Monterey Office of 17th District State Senator Bill Monning
March 27, 2013 – March 2014; Opening Reception Friday, April 26, 2013, 5 p.m.
99 Pacific Street, Suite 575-F (Heritage Harbor Complex), Monterey, Calif.
Open to the public during regular business hours.

The Alaska Portfolio - Arts Council for Monterey County’s Gallery
May 3 – June 20, 2013; Opening Reception Friday, May 3, 2013, 5 p.m.
Sunset Center, Room #5
San Carlos Street at Ninth Avenue, Carmel, Calif.
Co-exhibiting with fellow photographer & ImageMaker Tracy Valleau.

“Celebrating Monterey County”
Arts Council of Monterey County Juried Show
Monterey County Government Center
160 West Alisal St., Salinas, Calif.
Opening Reception Tuesday, December 11, 5-7 p.m.
Featuring “Reach for the Sky” and “All One Tree” from the “Keep Fort Ord Wild” series.

A Year in the Vineyard
Pessagno Winery Tasting Room,
1645 River Rd., Salinas, Calif.
May 1, 2010 – present; Opening Reception Saturday, May 1, 2010
Featuring B&W and color photographs from January to December 2009 in the Pessagno vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands.

“Traveling Around Monterey County”
Arts Council of Monterey County Juried Show
Transportation Agency of Monterey County
55 B-Plaza Circle, Salinas, Calif.
May 7, 2012 – present
Featuring 5 photos

“Home Grown Health”
Arts Council of Monterey County Juried Show
Monterey County Health Department
1270 Natividad Rd., Salinas, Calif.
May 29, 2012 – present
Featuring 5 photos from Steve’s A Year in the Vineyard Portfolio

UC MBEST Center Atrium Conference Room
3180 Imjin Parkway, Marina, Calif.
November 15, 2010 – present
Featuring 16 photographs from previous portfolios plus new work. Open to the public during regular business hours.

Fine art photography by Steve Zmak is sold at the following Monterey
County locations:

The National Steinbeck Center
Pessagno Winery
Taste of Monterey (Monterey & Salinas stores)
Star Market (Salinas)

Fine art photography by Steve Zmak was previously exhibited at:

Holiday Open Studio Helps Animals of AFRP
3200 Crescent Avenue, Marina
December 9, 2012, 11 am - 4 pm
Zmak Creative opens its Marina studio for a special one-day sale of fine art photography by Steve Zmak and handcrafted jewelry by Tina Zmak. The Holiday Open Studio features limited and numbered edition photographs, lithograph prints, notecards, A Year in the Vineyard books, and a preview of the Alaska exhibit, and more. It also features earrings, necklaces and wine charms created with gemstones, cultured freshwater pearls and crystals. Most items — including lithographs, notecards, earrings and wine charms — are priced at $15 or less. To thank local patrons for their support, Zmak Creative will reduce the price of matted and framed photos from $400 to $250, and matted prints will be reduced from $300 to $225 for this one day only (these below-cost specials on matting and framing apply to existing inventory only.) Steve will also preview selected photos from his trip to Alaska this past summer and new photos from his Vineyard Photography Workshops in the Santa Lucia Highlands. 10% of all the sales from the event will be donated to Animal Friends Rescue Project in Pacific Grove. Free. www.zmakcreative.com/elementz (jewelry) 831-883-4459.

Trailside Café & Coffee House
550 Wave St., Lower Level on the Rec Trail, Monterey
July 2011 – November 2012
Featuring 12 photographs of Central Coast landscapes including new work

“Celebrating Monterey County”
Arts Council of Monterey County Juried Show
Monterey County Government Center
160 West Alisal St., Salinas, Calif.
November 2011 – November 2012
Featuring 2 photos

“Keep Fort Ord Wild”
Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurant
100 A Crossroads Blvd., Carmel, CA
May 14, 2012 – July 2012
Featuring 5 photos from Steve’s Fort Ord Portfolio

Center for Photographic Art
Apertures & Appellations - A Wine Tasting Event in the gallery
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 4-6 p.m.
The Center for Photographic Art is pleased to announce this quarterly event featuring a unique blend of photography and wine tasting. Local wineries pair their locally grown wines with images from Steve Zmak’s book, Year in the Vineyard.

