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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Carmel Art Association

Location
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Address
555 Dolores St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Pitch method
Form
Terms
Artist-owned nonprofit cooperative gallery (est. 1927). Artist Members receive 60% of purchase price (CAA 40%). Willing to serve a 3-year Board term within 3 years of acceptance. 2D or 3D category (fine art sculpture only for 3D — no vessels/jewelry/furniture/craft). Applications closed until Feb 2027 cycle.
Buying model
Membership
Split & fees
60% artist / 40% gallery% of each sale to the brand
Local only
Yes: Full-time residents within 35-mile straight-line radius of CAA for at least one year
Maker preferences
Consistent high-quality original fine art with a recognizable individual style; 2D painting/printmaking or fine-art sculpture only
Buying windows
Annual artist membership jury; next cycle opens Feb 1, 2027
Carries
Art, Prints, Gifts
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-11-09

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