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OPENINGS AND RECEPTIONS

ART ON THE PROMENADE IN AVILA takes place through Nov. 23 on Sun. from 10am-4pm. Info: 489-6597.

ART ZERO AND THE EXECUTIVE GALLERY are at The San Luis Center, located at 4251 S. Higuera St., Suite 800, in SLO. Through Nov. 28 (reception on Nov. 28, 4-7pm): Performance Installation Art Expo. Info: artzeroofficial@gmail.com, art-0.tripod.com, or theplayingfield.proboards36.com.

 

GALLERIES - SLO

ARTS SPACE OBISPO in the Creamery, Suite 165 at 570 Higuera St. Super Duper Zine Show curated by Cause & Effect Magazine editor Ben J. Biesek. Readings through Nov. 25. More than 75 zines—self-published, small-scale magazines. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.

BIG SKY CAFE EXHIBITS JOHN GARCIA Y ROBERTSON’S interpretation of the Mexican bingo/card game, Loteria. 1121 Broad St. in SLO. Info: 937 9761 or DA500@aol.com.

CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY presents Leigh Barbier through Dec. 12. Located at Cuesta College, just north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1. Info: 546-3102.

FARMERS’ ALLIANCE EXHIBIT is at the SLO County Historical Museum at 696 Monterey St. The Farmers’ Alliance was a national agrarian political and economic movement from the 1890s. The exhibit will be up through December. Info: 543-0638.

FOTOSTRATIONS STUDIO is located in The Creamery, 570 Higuera St. Suite 120. Robert Frear photography. Info: 451-6876.

FOUND ART ASSEMBLAGES OF JENNY K at Le Ciel Restaurant, 3211 Broad St., Suite 121 in SLO through December. Info: jennyk.me.

FRAMEWORKS GALLERY presents Art& Eco& exhibition – art made& from& recycled, reused, or& reclaimed& materials.& Through& Jan.& 15. 339 Marsh St. Info: 542-9000 or sloart.com.

THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents fused glass by Richard Mortensen of Morica Glassworks through November at 778 Higuera, Suite B. Info: 788-0886, galleryatthenetwork.com, or http://moricaglass.googlepages.com.

GENE FRANCIS GALLERY AND STUDIO 1120 Garden St. Info: 545-7902.

HANDS GALLERY presents John Ramos. Ramos has been voted New Times best artist. 777 Higuera. Info: 543-1921 or handsgallery.com.

HAUB GALLERY The fine, classical, and contemporary art gallery features local artists Ron Rogers, Joanne Licsko, and Justin Abraham Johnson, among others. 956 Monterey St. in SLO, (entrance on Morro). Info: 458-5664 or art@haubgallery.com.

JEFF CLAASSEN GALLERY 1118 Morro St. Info: 391-0361 or jeffclaassen.com.

THE LAND& CONSERVANCY exhibit includes watercolors (some on foil). 547 Marsh St. Info: 773-4860.

LAUREL SHERRIE EXHIBITS HER OILS at Corner View Restaurant, in Downtown SLO through December. 1141 Chorro St. in SLO. Info: 546-8444 or 473-4640.

LIFE CELEBRATION GARDEN honors and remembers family and friends at the SLO Botanical Garden, off Highway 1 in El Chorro Regional Park, across from Cuesta College. Info: 546-3501.

LI LI CLEVER JEWELRY 1129 Garden St., between Higuera and Marsh. Info: 545-9689.

LINNAEA’S CAFE EXHIBITS 1110 Garden St. in SLO. Info: linnaeas.com or 541-5888.

MARS WITHIN REACH: ARCTIC MELODIES and Science from the Red Planet Exhibit hangs through Jan. 12 in the Kennedy Library Gallery at the Commons at Cal Poly in SLO. This interactive exhibit lets the visitor interact with data direct from Mars missions. Far out! Info: 756-2305 or lib.calpoly.edu.

THE MAYR STUDIO 169 Granada Drive. Info: 547-8717 or mayrstudio@aol.com.

