3.

MPC Art Department Gallery Structure, Invention and Reverie: wood sculpture by Randy Dixon and abstract watercolor paintings by Thomas Morphis. Opens Tue. 980 Fremont St., Monterey. 646-3060. Ends 3/3.

The National Steinbeck Center MuseumFrom Dust Bowl to Salad Bowl: The Quilts and Quiltmakers of the Depression Era Migration to the Salinas Valley. 1 Main St., Salinas. 775-4721. Ends 2/26.

Oceanview Fine Art GalleryPainting the Western States, work from Barry John Raybould’s two-month trek around California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. 183 Forest Ave. #4, Pacific Grove. 648-1866.

The Outer Edge Losing to Winter: new work by Anne Faith Nicholls. Reception 7-10pm Fri. 146 Bonifacio Pl., Monterey. 655-2788 or outeredgestudio.com. Ends  3/14.

Pacific Grove Art Center New Weavings: Wool and Silk Abstractions, by Mary Balzer Buskirk; Liminal Remains, paintings and sculpture by Big Sur resident Dan Cronin; Visual Rhythms, paintings by Carmel artist Jody Royee; California Visions—Landscapes en Plein Air, by Laura Williams. 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-2208 or pgartcenter.org. Ends 2/16.

Pacific Grove Coffee House Yoga Art Show: paintings by local artist Jennifer H. Sullivan. Reception 6:30-8:30pm Tue. 510 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 655-5633. Ends 2/28.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural HistoryYellowstone: Land of Water and Steam. Ends 2/25. In Praise of Owls, monotype portraits of owls by Carmel Valley artist Pamela Takigawa. Ends 2/28. 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 648-5716 or pgmuseum.org.

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

Photography West Showing fine art black-and-white photography by Monterey County photographers. Dolores at Ocean, Carmel. 625-1587 or photographywest.com. Ends 2/28.

PK Fine Artifacts Celebration of Female Artists; Lesley Anne Spowart, Dana Masters, Holli Moon, Lidijia Tkalcevic, Romney Steele, and Heidi McGurrin. 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 Eyes and Windows: mixed-media paintings by Chicago artist Nolan Michael Gallagher. 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 643-9392. Ends 2/15.

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

Robert Lewis Gallery An inaugural exhibition of the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association featuring plein air landscape paintings of 24 members. 201 1/2 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 333-9046. Ends 2/2.

Rollicks internet café My Secret Travels: photographs by Megan Gong. Reception 5-8pm Fri. 210 Main St., Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 2/15.

Sasoontsi Gallery Engaging Faces: Amphibian & Reptile Watercolor Portraits by Katherine A. Taylor. 40 Central Ave., Salinas. 751-1777 or sasoontsi.com. Ends 2/28.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art Works Mixed-media work by David A. Stephens; bronze sculpture by Gustavo Torres; metal work by Jeffrey John Gluck. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 626-0800.

Sheila Delimont Studio Gallery Landscape paintings and prints by Sheila Delimont. 711 Cannery Row, Suite J (above Starbucks), Monterey. 333-1099.

Sierra Mar Restaurant Sculpture of Discard, found object art by California artists Kim Boekbinder, Edgar Maxion, Kate Rannells, Elizabeth Dorbad and Nancy Sevier. The Post Ranch Inn, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2269.

Simon Bull Gallery Originals and recent releases by Simon Bull. Previewing the Four Season Collection suite. 3728 The Barnyard, Carmel. 625-8600.

Sofanya’s Gallery Peace Talks: abstract paintings by David Brinton. Fernwood Resort. Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2130. Ends 3/1.

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.

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.

Trajan Gallery Zdenek Sorf: new paintings by Prague artist Zdenek Sorf. Corner of Ocean and San Carlos, Carmel. 625-4388. Ends 2/28.

Venture Gallery Works by 30 local artists including paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic, sculpture, ceramics and hand crafted jewelry. 260 Alvarado St., Monterey. 626-1411.