Pacific Grove Art Center. Opening reception from 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 13 at 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove for: Central Coast Art Association's 56th bi-annual juried show; "Natural Causes," new paintings and sculptures in wax by Tina Vietmeier; "People, Places & Things," black and white photography by Paul Roelofs; "So Far: The Spirit of Femininity After the Revolution," sculpture by Marco Cochrane; the work of Julie Heilman's young students. Through May 24. 375-2208, www.pgartcenter.org .
Robert Lewis Gallery. "Something Timeless: Landscapes by Ed Terpening" will open with a reception from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 13 at 210 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. The public is invited to meet the artist at the opening which coincides with the Pacific Grove Artwalk. Through May 10. 333-9046, www.robertlewisgallery.com .
Edward Welter Gallery. Works by French sculptor Olivier Torchet will open at the gallery at 309-A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. The gallery is open during the art walk, which takes place from 6-9 p.m. Friday. 372-8999, www.edwardwelter.com .
Pacific Grove artwalk. 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 13 at various venues and galleries in Pacific Grove. With live music and refreshments. Participating galleries/venues: The Woodennickel, The Loft, Tessuti Zoo, Studio LoLo, Robert Lewis Gallery, Pavel's Backerei, Lysacov Art Company, Edward Welter Art Gallery, Miss Trawick's Garden Shop, The Works and the Pacific Grove Art Center. Maps available at www.pgartwalk.com .
Avery Gallery. "Friends," a new exhibit of works by Bruna Odello, Rosemary Ullmann, Michael Humm and Carla Chenelle is at the gallery at Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside. There will be a reception from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 13. Through April 27. 899-6811.
Grand Avenue Art Works! Reception for "Ladies Who Lunch," a wearable art show from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 13 at 178 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. A wearable art show featuring new and reinvented clothing, jewelry, hats, bags and adornments created by local artists and craftspersons. The show will run for one month and culminates with a fashion show Mother's Day weekend. Free. Refreshments and live music. 373-1798.
Pacific Grove Art Center. Opening 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 13 is the Central Coast Art Association's 56th annual bi-annual juried show; "Natural Causes," new paintings and sculptures in wax by Tina Vietmeier; "People, Places & Things," black-and-white photography by Paul Roelofs; "So Far: The Spirit of Femininity After the Revolution," sculpture by Marco Cochrane. The work of students in Julie Heilman's art classes for children will also be on display. Through May 24 at 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-2208, www.pgartcenter.org .
San Juan Bautista gallery walk. 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at Casa Galleria, Mission Gallery, Galeria Tonantzin and Bear Flag Gallery. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments and live music. The gallery walk takes place the second Saturday of each month. Information: 623-4635, 623-2960, 623-ARTE, 623-4158.
Marco Cochrane open studio. Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at 721 Neeson St. at Imjin Parkway and Reservation Road in Marina. Catered barbecue lunch; view life-size sculptures and a 10-foot heroic sculpture. 234-7990, 224-2330, http://web.mac.com/marcocochrane/iWeb/sculpture/Marco %20Cochrane.html.
El Estero Presbyterian Church. 2-5 p.m. Sat-Sun, April 14-15 at the EEPC Fellowship Hall, corner of El Estero and Pearl streets across from Dennis the Menace Park in Monterey. Light refreshments available. Members will display a variety of arts -- watercolors, oils, photography, needlework, origami, flower arranging. Some items represent the crafts made by Japanese Americans during the internment camp experience. Free. 375-662 or e-mail: PeteSilzer@aol.com .
Valley Girls. Reception from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 20 for "Spring Awakening," a new exhibit of work by Shelley A. Aliotti, Bill Bates, Ginna Gordon, Karuna Licht, Dennis Peak, Warren Poitras, Celia Sanborn, William F. Stone, Kathleen Tarp and Carlaine L. Willis. Through May 28 at 13766 Center St., Carmel Valley Village. 659-2441, www.valleygirlscv.com .
Carl Cherry Center for the Arts. Recent sculpture by Ed Leeper, Stefani Esta and Eleen Auvil will be unveiled at a reception at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at the Geraldine M. and Tom R. Houston Memorial Sculpture Garden. Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 624-7491.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. "The Western Landscape," an exhibit of photography by Douglas Steakley will open with a reception from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Through June 30. 648-5716, www.pgmuseum.org .
NIDO Gallery. Open house and reception for "Layerings," a new exhibit of works by Jennie McDade, Ursula O'Farrell and Robynn Smith at 7951 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22. O'Farrell will give a painting demonstration. Free. 632-3801, www.nidomosslanding.com .
Monterey Peninsula College Art Department. "Current Voyages," an exhibit of woodcut and mixed media prints from members of the Pacific Island Printmakers, a group of artists who work out of the Donkey Mill Art Center in Kona, Hawaii. The show is the second half of an art exchange with the Monterey Peninsula College Fine Arts Print Club, whose prints are on display at the center in Hawaii. There will be an artists' reception from 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, April 26. Through May 25. 646-3060.
Hartnell College Gallery. Fifth annual youth arts festival "ArtSong 2007," an exhibit of sculpture, paintings, drawings and mixed media by Salinas school students, opens Monday, April 23 at the gallery, 156 Homestead Ave., Salinas; special event is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Oldtown Salinas Farmers Market. With dancing, music, chalk art, theatrical performances. 758-9126, www.ArtistasUnidos.org .
Hanson Gallery. Meet sculpture artist M. L. Snowden at a reception from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the gallery on Ocean Avenue and San Carlos in Carmel. 625-6142 or e-mail: hansoncarmel@aol.com .
Dawson Cole Fine Art. "Moments of Splendor," a one-man show featuring the works of Richard MacDonald will open with a reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the gallery on San Carlos between Fifth and Sixth in Carmel. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 624-8200.
Bouquets to History and Art. Floral designers interpret pieces from the collections of the Monterey Maritime and History Museum in this exhibition. Gala and auction is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 12. Tickets are $75 and includes the art, flowers, museum admission, appetizers, beverages and music. Exhibit, talks and demonstrations begin Friday, April 13 and continue through Sunday, April 15. Tickets are $10 and includes museum admission and three daily lectures. Proceeds from the event will be used to support exhibitions and educational programs at the museum. Information: www.montereyhistory.org or 372-2608, ext. 13.
Tour, Taste and Talent," a self-guided tour of home studios, the Walter Lee Avery Gallery at Seaside City Hall and the Oldemeyer Center. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Work by Hanne-Lori Eggemann, Haruko Evans, Jan Penny, Kathee Wynn, Ellen Townsend, Michael Wildgoose and William Ziegler will be at the Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby St.; at the Avery Gallery will be the work of Sandra Gray, Carla Chenelle and Jim Lambert; home studios include artists Anelgo Buffone, Rick Smith and Ron Feliz. 899-6811, 899-6805.
Carmel Art Association is seeking new artist members. Professional artists living within 35 miles of Carmel for at least one year and who have exhibited their work in at least one juried art show are encouraged to apply. The submitting deadline is Friday, April 20; filing fee is $10. Applications can be picked up at the office at Dolores Street between Fifth and Sixth in Carmel. Also available online at www.carmelart.org . 624-6176.
San Benito County Open Studios Tour. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat-Sun, April 21-22. The free event is a self-guided tour of more than 30 artists in studios throughout San Benito County. The tour features the work of painters, sculptors, potters, glass artists, jewelry makers and more. For more information, artists listings and maps, see www.sanbenitoopenstudios.com or call 726-9038.
Central Coast Art Association. General meeting and art demonstration at 7 p.m. Monday, April 23 at the Sunset Center, Babcock Room, Ninth and San Carlos, Carmel. Membership to the CCAA is $25 to Central Coast Art Association, P.O. Box 102, Pacific Grove, 93950.
Feast of Lanterns art competition. Open competition for all ages; cash prizes awarded to winners in two categories. Art submitted must be original work and represent this year's 103rd theme, "Feast of Lanterns -- Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." Entries must be received by 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10 and can be paintings, photography, fabric art, mixed media or sculpture. Complete entry rules are posted at www.possibilitiesartstudio.com . or call 372-7599.
