Carmel Art Association
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Oldest Gallery
Location: W/s Dolores St. between 5th Av. & 6th Av.
The Carmel Art Association: A Proud Heritage
“Since 1927, this historic Carmel gallery has been a showcase for the works of some of California's most renowned artists. Continuing that proud tradition today, the CAA features paintings and sculpture by over 120 of the area's most noted professional artists living on the Central Coast.”
The Carmel Art Association presents the Annual Miniature Show “featuring small paintings and miniatures in a variety of media and styles from the CAA artist membership.”
Holiday Open House and Opening reception, Saturday, December 2, 6 to 8 p.m.; November 30, 2006 – January 3, 2007.
Carmel Art Association History
• On August 8, 1927, Josephine Culbertson and Ida Johnson hosted a gathering of 19 Carmel artists at “Gray Gables,” their residence in Carmel-by-the-Sea. There, a Laguna Beach Art Association member spoke about establishing a local art association with the mission "to advance the knowledge of and interest in art, create a spirit of cooperation and fellowship between artists and the people.”
• In late 1927, a room in the Seven Art Building at Lincoln St. and Ocean Av. was rented as an exhibition space.
• In December 1927, the CAA hosted an exhibit of miniature paintings, “Thumbbox Sketches.”
• In 1933, the private studio of CAA member Ira Remson was purchased by the CAA members for their new home on the W/s Dolores St. between 5th Av. & 6th Av.
• On December 10, 1933, the CAA celebrated its annual “Thumb-box Sketch” Show.
• By 1939, an addition to the north side of the building was constructed; by April 1939, the new gallery was open.
• Improvements to the building have been made over time, including an addition along the south side, new kitchen and bathrooms, new lighting and a wheel chair lift for the handicapped.
• As William F. Stone, Jr., President, Carmel Art Association (2000 – 2002) wrote, Today's CAA still has the same ideals as it had in 1927: "for the purpose of stimulating art interest here and of enabling Monterey Peninsula artists to keep in closer touch with one another...to aid artists to sell their paintings and keep in touch with visitors who wish to buy their works."
The Carmel Art Association is Carmel-by-the-Sea’s oldest gallery; 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; 831-624-6176
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