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SUMMARY:2025 Thinking Out Loud Regional Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is proud to announce Thinking Out Loud 2025\, a regional art competition that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their lives. Each year\, students from across Monterey County are invited to display their artwork across a wide range of media for exhibition in our gallery. \nThinking Out Loud will open with a reception for the student artists on Saturday\, March 1st\, from 2-4pm. The event is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday through  Saturday from noon to 4 pm or by appointment. The exhibit will close Saturday\, March 22nd. \n\nEstablished in 1948\, the mission of the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is to enhance the quality and diversity of artistic\, educational and cultural programs in Monterey County by encouraging public programs and interactions between artists and the community. \nThinking Out Loud is made possible\, in part\, through a grant from the Arts Council for Monterey County\, Monterey County Board of Supervisors\, and funds from: \nCarmel Woman’s Club\nCarmel-by-the-Sea Rotary\nCommunity Foundation for Monterey County\nDion and Judith Dow\nGibson Family Foundation\nMitchell Family Charitable Fund\nPebble Beach Company Foundation\nYellow Brick Road Benefit Store \n \n\nPictured: “Cereal” – 3D artwork by Sawyer Vogel\, Santa Catalina School\nFirst Place\, 2024 Thinking Out Loud Art Competition
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/2025-thinking-out-loud-regional-art-competition/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Witness: The Expanding Worlds of Manuello Paganelli
DESCRIPTION:Witness: The Expanding Worlds of Manuello Paganelli\, opens Friday\, April 4th\, at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts with a reception from 5-7 pm. A photographer’s walkthrough will be held Saturday\, April 12th\, from 2-3pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \nThis dynamic installation provides new perspectives into Mr. Paganelli’s expansive body of work by exploring six distinct geographic regions\, bringing together narratives of influence\, innovation and humanity from 40 years of his work. \nVISIT ONLINE EXHIBIT \nManuello Paganelli grew up in Santo Domingo\, Italy and Puerto Rico. After a mentorship with Ansel Adams\, he worked as a photojournalist at the Chattanooga Times. In 1989\, he began to explore Cuba\, its land\, its people\, and its complex relationship with the United States. In 1995\, he had the first solo photo show of his work on Cuba\, and that same year earned him a fellowship grant. \nThe Washington Post wrote\, “Manuello Paganelli’s Cuban photographs are a brilliant window on a land and people too long hidden from North American eyes. Working in the tradition of Cartier-Bresson and Robert Frank\, Paganelli brings an artist’s eyes and a native son’s sensibility to his superb photographs.” In the early 1990s\, Paganelli started work on his Black Cowboys series with a selection being featured at the Annenberg Space for Photography. In the summer of 2012\, this same series was selected for the Photo Vernissage at the Manage Museum in St. Petersburg\, Russia. \nPaganelli’s award-winning work has graced the covers and pages of many well-known magazines including Bloomberg Business Week\, Forbes\, LIFE\, Newsweek\, Men’s Journal\, People\, Time\, Reader’s Digest\, ESPN\, Sports Illustrated and many more. He was Ansel Adams last student before death in 1984. \nPaganelli’s  fine arts work is represented by the iconic Weston Gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Obscura Gallery in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. He lives in Carmel and in Los Angeles. \nPictured: “Hands of Freedom #3” – Manuello Paganelli
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/witness-the-expanding-worlds-of-manuello-paganelli/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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SUMMARY:2025 Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts Monterey County High School Poetry Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts Monterey County High School Poetry Awards program was designed to recognize and promote excellence in high school poets and develop an interest in creative expression through the written word. \nA reading and ceremony honoring this year’s award-winning student poets will be held 2:00pm on Saturday\, May 3rd\, at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel. \nThe program (formerly the Robert Campbell Monterey County High School Poetry Awards) was renamed last year to honor Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts\, who provided inspiration and writing instruction to thousands of area high school students. \nCherry Center Poet-in-Schools: \nPatrice Vecchione \nOur Poet-in-Schools\, Patrice Vecchione\, is the author of two collections of poetry and three nonfiction books\, most recently My Shouting\, Shattered\, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry & Speaking Your Truth. Patrice has taught poetry in local schools and elsewhere for many years. patricevecchione.com. \nSponsors: \nThe Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts Monterey County High School Poetry Awards are held each year in conjunction with Thinking Out Loud\, the Cherry Center’s annual high school art exhibition. Both programs are made possible through funding from: \nArts Council for Monterey County\nCarmel Woman’s Club\nCarmel-by-the-Sea Rotary\nCommunity Foundation for Monterey County\nFriends of Patrice Vecchione\nGibson Family Foundation\nHazen Family Foundation\nMonterey County Board of Supervisors\nMonterey Public Library Foundation\nPebble Beach Company Foundation\nYellow Brick Road Benefit Store