LandWatch Monterey County
“Around the County” Speaker Series
June 11, 2012, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Hyatt in Monterey
Every year LandWatch hosts an “Around the County” speaker series on an important land-use issue, and this year the series focuses on Fort Ord. The final of three presentations will showcase a collection of Steve’s Fort Ord photography spanning more than 10 years.

Offices of 37th District Assemblymember Bill Monning
May 15 – December 1, 2011; Opening Reception Friday, May 20, 2011
Featuring 16 photographs in his Monterey Office, 99 Pacific Street, Suite 555D (Heritage Harbor Complex), and 7 photographs in his Sacramento Office, California State Capitol Museum, 1315 10th Street. Open to the public during regular business hours.

A Year in the Vineyard
Hammond Vineyards
655 River Road, Salinas, Calif.
June 2011 – May 2012
Featuring 4 photographs.

ImageMakers at Frames on Broadway
815 Broadway Ave., Seaside, Calif.
In this ongoing exhibit, each participating ImageMaker changes his/her photo every 2 months. Open to the public during regular business hours.

Water Works – Arts Council of Monterey County Juried Show
Monterey County Health Department
1270 Natividad Rd., Salinas, Calif.
June 6, 2011 – May 2012
Featuring “Neverending Roar” and “Moonrise Over Rock Creek”.

Dog Show – A Canine Celebration
Cherry Center for the Arts
Guadalupe Street & 4th Avenue, Carmel, Calif.
August 6 – September 9, 2011; opening reception Aug. 6, 11 am – 2 pm, dogs welcome
A juried exhibition featuring 3 photos from the B.W. Spot Portfolio

A Year in the Vineyard
2nd Chance Winery
65 Landing Passage St., Avila Beach, Calif.
June 2011 – September 2011; Opening Reception Friday, July 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Featuring 9 photographs

Offices of 37th District Assemblymember Bill Monning
May 15 – December 1, 2011; Opening Reception Friday, May 20, 2011
Featuring 16 photographs in his Monterey Office, 99 Pacific Street, Suite 555D (Heritage Harbor Complex), and 7 photographs in his Sacramento Office, California State Capitol Museum, 1315 10th Street. Open to the public during regular business hours.

ImageMakers at Frames on Broadway
815 Broadway Ave., Seaside, Calif.
In this ongoing exhibit, each participating ImageMaker changes his/her photo every 2 months. Open to the public during regular business hours.

A Year in the Vineyard
The National Steinbeck Center Gift Store
1 Main St., Salinas, Calif.
October 1, 2010 – April 2011
Featuring 5 photographs

Celebrating Monterey County – Fourth Annual Juried Show
Monterey County Government Center
160 West Alisal St., Salinas, Calif.
November 2009 – November 2010
Featuring “Big California Oak,” “January Vineyard” and “Highway 1 Lights”

Holiday Open Studio
Photography by Steve Zmak & Handcrafted Jewelry by Tina Zmak
November 20, 2010
Marina, Calif.

UC MBEST Center Atrium Gallery
3180 Imjin Parkway, Marina, Calif.
January 1, 2009 – November 19, 2010
Featuring 12 photographs from “Black & White Whispers,” Steve’s 3rd photography portfolio, and “The Lonely Coast,” Steve’s first portfolio, plus some new work.

The Creeks of Salinas: The Gabilan Watershed Experience
The National Steinbeck Center
1 Main St., Salinas, Calif.
February 5 – May 8, 2010; Opening Reception Friday, February 5, 5-7 p.m.
Featuring 5 new photographs.

