10 Art Galleries in Monterey County That You Shouldn't Miss

At Rieser Fine Art, we combine the best of Early California and American paintings with selections by 10 award-winning contemporary artists painting in the same Plein Air Impressionist tradition. Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, our collection features American life through outdoor locations and scenes and is available for casual viewers and seasoned collectors alike. Browse our impressive inventory online or in person, or call us to determine the value of the Early California and American paintings you own. Decorate your life by investing in art that articulates the beauty of life’s most treasured experiences.

Internationally acclaimed figurative sculptor Steven Whyte invites you to witness the creative process in action. The studios serves as both the artist's gallery and working studio, showcasing his powerfully emotive work and offering visitors the opportunity to watch the sculptures take life. Featuring Whyte’s latest Fine Art Bronze Limited Editions, Private and Corporate Commissions, Portrait Busts, and National Monuments. Featured as one of The New York Times 'must visit' destinations, see on CNN and HLN.

Originally established in 1993, Dawson Cole Fine Art specializes in Contemporary and Modern sculpture, drawings, prints, and unique works on paper by American and European Masters. With a special concentration in Contemporary, Early Modern and West Coast Regionalism, the gallery offers works by Chuck Close, Wayne Thiebaud, Donald Sultan, Richard MacDonald, Henri Matisse, Henry Moore, Pablo Picasso, Jian Wang, Tom Betts, James Galindo and Jim Lamb.

If you are looking for beautiful artwork of Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur and the surrounding areas, please be sure to stop by Gallery-by-the-Sea Carmel. Located next door to The Hog's Breath Inn, the gallery has become a favorite of many people who have fallen in love with this remarkable part of the world. Gallery-by-the-Sea Carmel features gorgeous paintings and fine-art photography by best-in-class local artists. Among its many treasures, you will find spectacular artwork of Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, Spanish Bay and other local golf courses, and a growing selection of unique and alluring abstract and contemporary art. "We do our best to create a fun and welcoming experience, and consider our clients to be the heroes of the story," say the owners Michael and Elizabeth Lynberg. "If you are on a quest to add beauty and inspiration to your home and office, we are here to be your helpful guides. Our goal is to add to your cherished memories of Carmel."