If you happen to find yourself in Monterey between May 15 and Aug. 31, stop into the Monterey Museum of Art (559 Pacific St.) where you’ll find work by 13 SLO County artists among the many other works on display.
“Aligned with its mission to celebrate the diversity of California art, Monterey Museum of Art is proud to announce the selection of 122 artists for the inaugural Monterey Biennial, a juried exhibition celebrating the dynamic and diverse talent of contemporary artists across seven Central California counties,” the museum announced. “The museum will showcase the work of artists from Fresno, Kern, Kings, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, who embody the region’s vibrant creative spirit.”
One of the 13 SLO County artists selected is Laurel Sherrie and her painting titled Pt. Buchon, Dragon’s Tooth Cliffside (oil on canvas, 22-by-28 inches).
“Following the theme of resonance and reflection, the museum received more than 800 artworks spanning across all mediums and interpretations of the theme. Each work chosen for the biennial explores how art resonates with cultural, social, and personal contexts to foster public dialogue about contemporary California art,” Sherrie said on her website. Δ
This article appears in Best of SLO County 2025.