alvarado gallery Have Brush, Will Travel works by Mary Lou Pilnick, Mary Alice Hinman Gifford and Carol Gray, and Awakenings: painting by Mary Ellen Hicks. Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. 646-5648.

anton gallery Breaking Form: sculpture, paintings, drawings and ceramics by Rob Barnard, Mary Annella Frank and Reid McIntyre. Hawthorne Mansion, 701 Hawthorne St., Monterey. 373-4429.

ARS Gallery Big Sur artists, featuring new works by Kim Theobald, sculpture by Hans Apelqvist and Lygia Chappellet. Highway 1 at Loma Vista, in the Spirit Garden, Big Sur. 667-2618.

ATRIUM GALLERY Sculpture by Richard Mayer and photos by Steve Zmak. UC MBEST Center, 3180 Imjin Rd., Marina. 582-1020.

AVALON GALLERY Michael Parkes, Daniel Merriam, Mikio Watanabe, Willie Kissmer, Juan Kelly. Lincoln between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 622-0830 or avalongallery.com.

AVERY GALLERY Friends: works by Bruna Odello, Rosemary Ullman, Michael Humm and Carla Chenelle. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside. 899-6811.

big sur walkabout gallery Photos by Stephen M. Schindler. 9577 Sycamore Canyon Rd., Big Sur. 667-0272.

Big Sur Gallery Paintings, sculpture, furniture, glass, ceramics and mobiles by Big Sur artists. Meet the artists from 3-5pm on 1st and 3rd Saturdays for wine and cheese. 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.

BUTTERFLY AND LANTERN New works by Ami Magill. 845 Wave St., Monterey. 655-0303.

café noir Somer Harrold photographs. 365 Calle Principal, Monterey. 649-6647.

CARL CHERRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Bookmarks: works incorporating the written word, by Barbara Barnes Allen, Irene Chan, Claudia Chapline and Sheila Pitt. Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel. 624-7491 or carlcherrycenter.org.

Carmel Art Association Observations: Jan Wagstaff, Michael St. Mary, Barbara Johnson; Gallery Showcase: Mark Farina, Alicia Meheen, Pamela Takigawa. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-6176 or carmelart.org.

CARMEL FOUNDATION Phil Hartman color photography and Photoshop. Outcalt Activities Building, Hallway Gallery, Eighth and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-1588 x18.

Center for Photographic Art Ghosts in the Landscape: Vietnam Revisited: an exhibition of the platinum prints of Craig Barber, captured through a pinhole camera. Sunset Cultural Center, Suite 1, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. 625-5181 or info@photography.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 Works by Barry Marshall, Gail Reeves, Reed Farrington, Keith Lindberg, Charles Waldman, Judy Baird and classic works by Gus Arriola, Hank Ketcham, Harold Knott, William Silva, Catherine Siedeneck and A. Warshawsky. 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 Paintings by Barry Marshall. Russell Service Center, 2014 Sunset Dr., Pacific Grove. 277-5445.

Concepts Gallery Works Works by Doug Steakley and Michael Borofka. Ocean Avenue, between Mission and San Carlos, Carmel. 624-0661.

dawson cole fine arT Modern masters including Richard MacDonald, Robert Heindel, Henry Moore and Jiann Wang. San Carlos between Fifth and Sixth and Ocean between Mission and San Carlos, Carmel. 624-8200.

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

EDWARD WELTER ART GALLERY The Future: new works by Edward Welter. 309 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 372-8999 or edwardwelter.com.

FIGURATIVE ART GALLERY Works by painter Jay Johansen and sculptors Melvin Johanson and Steven Whyte. Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-6266.

Gallery at 417 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 Mythic Inscapes: Carolyn Mary Kleefeld’s latest exhibit. Ventana Inn, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2789.

GALLERY NORTH Take Three: Anniversary Show includes work by Maria Aliott-Ford, Rick CarpenterTom Davies, Sheila Delimont, Cornelia Emery, Bayesteh “BG” Ghaffary, Sarah Healey, Mary-Liz Houseman, Matthew Klein, Barbara Kreitman, Sarah Long and Holli Moon. Opens 2-5pm, 4/28. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 620-1987 or gallerynorthcarmel.org.