PacRep Theatre has openings for vendors for its 2007 Monterey Bay Arts and Crafts Faires. Dates are May 5-6, June 23-24, July 21-22 and Oct. 27-28 in the Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey. The finest of artisans, crafters and food vendors are encouraged to apply. Applications can be downloaded from www.pacrep.org . Information: 622-0700 ext. 106 or online at www.pacrep.org .
Drawing and painting for adults. Studio artist/teacher Julie Brown Smith will teach this class for adults from 1-3 p.m. ongoing Tuesdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. All levels, all media. Students will work on their own projects. $75 for a six-week session. Call instructor at 649-8230 for information and registration.
Art for teens. 3:30-5 p.m. ongoing Wednesdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. $60 for six-week session. Call instructor at 649-8230 for information and registration.
Silver clay jewelry masters level. 6-8:50 p.m. Tuesdays. April 10-May 29 at Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie St., Monterey. Nancy Larkin is the instructor. Register at 646-3866.
10th annual community celebration for El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Local artists are invited to create a piece of work for Day of the Dead with a John Steinbeck theme. The works will be displayed from Oct. 1-Nov. 5 at various venues in downtown Salinas. All mediums and sizes will be considered for exhibition. The deadline is Aug. 10; entrants will be notified by Sept. 15. Details available at: Artistas Unidos -- Artists United, P.O. Box 548, Salinas, CA 93902. Include: name, address, phone number and e-mail address. 758-9126, www.artistasunidos.org .
California artist, Leonard Filgate. The tales of Rip Squeak and his friends come to life and jump off the pages of the books created by Filgate and author Susan Yost Filgate. 643-9999.
Carmel Adult School. Classes in life-figure drawing and painting, photography, oil painting, outdoor painting, watercolor, ceramics, wood carving. Most classes are 12 weeks and cost $25-$35. 624-1714, 624-3855.
Vanila's Studio. Art classes for children and adults include drawing, painting, life collage, storybook creations, bisqueware painting and more. Independent-study student program. Details: 648-1812, www.vanilasstudio.com .
Art and creativity. 1-4 p.m. ongoing Tuesdays at the Monterey Senior Center, 280 Dickman Ave., Monterey. Basic drawing and color exercises. For ages 18 and older. Register at the first class. 646-3878.
Grand Avenue Art Works! 178 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. Various classes in watercolor, painting and drawing and bookbinding classes for children, teens and adults. Call for schedule. 373-1798.
Exploring the Mysterious Unknown of the Subconscious and Intuitive," emphasis on process, involving fine art principals with Elizabeth Palmer. 3-6 p.m. ongoing Tuesdays at the Carmel Valley Community Chapel Center, Paso Hondo and Center streets, Carmel Valley. 625-2820.
Hawthorne Gallery. Paintings and sculptures by Gregory Hawthorne and Hawthorne family members, as well as Albert Paley, Jesus Morales, Frederick Gregory and Barbara Spring. Opposite Nepenthe Restaurant on Highway 1, Big Sur. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily. 667-3200, www.hawthornegallery.com .
Local Color Central Coast Artist Gallery. Featuring original acrylic paintings and wood boxes of Celia Sandborn, native Big Sur artist. The Village Shops, 46840 Highway 1, Big Sur (23 miles south of Rio Road, across from the River Inn). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 667-0481.
Alison's Discoveries Art Gallery. On exhibit are works by photographer Derrick Brown and Zimbabwe watercolorist Gabrielle Moore-Gordon. 19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. 659-4140. Gallery hours: Noon-6 p.m. Tue-Fri, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. Sundays.
American Art Gallery. American art from the turn of the 20th century to contemporary masters. Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 625-4030.
Atelier Carmel. Collection of American, early California, Old Masters, French Impressionism and European artists from the early 16th to early 20th centuries. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 625-3168.
Avalon Gallery. Specializes in the tradition of fine print making and original works by contemporary artists G.H. Rothe, Michael Parkes and Mikio Watanabe. Lincoln between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed-Mon. 622-0830.
The Big Sur Gallery. The gallery is celebrating its first anniversary with an exhibit of works by various local artists. 26543 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Carmel. 624-1172, www.bigsurgallery.net .