The ImageMakers: Shared Vision, Unique Images
Pacific Grove Art Center, Gill Gallery
568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, Calif.
February 26 - April 8, 2010; Opening Reception Friday, February 26, 7-9 p.m.
Featuring new photographs “Ghost Oak” and “Lamar Valley Aspens on Fire”

Trailside Café & Coffee House
550 Wave St., Lower Level on the Rec Trail, Monterey
September 2009 - April 2010
Featuring 19 photographs of California landscapes and crumbling Fort Ord, including new work.

Pessagno Winery
Tasting Room, 1645 River Rd., Salinas Valley
March 16, 2007 - April 2010
Featuring "Carmel Valley Gentle Rain", "Pinnacles Winter Vineyard", "Highway 46 Vineyard", "Quiet Chaos", and "Rolling Vineyard"

Holiday Open Studio
Photography by Steve Zmak & Handcrafted Jewelry by Tina Zmak
November 21, 2009
Looking for unique, affordable holiday gifts for your family, friends and business associates? Please join us at our Holiday Open Studio. Everyone who stops by will receive a FREE gift. Plus, we have lots of great gift items priced at $15 or less.

Luminosity—The Art of Imagemaking
ImageMakers of Monterey Exhibit at the Center for Photographic Art
Sunset Cultural Center, San Carlos and 9th Street, Carmel, Calif.
December 12, 2009 – February 21, 2010
Opening Reception December 12, 2 – 6 p.m. (includes a panel discussion)
Featuring “Memories of Music” and “Big California Oak”

Monterey Museum of Art Artists’ Miniatures 2009
Pacific St., Monterey, Calif.
November 19, 2009 - January 4, 2010
Artists & Members Reception, Friday, December 4, 2009, 6-8 p.m.
Featuring “Front Row”

Monterey Symphony
Black & White Photography by Ansel Adams & Steve Zmak
2560 Garden Rd., Monterey, Calif.
July 10-October 20, 2009
In preparation for the Monterey Symphony’s October concert performance Ansel Adams: America composed by Dave Brubeck and his son Chris Brubeck and set to Ansel Adams photography, the Symphony is exhibiting 5 photographs by Ansel Adams and 16 photographs by Steve Zmak. The concert performances take place on October 17 at Sherwood Hall, Salinas and October 18-19 at the Sunset Center, Carmel. Visit: www.montereysymphony.org for tickets and further details.

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. at the Crossroads
246 Crossroads Blvd. (Crossroads Shopping Center), Carmel, Calif.
Featuring 12 photographs from “Black & White Whispers,” plus some new work

Celebrating Monterey County
Monterey County Government Center, 160 West Alisal St., Salinas, Calif.
November 6, 2008 - present; Opening Reception November 6, 5-7 p.m.
Featuring “Red Lines” and “Hiding Out”

"The Disappeared”
Walter Lee Avery Gallery
Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt St., Seaside, Calif.
April 1-23, 2009
Artists’ Reception: April 10, 2009 - 7-8:30 p.m.
Photography by Steve Zmak & Nancy Raven, and Watercolors by Ann Downs
Includes 22 photographs by Steve and many new photographs of Fort Ord never before shown

“ImageMakers: Photographers of the Monterey Peninsula”
Spectrum Art Gallery
608 East Olive Ave., Fresno, Calif.
April 2-26, 2009
Artists’ Panel Discussion: April 4, 2009, 1 p.m.
Artists’ Reception: April 4, 2009, 2 p.m.
Photography by the ImageMakers of Monterey, including 2 photographs by Steve Zmak.

