A Taste of MontereyLandscape paintings by Salinas artist Rick Deragon. Oldtown Salinas, 127 Main St., Salinas. 751‑1980.

American Home Mortgage Virtual Valley: digital paintings by Dan Beck. 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.

Bay photo Lab Monterey Marine: photographs by Tim Westfall. 202 Monterey St., Salinas. 758‑9126. Ends 2/28.

Bay View Deli Maritime art depicting steamers of San Francisco Bay in the 1860s by Gene Olson. 32 Cannery Row, Coast Guard Pier, Monterey. 375‑6958. Ends 2/28.

Bella Cosa StudioPaintings by Holli Moon; jewelry by Pati Reilly; sculpture by Sarah Long‑Stethem. 231 17th Ave., Pacific Grove. 236‑2986.

Big Sur Gallery Soul Seeding: A Retrospective Celebration: original paintings by Robin Coventry. Reception 5‑8pm Fri 2/24. 26543 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Carmel. 624‑1172.

Blagojce Stojanovski Fine Art Gallery Photographs by Atanas Talevski. 16B Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley. 277 ‑0056 or blagoart.com.

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

BUTTERFLY AND LANTERNOne Dancing Woman Show: recent abstract paintings by Josie Cameron. 709 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 655‑0303. Ends 3/31.

Café Noir Paintings by Jennifer H. Sullivan. 365 Calle Principal, Monterey. 649‑6647. Ends 3/1.

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

Carmel Art Association Golden Gathering: 50‑year‑member retrospective; The Process: art focusing on process; Romance: paintings and sculpture with a romantic theme. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624‑6176 or carmelart.org. Ends 2/28.

The Carmel FoundationColor Photography and Photoshop by artist of the month Joyce Tarter. Outcault Activities Building, SE corner of Eighth and Lincoln. 624‑1588. Ends 2/28.

Chapman GallerySpecializing 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 Avenue, between San Carlos and Mission, Carmel. 626‑1766 or chapmangallery.com.

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 GalleryNew jewelry, containers and brushes by Carolyn Morris Bach. Ocean Avenue, Carmel. 624‑0661. Ends 2/28.

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

Exotic Fine Art Visions of Vietnam and paintings by Gaylord Soli and Andre Renoux. Seventh and San Carlos, Carmel. 622 ‑9950 or exoticsiam.com.

Fox California Theatre Celluloid: paintings by Kenny King. 235 Main St., Salinas. 758‑9126. Ends 2/28.

Gallery 542Features 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 417Artwork 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 NORTH From the Heart: works that resonate from within by Carol Chapman, Fred Slautterback, Maria Aliotti‑Ford, Tom Davies, Cornelia Emery, Bayesteh Ghaffary, Sarah Healey, Mary‑Liz Houseman, Barbara Kreitman, Holli Moon and Michael Snodgrass. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624‑1987. Ends  3/4.

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

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

Harrison memorial library Prints from the Ella Reid Harrison Collection: including etchings and engravings from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Park Branch, Mission and Sixth, Carmel. 624‑1615. Ends 3/17.

Hartnell GallerY Fleeting Glances: Atmosphere, Landscape and Light: an exhibition of 19th, 20th, and 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 by 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 GalleryPainting, 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 InnPhotographic 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.

Jones & Terwilliger Galleries 50 different artists exhibiting paintings and sculpture. Sixth Avenue between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 626‑9100.

KOFFMAN GALLERY Wine with a Smile Exhibit: works by Dan Koffman, creator of the 2006 Wine Passport Poster Image. 210 Alvarado St., Monterey. 655‑3457. Ends 3/31.

LAURYN TAYLOR FINE ARTS Abstract Improv II, new work from Fred Carvell, Kevin Frazier, Dennis Peak, Lauryn Taylor, Beryl Miller and Kristy Tonti. Ends 2/28. Call for artists for the 2nd Annual Juried Exhibition: Elementals: Earth, Air, Fire & Water. Entry deadline: Mon 4/3. San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624‑1161 or lauryntaylor.com.

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 GalleryIntelligently Designed: works by Johnny Apodaca, Brian Behnke, Gregg Chadwick, Dianna Cohen, Kevin Flynn, Bud Gordon, Anita Hilton, Aleah Koury and Richard Newman; Ingrid Brook‑Kothlow: arboreal: ethereal mixed‑media on tree leaves. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646‑1939 or lisacoscinogallery.com. Ends 3/25.

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.

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

Masaoka Design Gallery Valentines ‑inspired glass creations, ornaments and jewelry. 13766 Center St. in the Center Street Plaza, Carmel Valley Village. 659 ‑4953 or alanmasaoka.com. Ends 2/28.

Maya Cinemas Magic Lamps and Flying Carpets: sculptures by Everett Alvarez and Soledad High students. 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.

Mission GalleryFeaturing Mezzotint engravings by Mikio Watanabe. 106 Third St., San Juan Bautista. 623‑2960 or missiongalleryart.com.

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 Street In 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.

Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery All ‑member show of oils, watercolors, acrylics, sculptures, jewelry, silk art and more. 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. 980 Fremont St., Monterey. 646‑3060. Ends 3/3.

The National Steinbeck Center Museum From 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.

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

Pacific Grove Art Center Studio Artists of the Pacific Grove Art Center: needlepoint by Connie Pearlstein, collage by Marybeth Rinehart, ink on canvas and linocut by Julie Brown Smith; If the Shoe Fits: a collection of monotype prints on the obsession with shoes by Alice Geller‑Robertson; The World Around Us: pastels by Sheila Delimont. Reception 7‑9pm Fri 2/24. 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 375‑2208 or pgartcenter.org. Ends 4/6.

Pacific Grove Coffee House Yoga Art Show: paintings by local artist Jennifer H. Sullivan. 510 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 655 ‑5633. Ends 2/28.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Yellowstone: 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.

Parkside GalleryFeaturing functional sculpture by James Vilona and paintings by Dorsey McHugh. Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 625‑5565 or theparksidegallery.com.

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.

Possibilities Art Studio and Gallery A View of Places Near and Far: photographs  by Sharon Payne and John Bunzick. 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 643‑9392. Ends 4/2.

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

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; mixed ‑media on paper by Italian artist Maurice Behaert; layered works in bronze by Ted Gall. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 626 ‑0800.

Searle’s art supplies Fine art printmaking by the Fine Art Print Club of MPC. 639 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. 373‑0126 . Ends 2/25.

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.

Trajan GalleryZdenek 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.