Links to galleries within this section:  Artistas Unidos | Back Porch Fabrics | Breakthrough | Carmel Art Association | Carmel Foundation | Center for Photographic Art | Chapman Gallery | Coast Gallery | Concepts Carmel | Exotic Fine Art | Gallery at Blackstone | Gallery Elite | Galeria Tonantzin | Gallery North | Hawthorne Gallery | JKLM Studios | Karthia Studios | Lauryn Taylor Fine Art | The Lewis Gallery | Local Color | Masaoka Design Gallery | Monterey Museum of Art | Monterey Senior Centery | Natl Steinbeck Ctr | Oceanview Fine Art Gallery | The Outer Edge | P.G. Art Center | P.G. Museum | Park Gallery | The Parkside Gallery | PK Fine Artifacts | Photography West | Robert Lewis Gallery | Thomas Kinkade Museum | Studio One Big Sur | Stefani Esta Studio | Steven Whyte Sculpture Studio | Trajan Gallery | Weston Gallery | Steven Whyte Studios

| openings | events |

Avery Gallery Employees’ Art Show featuring art by city of Seaside employees. Reception: 12/9, 7-8:30pm. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside. Ends 12/31.

Carmel Art Association Annual Miniature Show: small paintings and miniatures by the members of the Carmel Art Association in a variety of styles and media. Reception: 12/9, 11am-5pm. Animaux: mixed media by Mary FitzGerald Beach; watercolors, prints and drawings by Susan Giacometti. Reception: 12/9, 2-5pm. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-6176 or www.carmelart.org. Ends 1/3.

Homescapes Carmel A Paris Evening: black-and-white and hand-colored photos by Meredith Mullins. Reception: 12/9, 5-8pm. SE corner of 7th and Dolores, Carmel. www.homescapescarmel.com. Ends 3/1.

Monterey Peninsula College Annual Holiday Jewelry Sale. 12/8, 9am-7pm. Student Center, Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., Monterey. 646-4215. Ends 12/8.

| ongoing exhibits |

Alvarado Gallery Group show featuring photography by Patrick Stoll; paintings by Donna Wright; and sculpture by Ron Wright. Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. 646-3949. Ends 2/10.

Anton Gallery The works of Tony Sheeder. The Hawthorne Mansion, 701 Hawthorne St., Monterey. 373-4429 or www.antongallery.com. Ends 12/2.

Aromas Library Paintings by local artist Michael Riley. Blohm Avenue and Carpenteria Road, Aromas. 726-3240.

Bay Photo Lab National and State Parks: Photos by Toni Chiapelli. 202 Monterey St., Oldtown Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 12/31.

Bella Cosa Studio Ceramic and mixed media sculpture by Sarah Stethem. 231 17th Ave., Pacific Grove. 236-2986.

Blagojce Stojanovski Fine Art Gallery New work by Blagojce Stojanovski. 16B Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley. 277-0056 or www.blagoart.com.

Carmel Art Association Continuum by Melissa Lofton; oils by Mark Farina, Peggy Olsen and Barbara Johnson; Suzanne Sable memorial show. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-6176 or www.carmelart.org. Ends 12/6.

The Carmel Foundation The Outdoor Painting Group. Outcault Activities Building, SE corner of 8th and Lincoln. 624-1588. Ends 12/31.

Center for Photographic Art 15th Annual 2005 International Center Awards. Sunset Center, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel. 625-5181 or www.photography.org. Ends 12/2.

Chapman Gallery California Dreaming: a two-man exhibit featuring new work by Keith Lindberg and Reed Farrington. 7th between San Carlos and Mission Street, Carmel. 626-1766 or www.chapmangallery.com. Ends 12/30.

Concepts Gallery Two-person trunk show featuring Kathy Barrett and Michael Borofka. Ocean Avenue, Carmel. 624-0661. Ends 12/30.

D.E. Craghead Fine Art Gallery New Paintings by Michael Albrechtsen and J. Ken Spencer. 6th and Dolores, Carmel. 624-5054.

Dreamtime Opals Artwork by Australian aboriginal artist Joseph B. Wallace, Malcolm Jagamarra and more. 216 17th St., Pacific Grove. 383-1441.

Encore Boutique California Vintage Fashion by Jane Morba and Landscape Pinhole Series by Sharon Garber. 125 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-1700.

Exotic Fine Art Visions of Vietnam. 7th and San Carlos, Carmel. 622-9950 or www.exoticsiam.com.

