Best Art Gallery

Carmel Art Association

The Carmel Art Association (CAA), a cornerstone of local creativity since 1927, has been honored with the 2023 Best Art Gallery Award by the Monterey Bay Stars Awards. Esteemed as one of the oldest operating non-profit artist cooperatives in the U.S., CAA is celebrated for its commitment to fostering a vibrant community of over 100 professional artists, including painters, sculptors, and printmakers. Renowned for advancing the arts and facilitating a spirit of cooperation among artists and the community, CAA's dedication to providing a permanent showcase for its members' work and its rich history of over 550 artists since inception, underscores its prestigious recognition.