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

Grand Avenue Art Works! Ladies Who Lunch: wearable art. 178 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 373-1798.

Hanson Gallery Works in bronze by M.L. Snowden, McKenzie Thorpe and Frederick Hart and oil paintings by Thomas Stilz. Ocean between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 625-6142 or hansongallerycarmel.com.

hartnell college gallery ArtSong: works by young artists of the Salinas Valley High School District. Alisal Street at San Vincente Avenue, Salinas. 758-9126.

Hawthorne Gallery The work of Gregory Hawthorne, the Hawthorne family, Barbara Spring, Gordon Newell, and the sculpture of Albert Paley, Jesus Moroles and Frederick Gregory. Opposite Nepenthe restaurant on Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-3200 or hawthornegallery.com.

highlands inn gallery Bob Kolbrener: Master Photographer. Fireside Gallery, Highlands Inn, 120 Highland Dr., Carmel. 477-3997.

Highlands sculpture gallery Text and Leaves, encaustic paintings by Daniella Woolf and sculptures. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-0535 or highlands-gallery.com.

Homescapes Carmel Works by Patricia Reed, Keri Marion, Louise Barnard, John O. Thompson, Penny Whents, Meredith Mullins, Erika Meriaux, Yvonne Gorman, Dana Kawano and Douglas Steakley. SE corner of Seventh and Dolores, Carmel. homescapescarmel.com.

in spirit gallery American Relics: Works by Toni Chiapelli. 1 Center St., Carmel Valley. 659-2841.

JAMES J RIESER FINE ART GALLERY Views of Carmel Mission by Michael Obermeyer. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 620-0530.

JONES & TERWILLIGER GALLERIES Ernest Baber: Paintings. Sixth Avenue between San Carlos and Dolores, Carmel. 626-9100.

LAURYN TAYLOR FINE ART Off the Grid: juried exhibition of work by members of the International Encaustic Artists guild. Opens 6-8pm, 4/28. San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-1161 or lauryntaylor.com.

Lisa Coscino Gallery Marks: works by Chi Birmingham, Mel Kadel, Dan McCleary, Susan Reith, Michele Theberge and David Trulli. Also engraving artist, Mi Desmedt, and The Seed Piece: A Wishing Wall, a participative installation by Michele Theberge. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939 or lisacoscinogallery.com.

LYSAKOV ART COMPANY New gallery exhibits paintings of Russian artist, Victor Lysakov. 305 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-7100 or lysakovartcompany.com.

Masaoka Design Gallery Glass, Wood & Stone: works of Melissa Lofton, Charlie Abildgaard, Gail Paradise, Alan Masaoka, Nick Leonoff, Mark Stephenson and Nancy Francioli. 13766 Center St. in the Center Street Plaza, Carmel Valley Village. 659-4953 or alanmasaoka.com.

mission san carlos borromeo de carmelo The Carmel Mission in Art, Phase 1: Photography. The Mora Chapel Museum, 3080 Rio Rd., Carmel. 624-1271 or carmelmission.org.

Monterey Maritime AND History Museum Plein Aire Monterey Bay: The Legacy Continues and The Siino Family: A Tribute to the Monterey Boat Works. 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. $3. 372-2608 or montereyhistory.org.

Monterey Museum of Art/La Mirada The Baird Collection of Early California Paintings Benefit Auction: works of Charles Rollo Peters, M. Evelyn McCormick and others. 720 Via Mirada, Monterey. $5/general; $2.50/students, military. 372-5477 or montereyart.org.

Monterey Museum of Art/Pacific Street Artists at Continent’s End: The Monterey Peninsula Art Colony, 1875-1907. CloseUp: Armin Hansen. 559 Pacific St., Monterey. $5/general; $2.50/students, military. 372-5477 or montereyart.org.

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

monterey peninsula college art gallery L’Ombre et Lumiere: photographs by Meredith Mullins and paintings by Jane Burgunder. 980 Fremont St., Monterey. 646-3060.

new masters gallery Works by Gerald Brommer, watercolorist. Dolores and Seventh, Carmel. 625-1511.

never on sunday Back to the Garden: landscapes by Elizabeth Murray. 251 Pearl St., Monterey. 372-1051 or never-on-Sunday.com.

