RALPH VICTOR MURRAY (1897 – 1991) Ralph V. Murray was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada on June 27, 1897. When his father died, Murray left his studies at Rothesay Academy at age 15 to help support his mother and sisters. He joined the Canadian Expeditionary Forces at age 18 and served in England during … Read more

The 2023 CAA Catalog Show is here! Highlighting two brand new works from each of our participating Artist Members, the Catalog Show will run from March 2nd through April 3rd. If you stop by the gallery to view the show in person, pick up a copy of our freshly-printed 2023 Catalog!

View all the works from the 2023 County-wide high school exhibition here.

The Art of Gifting: Delightful small paintings by our CAA Artist Members, perfect for gift giving!

This bold, conceptual exhibition fills the CAA’s center gallery with a wild menagerie of interchangeable heads, torsos, and appendages. This show draws its inspiration from the Surrealists whose movement developed in post-World War I Europe. The seventeen CAA painters and printmakers who are participating in A Moveable Beast borrow from the Surrealist’s parlor game known … Read more

In celebration of Carmel Art Association’s 95 years, this Historic Show will feature works for sale by many of the association’s revered past Artist Members. This show will be on-line starting August 8th and physically in the gallery in November and December. Anyone interested in making a purchase can contact the gallery to make an … Read more

Celebrating the CAA’s 95th anniversary, we present our August miniature raffle! Tickets can be purchased in person at the gallery or over the phone: (831) 624-6176. (After viewing this webpage, call with credit card information and tell us where to place your tickets.) Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Current associate members receive … Read more

Maria Boisvert, award-winning artist, developed her interest in art at an early age. Due to her artistic accomplishments and intuitive ability she was recognized and encouraged by her instructors throughout her academic years. Art became a lifelong passion. “It is important for me to put down on canvas or paper the places and moments in … Read more

It’s that time of year again! The CAA Catalog Show is here! As we escape from the grasp of winter into a beckoning spring, our Catalog and Show have returned in full force after last year’s brief hiatus. Highlighting two brand new works from each of our participating Artist Members, the Catalog Show will remain … Read more

Land-and-seascape watercolor and oil painter Kathryn Dayton was born in Iowa City, Iowa in 1898. She received her B.A. in Art from the University of Iowa and did graduate work at the University of Wisconsin and the Carnegie Institute of Technology. She taught art in Iowa public schools and later, in Madison, Wisconsin where she … Read more

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