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/2025-elliot-ruchowitz-roberts-monterey-county-high-school-poetry-awards/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
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SUMMARY:Through Forests of Every Color
DESCRIPTION:“Through Forests of Every Color\,” an exhibit celebrating the life of trees and western landscape in painting and photography\, opens Friday\, May 9th\, with an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 pm. An artists’ walkthrough will be held Saturday\, May 17th\, at 2 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. \nThe exhibition will include recent paintings by Paul Roehl\, Tom Nakashima\, Elizabeth Murray\, Patrick Ahern\, Deanna Forbes\, Pat Mahoney\, Thomas Paquette\, Jeffrey Becom and John Figura; sculpture by Polly Osborne and photography by Kenneth Parker. \nOrganized to explore various styles and themes in landscape painting and photography\, “Through Forests for Every Color” investigates the relationship between abstraction and landscape painting\, the effects of photography on landscapes\, and the consideration of the materiality in both mediums.  The exhibit reflects the complex and ambiguous relationship between humans\, trees and the environment—a relationship of particular importance here in the West. \nThe exhibit can be seen Wednesday through Saturday\, noon to 4 pm or by appointment through May 31st. \nPictured: “Dancing Madrones” – Elizabeth Murray 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/through-forests-of-every-color/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
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SUMMARY:Juxtapose
DESCRIPTION: A Delicious Concoction of the Sublime and Absurd.  \n“Juxtapose\,” is an inventive\, immersive\, two-person exhibition featuring paintings\, mixed media and assemblage art by Stephanie Langley and Robert Armstrong. The exhibit opens Friday\, June 20th\, with an artist’s reception from 4:30 – 6:30pm. An artist’s walkthrough with Robert and Stephanie will be held Saturday\, June 28th\, from 3:00-4:00pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \nFrom the guest curator: \nMeeting Stephanie Langley for the first time and walking into her studio was an experience of pure joy!  It was as if I had entered into a subliminal realm where images\, patterns and painting styles from different eras and disciplines played happily with and off each other. Her work is delicate\, surprising\, balanced and exciting. In short\, her work is remarkable. \nWhen my friend\, Robert Armstrong\, invited me over to his house and had me open a small green vintage suitcase from the 1950’s filled with 100+ works of what he explained were influenced by “semiotics” (signs and meaning) that he had made in the mid 1970’s- 80’s\, I was astounded! I truly had never seen anything quite like it. The work was very funny\, very odd\, and extremely clever. There was more to it than you could get your head around at first glance. After a while\, most pieces evoked laughter\, followed by revelatory\, “Ah ha!” \nThis\, then\, is a very unique\, one-of-a-kind\, two-person exhibition\, with close to 100 works of art\, in a small gem of a gallery surrounded by a serene Zen sculpture garden. A juxtaposition all on its own. \nI am very excited to have been asked to curate this show\, and be able to bring these artists to you. \nJim Dultz
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/juxtapose/
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SUMMARY:Cherry Jam in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to Jam! A special event benefitting the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts.  \nThis extraordinary afternoon will feature live music by the incomparable Rick Forschino and Friends\, delicious wine from Scheid Vineyards\, and light fare. \nBUY JAM TICKETS ONLINE \nAuction and Chance Drawing \nDon’t miss your chance to win unique items and experiences in our silent auction and chance drawings! Here’s a glimpse of some of the fantastic prizes: \n\nFull-Day Use of the Carl Cherry Theater\, Gallery\, and Gardens ($1200 value): Imagine hosting your next event in this beautiful space! With its Santa Maria stone fireplace and redwood beams\, the gallery offers the serenity and timelessness of old Carmel. The Cherry Center is  complemented by a 50-seat theater and a sculpture garden in a setting of Monterey Peninsula native plants and coastal live oaks. A venue perfect for staging a performance\, film or literary event!\n\n\nThree-Day Private Residential Artist’s Retreat in Cachagua ($1250 value): Escape to a 54-acre wooded property for a three-day\, private artist’s retreat. Perfect for artist\, writer\, or anyone seeking a personal retreat\, this residency offers the time\, space\, and quiet needed to create. You’ll stay in a snug cabin with expansive views of the Los Padres National Forest\, adjacent to hiking trails and world-famous vineyards. The retreat includes support from artist Kris Swanson\, who will be available to guide and assist your art project as requested. The property also features an outdoor stage for performance art and a mountain yoga platform for meditation\, yoga\, or writing. Enjoy late afternoon drinks and hors d’oeuvres with your hosts and fellow artists on the deck.