Bleich Gallery of Impressionism. Works by American impressionist master painter George J. Bleich. Dolores between Ocean Avenue and Seventh, Carmel. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 daily. 624-9447.
Blue Dog Gallery -- Rodrigue Studio. Home of the famous Blue Dog. A one-artist gallery and studio devoted to the works of George Rodrigue. Sixth between Lincoln and Dolores, Carmel. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed-Mon. 622-0830.
Canapo Galleries. Latin and Latin-related art by icons Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Rufino Tamayo, Francisco Zuniga, Frida Kahlo and others. Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 626-3564.
Carmel Art Association. "Observations," a three-person show with work by Jan Wagstaff, Michael St. Mary and Barbara Johnson will open in the Beardsley Room. The Gallery Showcase in the Segal Room will feature the work of Mark Farina, Alicia Meheen and Pamela Takigawa. Dolores Street between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-6176, www.carmelart.org .
Carl Cherry Center for the Arts. "Bookmarks: Four Ways of Looking" is at the center at Fourth and Guadalupe in Carmel. Through May 18. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri. 624-7491, www.carlcherrycenter.org .
Casa del Soul. Features the works of Shelley Aliotti, Laurel Gaylor, Gary Geiger, Sherry Litchfield, Lorene Morgan and Erin Palmer. 13750 Center St. (behind Wills Fargo Restaurant), Carmel Valley. 659-4043, www.casadelsoul-cv.com . Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue-Sat.
Center for Photographic Art. Craig Barber's "Ghosts in the Landscape: Vietnam Revisited," is at the center at San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. Through May 11. 625-5181.
Chapman Gallery. Winter Exhibition of new works by Barry Marshall, Gail Reeves, Reed Farrington, Keith Lindberg, Charles Waldman, Judy Baird and classic works by Gus Arriola, Hank Ketcham, Harold Knott, William Silva, Catherine Siedeneck and A. Warshawsky. Seventh between San Carlos and Mission in Carmel. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 626-1766, www.chapmangallery.com .
D.E. Craghead Fine Art Gallery. Now showing the works of Ron van Gennip at the gallery on Sixth Street between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-5054, www.cragheadgallery.com .
Dawson Cole Fine Art. Dawson Cole Fine Art. Recent works by award-winning artist Bernie Fuchs and gallery artist Richard MacDonald. San Carlos between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun-Fri; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays. (800) 972-5528, www.dawsoncolefineart.com .
Fawcett Studio Gallery. Displays the paintings of owners Ed and Marge Fawcett, local artists who specialize in landscapes, seascapes, and street scenes of the surrounding areas of the Central Coast, particularly Carmel, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley and Big Sur. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. Gallery hours: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 624-6030.
Gallery Elite. Russian artist Vladimir Muhin's newest exhibit of oils. San Carlos between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 625-2233, www.galleryelite.com .
Gardiner's Resort. New paintings from the Eureka-Monterey County series by Tory Raggett at 114 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. Through April. 659-2207.
Hacienda Carmel. "Valleys, Shores and Streets," featuring the watercolors of Vivian Cornwall is at Via Mallorca and Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. Through May 31. 624-8261.
Highlands Inn Carmel. Photographer Bob Kolbrener has opened a new exhibition in the Fireside Gallery at the Park Hyatt Highlands Inn in the Carmel Highlands. Through August. (631) 447-3997.
Highlands Sculpture Gallery. Welded bronze sculptures by Alex Kveton at the gallery on Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. Also, indoor, outdoor, wall sculptures in glass, bronze, steel, stone, wood. 624-0535, www.highlands-gallery.com .
Lauryn Taylor Fine Art. "Abstract Improvisation III," a group exhibit of works by Louis Bording, Beryl Miller, Sandi Miot, Nancy Nelson, Lissa Rankin and Lauryn Taylor is at the gallery on San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 624-1161, www.lauryntaylor.com .
The Lewis Gallery in Carmel. Oil paintings by Michael Dvortcsak and contemporary bronze sculpture by Gustavo Torres. Dolores and Sixth, Carmel. www.thelewisgallery.com , 625-3820.
