Carmel Art Association
Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel (831) 624-6176, carmelart.org
Carmel’s oldest art gallery is an institution that’s thrived since its inception in 1927 on the strength of its member artists, their rigorous standards, and the consistent diversity. That last phrase is not an oxymoron, but a formula that’s carried them for 93 years, according to General Manager Nicki Ehrlich: “We change our shows every month, so there is always something new for both locals and visitors to see.” Their artist membership reaches nearly 100 at times, so they can draw from the axiom “strength in numbers.” But here it’s more “creativity in numbers.”