A Taste of Monterey Landscape paintings by Salinas artist Rick Deragon. Oldtown Salinas, 127 Main St., Salinas. 751-1980.

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 Diverse Perceptions: photography by Toni Chiapelli, paintings by Gerrica Connolly and works by Steven Harper and Carlaine Willis. Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. 646-3949. Ends 10/30.

ARS Gallery Paintings, photographs, mixed media and sculpture by 27 local Big Sur artists. Located in the Spring Gardens, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2618.

Avery GallerY Computer mouse paintings by Lan Yu; Breakthough H Art; ceramic tile mosaics by Tor Bron. City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside. 372-6877. Ends 7/28.

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

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 LANTERNOil paintings by Lawrence Hollien. Reception 6-9pm Fri 7/21. 709 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 655-0303.Ends 9/30.

Carl Cherry Center for the Arts Silent Echoes: recent photographs by Al Weber. Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel. 624-7491. Ends 7/27.

Carmel Art AssociationLife is Not a Paragraph: new linocuts, pencil drawings and ink on canvas by Julie Brown Smith; abstract relief prints and collage by Barbara Johnson; Monotypes: prints by Pamela Takigawa. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-6176 orcarmelart.org. Ends 8/1.

The Carmel Foundation Oils by Richard Tette. Outcault Activities Building, SE corner of Eighth and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-1588. Ends 7/31.

Center for photographic art Scores of Abstractions: photography by Oliver Gagliani. Sunset Cultural Center, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. 625-5181 or photography.org. Ends 8/11.

Central Coast art association Rhythmic Landscapes: paintings and watercolors by Ann Reducer Cates and Terrance Zito. The Sally Griffin Active Living Center, 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-4454.

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 Avenue, between San Carlos and Mission, Carmel. 626-1766 or chapmangallery.com.

Cherry Bean Coffeehouse & Roastery Big Heads: photography by Hartnell College students. 332 Main St., Salinas. 758-9126.

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.

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

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

Fox California Theatre Moods UnMasked: sculptural masks by Brady McBride. 235 Main St., Salinas.758-9126.

GALERIE PLEIN AIRE Summer Show. Reception 6-8pm Fri 7/21. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 625-5686 or galeriepleinaire.com. Ends 8/31.

Gallery at 417 Artwork by members Larry Fones, Vanessa Martin, 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 VentanaPoetic Passions: Carolyn Mary Kleefeld’s latest exhibit. Ventana Inn, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2789.

GALLERY NORTH Summer Color: works by Carol Chapman, Fred Slautterback, Maria Aliotti-Ford, Tom Davies, Cornelia Emery, Bayesteh “BG” Ghaffary, Sarah Healey, Mary-Liz Houseman, Barbara Kreitman, Holli Moon and Micheal Snodgrass. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-1987 or gallerynorthcarmel.org.

George Stern Fine Arts William Maughan: Recent Works: plein air landscapes by William Maughan. Sixth between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 626-1100.

Grand Avenue Art Works! When Pigs Fly: whimsical creations by Charlsie Kelly, paintings by Barry Marshall, photography by Steven Gunnerson and Sarah Hans and ceramics by Arthur Rogers. Reception 6-9pm Fri 7/21.178 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 373-1798.

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

Hauk Fine Arts Shadow Play: New Paintings by Pam Carroll. 206 Fountain Ave., Pacific Grove. 373-6007. Ends 8/5.

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 Bronze and stainless steel sculpture by Jim Martin; mixed-media and encaustic paintings and wall, indoor and outdoor sculpture in glass, bronze, steel, stone and wood. 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 Group Landscape Show. Sixth Avenue between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 626-9100.

KIM3 INTERNATIONAL FURNISHINGS New oil paintings by Suzanne O’Neal. 25 Pilot Rd., Carmel Valley. 659-1360. Ends 7/22.

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 Mail Me—quite possibly our annual postcard show: a group exhibition featuring artists from all over the US who have created artwork that is standard postcard size. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939 or lisacoscinogallery.com. Ends 9/2.

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 Sea of Glass: Mar del Vidrio. 13766 Center St. in the Center Street Plaza, Carmel Valley Village. 659-4953 oralanmasaoka.com.

mission san carlos borromeo de carmelo The California Mission Art of Jo Mora. The Mora Chapel Museum, 3080 Rio Rd., Carmel. Ends 12/31.

Monterey Maritime AND History Museum Japanese Fishing in Monterey: new exhibit featuring a Maiwai jacket, paintings of Minimboso, Japan and Ama dive gear; paintings by 14 founding artists. 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 372-2608 or montereyhistory.org.

Monterey Museum of Art/La Mirada Monterey Collects: Masterworks from the Monterey County Collections. 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 ormontereyart.org.

Monterey Museum of Art/Pacific StreetMonterey Collects: Masterworks from the Monterey County Collections. Reception 5-7pm Thu 7/20. Ends 9/17. 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.