MICHAEL ACKERMAN is the resident artist at 153 Cross St. (behind Trader Joe’s in the SLO Design Center). A place for artists and the community to play takes place the third Sat. and Sun. of month at 2880 Broad St. Info: ackermanarts.com.

NEW FRONTIERS MARKETPLACE EXHIBITS rotating artists each month. 896 Foothill Road in SLO. Info: 785-0194.

THE PHOTO SHOP 1027-B Marsh St., SLO. Info: 543-4025 or photoshopslo.com.

POURING WINES FOR CANINES AND FELINES coincides with a local photography exhibit featuring local adoptable and adopted animals. Through November. Monterey St Wine Co., 1255 Monterey St. in SLO. Info: 541-1255.

SLO ART CENTER presents photography, featuring Gloriann Liu’s Afghan Perspectives, at Big Sky Cafe, 1121 Broad St., through Nov. 30. Liu will also show at the Art Center. Wheelchair Foundation art show fundraiser featuring photography taken during the organization’s trip to distribute wheelchairs in Peru last summer. “Viva el Peru,” through Nov. 23. Sebastian Copeland photography exhibit, Antarctica: A Global Warning, will be on view through Nov. 23 at 1010 Broad. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.

SOHO STUDIO: 1021 Higuera. Pamela Seeley, Wilda Ferguson, and Kathy Rowe exhibit. Info: 546-0303.

SPIRITS OF AFRICA GALLERY located at 570 Higuera St. in the Creamery. Check out Abbey’s fierce pastels. Info: 598-3212.

STEYNBERG GALLERY 1531 Monterey St. SLO. Mark Bryan hangs new, politically satirical pieces through December with Dennis Larkins. Info: artofmarkbryan.com, 547-0278 or steynberggallery.com.

TRACY TAYLOR STUDIO 1653 Old Price Canyon Rd., above Old Edna’s. Info: 704-5690 or 748-7477.

UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY at Cal Poly presents Polarities and Intersections, The Constructed Image: New Approaches in Contemporary Photography. This exhibition highlights the contrasting styles between two contemporary photographers. Brian Taylor creates handmade books using historical techniques. Stanley Smith uses digital tools to collect images of places and events over time. Info: 756-1571 or artdesign.libart.calpoly.edu/uag.php.

WEDDING GALLERY presents Wire We’re Here, wire sculpture by Ross Rayborn. 1335 Broad St., Suite A. Info: 546-9426 or info@weddinggalleryslo.com.

WEST END ESPRESSO AND TEA 670-A Higuera St. Info: 543-4902.

 

CAMBRIA

ARTIFACTS GALLERY 775 Main St. Info: 927-4465 or artifactsgallery.com.

BRIDGE STREET GALLERY 4210 Bridge St. Info: 927-9902.

CAMBRIA LIBRARY is located at 900 Main St. in Cambria and is open Tues. through Fri. 11am-5pm and Sat. from noon-4pm. Info: 927-4336.

ECR GALLERY WESTERN ART AND MERCANTILE 2261 Center St. between Bridge St. and Burton Drive. Info: 927-1369.

FRIENDS GALLERY AND STUDIO at 784 Arlington St. in Cambria presents Faces with works by JoCarroll. Info: 927-8616.

HOWARD KLINE GALLERY 750 Sheffield St. Info: 927-2917 or howardkline.com.

MELANEE SYLVESTER GALLERY 724 Main St. and exhibits paintings by the artist. Trace Sylvester-Harris shows. Info: melaneesylvester.com or 927-5450.

SAIKU GALLERY 604 Main St. Info: 927-0880, saikugallery@earthlink.net, or 927-0636.

SCHOOLHOUSE GALLERY Allied Arts Association’s Schoolhouse Gallery is located at 880 Main St. Info: 927-8190.

SEEKERS GLASS GALLERY 4090 Burton Dr. Info: 927-8626 or seekersglass.com.

TERRY DELAPP GALLERY exhibits works of Bassman, Ronis, Tice, Erwit, and more. 4210 Bridge St., Suite 7. Info: 927-9416.

