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News flash Thursday, May 12, 2022: The juried artists checked in yesterday and are now painting all over the Monterey Peninsula. The weather is absolutely gorgeous! Hope to see you at the Opening tomorrow and over the weekend. The 27th Carmel Art Festival - May 13 - 15, 2022 Schedule of Events Highlights - Devendorf Park. 11:00am: Sales tent opens; exhibition paintings start to arrive; view Sculpture-in-the-Park. 11:00am - 3:00pm: Live Music: Nick Williams Trio. 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Judging of exhibition paintings. View all exhibition paintings. 5:30pm - 6:00pm: Official Festival Opening & Awards Ceremony. Start purchasing paintings. 6:00pm - 9:00pm: VIP Event by Invitation or $20 donation includes Special Festival Wine Glass. 6:00pm - 9:00pm: Live Music: Debbie Davis plus guest appearances to be announced. Saturday, May 14, 2022 9:00am - 6:30pm: Sales tent open; view & purchase paintings; view Sculpture-in-the-Park. 12Noon - 3:00pm: Live Music: Stu Heydon Blues Band. 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Various activities TBA Sunday, May 15, 2022 9:00am - 12Noon: Quick Draw with award winning artists participating. 9:00am - 3:00pm: Sales tent open; view & purchase paintings; view Sculpture-in-the-Park. 12Noon - 3:00pm: Live Music: Rotary Club Band 3:00pm: Close of festival. Hella Rothwell Official Organizer of the Carmel Art Festival 831-626-4000 Information updated April 24, 2022 |
We will celebrate the 27th annual Carmel Art Festival on May 13-15, 2022 skipping the 2020 & 2021 seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This plein air event is a non-profit public benefit community event held to educate and inspire people of all ages about
the visual arts. For the past few years, we have donated funds to the
Youth Arts Collective
Many galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea schedule their own art shows, receptions, painting and sculpture demonstrations to coincide with the Carmel Art Festival.
Online Viewing:Although we have posted all paintings on this website in recent years, we have eliminated online bidding. All paintings will be in a "Buy Now" status. NO NEW APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR 2022. It is the responsibility of the juried artists to check this website for updates. Artists, to get on our email list, please sign up by clicking icon below. Carmel Art Galleries: Please email us information about your event that coincide with the dates of the Carmel Art Festival, we will also include your event in our PROGRAM. Send this information to us by mid-APRIL in time to be included. Thank you. Email Mailing list: If you would like to get regular notices from us, please sign up below!!! ![]() |