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Carl Cherry Center for the Arts

The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday
from noon until 4pm or by appointment.

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Visit The Cherry

Since 1948, the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts has sought to enhance the quality and diversity of artistic, educational and cultural programs in Monterey County by encouraging interaction between artists and the community. The Cherry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, #94-1207693.

We are located on the northwest corner of Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Events

Almost True Stories: New Works by Donald Lee Andrews and Rick Soto

January 16 - February 21

Jazz at The Cherry Presents: Bruce Forman & Paul Contos Performing  “A Letter to Duke”

February 15 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

2026 Thinking Out Loud Regional Art Competition

March 7 - March 28

Coming Soon

Cherry Center Founder (Mrs. Carl Cherry)

“There are no strings attached to the help we give. We don’t care whether those we help become famous or not. Our reward is in making it possible for an artist to be true to himself.” – Jeanne D’Orge

Educational Programs

Thinking Out
Loud Art Exhibit

Poets-In-Schools
Program

Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts
Poetry Awards

About Us

Sponsors

All programs and exhibits are made possible through grants, corporate sponsors and private donations.

Our Story

The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, non-profit corporation, established in 1948.

Mission

The Center was established to support experimental fine arts and projects in the sciences.