Galeria Tonantzin 14th Annual Images of the Virgin exhibit. 115 3rd St., San Juan Bautista. 623-2783 or www.galeriatonantzin.com. Ends 1/15.

Gallerie Amsterdam Figurative sculpture by Vincenzo D’Amico. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-4355.

Gallery at 417 Artwork by members Helga Browne-Scarlett, Patricia Crye, Dick Gorman, Pat Huber, Mary Kay King, Noelle Nichols, Murphy Robins, Barbara Svetlik, Susan Titus and Jane Vargas. 417 Cannery Row, Monterey. 645-9923.

Gallery North Harvest and the Wall: group shows by Maria Aliotti-Ford, Tom Davies, Cornelia Emery, Dr. BiGi Ghaffary, Sarah Healey, Mary-Liz Houseman, Barbara Kreitman, Holli Moon and Michael Snodgrass. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 620-1987 or www.gallerynorthcarmel.org. Ends 12/4.

Gallery at Ventana Litany of the Holy Days: Carolyn Mary Kleefeld’s latest exhibit. Ventana Inn, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2789.

The Garden Bistro Carmel Valley oils by Sam Johnson. 6 Pilot Rd., Carmel Valley Village. 659-5020. Ends 12/15.

George Stern Fine Arts Specializing in museum-quality paintings by early California Impressionists. 6th between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 626-1100.

Hacienda Carmel Combinations: mixed media works by June Poe and Linda M. Poe-Waterfield. Hacienda Carmel, Carmel Valley. 624-8261. Ends 1/6.

Hauk Fine Arts Early and contemporary California art. Belle Yang, Armin Hansen, Percy Gray, Pam Carroll, Judith Deim, M. DeNeal Morgan, Edgar Payne, and others. 206 Fountain Ave., Pacific Grove. 373-6007.

Hartnell Art Gallery Faculty artist exhibit. 156 Homestead Ave., Salinas. 755-6791. Ends 12/15.

Hawthorne Gallery Paintings and sculptures by Gregory Hawthorne and family and others. Opposite Nepenthe restaurant on Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-3200.

Highlands Inn Photographic works by Steve Dzergian and Ted Orland. 120 Highlands Dr., Carmel. 622-5417.

Homescapes Carmel A Paris Evening: black and white and hand-colored photos by Meredith Mullins. Reception: 12/9, 5-8pm. SE corner of 7th and Dolores, Carmel. www.homescapescarmel.com. Ends 3/1.

Karthia Studios Elizabeth Haughton: one-of-a-kind jewelry; Michel Tsouris: paintings in tar, oil and wax. Plus new work by all gallery artists. 8048 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 422-2722.

Le Studio Working artists’ space and gallery sculpture by Yves Goyatton and Jules Wittrup; painting by Rodney Warren and mixed media by Carrie Hogan. Second Floor, 700 Cannery Row, Suite AA, Monterey (above Sly McFly’s). 915-8903.

Lisa’s Studio and Sketches Collection oils and watercolors by Lisa Bryan. Court of the Fountains, Mission at 7th, Carmel. 626-5435.

Maritime Museum Our Monterey: Prints and Paintings by August Gay and Friends, 1920-1940. Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 626-2603 or www.imagemakers.org. Ends 1/1.

Masaoka Design Gallery Contemporary Fusion: An Exhibition of Fused Glass Art. Features fused work by Alan Masaoka, Nick Leonoff, Somer Harrold, Jennifer Horning, Ellen Henrici, Nancy Francioli, Therese Baisinger, Doris Ross, Aimee N. Edwards and Jonathon Schmuck. 13766 Center St. in the Center Street Plaza, Carmel Valley Village. 659-4953 or www.alanmasaoka.com. Ends 1/31.

Monterey Peninsula Airport Seating Arrangements: an exhibition of 23 fantasy chairs by sculptors in classes at MPC and CSUMB. 200 Kane Dr., Monterey. Ends 2/28.

Monterey Museum of Art/La Mirada Views of the Sea: William F. Ritschel. 720 Via Mirada, Monterey. 372-5477 or www.montereyart.org. Ends 12/31.

Monterey Museum of Art/Pacific Street Miniatures, annual fundraising exhibit; Recent Acquisitions: New Gifts to the Collection, showcase of recently acquired artwork. Geography of Memory: Selected Works by Judith F. Baca, mixed media by renowned and controversial muralist. 559 Pacific St., Monterey. 372-5477 or www.montereyart.org. Ends 12/31.

Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery A continuing exhibition of oils, acrylics, watercolors, jewelry, ceramics and silk art by 30 local artists. 425 Cannery Row, Monterey. 655-1267. Ends 1/31.

