ARTS & CULTURE 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 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. Starks also leads frequent workshops. 550 Lighthouse Ave. #A, Monterey. caseystarks.com Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center The Stanton Center, which 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) 6499161, montereyhistory.org 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 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 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. 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