Center for Photographic Art / “Photographs: In Conversation with Robinson Jeffers” Exhibit
Sunset Cultural Center, San Carlos and 9th Street, Carmel, Calif.
Featured “Face the Moon”

Monterey Museum of Art Artists’ Miniatures 2008
Monterey, Calif.
November 20, 2008 - January 5, 2009
Featured “Enchanted Grove”

Bay Photo Gallery
202 Monterey St., Salinas, Calif.
June - July 2008; First Fridays Art Walk/Receptions June 6, 5-8 p.m. and July 4, 5-8 p.m.
Featuring 6 photographs, including 3 previews from Steve’s upcoming 4th portfolio

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. at Mid Valley
319 Mid Valley Shopping Center, Carmel Valley, Calif.
March 13, 2008 - present
Featuring 7 photographs

UC MBEST Center Atrium Gallery/”Black & White Whispers” by Steve Zmak
3180 Imjin Parkway, Marina, Calif.
January 1, 2007 - present; Opening Reception January 26, 4-6 p.m.
Featuring 12 of the 31 photographs from “Black & White Whispers,” Steve’s 3rd photography portfolio

Monterey Artists Celebrating Monterey County
Monterey County Administration Building, 240 Church St., Salinas
October 18, 2007 - present; Opening Reception October 25, 5-7 p.m.
Featuring Carmel Valley Gentle Rain (awarded Best in Show) and Wandering Lonoak Road

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. at the Barnyard
3720 The Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel, Calif.
December 13, 2007- February 28, 2008
Featured 12 photographs

ImageMakers: Focus on Nature
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove
July 7, 2007 - September 28, 2007
Featured "Face the Moon" and "Joshua Tree Night Trails"

Celebrating Monterey County
Monterey County Administration Building, 240 Church St., Salinas
October 18, 2006 - October 17, 2007
Featured "Paths to the South" and "Wandering Lonoak Road"

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. at Mid Valley
319 Mid Valley Shopping Center, Carmel Valley, Calif.
August 1, 2006 –March 2, 2007
Featuring 7 photographs

UC MBEST Center Atrium Gallery/”Black & White Whispers”
by Steve Zmak
3180 Imjin Parkway, Marina, Calif.
February 21 – December 31, 2006; Opening Reception March 30, 5-7 p.m.
Featured 24 of the 31 photographs from “Black & White Whispers,” Steve’s 3rd photography portfolio

National Steinbeck Center/”My California: Views from the Golden State” Juried Show
One Main Street, Salinas, Calif.
March 11 – May 29, 2006; Opening Reception March 10, 5:30-7 p.m.
Featured “Gaviota Sunset” and “Hiding Out” by Steve Zmak

Maritime Museum/“In Sight of the Sea” Exhibition by the ImageMakers
5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, Calif.
September 6 - December 30, 2005; Opening Reception September 9, 5-7 p.m.
Featured "Flying High" by Steve Zmak

Pacific Grove Art Center/Monterey County Artists’ Studio Tour 2005 Exhibition
568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, Calif.
September 2 - October 20, 2005; Opening Reception September 23, 7-9 p.m.
Featured "Carmel Valley Gentle Rain" by Steve Zmak

Miramont Estate Vineyards’ Celestial Wine Tasting Grand Opening
24837 E. Milton Road, Linden, Calif.
October 1, 2005, 2-6 p.m.
Featured selections from “Black & White Whispers” and other portfolios

Opening Reception for “Black & White Whispers”
The Public Release of Steve Zmak's 3rd Portfolio of 31 Photographs
Marina, Calif.
September 24-25, 2005, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Part of the 17th Annual Monterey County Artists Studio Tour.

My Private Liaison Grand Opening
455 Reservation Road, Suite I, Marina, Calif.
September 8, 2005, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Featured selections from “The Lonely Coast,” “California Black & White” and “The Pajaro River Watershed Experience”

 “Jazz Art 2005 Competition & Show”
Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery at Seaside City Hall
August 31 - September 24, 2005
440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, Calif.
Featured "Blue in the Sun" by Steve Zmak; Winner – 1st place/Photography

“Corners of the County” by Steve Zmak
Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery at Seaside City Hall
440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, Calif.
August 2-26, 2005; Opening Reception August 12, 7-8:30 p.m.
Featured selections from the “Black & White Whispers,” “California Black & White” and “The Lonely Coast” portfolios, “The Pajaro River Watershed Experience” series, and additional work that was only a part of this show.

