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    FKoffman Gallery, 210 Alvarado Street, Monterey, (831)655-3457, www.artwithasmile.com Art with a Smile ... describes artist Dan Koffman’s style. His warm and wonderful new gallery is alive with color and humor. Images celebrate the martini, golf, wine, flowers, France, movies, and even Einstein! Over 400 images available in several sizes, matted or framed. Perfect for gifts. Koffman can create original images for you or your business ... always with a Twist and a Smile. Hours: 10am-6pm, daily.

    Lasting Impressions Fine Art Gallery, 2 Locations off Highway 1 in The Barnyard, Carmel, (831)624-7311. Providing traditional fine art, including some of the finest artists in the world. Still life, realism, impressionism. Landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes. Figuratives, sculptures, and unique musical clocks. Limited edition serigraphs and giclées also available. Home Shows allow you to view the art of your choice at home. Please call for a portfolio of your favorite artist. Hours: 10-5:30, Mon-Sat; 11-4 Sun.

    Le Vernissage Gallery, Mission bet. 5th & 6th, across from Katy’s, Carmel (831)626-9272, www.gallerylevernissage.com Modern and contemporary art that is both highly decorative and thought-provoking, and that reflects the growing demand by Carmel art patrons for the highest quality works. As the only honorary member of the International Fine Art Club, Le Vernissage maintains strong ties to galleries in France, bringing the most recent French masters exclusively to this exciting, quality-driven establishment. Hours: 10am-6pm, daily.

    Lindé Fine Art Gallery, Dolores bet. 5th & 6th, Carmel, (831)622-0994; (800)666-1880; lindebmartin.com A spiritual and soul-nourishing experience is waiting for you at Lindé Fine Art Gallery. Enjoy the unusual and the extraordinary in modern art. Marvel at the magnificent large oils on linen, bold and alive with vibrant colors. These beautiful works are of the finest quality, using unique techniques, and painted with large palette knives. Come and feel the magic. Hours: 11am-6pm, daily.

    LyonsHead Gallery, 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley, (831)659-4192. Skylights and a long patio fountain highlight this unique Valley gallery featuring the work of twenty artists, most of whom are local. In addition to paintings by owner Suzanne O’Neal, the gallery includes work by Browne-Scarlett, C. Chapman, Carvell, Georis, C. Johnson, Eisenstadt, R. Jackson, Lygren, Raybould, E. Murray, Walbert, R. Ryan, Larkey, J.R. Williams, Mullally, S.T. Moore, Stocker, Hold, and S.C. Yuan. Hours: 11-5pm, daily.

    Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, (831)372-5477; 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, (831)372-3689. Permanent and changing exhibitions. Early California to contemporary American art. Pacific Street main location built 1929. Buck Education Center opened there 1996. Historic La Mirada adobe and gardens deeded to the museum 1983. State-of-the-art exhibition space added there 1993. Hours: (Pacific St) 11-5pm, Wed-Sat; 1-4pm, Sun; 3rd Thurs. to 8pm. Hours: (La Mirada) 11-5pm, Thurs-Sat; 1-4pm Sun.

    Ocean Avenue Gallery, Ocean Avenue between Mission & San Carlos, Carmel, (831)624-4476. A dynamic collection of mixed media art in an excitingly beautiful setting. Our emphasis is work by California artists, including sculptural steel furniture by Jack Chandler, ceramic fountains by Marilyn MacKenzie, and copper/bronze wall hangings by Eleen Auvil. Other featured artists include John O. Thomson, S. Nobleman, J. Maxon, L. Johnson, B. Vidor, R. Bradshaw, B. Johnson, and C. Elliott. Hours: 10-5, daily.

    Peasant Folk Gallery Collection, 3654 The Barnyard, Carmel, (831)622-7350. Five folk artists have put together this gem of a store, full of images and objects that speak of happier, quainter times. It's life as we wish it had been, as we wish it were today. If you like to smile, the next right thing is a trip to Peasant Folk Collection, where Memory Lane is paved with your dreams. Hours: 10am-5:30pm, Mon-Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun.