Carmel Art Association

The Carmel Art Association is an art museum in Carmel-by-the-Sea that focuses on the output of local creators. Its galleries display a mix of permanent collections and rotating exhibitions featuring paintings, sculptures, and prints.

The museum was founded in 1927 by a group of artists including Jennie V. Cannon and stands as one of the oldest continuously operating art galleries in Carmel. The institution has established itself over decades as a stable venue for presenting work from the region.

The artists represented here are all rooted in the Monterey Peninsula community and use this space to share their work. Visitors encounter work from their neighbors and can learn directly how local creative practitioners approach their craft.

The museum is located on Dolores Street between 5th and 6th Avenue and is open daily for visitors. Admission is free and the location is easy to reach on foot from downtown Carmel.

Each year the museum presents the Annual Miniatures exhibition, which features very small-scale artworks by local creators. Collectors can discover and support these works through a special raffle system unique to the event.

Location: Monterey County

GPS coordinates: 36.55667,-121.92056

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:04