Carmel Has a Lot of Heart this Summer
The Heart to Heart Trail Is Opening Soon
This summer, 12 original heart sculptures—each hand-painted by a talented local artist—will transform Carmel-by-the-Sea into an open-air gallery filled with color, creativity, and love.
Preview the hearts here, then return when the trail opens to find your favorites in person. The hearts will be on display through September —don’t miss your chance to experience them all.
2026 Hearts of Carmel
"Heart of the Sea"
Artist: Mel Ahlborn
Sponsoring Business: AVAILABLE
"California Love"
Artist: Bekah Bull
Sponsoring Business: AVAILABLE
"Heart in Bloom"
Artist: Simon Bull
Sponsor: Carmel Plaza
Amores
Artist: Tatiana Cabrera
Sponsoring Business: AVAILABLE
"A Piece of Carmel"
Artist: Anne Marie Cachia
Sponsor: Sotheby's International Realty
"Imagine Peace"
Artist: Kristy Chettle
Sponsoring Business: AVAILABLE
"I'd Like to Be, Under the Sea"
Artist: Karen Gelff
Sponsoring Business: AVAILABLE
"Heart Beats"
Artist: KURZ
Sponsoring Business: AVAILABLE
"Pearl & Heart"
Artist: Edi Matsumoto
Sponsor: Edi Matsumoto Gallery
"A Woman's Work is Never Done"
Artist: Patricia Qualls
Sponsor: Hog's Breath Inn
"Garden Party"
Artist: Kathy Sharpe
Sponsoring Business: AVAILABLE
"Cypress Gold"
Artist: Mary Titus
Sponsoring Business: AVAILABLE
Want to Sponsor a Heart on the Heart-to-Heart Trail?
Sponsoring a sculpture on the Heart to Heart Trail offers:
- Your business paired with one of 12 original heart sculptures
- Collaboration with a local Carmel-area artist — you select your artist in the order you sign up
- Logo and business name on the sculpture’s recognition placard
- Listing on the Heart-to-Heart Trail map distributed to visitors throughout Carmel
- Logo placement on the Hearts of Carmel event webpage
- Recognition in the Chamber newsletter and e-blasts reaching thousands of subscribers
- Social media features across Chamber platforms
- Print advertising recognition in program materials and local publications
- Public acknowledgment at Hearts of Carmel events and community gatherings
- Media outreach and press coverage inclusion
First right of refusal to renew your sponsorship in 2027
Sponsorships are first-come, first-served — and sponsors select their artist and heart in the order they sign up. Don’t wait to reserve yours.
Sponsorship inquiries:
📧 Kimberlie@carmelchamber.org
Heart Auction Benefits the Carmel Chamber Foundation Arts Council
At the close of the program, the heart sculptures will be auctioned online to the public. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Carmel Chamber of Commerce Foundation Arts Council in their mission to celebrating, preserving, and advancing the artistic legacy of Carmel-by-the-Sea.