VAULT GALLERY features Adam Licsko. 2289 Main St. Info: 927-0300 or vaultgallery.com.

 

MORRO BAY

FIONA BLEU GALLERY 900 Embarcadero, 10am-6pm daily. Rowan Chase exhibits. Info: 772-0541.

GALLERY AT THE MARINA SQUARE presents Vignettes: Gouache and Pastel by Gregory McIntosh through Nov. 29. 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10. Info: 772-1068.

J. BEHMAN GALLERY 575 Embarcadero. Info: 234-3634 or jaynebehman.com.

JOHN LANDON GALLERY 845 Embarcadero, Suite E. Info: 772-7799 or 748-2386.

MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY presents Student Scholarship Show and Holiday Craft Sale and Miniature Art show through Dec. 14. 835 Main St. Info: 772-2504 or 438-3084.

NATIVE SPIRIT GALLERY in Marina Square on the 699 Embarcadero, Suite 3. Robert Osterloh, Raymond Naha, and more on view. Info: 772-1321.

SEAWIND GALLERY 245 Morro Bay Blvd. Info: 772-5808.

SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY presents works of award-winning plein air painter Denise Scryer through Dec. 12. 601 Embarcadero in Morro Bay. Info: 772-9955.&

WATERCOLORS, PEN AND INK DRAWINGS BY ELLEN DEMOE POOL hang through December at the Morro Bay Public Library Community Room, 625 Harbor, 11am-4pm Tues.-Sat. Info: 528-1634.

 

PASO ROBLES

ANNE CARPENTER FITZPATRICK will exhibit her photography and jewelry at First Bank, 840 Spring St. through November. Info: 441-3021.

FIREFLY GALLERY 1301 Park St. (corner of Park and 13th). Imaginary Landscapes: Erin Kownacki and Emily Miller, through Jan. 31. Info: 237-9265 or thefireflygallery.com.

JANICE PLUMA will be displaying her vibrant abstract paintings at the office of Dr. Kathleen Ledesma, 180 Niblick Road in Paso Robles, through November. Info: 237-0275.

JOAN SCOTT displays mixed media paintings at the Two Little Birds Bakery, 1210 Park St. Through November. Info: 221-5680.

MIKE SIMPSON’S art will be on display at Rabobank, 845 Spring St. in Paso Robles, through November. Info: 238-7200.

SUE WARREN’S art will be on display at Rabobank, 705 Golden Hill Road in Paso Robles, through November. Info: 237-1616.

PASO ROBLES ART CENTER AND ASSOCIATION presents the 19th Annual Color of Autumn Juried Exhibition of Paintings through Nov. 30 at Castoro Cellars Winery, 1315 N. Bethel Rd. in Templeton. PRAA is located at 2208 Golden Hill Rd.. Info: 238-5473 or pasoroblesartassociation.org.

PASO ROBLES LIBRARY exhibits Sue Nash and her etchings and oils that explore “Hawaiian petroglyphs”. Through November. 1000 Spring St. Info: 237-3870.

SCULPTERRA WINERY exhibits sculptures by John Jagger. Open 10am-5pm on weekends and by appointment. 5125 Linne Rd. Info: 226-8881 or sculpterra.com.

VINA ROBLES Open daily from 10am-6pm. 3700 Mill Rd. Info: 369-0140.

THE VINE GALLERY features the oil paintings of Marni Mutrux at 1312 Park St., Thurs.-Sun., 11am-5pm. Info: 221-5445 or mmutrux.com.

WINDWARD VINEYARD 1380 Live Oak Rd. off Hwy 46 West. Carol Ball through December. Info: 239-2565 or windwardvineyaRoadcom.

 

SOUTH COUNTY

THE CLARK CENTER 487 Fair Oaks Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-9444.

CORK STOP STUDIOS presents Carol Paquet, Anne Stahl, and Xenia Madison. 1250 Judith Lane, (off Corbett Canyon) in Arroyo Grande. Info: 550-6399 or corkstopstudios.com.

