Art scene · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Art in Carmel-by-the-Sea: galleries, artists and art to buy
The Carmel-by-the-Sea art scene at a glance, museums, galleries, festivals and artists, and everything you can do with L’Original: buy art, sell a piece, become an artist or fit out your spaces.



What are you looking for in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What shapes the art scene in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Historic art colony founded after the 1906 earthquake, known for Impressionist landscapes and marines.
Bohemian artists' village with many galleries and coastal light.
Artists associated with Carmel-by-the-Sea
- William RitschelMarine painter who settled in Carmel by 1911, a figure of the colony.
- Armin HansenPlein air master of the Monterey Peninsula, marine scenes.
The resale market in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Strong demand for California Impressionism and the Monterey-Carmel school.
Actors & exhibitions in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Galleries & artist-run centres
Ordering or buying art in Carmel-by-the-Sea
For Carmel-by-the-Sea (California, United States), you buy online: original works are shipped across the United States, carefully packed. Our two galleries, at 163 rue Saint-Paul Ouest (Old Montréal) and 4455 rue Saint-Denis (Plateau), welcome you if you visit Montréal.
Can't find the right piece? Commission a custom work (size, palette, subject) from our artists, or a mural for a wall in your home or workplace in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Not sure of your style yet? With PickArt, you swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you.
Our services in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Frequently asked questions about art in Carmel-by-the-Sea
How do I buy an original artwork in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Order online: works are shipped across the United States, carefully packed, to Carmel-by-the-Sea (California, United States). Not sure of your style yet? With PickArt, you swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you.
Which artists are associated with Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Our guide lists 2 artists linked to Carmel-by-the-Sea: William Ritschel and Armin Hansen. They are figures of the local scene, not artists represented by L'Original. PickArt helps you find a similar sensibility in our catalogue.
Can I sell my art or a piece I own from Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Yes. If you are an artist, you can apply: we represent artists from everywhere, and your work is sold in our Montréal galleries and online. If you own a piece, we evaluate it and resell it through our network, without auctions.

Written by
Dorian Verdier
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
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