124 The Best of Monterey Bay ® 2024-2025 GALLERIES, MUSEUMS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS American Art Gallery The name is broad, but it’s apt here. The gallery prides itself on presenting both blue-chip and emerging artists. There is a surprising variety of contemporary painting, including works by Hal Frater, Shana Wilson, Innocent Chikezie, Gail Lehman and more. Dolores Street between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. (831) 236-8167, americanartgalleries.com Carl Cherry Center for the Arts Founded by Carmel artist Jeanne D’Orge in 1948, the gallery, theater and gardens of this storied Carmel nonprofit have showcased a brilliant array of theater, poetry, films, music and art. Many of their exhibitions are also available online. Corner of 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel. (831) 624-7491, carlcherrycenter.org Carmel Art Association Carmel’s oldest gallery was established in 1927 and since then, this nonprofit has been owned and operated by 100 or so local artists from all over the county, with frequently changing exhibits. Find ubiquitous plein air works, as well as abstract works, photographs, sculptures and more. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. (831) 250-3347, carmelart.org Center for Photographic Art Launched by iconic artists Ansel Adams, Cole Weston, and Wynn Bullock in 1967, CPA is a West Coast epicenter dedicated to the art and craft of photography. The member-driven gallery often spotlights works from legends of black-and-white film photography but also brings in fresh perspectives from emerging artists and a number of speakers. Sunset Center, San Carlos and 9th. (831) 625-5181, photography.org Coast Big Sur Come for the view from this gallery/cafe/ gift shop overlooking the Pacific, stay for the artwork by local artists and automobile memorabilia, plus a cup of coffee or a meal. The original Coast Gallery, founded in 1958, spent A world of talent performs here and resides here. Monterey County supports both renowned and up-and-coming artists. The finest musicians gather at events like the Monterey Jazz Festival and the California Roots Music & Art Festival, but they also live here—symphonic virtuosos, rock stars and emerging talent. Each year sees a range of stage plays, from traditional to wildly unexpected from the area’s theater companies. Shakespeare has been performed as a pared down production set in the corner of a cozy bar. Local authors and nationally bestselling writers host readings. There are scholarly presentations and panel discussions between experts from the world’s capitals. In Monterey County, the arts and culture scene embraces every interest. ARts & Culture Sand City murals
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