ECHO ARTSPACE in Grover Beach. Info: 234-7355, myspace.com/echoartspace, or Lindarella@sbcglobal.net.

GATEWAY PICTURE FRAMING 1800 Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Great art, great framing. Debrahhh Clegg hangs through Dec. 7. Info: 474-4800.

BURCH WARD EXHIBITS AT MOROVINO WINERY in Avila Beach through November. Ward has been creating unique art for the past 25 years and now focuses on the expressive method of “throwing,” works that are currently on display in boardrooms, hotels, restaurants, and private residences. Morovino Winery tasting room is located at 550 1st St. Drink wine, view, and buy art daily from noon-5pm. Info: 627-1443

NAMASTE STUDIOS Hair Salon and Art Gallery, 960-B W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach. Info: 481-4463.

PORTRAIT ARTIST FRED VENTURA is offering 8-by-10 pen-and-ink drawings on Sat. in the Village of Arroyo Grande. The art show at Farmers Market is from 11am-2:30pm and features live music. Info: fred@venturaes.com.

SALISBURY FINE ART GALLERY presents Anita Hampton’s Morning Glow exhibit. 6985 Ontario Rd. in the Avila Valley. Info: 471-3110.

SEASIDE GALLERY in Pismo Beach showcases Simon Bull, Godard, Victor Ostrovsky, and Linda Blevins. 580 Cypress, Suite N-4. Info: 773-8057 or theseasidegalleries.net.

SLO DOWN PUB ARTISAN GALLERY 1200 E. Grand Ave. (at Brisco Road), in Arroyo Grande.& Showcasing art, ceramics, jewelry and furniture mostly created by artists of the Central Coast.& Info: 473-0102 or slodownpub.com.

STEAMING BEAN COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY in Pismo Beach, at 1651 Shell Beach Rd., exhibits works by John Landon and more. Check them out while you are caffeinating. Info: 773-2222.

VILLAGE FRAMING 121 W. Branch St. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-3587.

WEST COAST GALLERY features Gregory Simmons, Thomadro, Rubi Glass, and more exhibit. 991 Price St., Suite A, Pismo Beach. Info: 295-6120 or 305-8103.

WILDWOOD GALLERY in Arroyo Grande located at 136 Bridge St. Info: 489-WOOD or Wildwoodwine.com.

 

MORE ART EXHIBITS

AGELESS BEAUTY: FACES OF HEARST CASTLE showcases objects from the debut publication of Hearst Castle Press and focuses on engaging faces found in the art at San Simeon. Through December. Info: 1-800-444-4445 or hearstcastle.com.

THE ARTERY presents Bobbi Nunez’ Schwinnology through Jan. 15. 5890 Traffic Way, in Atascadero. Info: 464-0533 or theartery.info.

ART IS FOR EVERYONE! presents Just Desserts with the Central Coast Printmakers, a show of original prints from their New Dessert Cookbook. See the original artwork used for the full color illustrations. The exhibit hangs through Dec. 2. A different recipe can be sampled Fri., Sat., and Mon. from 2-6pm. 1254 Second St. in Los Osos. Info: 528-2141.

B-W GALLERY& Santa Clara Road in Atascadero. Info: 674-0337 or b-wgallery.com.

CAYUCOS COMMUNITY ART GALLERY At the foot of the pier. Wed.-Sun., 1-4pm. Info: 995-2049.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS GALLERY at 5529 Tunitas in Atascadero. Info: 466-4653 or circleoffriendsgallery.com.

HONOR THE RECESSION WITH DAVID SETTINO SCOTT AT A STUDIO SALE at 1245 Mission St. in San Miguel. Though Christmas. Info: 748-9941 or dsettino@verizon.net.

EARTH TONES GALLERY Info: 466-4415.

GREGORY SIMMONS exhibits new work at The Red Tree Gallery in Atascadero. 5850 Traffic Way. Info: 466-5850.

PAUL MCCLOSKEY shows Paintings with Light throughout the year at The Inn at Morro Bay, Native Spirit in Morro Bay, Castoro Cellars, and at Village Framing in Arroyo Grande. Through December: Avila Bay Athletic Club: 6699 Bay Laurel Place. December: The Nautical Bean, 11560 LOVR in SLO. Info: 235-3001 or paul_mccloskey@mac.com.

