Great spot for local artists showcasing Monterey County. Amazing art and photography for sale…read more Definitely, a place to peruse something new for living room or outdoor space.

This art gallery is absolutely awesome. There are nearly two dozen local artists represented with…read moreeverything from sculpture and jewelry to paint and pottery. I picked up a half a dozen beautiful hand painted greeting cards. The curator, Sandra, is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. It is certainly worth a visit.

Will and Imelda are super nice, friendly, and care about art. Somos frequently hosts art shows and…read moreevents, which always include local artists from Salinas and surrounding cities/counties. I recently went (and participated) in their first ever Cupcake Battle and it was awesome. Fun, sweets, friends, family, coolness. Somos is the place.

I bought a item but send me a wrong Item. I tried contact…read morethem by phone # from their website it doesn't work. it sounds like disconnected the phone line. Emailed a few times didn't hear from them. bad website, I don't recommended this website.

Framed a high dollar poster of Monterey Bay for me in two days flat. Great work, price was right,…read moreand they included wall hangars and advice for hanging. Couldn't ask for better service. Highly recommend AAA+++ .

They did a great job re-framing a 70 year old family heirloom watercolor painting which included a…read morenew mat and backing. Mathew was the best at helping me decide what color mat to choose. The called me to come pick it up within a week. They have a great location, easy on and off Hwy 101 at John Street and Alisal.

Wow what a beautiful gallery, the founder built this place 30yrs ago, he was way ahead of his time…read more The architecture is amazing & the pieces inside are equally as impressive. It's a great place to stop by, there's 2 floors & more art outside. If you want to purchase art, there's prices on each piece. You can easily spend about 30min here.

Hawthorne Gallery is a Big Sur iconic institution that shouldn't be missed…read more Being a native San Franciscan, I feel lucky to be surrounded by beautiful costal cities that we can visit for a day, a weekend, or even a week to get away! Each year, we trek to our TRIO favs-- Big Sur, Monterey and Carmel -- at least twice. We have our "must go to" spots and This gallery is one. It was started by a wonderful couple whose been married for 50 years! Their children and spouses all have a hand in the gallery from being an artist to administering and operations. It's a family affair. The love for each other spills into the love for their gallery and guests who visits. It's a magical place that touches all senses. The Hawthorne family is gifted with creative talent and visitors delight in their glorious art. Each work is a unique masterpiece. We love their paintings, sculptures and everything in between. The building is as "California " as you can get. Love the wood and floor to ceiling glass combination which lets the outdoors in. SERVICE 5 stars AMBIANCE 5 stars PROFESSIONALISM 5 stars ART 5 STARS LOVE 5 STARS

This gallery is in a gorgeous space with lots of variety in the art displayed. They are very kind…read morein their commissions to artists and have a quite different approach. Right now there is a live competition with artists painting two huge panels. Fun to watch the artists at work.

From the owner: We're the largest art gallery on the Monterey Peninsula. 10,000 square feet of paintings and…read moresculpture.

I've been attending / vending at 1st Friday Art Walk for a little over a year now and I have…read morenothing but positive feelings towards it all! It's such a great thing to have an event and place to promote and appreciate art of all sorts. There's always live music from local musicians. Varying snacks at Salinas 411. Stimulating conversation. Always someone new to meet. And you can never go wrong with a little shopping for unique wares! My only concern is that we need more artists and appreciators to join in the fun! But that doesn't have anything to do with the actual event really, so it doesn't count towards my rating. :P So come on down to Oldtown every first Friday of the month and see for yourself! :D

at 1st fridays art walk, free of charge, you can see and hear the art walker band, clear blue…read moreclay, greg hyde and living room, hal laughlin, souvenir, dan beck, and many others. you can see and hear richard best play a drum and/or sing. ask him to read a poem. he is the best poet in salinas -and has won many poetry slams. you can stand outside the door of the welcome center and hear both bluegrass and 60s rock - often at the same time. you can talk to great artists and good friends. you can see hot rods and buy art, you can find the best home made cookies and cartoons at bridgett spicer's gallery. buy a cartoon book or a button for someone special... you can find and buy great used books at the book nook. you can sip coffee and chocolate at two locations in old town. you can dine well inexpensively at multiple locations. some of the best discussions i have ever heard/participated in - have been at the welcome center and at bridgett spicer's gallery. i love 1st fridays art walk.

The Pajaro Valley Arts Council and Gallery opened for the first time in six months since the…read morepandemic arrived on US shores. They promoted safe and socially distant viewing by encouraging visitors to wear masks and making appointments so visitors do not overlap. I went to see the exhibition on Campesinos and it was amazing! I highly recommend this little arts gem!

Such a lovely space. Always a diversity of mediums and styles! And if you want something beautiful,…read morelocal, and original to hang on your walks, you can find affordable pieces, framed and unframed. Smiling, friendly staff. Even the bathroom has great art...

The Edge Gallery is a fantastic art gallery in Carmel Valley Village. Located in the heart of the…read moreValley on Del Fino Place, which is full of wine tasting rooms and wonderful restaurants, The Edge provides a true experience for art lovers and buyers. Looking at the mix of contemporary paintings and sculptures was a wonderful way to spend an hour. The cobblestone courtyard is inviting, vintage furnishings and garden decor mingle with large scale sculptures. The EDGE 2 is a small gallery in the courtyard, with additional eye candy. I was pleased to see work by S.C. Yuan, an abstract painter whose work has become legendary on the Monterey Peninsula.

I was so happy to find an art gallery in Gilroy. The lady running it was Friendly and informative…read more Many added thumbs up for it being woman centric. Great interesting pieces and cannot wait to check it out again!

Roaring Mice Art Studio is true gem! I can't say enough positive things about this place. The art…read morestudio caters to ALL ages, and you really don't need any experience or talent to have fun and create fantastic art. As a parent, it is priceless to watch your children express creativity and grow in confidence- which is exactly what this studio allows. The instruction is top notch. The owner is a mother herself and really understands how to create a fun, encouraging environment for your children. The prices are also extremely reasonably. Since materials are provided, you don't have to spend a fortune to create masterpieces that look completely professional. Please do yourself a favor and try this place!

I was invited to a Sip & Paint Party last night - GREAT TIME had by all. I am not an artistic…read moreperson, so I was hesitant if I would enjoy painting on canvas - Loved It!! The owner Daphnee made the whole evening and experience very enjoyable. Cute studio with a lovely spread of hors devours and wine, individual painting easel with aprons, paints and brushes. The owner made the instructions basic and easy to follow at a even pace for all participants. There was soft background music and lots of group (all friends and family) interaction with comments, jokes and creativity juices flowing. I highly recommend Roaring Mice Art Studio to others looking for fun and rewarding art experience or just a fun evening out.