ARTS & CULTURE William A. Karges Fine Art Fine art is taken seriously here, as the early California works are museum quality. The team buys and sells both historically significant and contemporary pieces, including California impressionists, tonalists and more. The gallery also specializes in early Philippine artists. 6th between San Carlos and Dolores, Carmel. (831) 625-4266, kargesfineart.com Winfield Gallery The collection here can be hinted at with Winfield’s operating motto: “a common elegance and uniqueness—with an occasional journey into the bizarre for good measure.” It features contemporary, Californian and midcareer artworks. Dolores between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. (831) 624-3369, winfieldgallery. com Zantman Gallery This gallery is Carmel’s longest-lived commercial gallery. Its central and spacious location and bold displays make it a quintessential Carmel spot and its deep roster of artists proffers many styles. San Carlos between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. (831) 624-8314, zantmangalleries.com CARMEL VALLEY Carmel Valley Art Association Gallery The valley’s artists show their work at this space. More than 30 artists are represented, working in a broad range of media, from oils to sculpture to jewelry. The organization also hosts classes and other events. 8 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. (831) 659-2441, carmelvalleyartassociation.org MONTEREY Casey Starks Studio The artist works with clay, but without a potter’s wheel. She shapes cups, mugs, dishes and other items completely by hand. What results are unique pieces of art that are also functional. Open Thursday-Saturday. 550 Lighthouse Ave. Ste. A, Monterey. caseystarks. com Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center The Stanton Center that houses MHAA has had many lives and many names in the past, but it is a versatile space. It can show pieces by giants like Salvador Dalí or Jo Mora, plus contemporary local artists. Look for events with history and art experts eager to share their knowledge about the region’s creativity. 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. (831) 3722608, mhaadali.com Monterey Museum of Art The only nationally accredited museum between San Jose and Santa Barbara features exhibitions of historic, contemporary and international art, and a permanent collection of California and regional paintings (think Armin C. Hansen), photographs, objects, folk art, with a series of community events all designed to connect art and community. 559 Pacific St., Monterey. (831) 372-5477, montereyart.org Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery The building itself is a historic building, an old carriage house and is part of an old cannery estate. The MPAF Gallery is a nonprofit, conceived in the late ’70s, and a home to over 30 local artists, who also run the gallery. Enjoy paintings, ceramics, glass, photographs, prints, greeting cards and jewelry. 425 Cannery Row, Monterey. (831) 655-1267, mpaf.org The Shop Started by a group of young local artists looking to disrupt the traditional art market, The Shop features works of fine art, handmade wares, candles and clothing created by local artists. It blends several aspects of creativity including podcasting, music-making, cooking and visual art, making good use of its unconventional, spacious building. 1271 Tenth St., Monterey. theshopmonterey.com Venture Gallery Venture Gallery offers exceptional fine art, including paintings, original prints, wood and glass sculptures, ceramics and fine jewelry. Venture has been owned and operated by local artists for over 35 years. This everchanging gallery specializes in local scenes of Monterey Bay. 260 Alvarado St., Monterey. (831) 372-6279, venturegallery.com WJP Studios A husband-wife team runs this Cannery Row art studio/gallery. Will Pettee creates figurative sculptures and custom bronze portraits with detail and emotion. Karen Pettee photographs nature’s beauty, including seascapes, sunsets, waterfalls and forests. 700 Cannery Row, Suite MM, Monterey. (831) 717-4205, wjpstudios.com Youth Arts Collective This nonprofit organization equips and cultivates young artists, and exhibits their powerful potential in a variety of large and fun group shows with artwork by high school-aged and early college students and teachers. Openings are a chance to see the young artists and their mentors at work. Their art is available for sale. 472 Calle Principal, Monterey. (831) 3759922, yacstudios.org PACIFIC GROVE 480 Lighthouse Gallery By the numbers alone, this space is impressive: 10,000 square feet, some 350 pieces on display, 230 artists from the region represented. The space itself inspires awe—bright and open. And the artists are well-known locally. It has been referred to as “a walkable catalogue of the best art in Monterey County and its surroundings” in the pages of the Weekly. 480 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 9157848, 480lighthouse.com Hauk Fine Arts This much-respected gallery is a Pacific Grove hub for California art, including contemporary artists such as Belle Yang, Bill Keland, Warren Chang and Caroline Kline, and important historic painters including Armin Hansen, Mary 122 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2025-2026 Monterey County Fair & Event Center
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