Lauryn Taylor Fine Art/“Waterworks” Exhibition
San Carlos Street between Ocean Avenue and 7th Avenue, Carmel, Calif.
March 24 - May 8, 2005; Opening Reception March 26, 6-9 p.m.
Featured "Pajaro Constellations" by Steve Zmak

National Steinbeck Center/“My California: Views from the Golden State” Exhibition
One Main Street, Salinas, Calif.
March 4 - June 5, 2005; Opening Reception March 4, 5-7 p.m.
Featured “La Purisima Another Light” by Steve Zmak

Ariba Inc.
October 22, 2004 – April 8, 2005; Opening Reception October 22, 4-6 p.m.
807 11th Avenue, Sunnyvale, Calif.

Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery at Seaside City Hall
Artists' Equity "Small Pictures, Diptychs & Triptychs"
440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, Calif.
December 1-31, 2004; Opening Reception December 10, 6-8:30 p.m.

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. at the Barnyard
3720 The Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel, Calif.
October 25, 2004 - January 11, 2005

Gavilan College Library/“Rumme: Living River" Exhibition
Gilroy, Calif.
September 7 - October 30, 2004; Opening Reception September 10, 12-2 p.m.
Featured 4 prints from "The Pajaro River Watershed Experience" series

Galeria Tonantzin/“Rumme: Living River" Exhibition
115 Third Street, San Juan Bautista, Calif.
September 7-30, 2004; Opening Reception September 11, 5-7 p.m.
Featured 2 prints from "The Pajaro River Watershed Experience" series

Morgan’s Coffee & Tea
498 Washington, Monterey, Calif.
March 18 - October 25, 2004

Pacific Grove Art Center/Monterey County Artists’ Studio Tour 2004 Exhibition
568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, Calif.
September 10 - October 22, 2004; Opening Receptions: September 10, 7-9 p.m. & September 24, 5-7 p.m.
Featured "Andrew Molera Dinosaurs"

16th Annual Monterey County Artists Studio Tour
Marina, Calif.
September 25-26, 2004, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

National Steinbeck Center “Images of California Agriculture” Exhibition
Salinas, Calif.
March 13 - May 30, 2004; Opening Reception March 12, 2004
Featured “Pinnacles Winter Vineyard”

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. at The Barnyard
Carmel, Calif.
January 6 - April 1, 2004

Artist Equity’s March Members Exhibit at Marjorie Evans Gallery at Carmel’s Sunset Center
Carmel, Calif.
March 2 - 31, 2004; Gala Opening March 5, 2004
Featured “Dancing in the Light” and “Monterey Bay Lightning”

Pajaro Valley Arts Council & Gallery “Rumme: Living River" Exhibition
Watsonville, Calif.
January 9 - February 29, 2004
Featured 6 prints from "The Pajaro River Watershed Experience" series

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. at The Crossroads Shopping Village
Carmel, Calif.
November 2001 - January 5, 2004

Monterey Museum of Art Artists’ Miniatures 2003
Monterey, Calif.
November 22, 2003 - January 4, 2004
Featured "Painted Mountain "

Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery at Seaside City Hall/November Adult Art Competitive
Seaside, Calif.
November 7 - 26, 2003
Featured "Andrew Molera Dinosaurs"; Winner - 3rd place

Monterey Museum of Art Juried All-Media Exhibition 2003
Monterey, Calif.
September 13 - November 9, 2003
Featured "Limekiln Silk"

Pacific Grove Art Center/Monterey County Artist Studio Tour 2003 Exhibition
Pacific Grove, Calif.
September 13 - October 30, 2003
Featured "Fort Ord Afternoon Light"

15th Annual Monterey County Artist Studio Tour
Marina, Calif.
September 27-28, 2003

21st Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Capitola, Calif.
September 20-21, 2003

The Black Box Cabaret
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, Calif.
January 28 - February 17, 2003

ArtZ International Gallery
Monterey, Calif.
February 2001 - January 2002

The Old Monterey Marketplace
Monterey, Calif.
February - December 2001