The National Steinbeck Center Museum From Dust Bowl to Salad Bowl: The Quilts and Quiltmakers of the Depression Era Migration to the Salinas Valley. 1 Main St., Salinas. 775-4721. Ends 2/26.

Nido Gallery Coastal Wetlands: 14 local artists bring their unique representation of the slough to life. 7951 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 632-3801. Ends 1/27.

The Outer Edge Power vs. Force: Original paintings by Shawn Barber and Eric Joyner. 146 Bonifacio Pl., Monterey. 655-2788 or www.outeredgestudio.com. Ends 12/27.

Pacific Grove Art Center The Patrons’ Show Annual Fundraiser; Urban Moods and Moments: Paris street scenes by Painter Christine Chatwell; On One Breath: underwater photographs by world-class freediver Scott Campbell; Adventures in Photography: photographs by Jerry Taylor. 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-2208 or www.pgartcenter.org. Ends 12/11.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Caves: A Fragile Wilderness, color photographs of caves from Alaska to Malaysia taken by members of the National Speleological Society. 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 648-5716 or www.pgmuseum.org. Ends 12/23.

Parkside Gallery Work by Tom Swimm. Dolores between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. 625-5565 or www.theparksidegallery.com.

Perry Downer Costume Gallery Third annual wedding exhibit featuring elegant period wedding gowns from 1872 through 1953. 201 Van Buren St., Monterey. 375-9182.

Phoenix Shop at Nepenthe Mixed media by Ned Solway, black and white photography by Marc Silber, landscapes, oils on canvas by Erlinda Montano-Hiscock. Nepenthe, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2347. Ends 12/7.

Photography West Don Worth: Six Decades of Photography. Dolores at Ocean, Carmel. 625-1587 or www.photographywest.com.

PK Fine Artifacts Celebration of Female Artists; Lesley Anne Spowart, Dana Masters, Holli Moon, Lidijia Tkalcevic, Romney Steele, and Heidi McGurrin. 425 Elder Ave., Sand City. 583-0800 or www.pkfineartifacts.com.

Portnoy Galleries John Traynor: an exhibition of new oil paintings. 6th between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 624-1155.

Rebecca Emanuel Studio New paintings and the fourth installation of 100 Pieces of Love. 711 Cannery Row, Suite K, 2nd Floor, Monterey. 333-9769.

Robert Lewis Gallery Grace Your Walls: holiday exhibit. 201 1/2 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 333-9046. Ends 12/31.

Sasoontsi Gallery Broccoli and Babes: the iconic cartoons and illustrations of Eldon Dedini. 40 Central Ave., Salinas. 751-1777 or www.sasoontsi.com. Ends 1/3.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art Works Mixed media work by David A. Stephens, new paintings by Robin Daniels and Sharon Spencer’s bronze “Spirit Guides.” Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 626-0800. Ends 12/15.

Sheila Delimont Studio Gallery Landscape paintings and prints by Sheila Delimont. 711 Cannery Row, Suite J (above Starbucks), Monterey. 333-1099.

Simon Bull Gallery Originals and recent releases by Simon Bull. Previewing the Four Season Collection suite. 3728 The Barnyard, Carmel. 625-8600.

Sofanya’s Gallery Rocke Stars: single mother Janice Rocke and her two children, Talon and Quanah, celebrate the experience of the creative family. Fernwood Resort. Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2130.

Sweet Elena’s Bakery and Café Oil Paintings by Kathy Anglanon. 465D Olympia Ave., Sand City. 393-2063. Ends 12/11.

Tom O’Neal Gallery Over the Influence: Tom O’Neal’s private collection, plus rock ‘n’ roll photographs and mixed media paintings by Casey O’Neal. 2 Village Dr., Carmel Valley Village. 659-5040.

Valley Art Gallery Two-person art show featuring Ed Avila and Sylvia Cox. 218 Main St., Salinas. 422-4162. Ends 12/4.

Venture Gallery Holiday Open House with holiday treats, artists at work, prize drawings, live music and Frosty the Snowman. 260 Alvarado St., Monterey. 626-1411.

Weston Gallery Peruvian Tales: new color photographs by Jeffrey Becom. 6th between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-4453 or www.westongallery.com. Ends 1/22.

Youth Arts Collective Third Museum Exhibit. Buck Gallery of the Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific St., Monterey. Ends 2/1.

Zantman Art Galleries New work from Italy by Lucio Sollazzi. 6th and Mission, Carmel. 624-8314 or www.zantmangalleries.com.