Founded by Carmel-by-the-Sea artist Jeanne d’Orge in 1948, the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts was established to help support experimental fine arts and projects in the sciences. Since its opening, the Center has strived to stay true to its mission of presenting quality and diverse artistic, educational, and cultural programs in Monterey County.

The Carl Cherry Center houses a collection of more than 600 prints, drawings, paintings, sculptures, illustrated books, and periodicals by founder Jeanne d’Orge, as well as fifty years of collected memorabilia documenting the early history of Carmel. The Cherry’s archives also include Jeanne d’Orge and Carl Cherry’s extensive library of philosophy and religious texts, poetry, and art books.

The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, non-profit corporation. Our programs and exhibits are made possible through private donations, grants and sponsors in the community.