Links to galleries within this section:  Artistas Unidos | Back Porch Fabrics | Breakthrough | Carmel Art Association | Carmel Foundation | Center for Photographic Art | Chapman Gallery | Coast Gallery | Concepts Carmel | Exotic Fine Art | Gallery at Blackstone | Gallery Elite | Galeria Tonantzin | Gallery North | Hawthorne Gallery | JKLM Studios | Karthia Studios | Lauryn Taylor Fine Art | The Lewis Gallery | Local Color | Masaoka Design Gallery | Mission Art Gallery | Monterey Museum of Art | Monterey Senior Centery | Natl Steinbeck Ctr | Oceanview Fine Art Gallery | The Outer Edge | P.G. Art Center | P.G. Museum | Park Gallery | The Parkside Gallery | PK Fine Artifacts | Photography West | Robert Lewis Gallery | Thomas Kinkade Museum | Studio One Big Sur | Stefani Esta Studio | Steven Whyte Sculpture Studio | Trajan Gallery | Tribes Gallery | Weston Gallery | Steven Whyte Studios

| openings | events |

Avery Gallery Abstract and Modern Art, group show by E. Dill, K. Holmes, A. Kerekes, J. Newman, B. Norton, Toni O’Meara, A. Starbird, Z. Scholis. Reception: 7-8:30 pm Fri. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside. 899-6811. Ends 1/27.

Center for Photographic Art Photographs by Roger Fremier, Richard Garrod and Henry Gilpin. Reception: 6-8pm Fri. Sunset Cultural Center, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel. 625-5181 or www.photography.org. Ends 2/17.

| ongoing exhibits |

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.

Avery Gallery Abstract and Modern Art, group show by E. Dill, K. Holmes, A. Kerekes, J. Newman, B. Norton, Toni O’Meara, A. Starbird, Z. Scholis. Reception 1/13 7-8:30 pm. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside. Ends 1/27.

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

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

Big Sur Gallery Celebrating artists of the Big Sur coast. 26553 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Carmel. 624-1172.

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

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

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

Concepts Gallery New jewelry, containers and brushes by Carolyn Morris Bach. Ocean Avenue, Carmel. 624-0661. Ends 1/17.

D.E. Craghead Fine Art Gallery California Landscapes, new paintings by Don Craghead. 6th and Dolores, Carmel. 624-5054.

Exotic Fine Art Visions of Vietnam. 7th and San Carlos, Carmel. 622-9950 or www.exoticsiam.com.

Galeria Tonantzin 14th Annual Images of the Virgin exhibit. 115 3rd St., San Juan Bautista. 623-2783 or www.galeriatonantzin.com. Ends 1/15.

Gallerie Amsterdam Curtis Exhibition, original works by Tony Curtis. Dolores between 5th and 6th, 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 Helga Browne-Scarlett, Patricia Crye, Dick Gorman, Nole Hinojosa, Pat Huber, 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.

George Stern Fine Arts Specializing in museum-quality paintings by early California Impressionists. 6th between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 626-1100.

Hacienda Carmel Combinations, mixed media works by June Poe and Linda M. Poe-Waterfield. Hacienda Carmel, Carmel Valley. 624-8261. Ends 1/6.

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.

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

Highlands Sculpture Gallery Forty-Fi-Fy-Fo-Fun, contemporary paintings by Daniella Woolf; Egyptian Blue, fused glass wall sculpture by Yolanda Adra. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-0535. Ends 1/31.

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 7th and Dolores, Carmel. www.homescapescarmel.com. Ends 3/1.

Jones & Terwilliger Galleries 50 different artists exhibiting paintings and sculpture. 6th Avenue between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 626-9100.

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 and Kristy Tonti. San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-1161 or www.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’s Studio and Sketches A collection of local oils and watercolors by Lisa Bryan. Court of the Fountains, Mission at 7th, Carmel. 626-5435.

Local Color Central Coast Artist Gallery Oil paintings by Carmel Valley artist Bobe, crafts by more than 160 local artists and a selection of Big Sur jade. The Village Shops, 46840 Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-0481. Ends 1/15.

Masaoka Design Gallery Contemporary Fusion: An Exhibition of Fused Glass Art. Features fused work by Alan Masaoka, Nick Leonoff, Somer Harrold, Jennifer Horning, Ellen Henrici, Nancy Francioli, Therese Baisinger, Doris Ross, Aimee N. Edwards and Jonathon Schmuck. 13766 Center St. in the Center Street Plaza, Carmel Valley Village. 659-4953 or www.alanmasaoka.com. Ends 1/31.

Mission Gallery Featuring Mezzotint engravings by Mikio Watanabe. 106 3rd St., San Juan Bautista. 623-2960 or www.missiongalleryart.com.

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 Public Library Works by members of the Youth Arts Collective. 625 Pacific St., Monterey. 646-3949. Ends 1/5.

Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery A continuing exhibition of oils, acrylics, watercolors, jewelry, ceramics and silk art by 30 local artists. 425 Cannery Row, Monterey. 655-1267. Ends 1/31.

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.

Nido Gallery Coastal Wetlands, 14 local artists bring their unique representation of the slough to life. 7951 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 632-3801. Ends 1/27.

Oceanview Fine Art Gallery Painting 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 Poster and print show featuring Shepard Ferry, Marco Almera and more. 146 Bonifacio Pl., Monterey. 655-2788 or www.outeredgestudio.com. Ends 2/1.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History In Praise of Owls, monotype portraits of owls by Carmel Valley artist Pamela Takigawa. 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 648-5716 or www.pgmuseum.org. Ends 2/28.

Parkside Gallery Work by Tom Swimm. Dolores between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. 625-5565 or www.theparksidegallery.com.

Pebble Beach Post Office Oil and acrylic paintings by Michael Zambory, local artist and member of the Central Coast Art Association. 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. Ends 1/31.

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 Don Worth: Six Decades of Photography. Dolores at Ocean, Carmel. 625-1587 or www.photographywest.com.

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 www.pkfineartifacts.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 Holiday Encore with guest artists. 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 643-9392. Ends 1/8.

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

Red Mill Studio and Gallery Easton Returns. Artist David R. Rojas displays works shown recently at the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, MD. 170-B Grand Avenue, Pacific Grove. 375-1146 or www.davidrrojas.com.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art Works Mixed-media work by David A. Stephens; bronze sculpture by Gustavo Torres; Intimate Apparel in Heavy Metal by Linda Raynsford. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 626-0800. Ends 1/31.

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.

Sweet Elena’s Bakery and Café Holiday Miniature Exhibit, contemporary landscapes by Johnny Apodeca; figurative and animal sculptures by Michael Snodgrass; live cello by Tracy Chesebrough. 465D Olympia Ave., Sand City. 393-2063. Ends 1/7.

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.

Valley Girls Sculpture, paintings, jewelry and more by Mireille Barmann, Elaine Good, John Chappel, Shelley Aliotti, Lorene Morgan, and James Lavett. 13766 Center St., Carmel Valley. 659-2441. Ends 1/31.

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.

Weston Gallery Peruvian Tales, new color photographs by Jeffrey Becom. 6th between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-4453 or www.westongallery.com. Ends 1/22.

Youth Arts Collective Third Museum Exhibit. Buck Gallery of the Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific St., Monterey. Ends 2/1.

Zantman Art Galleries New work from Italy by Lucio Sollazzi. 6th and Mission, Carmel. 624-8314 or www.zantmangalleries.com.