\n\n\nCustom Portrait Sitting with Kim Weston ($2500 value): Private Portrait Session with Master Photographer Kim Weston. This is a truly exceptional offering – Kim Weston\, renowned master of traditional black and white photography\, is donating something he rarely offers: a private portrait session in his Carmel gallery followed by his personal darkroom work to create a museum-quality 8×10 silver gelatin print.\nPortrait by Mary Liz Houseman ($1000 value): Portrait by acclaimed local artist Mary Liz Houseman. The portrait can be done in pastel or acrylic from a sitting or photograph.\nSeason Passes to Jazz at the Cherry  ($540 value): Two season passes to 2026 Jazz at The Cherry performances. Enjoy reserved tickets to six concerts held in our intimate Cherry Hall venue.\nOne Pass to the Carmel Jewish Film Festival ($220 value): This package includes one pass to six films\, two VIP receptions\, and panel discussions with community leaders. This year’s theme is\, “Celebrating Culture\, Social Action & Diversity in Contemporary Judaism.” November 2: Opening Celebration at the Golden Bough Playhouse\, Carmel.\nFestival Dates\, November: 6th\, 8th\, 9th;13th\, 15th\, 16th.\n\n\n\nTake home a piece of singular\, expansive\, and evocative contemporary art. The artw0rk was donated by the artists from the Cherry Center’s current exhibit\, Juxtapose\, which combines text\, graphics\, humor\, and verve. \n\nArtwork by Stephanie Langley – Select a work of your choice (up to $500) from the current exhibition.\n\n\nArtwork by Robert Armstrong – Choose a unique piece (up to $500) from the gallery showing.\n\nTickets are $60\, and can be purchased online at Eventbrite.com\, at the door or by calling (831) 624-7491. All proceeds will go to the Cherry Center’s general fund.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/cherry-jam-in-the-garden-2/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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SUMMARY:"Only to Look: Under the Lens" - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed due to illness. Please check back for new date and time.  \n“Only to Look: Under the Lens\,” a Poetry Reading with Rachelle Escamilla\, George Lober and Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts will be held at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts on Saturday\, August 16th\, at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15\, available on eventbrite.com or by calling (831) 624-7491. \nEach summer\, the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts illuminates the connection between the artwork and poetry of Jeanne D’Orge (Mrs. Carl Cherry) and contemporary local artists and poets in celebration of the center’s seventy-seventh year. \n\nAbout the Poets: \nRachelle Escamilla is a Chicana poet from the Central Coast of California. She is the author of three books of poetry: Imaginary Animal (Willow Books\, 2015 & 2021)\, Me Drawing a Picture of Me[n] (Willow Books\, 2019) and Space Junk from the Heavenly Palace (Nomadic Press/Black Lawrence Press 2023). Rachelle is the founder of a number of organizations and literary programs; was the producer and host of the longest running poetry radio show in the US; was a visiting scholar at the Library of Congress\, Hispanic Division where she conducted research around her grandfather’s 1969 testimony for the fair treatment of migrant laborers in California. Rachelle is a Jeffers Fellow and the 2024/25 Poet Laureate of Monterey County. \nGeorge Lober teaches English at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey\, California.  He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from San Jose State and his master of Arts in English from Fresno State.  He is a recipient of the nationally awarded Ruth Cable Memorial Prize for Poetry.  His poetry has appeared in numerous magazines and journals. George is the author of three books of poetry\, including the recently released\, Rainbow Eucalyptus.  He lives in Carmel\, California. \nElliot Ruchowitz-Roberts is Professor Emeritus at Monterey Peninsula College where he taught composition\, literature\, public speaking and humanities for 32 years. He serves as President of the Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation in Carmel\, California. Ruchowitz-Roberts coordinates the Foundation’s annual Prize for Poetry\, annual reading series\, and serves as a tour docent.  He coordinated the National Endowment for the Arts\, “The Big Read:  The Poetry of Robinson Jeffers\,” during which he read and performed Jeffers’s poetry at venues throughout Monterey County\, including local libraries\, high schools and colleges. The Carl Cherry Center’s high school poetry contest is named in his honor.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/only-to-look-under-the-lens/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Monterey Jazz - A Visual Legacy