The National Steinbeck Center Museum Carol and John Steinbeck: Art of Collaboration: personal letters, photographs, sculptures and drawings by Carol Steinbeck. Ends 9/3. Francisco Goya’s Los Caprichos etchings. Ends 8/6. 1 Main St., Salinas. 775-4721.

Nido Gallery The Refinement of Confinement: sculpture by Santa Fe artists Joslyn Werner and Dale Pino and Watsonville artist Michael Seymour. 7951 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 632-3801 or nidomosslanding.com. Ends 8/12.

The Outer Edge Solo show by Austin, Texas artist Bonnie Gammill. 146 Bonifacio Pl., Monterey. 655-2788 or outeredgestudio.com.

Pacific Grove Art CenterRetrospective: bronze, marble, and plaster sculpture by Alexander Prokopenko; Seeking Balance: watercolors by Renee Eaton; Signs of the 2-Legged: photographs by Peter McArthur; Outsider Art: artwork by clients of Gateway Center or Monterey County. 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Reception 7-9pm Fri 7/21. 375-2208 orpgartcenter.org. Ends 8/31.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural HistorY Village Children: A Celebration: photographs by Phil Rasori. 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 648-5716 or pgmuseum.org.

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

Phoenix Shop at Nepenthe Impressions of Japan: works by Erin Gafill; watercolors by Helen Jeren. Nepenthe, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2347.

Phillips One Ocean avenue gallery New abstract paintings by Mary Titus; collectible boxes by M. Dale Chase. SW corner of Mission and Ocean, Carmel. 626-1617.

PK Fine ArtifactsExperiments in Form: sculpture in plaster, bronze and granite by Jeff Dubin. 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 A Time and a Place: watercolors by T. Brown and acrylics and mixed media by Germain Hatcher. 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 643-9392. Ends 7/21.

Rebecca Emanuel Studio New paintings by Rebecca Emanuel. 711 Cannery Row, Suite K, second floor, Monterey. 333-9769.

Red Mill Studio and Gallery Antique Shorebird Decoys in Folk Art Tradition: new paintings by David R. Rojas. Reception 6-9pm Fri 7/21.170-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.

Sasoontsi Gallery The Salinas Valley Art Association 58th Annual Juried Art Show: etchings, watercolors, oils and photography by artists from Salinas, the Monterey Peninsula and beyond. 40 Central Ave., Salinas. 751-1777 or sasoontsi.com. Ends 8/28.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art WorksMixed-media work by David A. Stephens; new abstract paintings by Chiang Chin-lan; interactive bronze sculpture by Ted Gall; elegant bronze sculpture by Carol Gold. 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 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.

simic galleries Recent paintings by Jane Seymour and originals by artists from around the world. San Carlos, between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-7522.

Sofanya’s Gallery Group show in various mediums. Fernwood Resort. Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2130. Ends 8/1.

Steven Whyte Open Sculpture Studio and Gallery Military Tribute to Bob Hope: eight life size military figures from WWII to the Gulf; prestigious monuments and exclusive fine art bronze editions. Second Floor, 700 Cannery Row, Monterey. 521-6045 or StevenWhyteSculptor.com.

STUDIO ONE-BIG SUR, THE VILLAGE SHOPS Works by Kaffe Fasset, Erin Lee Gafill, Cyndra Bradford, Jeff Daniel Smith, Christine Crozier, Branham Rendlen, Karuna Licht, and Carlo Ernadndet. Special Alla Prima reception 6am-4pm Sat 7/22. The Village Shops, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2066 or bigsurarts.com. Ends 9/4.

stevenson house Etchings by August Gay. 530 Houston St., Monterey. 372-2608. Ends 12/9.

sweet Elena’s Bakery and café Love Letters: paintings by Rebecca Emanuel. 465D Olympia Ave., Sand City. 393-2063. Ends 8/9.

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

Trajan Gallery Recent paintings by Thomas Pradzynski. Reception 3-6pm Sat 7/22. Corner of Ocean and San Carlos, Carmel. 625-4388. Ends 8/31.

Valley Girls California Light: An Introduction to the Early California Painters: recent works by L.E.Doue. Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer: works by Shelley A. Aliotti, Cheryl Jacobs, Judy Davey, L.E. Doue, Michael Garnero, Charlsie Kelly, Warren Poitras, Linda Wilde. 13766 Center St., Carmel Valley. 659-2441. Ends 7/26.

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

Weston Gallery Robert Weingarten: Palette Series, Artifacts. Sixth between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-4453 or westongallery.com. Ends 8/27.

white oak gallery of carmel valley village Spirit of the West: Seascapes and Landscapes: original works by American and European artists Hans Schiebold, Guido Frick, William George, Erhard Lux, Thom Wheeler, Gerard Martin, Renate Soares and Amado Designs. 1 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel.659-4451.