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Founded in 1927, Carmel's oldest gallery features the work of more than 120 professional local artists, and is dedicated to presenting only the finest work for sale by artists living on the Monterey Peninsula. The Carmel Art Association displays a wide variety of styles and media, and changes its exhibitions every month. There are often one or two solo or group shows, along with regular showings of Association artist members.

The historic building provides exhibition space for its members' works and in the interest of community involvement sponsors film series, lectures, concerts, art demonstrations and special fund-raising events.

The Carmel Art Association has a long and proud heritage. Many of its early members were among the great early California artists including notables Armin Hansen, Williarn Ritschel, Paul Dougherty, Mary DeNeale Morgan, Percy Gray, Francis McComas, E. CharIton Fortune, John O'Shea and many more. Every other year, in celebration of its birthday, a special exhibition is held honoring one or more of the Association's early members. The purpose and spirit of the Association's founding members continues today and it has retained its identity as an artist owned and operated sales gallery for 80 years. The gallery is located in a beautiful sculpture garden on the west side of Dolores Street between 5th & 6th. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, daily except major holidays. (831) 624-6176.  Gallery Home of the nation's second oldest artist cooperative, this historic Carmel gallery has been a showcase for the works of some of Cailfornia's greatest artists ince 1927. Continuing that proud tradition today, the Carmel Art Association's sales gallery features paintings and sculpture by over 120 of the area's most noted professional artists. Many have received national recognition. You are invited to visit Carmel's oldest gallery, again and again, to browse the changing monthly shows that provide fine art in all media and styles, to purchase or just enjoy. Community Events Painting demonstrations, lectures, films, concerts and opening show receptions are held regularly in the gallery and sculpture garden. Visitors are welcome to attend these events. Ask for scheduled dates at the Carmel Art Association Gallery office. A Proud Heritage Since it's inception the Carmel Art Association has included notable artists. Every other year, in summer, the gallery honors one or more of the artist members of the past with a special exhibit and catalogue of their work. Former members who have been so honored, include Armin Hansen, William Ritschel, Paul Dougherty, Arthur Hill Gilbert, Howard E. Smith, Percy Gray, Mary DeNeal Morgan, S.C. Yuan, Francis McComas, E. Charleton Fortune, John O'Shea, and more. Exhibit catalogues, some now collectors' items, are available for sale from the gallery office.

  James J. Rieser Fine Art is located in the Heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. We  feature some of the best Early California & American Paintings one can see along with up and coming Contemporary American Artists.    We are also proud that our extensive inventory is viewable online. It isconstantly being updated so that the casual viewer and / or serious collector can keep up with our latest collection. Exceptional Early California and American Art Since 1997. Early California Artists (Partial Listing) Maurice Braun Albert DeRome John Gamble Armin Hansen, N.A. William Jackson Chris Jorgensen Maurice Logan, N.A. Alfred Mitchell Mary DeNeal Morgan Frank H. Myers Edgar Payne   Guy Rose Millard Sheets Henrietta Shore William Silva Jack Wilkenson Smith Gardner Symons, N.A. Donald Teague, N.A. William Wendt Robert Wood S.C. Yuan Contemporary Artists                        John Cosby Gerald Fritzler Kim Lordier Charles Movalli   Michael Obermeyer Ray Roberts Belinda Vidor Patrick Woodman