A Taste of Monterey Landscape paintings by Salinas artist Rick Deragon. 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 American Relics: photographs by Toni Chiapelli; 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 10/31.

ANTON gallery Dieter Goels, a “disguised artist,” is a prominent post-Fluxus contrarian. The Hawthorne Mansion, 701 Hawthorne St., Monterey. 373-4429. Antongallery.com

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

AVALON GALLERY Daniel Merriam, new watercolors by this nationally recognized master of fantasy. Morgan Court, Lincoln Street between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 622-0830.

avery gallery League of American Pen Women. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside. 899-6811. Ends 10/29.

BACK PORCH FABRICS AND QUILT GALLERY Between Friends: Round Robin Quilts. 157 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-4453. Ends 11/29.

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

Big Sur Gallery Paintings, sculpture, furniture, glass, ceramics and mobiles by Big Sur artists. Carmel Rancho Shopping Center, Carmel. 624-1172.

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.

carl cherry center for the arts Dog Show: Every Artist Has Their Day, a juried exhibition in association with DOGFEST. Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel. 624-7491 or cherry_center@yahoo.com. Ends 11/10.

Carmel Art Association Black and White and Read All Over, the cartoon art of Gus Arriola. Also Visions, new works by painters Alex Gonzales and Barbara Johnson, bronze figurative sculpture by Gustavo Torres. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-6176 or carmelart.org.

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.

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.

dawson cole fine arT Life Uncovered: Revealing the Essence of the Human Spirit, exhibition of recent works by Richard MacDonald. Reception 6-9pm 10/14, RSVP. San Carlos between Fifth and Sixth and Ocean between Mission and San Carlos, Carmel. 624-8200.

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

FIGURATIVE ART GALLERY New gallery represents painter Jay Johansen, sculptor Melvin Johanson and bronze sculptor, Steven Whyte. Opens with a reception 5:30-8:30pm 10/13 and 10/14, RSVP. Dolores St. between Ocean Ave. and Seventh St., Carmel. 624-6266.

Gallery at 417 Gallery group show by members Larry Fones, Dick Gorman, Thomas Hawley, Noe Hinojosa, Mary Kay King, Vanessa Martin, Noelle Nichols, Cathy Owen, Murphy Robins, Barbara Svetlik, Susan Titus, and Jane Vargas. 417 Cannery Row, Monterey. 645-9923.

Gallery at Ventana Poetic Passions: Carolyn Mary Kleefeld’s latest exhibit. Ventana Inn, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2789.

GALLERY NORTH Juried exhibition of 8”x8” works by local artists on the theme of Fusion: Art Meets Jazz. Also Encaustica, new work by Bayesteh Ghaffary. Also featuring recent work by Maria Aliotti-Ford, Carol Chapman, Tom Davies, Cornelia Emery, Sarah Healey, Mary-Liz Houseman, Barbara Kreitman, Holli Moon and Fred Slautterback. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 620-1987 or gallerynorthcarmel.org. Ends 10/15.

George Stern Fine Arts Early California Paintings. Sixth between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 626-1100.

Grand Avenue Art Works! Meet the Stars/Eat the Stars: photographic exhibit by local Steven Gunnerson, known for colorful seascapes and wildlife photography. 178 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 373-1798.

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

Hawthorne Gallery Gordon Newell Retrospective, sculpture from throughout the career of this prominent local artist. Opposite Nepenthe restaurant on Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-3200 or hawthornegallery.com.

Highlands Inn The Assistants of Ansel Adams learned well from the master. 120 Highlands Dr., Carmel. 622-5417. Ends 10/31.

Highlands sculpture gallery Exhibit of new StabiloMobile kinetic sculptures in aluminum and steel by Laurent Davidson and new fused glass wall sculptures by Yolanda Adra. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-0535 or highlands-gallery.com.

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.

in spirit art gallery New work by S. Biernat. Ends 10/15. Honoring Cancer Survivorsopens 10/16. Reception 1-4pm. 1 Center St., Carmel Valley. 659-2841 or inspiritgallery@sbcglobal.net.

LAURYN TAYLOR FINE ART Hot Wax: Contemporary Revival: a contemporary take on an ancient medium, artists present both large and small scale works of texture, depth, and translucent suspended pigments, in beeswax. San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-1161 or lauryntaylor.com. Ends 11/19.

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 Varieties of the Photographic Experience, featuring works by photographers Jeffrey Becom, Kathy Hoyer, Greg Mettler, Robin Robinson, Susan Seubert and Brian Taylor. Eye Candy features paintings of Kristen Thiele. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939 or lisacoscinogallery.com.

Masaoka Design Gallery Glass Pumpkin Patch, 150 handblown pumpkins and squash by local glass artists. 13766 Center St. in the Center Street Plaza, Carmel Valley Village. 659-4953 or alanmasaoka.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 Shifting Ground: Rediscovered Treasures of the Monterey Museum of Art, works selected from the permanent collection. 720 Via Mirada, Monterey. Admission: $5/general; $2.50/students, military. 372-5477 or montereyart.org.

