120 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2025-2026 ARTS & CULTURE Dawson Cole Fine Art This gallery presents Richard MacDonald’s sculptural work and maintains ties with his nearby studio. Originally established in 1993, it specializes in contemporary and modern sculpture, drawings, prints, and unique works on paper by American and European masters. With a special concentration in contemporary, early modern and West Coast regionalism. Lincoln and 6th, Carmel. (831) 624-8200, dawsoncolefineart.com Edi Matsumoto Art & Design Edi Matsumoto’s work can be whimsical, it can be decorative, it can be engaging and timeless. The artist creates according to themes, from colorful images reflective of Japanese geishas and warriors to water lilies influenced by European masters to otters driving sportscars. Her style crosses many boundaries. Mission between 5th and 6th, Carmel. (831) 596-5157, edimatsumoto.com Gallery 21 This gallery is full of Eyvind Earle’s expressionistic, fantastical, illustration-style landscape serigraphs and paintings, drawings and Christmas cards. He worked prolifically for Disney in the 1950s, doing backgrounds for Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan and more. 6th between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. (831) 625-1738, gallery21.com Gallery Exposed This small, smartly curated spot has featured exhibitions by creative contemporary photographers, primarily working in black-and-white film formats—the preferred medium of owner/ operator Rachael Short. San Carlos and 7th, Carmel. (831) 238-0127, galleryexposed.com Gallery MAR The gallery hosts a changing but always diverse selection of contemporary art, canvases and sculptures by artists of local, regional and national acclaim. The staff is knowledgeable and able to provide guidance. Two locations. Dolores between Ocean and 7th, Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. (831) 624-2000, gallerymarcarmel.com Gallery North A sleek Carmel gallery that specializes in California contemporary abstract and postwar abstract expressionism and showcases local contemporary artists such as Barbara Kreitman, Barbara Johnson, Christine Hayman and Sarah Healey, as well as work from the mid-century Bay Area abstract school. Dolores and 6th, Carmel. (831) 620-1987, gallerynorthcarmel.com Gallery Sur Since 1990, this gallery in the heart of Carmel has specialized in dramatic fine art color photography, in addition to a diverse collection of the internationally acclaimed Shona stone sculptors of Zimbabwe. 6th between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. (831) 626-2615, gallerysur.com Jones & Terwilliger Fine Art Gallery The two galleries here specialize in garden scenes, European and American landscapes, figurative studies, still lifes, seascapes, and bronzes, too. They also routinely host special events and artist demonstrations. 6th between San Carlos and Dolores, Carmel. (831) 626-9100, jones-terwilliger-galleries. com Marjorie Evans Gallery Curated by Sunset Cultural Center, this contemporary art gallery space focuses on local and regional artists. The gallery exhibits change periodically and spotlight solo artists, creative collaborations and the works of upand-coming artists. Sunset Center, 9th and San Carlos, Carmel. (831) 620-2040, sunsetcenter.org/marjorie-evans-gallery.htm Nancy Dodds Gallery A collection of pieces by some of the best artists working in Northern California and the Central Coast, with a focus on both contemporary and plein air art. Dozens of artists are represented, including Shelley Cost, Teresa Onoda, Ning Mercer and Dodds herself. 7th between San Carlos and Dolores, Carmel. (831) 624-0346, nancydoddsgallery.com Nicole Cromwell Gallery Carmel artist Nicole Cromwell spent 25 years as a critical care nurse. She believes in the therapeutic power of creativity and the rewards proffered by art. Cromwell creates contemporary abstract pieces, including soothing seascapes, abstracts and soft floral paintings. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. (831) 200-1836, nicolecromwellart.com Photography West Gallery This small but venerable gallery dedicated to artist-printed film photography sells unique fine art, wet darkroom photographs, posters and notecards. They also feature appearances by renowned photographers like Christopher Burkett and Roman Loranc, and have rooms dedicated to the work of Ansel Adams and Brett Weston. Dolores between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. (831) 625-1587, photographywest.com Steven Whyte Sculpture Studio The prolific and accessible Steven Whyte sculpts classical human forms in iconic poses with stylish touches. Impressive figures in various stages of completion look out at passersby from his studio, where he produces all of his works. The Barnyard Shopping Center (middle level), Suite A-22, Carmel. (831) 6201917, swbronze.com Westbrook Modern This clean, sleek gallery features the most modern art you’ll find in Carmel, including the swirling rings of Corey Postiglione, abstract etchings of Gustavo Ramos Rivera, iridescent, geometrical crystal sculptures by Toland Sand and many more. 7th and Dolores, Carmel. (831) 625-2288, westbrookmodern.com Weston Gallery Established in 1975, the Weston Gallery is a leader in vintage, modernist and contemporary photography. The gallery represents nearly 100 artists including Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Harry Callahan, Robert Frank and Michael Kenna. 6th between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. (831) 624-4453, westongallery.com Paper Wing Theatre & Supper Club JUSTIN GAUGOIN
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