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Carl Cherry Center for the Arts

Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12-4pm

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Since 1948, the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts has sought to enhance the quality and diversity of artistic, educational and cultural programs in Monterey County by encouraging interaction between artists and the communityThe Cherry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, #94-1207693.

We are located on the northwest corner of Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Thinking Out Loud 2025
Regional Art Competition

First Place:

The Neighborhood – Regan Takashima, York School

Events

“Through Forests of Every Color,” an exhibit celebrating the life of trees and western landscape in painting and photography, opens [...]

Age is Only a Number

May 30 - June 22

All New! The Laugh’s on Us! AGE IS ONLY A NUMBER A Comedy Another glance at age and aging with [...]

The Michael O’Neill/Tammy Hall Quartet

June 22 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Jazz At The Cherry Proudly presents The Michael O’Neill/Tammy Hall Quartet San Francisco Bay Area jazz artists Michael O’Neill and [...]

Cherry Center Founder (Mrs. Carl Cherry)

“There are no strings attached to the help we give. We don’t care whether those we help become famous or not. Our reward is in making it possible for an artist to be true to himself.” – Jeanne D’Orge

Educational Programs

Thinking Out
Loud Art Exhibit

Poets-In-Schools
Program

Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts
Poetry Awards

About Us

Sponsors

All programs and exhibits are made possible through grants, corporate sponsors and private donations.

Our Story

The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, non-profit corporation, established in 1948.

Mission

The Center was established to support experimental fine arts and projects in the sciences.