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is proud to announce “Jazz at the Cherry Presents: Monterey Jazz – A Visual Legacy\,” a vibrant photographic exhibition honoring the rich and enduring heritage of jazz in the Monterey Bay Area. \nOn view from September 5 through October 4\, 2025\, the exhibition features a curated collection of iconic and rarely seen images by Monterey Jazz Festival photographers Craig Lovell\, Patrick Tregenza and others. Also showcased are works by Ron Jones\, longtime official photographer for the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz. Together\, these artists capture the intimacy\, energy and artistry of some of the world’s most legendary jazz performers – as well as the unmistakable spirit of Monterey’s storied jazz scene. \nAn artists reception will be held in the Carl Cherry Center’s garden on Sunday\, September 21 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. featuring live jazz\, refreshments\, and artist talks – a chance to meet the photographers and hear the stories behind the images. \nSpecial guest Tim Jackson\, recently retired Monterey Jazz Festival Artistic Director and Kuumbwa Jazz Founder\, will also be on hand sharing his perspective on the world of Monterey Bay jazz. \nThe Cherry Center is proud to host this exhibition as part of its ongoing Jazz at the Cherry initiative – a celebration of jazz through visual and performing arts in Monterey County. \nPictured: Dizzy Gillespie by Craig Lovell
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/monterey-jazz-a-visual-legacy/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Paper Works
DESCRIPTION:Paper Works is a compelling group exhibition that brings together a diverse group of local and national artists to explore the versatility and intimacy of paper as a primary medium. The exhibit opens Friday\, October 10th\, with a reception rom 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. \nThe exhibit beyond the perception of paper as a mere surface for preliminary sketches\, positioning it as a dynamic and central element of artistic creation. The exhibition features over 30 works\, including intricate graphite drawings\, charcoal compositions\, vibrant watercolors\, collages and prints. The collection highlights the unique relationship each artist has with their chosen material\, showcasing a range of styles from delicate realism to expressive abstraction and free-hand drawings. \nArtists include Tracey Adams\, Andrea Borsuk\, Lisa Esherick\, Ken Hale\, Lisa Hochstein\, Don Hughes\, Kirstine Reiner Hansen\, Jennifer Brook-Kothlow\, Chris Leib\, Rick Soto\, The Temple Sisters\, and Jan Wurm. \nPaper Works can be seen through November 22nd\, 2025. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon until 4pm or by appointment. \nPictured: “Valor” by Don Hughes \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/paper-works/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
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SUMMARY:Open Studios Art Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts will host two artists participating in this year’s Open Studios Art Tour. Tour hours are 11am to 5pm on Saturday\, October 11th\, and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday\, October 12th. The event is free and open to the public. \nArtists Showing at The Cherry: \nRenata Abma (acrylic and oil paintings) \nGloria Shaw (fine art monotypes)
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/open-studios-art-tour/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T170000
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SUMMARY:Make Merry at The Cherry
DESCRIPTION:Make Merry at The Cherry: (With Wine!) \nThe Cherry Center invites you to Make Merry at the Cherry on Friday\, December 12th\, from 5-7pm. \nOur holiday open house will feature a chance drawing for a wine wheelbarrow filled with a large collection of fine wines\, reasonably-priced art by noted local artists\, wine poured by Scheid Vineyards\, and seasonal goodies. The event is free and open to the public. \nSponsored by: CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/make-merry-at-the-cherry-2/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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SUMMARY:New Year's with The Cherry Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join The Cherry Trio  — Elizabeth Gaver (baroque violin)\, Penny Hanna (viol)\, and Michael Peterson (harpsichord)  — to ring in the New Year with music from seventeenth century France and Germany! \nThe trio will perform the third “Piece de Clavecin en Concerts” of Rameau – a suite of French dance movements for the harpsichord accompanied by violin and viol. In addition\, they will play trio sonatas by Krieger and Buxtehude\, both with solo melody lines for the viol as well as the violin. The program also includes pieces by Abel for solo viol\, a solo for harpsichord\, and traditional Norwegian dances dating from the 18th century. \nThursday\, January 1st at 3pm. Tickets are $40\, available on Eventbrite.com. \nPlease join us after the concert for a reception. \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/new-years-with-the-cherry-trio/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Almost True Stories: New Works by Donald Lee Andrews and Rick Soto
