ARTS & CULTURE DeNeale Morgan and E. Charlton Fortune. 206 Fountain Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 373-6007, haukfinearts.com Pacific Grove Art Center The spacious galleries of this storied venue feature regularly rotating exhibits of sculpture, paintings, mixed media, metalwork, ceramics, monoprints, woodcut prints and photography, representing a range of artists and a range of styles. It houses four galleries with a variety of art forms; exhibits change every other month. The building houses artist studios and the center also offers art classes. 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 375-2208, pgartcenter.org Ruthless Gallery Rod Dresser was an assistant to Ansel Adams and left a trove of monochrome photographs of landscapes, still lives and architectural images. The gallery is owned by Rick and Ruth Dresser—Ruth being a jewelry designer and gemologist. It showcases original works by over 30 artists from around the world. 542 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (760) 5651059, ruthlessgallery.me SALINAS Artworks An arm of the Arts Council for Monterey County, this gallery (and work space) hosts events and features a rotating collection and exhibits by local artists. 262 Main St., Salinas. (831) 622-9060, arts4mc.org Salinas Valley Art Gallery A group of local artists runs this co-op gallery, which features paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glass, weaving, printmaking and fiber art. They spotlight a member artist on every First Friday Art Walk each month. 218 Main St., Salinas. (831) 4224162, salinasvalleyartgallery.com Urban Arts Collaborative It’s an artists’ hub in East Salinas. The mission of Urban Arts Collaborative is to promote community-based art and public art and create safe space for artistic expression as a catalyst for healing, leadership development and social justice. They organize exhibits and vegan food pop-ups to promote food justice and wellness, as well. 21 Soledad St., Salinas. urbanartsco.org SEASIDE/SAND CITY Monterey GlassWorks This is partly a gallery and store featuring work by a variety of glassblowing artists, but it’s also an active studio. Stop in and you may see artists working with molten, colorful glass. Introductory classes are also available if you want to try your own creative hand. 801B California Ave., Sand City. (831) 220-4065, montereyglassworks.com WWW.MONTEREYCOUNTYNOW.COM 123 Locally owned and operated by artists for 36 years Meet the artist on duty daily Paintings, sculptures, jewelry & ceramics Located in the heart of Monterey Open daily 10 am - 6 pm 260 Alvarado St. (831) 372-6279 venturegallerycom. Sarah Leonard Dorothy Stonely Murray Wagnon Sachiko Yokota A Gathering of Local Artists Since 1989 Craig Lauterbach Venture_1-3s_VG25_DG.indd 1 5/19/25 11:22 AM 700 CANNERY ROW M Between Bubba Gump’s and The Fishhopper (831) 655-3556 • WWW.DOCWENZELS.COM DocWenzels_1-3s_VG23_gk.indd 1 6/15/23 2:34 PM
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