LyonsHead Gallery. Works by 20 artists, including Carol Chapman, Helga Browne-Scarlett, Fred Carvell, Ann Walbert, Walter Georis, Suzanne O'Neal and the late S.C. Yuan. 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley Village. 659-4192. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Mid-Valley Sculpture Studio/Gallery. Features Paul Wilson's contemporary work in local woods for garden, home and commercial sites. 27800 Robinson Canyon at Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. 625-3112, www.carmelvalleysculpture.com .
Mountain and Sea Gallery. Behind Bahama Billy's in the Barnyard, Carmel Valley Road and Highway 1, features the works of Kip F. Evans. 626-7788, www.mountainseagallery.com . Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon-Sat; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays.
Oliver, Elliott and Sebastian Fine Art. Rare works on paper and fine paintings from the 16th through 20th centuries. Original etchings and lithographs of Durer and Rembrandt, Barbizon paintings, Pissarro, Renoir, Cassatt, Manet, Cezanne, Whistler, Tissot, Legrand, Robbe, Toulouse-Lautrec, Cheret, and posters of the Belle Epoque, Matisse, Chagall, Picasso, Miro, and Dali. The gallery on Ocean Avenue at San Carlos, Carmel. Hours: opens at 10 a.m. daily. 626-0178, www.oesfineart.com .
Parkside Gallery of Fine Art. Montana artist Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey's original paintings on silk at Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. 625-5565, www.theparksidegallery.com .
Phillips One Ocean Avenue Gallery. New works by French artist JalinePol are at the gallery at Ocean and Mission in Carmel. 626-1617, www.phillipsgalleries.com .
Photography West Gallery. Work by Roman Loranc is at the gallery on Dolores and Ocean Avenue in Carmel. The exhibit is a 15-year retrospective look at Loranc's California landscapes and various images from Europe. 625-1587, www.photographywest.com .
Pilgrim's Way Bookstore. "An Artful Reflection," an exhibit by by Zoe Landria is at the store on Dolores Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues in Carmel. 624-4955.
Portnoy Galleries. Exhibit of works of art by Carmel artist Donald Teague at Dolores and Sixth in Carmel. 624-1155 or e-mail: portnoyart@aol.com .
Victoria Ward Fine Jewelry Design. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel. 624-3688. Gallery hours: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays; closed Tuesdays.
Winfield Gallery. Handmade photo books by Brian Taylor and gouches and drawings by Gerald Wasserman are on exhibit at the gallery on Dolores between Ocean Avenue and Seventh Street, Carmel. Through April 7. 624-3369.
UC MBEST Center Atrium Gallery. works by sculpture Richard Mayer and photographs by Steve Zmak are on display at 3180 Imjin Road, Marina. The gallery is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 582-1020.
Alvarado Gallery. "Have Brush Will Travel," featuring the work of Mary Lou Pilnick, Mary Alice Hinman Gifford and Carol Gray and "Awakenings," a collection of work by California artist Mary Ellen Hicks is at the Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza in downtown Monterey. Through May 14. 646-5648.
Christopher Bell Gallery. Works by transcendental painter Louise Frechette are at the gallery, 200 Alvarado Plaza, downtown Monterey. 649-0214. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays.
Gallery at 417. Featuring the works of Dick Gorman, Janet Guinard, Thomas Hawley, Noe Hinojosa, Mary Kay King, Carole Klein, Alice Lemos, Noelle Nichols, Murphy Robins, Jan Scott, Barbara Svetlik, Susan Titus and Jane Vargas. 417 Cannery Row, Monterey. 645-9923.
Monterey Maritime & History Museum. "Plein Air Monterey Bay: The Legacy Continues" by members of the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association is at 5 Custom House Plaza near Fisherman's Wharf in downtown Monterey. The juried art exhibit will be on display through May 30. 372-2608, www.montereyhistory.org .
Monterey Museum of Art. "Artists at Continent's End: The Monterey Peninsula Art Colony 1875 -1907," through April 29 and historic photographs of Monterey from Pat Hathaway, California Views through April 29. 559 Pacific St., Monterey. The museum is open Wed-Sat from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.. $5 general/$2.50 students/age 12 and under free (admission is good for both museums). 372-5477.
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