Monterey Museum of Art/Pacific Street Monterey NOW: Barry Masteller; Jules Tavernier Paintings from the Collection of Betty Hoag McGlynn; The Art of Line: prints by Picasso, highlighting a selection of 12 etching and lithographs. 559 Pacific St., Monterey. $5/general; $2.50/students, military. 372-5477 or montereyart.org.

Monterey Peninsula Airport Looking at Monterey: photographs by the Image Makers; Yac in Black & White: by members of the Youth Arts Collective. 200 Kane Dr., Monterey.

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

MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE ART GALLERY Rising Tides and Warning Signs, “found object” assemblage by Laura Lynch. Opens with reception 12:30-2pm 10/12. 980 Fremont St., Monterey. 646-3060.

NIDO GALLERY Recycle Show. 7951 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing. 632-3801. Ends 11/03.

The Outer Edge Girls, paintings, prints, sculpture, comics related to the new book by Billy Martinez. 146 Bonifacio Pl., Monterey. 655-2788 or outeredgestudio.com. Through 11/6.

Pacific Grove Art Center Hurricane Katrina Blues, Artists Equity Association of New Orleans; Artists Equity Alive, members show by Artists Equity of Monterey Bay; As I See It by Youth Arts Collective; Retrospective exhibit: Dale Lefler; Trapped and Essential Element VII-Pearl by members of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild. 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-2208 or pgartcenter.org. Ends 10/19

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

Phillips gallery Flow of Wishes, the stone sculpture of Gedion Nyanhongo: all proceeds benefit the Maulana School for Orphans in Zimbabwe. Receptions 5-8pm, 10/4, 11am-2pm 10/15. SW corner of Mission and Ocean, Carmel. 626-1617.

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

PHOTOgraphy WEST GALLERY Photographer Christopher Burket celebrates 20 years with Photography West. Ocean Avenue and Dolores Street, Carmel 625-1587.

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 Abstracts & Nature, the acrylic paintings of Peter F. Collins and watercolor by Cheryl Kampe. Reception 6-8pm, 10/13. 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 643-9392. Ends 11/12.

Red Mill Studio and Gallery Antique Shorebird Decoys in Folk Art Tradition: new paintings by David R. Rojas. 170-B Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-1146 or davidrrojas.com.

Robert Lewis Gallery The Passionate Landscape: paintings by Robert Lewis. Meet the artist and learn more about the process of plein air painting in France and nearby. 201 1/2 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 333-9046.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art Works Mixed-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.

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.

Simon Bull Gallery Originals and recent releases by Simon Bull, a popular and collected living artist. 3728 The Barnyard, Carmel. 625-8600.

STEINBECK CENTER La Loteria: 54 images from Mexican culture are a new take on the cards that have been part of La Loteria for hundreds of years. National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St., Salinas. Through 11/5. Admission to Steinbeck Center: $10.95/adults. 796-3833.

Steven Whyte Sculpture Studio and GalleryMonuments and bronze sculpture. Second Floor, 700 Cannery Row, Monterey. 521-6045 or StevenWhyteSculptor.com.

studio one at storm the tower The photography of Gwen Meyer and Mathew Rainwaters. 498 Washington St., Monterey. 373-5601.

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

SWEET ELENA’S BAKERY Paper cuts by Kevin Miller, landscapes of Tom Davies. 465 Olympia Ave # D, Sand City. 393-2063.

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

Trajan Gallery Recent work by Barry Masteller. Corner of Ocean and San Carlos, Carmel. 625-4388. Ends 10/29.

VALLEY ART GALLERY Elsie’s Little Gems, mixed media works by Elsie Dill. 218 Main Street, Oldtown Salinas. 422-4162.

Valley Girls Color of Harvest: art of local artists Shelley Aliotti, Patty Gaglioti, Jim Kasson, Jane Pendleton Miller, Arlene Vonnegur Nolan, Lorene Morgan and Marilynn Host. 13766 Center St., Carmel Valley Village, behind Will’s Fargo Restaurant in Center Street Plaza. 659-2441.

ventana glass studio of alchemy: glass art by Janice Archuleta. Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co., The Crossroads, Carmel. 626-8784 or ventatnaglass.com Ends 10/22.

Venture Gallery Works by 30 local artists, including paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic, sculpture, ceramics and handcrafted jewelry. 260 Alvarado St., Monterey. 372-6279.

WESTON GALLERY Figures and Landscapes photography includes works by Adams, Brandt, Callahan, Cunningham, Dresser, Steichen, Stieglitz and Weston. Sixth between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-4453 or westongallery.com.

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

WINFIELD GALLERYIntimate Landscape, curated by Frank Galuszka. Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-3369. Ends 11/20.