NIDO GALLERY Layerings: works by Jennie McDade, Ursula O’Farrell, Robynn Smith. 7951 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 632-3801 or nidomosslanding.com.

Oliver Elliott and sebastian fine art Works on paper and paintings from the 16th-20th centuries, including works by Durer, Pissarro, Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec and Dali. Ocean Avenue at San Carlos, Carmel. 626-0178 or oesfineart.com.

Pacific Grove Art Center Central Coast Art Association 56th Biannual Juried Exhibition; also Natural Causes: painting and sculpture by Tina Vietmeier; People, Places & Things: works by Paul Roelofs, and So Far: The Spirit of Femininity after the Revolution: realistic bronze sculpture by Marco Cochrane. 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-2208 or pgartcenter.org.

pacific grove museum of natural history Western Landscape: works by photographer Doug Steakley. 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 601-0632.

Phillips gallery French colorist Jaline Pol. 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 Frida Kahlo at One Hundred: portraits by Imogen Cunningham. Ocean Avenue and Dolores, Carmel. 625-1587.

PK Fine Artifacts Nature photography by Steven Gunnerson. 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 Paintings by SL Greek. 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 643-9392.

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.

Redeem Works by Janet Roberts. Mission Street between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 622-9645.

rip squeak and friends gallery Illustrations. 685 Cannery Row, Ste. 113, Monterey. 643-9999.

ROBERT KNIGHT GALLERY Something Timeless: landscape paintings by Ed Terpenings. Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 626-1230 or robertknightgallery.com.

Robert Lewis Gallery Third Anniversary Celebration: paintings by Robert Lewis. 201 1/2 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 333-9046.

sandy by the sea gallery Works by Sandy Mauck, Jan Holman, Beth Anne, Michael Severin and Carlos Lopez. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-0260.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art Works Mixed-media by David A. Stephens; paintings by Chiang Chin-lan; interactive bronze sculpture by Ted Gall and Carol Gold. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 626-0800.

simic galleries David Dalton: an exhibition of California landscapes and seascapes. San Carlos between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-7522.

Simon Bull Gallery Originals and recent releases by Simon Bull. 3728 The Barnyard, Carmel. 625-8600.

STEINBECK CENTER My California: Portals and People: a juried exhibition, and Return to the Sea of Cortez. Also The Forgotten Village: Exploring Mexico in the Modern Imagination. National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St., Salinas. Admission to Steinbeck Center: $10.95/adults. 796-3833.

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

STUDIO LOLO A Slice of Life: artists interpret the theme in many media. 582 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 224-2524.

The Outer Edge Andrew Jackson solo exhibition. 146 Bonifacio Pl., Monterey. 655-2788 or outeredgestudio.com.

Trajan Gallery Gary Bukovnik, Recent Paintings. Corner of Ocean and San Carlos, Carmel. 625-4388.

VALLEY ART GALLERY 40th Anniversary Exhibit. 218 Main St., Oldtown Salinas. 422-4162.

Valley girls Spring Awakening: works by Shelley Aliotti, Bill Bates, Ginna B.B. Gordon, Karuna Licht, Dennis Peak, Warren Poitras, Kathleen Tarp, Celia Sanborn, Carlaine L. Willis. 13766 Center St., Carmel Valley Village, in Center Street Plaza. 659-2441.

Venture Gallery Paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic, sculpture, ceramics and handcrafted jewelry. 260 Alvarado St., Monterey. 372-6279.

WESTON GALLERY Brett Weston: Landscapes and Abstractions. Also 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, landscapes and still life by 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 GALLERY Brian Taylor: Handmade Photo Books; also Gerald Wasserman: Gouaches and Drawings. Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-3369.

winters gallery French Colour: American debut of French colorist, Max Boeri; also showing Jerry Winters, Tomi Kobara, Igor Levashov, Maggie Hellman, Harry Motro, Hans Skalagard, Joan Wintes and Marilyn Rodriguez. San Carlos and Seventh, Carmel. 626-5452.