DESCRIPTION:“Almost True Stories: New Works by Donald Lee Andrews and Rick Soto” opens January 16th with an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 pm. The reception offers a unique opportunity for the community to meet the artists\, discuss the inspirations behind the collection\, and experience the energy of the local art community firsthand. This event is free and open to the public. \nThe exhibit showcases a vibrant collection of new paintings that bridge the gap between individual identity and shared artistic brotherhood. Attendees can expect a diverse array of works that highlight Rick Soto’s signature approach alongside the distinct\, evocative style of Donald Lee Andrews. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4pm or by appointment. The exhibit will close Saturday\, February 21st. \nThis exhibit is sponsored by Kyler Engineering and Lorna Pierce.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/almost-true-stories-new-works-by-donald-lee-andrews-and-rick-soto/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Cherry Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@carlcherry.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260404T152833
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SUMMARY:Monterey County High School Student Poetry Awards - Now Accepting Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2026 Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts Monterey County High School Poetry Awards. This long-standing program recognizes and promotes excellence among high school poets while fostering a lasting interest in creative expression through the written word. \nA reading and awards ceremony honoring the student poets will be held on Saturday\, May 9\, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts in Carmel. \nUse this LINK for contest rules and deadlines.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/monterey-county-high-school-student-poetry-awards-now-accepting-submissions/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Cherry Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@carlcherry.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTSTAMP:20260404T152833
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SUMMARY:2026 Thinking Out Loud Regional Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is proud to announce Thinking Out Loud 2026\, a regional art competition that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their lives. Each year\, students from across Monterey County are invited to display their artwork across a wide range of media for exhibition in our gallery. \nThinking Out Loud will open with a reception for the student artists on Saturday\, March 7th\, from 2-4pm. The event is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4pm or by appointment. The exhibit will close Saturday\, March 28th. \n\nEstablished in 1948\, the mission of the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is to enhance the quality and diversity of artistic\, educational and cultural programs in Monterey County by encouraging public programs and interactions between artists and the community. \nThinking Out Loud is made possible\, in part\, through a grant from the Arts Council for Monterey County\, Monterey County Board of Supervisors\, and funds from: \nCarmel Woman’s Club\nCarmel-by-the-Sea Rotary\nCommunity Foundation for Monterey County\nDion and Judith Dow\nGibson Family Foundation\nMitchell Family Charitable Fund\nPebble Beach Company Foundation\nYellow Brick Road Benefit Store \n \n\nPictured: “The Neighborhood” – Regan Takashima\, York School\nFirst Place\, 2025 Thinking Out Loud Art Competition
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/2026-thinking-out-loud-regional-art-competition-2/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Cherry Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@carlcherry.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260404T152833
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SUMMARY:Learning Curve: Threads of Influence
DESCRIPTION:Learning Curve: Threads of Influence is a group exhibition exploring the revered “arch of inspiration” that exists between teacher and student\, mentor and mentee\, sensei and seito. An opening reception will be held Friday\, April 3rd\, from 5-7pm. A panel discussion with selected artists will be held Sunday\, April 12th\, from 2-3:30pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \nTimed to coincide with the region’s PhotoCarmel celebration\, Learning Curve honors the mutually enriching relationship between mentor and student. Mentors open doors\, offering respect\, guidance\, and creative license while the student is allowed to evolve\, discover\, and pursue their fresh\, personal vision. This tradition of reciprocal exchange may occur in or out of academia and explores how generational creativity is shared\, transformed\, and renewed. \nTbe exhibit is curated by Richard Murai\, featuring works by the following photographers (bold) and their mentors and/or students: \n\n Edna Bullock\, Wynn Bullock\, Henry Gilpin\nYon Sim\, Ann Jastrab\, Katharine Kreisher\nDon Gregorio Antón\, Vivianna Curiel Flores\, Greg Mettler \nKevin Levesque\, Richard Murai\, Kimberly Sullivan\nAnsel Adams\, Manuello Paganelli \nPaul Caponigro\, William Giles\, Kenneth Parker\, Eliot Porter\nBrian Taylor\, Lesha Rodriguez \nVicki Nakamura\, Robynn Smith\, Stan Welsh\nBinh Dahn\, Shelby Graham\, Brian Taylor\nNikki Green\, Chanell Stone\, Lewis Watts \n\nPictured (left to right): Paul Caponigro\, Kimberly Sullivan\, Ann Jastrab
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/learning-curve-threads-of-influence/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Cherry Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@carlcherry.org
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