PHOTOGRAPHER JOSE OROZCO exhibits his series of black-and-white and color photographs. 934 St. Mary Ave. in Cayucos. Info: 995-3308 or orozcophotography.com.

TERI ROSE EXHIBITS at Rabobank located at 6950 El Camino Real in Atascadero through November. Info: 466-2325.

WILKINS PRINTING 6405 El Camino Real in Atascadero. Info: 466-1440.

 

CALLS FOR ENTRIES AND ARTISTS

PASO ROBLES LIGHT PARADE ACCEPTING ENTRIES Theme is Fairy Tale Christmas. Through Nov. 25. Info: 238-4103.

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FAIR AND BOUTIQUE is accepting applications from vendors. Items must be handcrafted by seller. Info:& Kathy at 466-0191.

 

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

ANAM-CRE STUDIO offers pottery and sculpting classes. Located at the Creamery in SLO. Info: anamcre.com, 544-1850 or 896-6197.

ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND KIDS run through the Linda Blevins Studio. Drawing, painting, and sculpture for grades 1 to 12, and multiple media for adults. Tues.-Thurs. Info: lindablevins.com or 929-0683.

ART IS FOR EVERYONE! 1254 Second St., Baywood Park, in Los Osos. Pine needle basketry, linocut workshop, etching workshop, and acrylic painting classes. Info: 528-4946 or rosenthalart.com.

BEADS N’ STITCH 1010 W. Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Info: 489-6544.

BISHOP’S PEAK EMBROIDERER’S GUILD meets the third Sat. of month from 9am-2pm in Grover Beach. Info: 473-9268.

CAMBRIA LIBRARY is located at 900 Main St. in Cambria and is open Tues. through Fri. 11am-5pm and Sat. from noon-4pm. Art classes are taught by Jacque Brackett. Info: 927-4336.

CAMERA CLUB OF SLO meets the second Thurs. at the Vets Hall, 801 Grand Ave. 7:30pm. Info: 542-0530 or slocameraclub.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL DARKROOM: A BASIC APPROACH with Paul McCloskey. Info: 235-3001 or paul_mccloskey@mac.com.

GLAMOUR MAKEUP CLASSES for professionals in or wanting to be in the makeup industry for film, weddings, or retail are happening at the Wedding Gallery of San Luis Obispo, every Sun. Taught by the Emmy Award-winner June Westmore. Info: 542-9426 or info@weddinggalleryslo.com.

GLASSBLOWING LESSONS in Harmony. Info: 927-4248 or 909-1295.

LI LI CLEVER JEWELRY at 1129 Garden St. offers jewelry design workshops. Info: 545-9689.

JACQUE BRACKETT offers art classes for physically challenged adults for relaxation, expression, and healing. Info: 927-5965.

PASSIFLORA MOSAICS OFFERS MOSAIC WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES in concrete garden sculpture using Styrofoam, rebar, and concrete. Info: 489-8860.

PASO ROBLES offers several art classes for all ages. Info: 546-3121 or 237-3988.

 

MEETINGS AND ASSOCIATIONS

CENTRAL COAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY meets at 7pm the last Tues. of the month at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St. Laure F. Carlisle will demonstrate innovative techniques in the use of watercolor on canvas on Nov. 25 at 7pm. Free. Info: 543-8562 or 773-4860.

ATASCADERO ART ASSOCIATION exhibits are shown in the Martin Polin Community Room. The Winter 2008 All Member Art exhibit consists of artwork done by members of the Atascadero Art Association.& Karen Clanin is the featured artist and shows through January. Info: 712-9015.

CAYUCOS ART ASSOCIATION meets at the foot of the Cayucos Pier at the Cayucos Veterans Hall at 7pm once a month.& Info: 995-2049.

EL CAMINO ART ASSOCIATION meets the fourth Mon., of the month at 10am, at the Ramona Garden Center, 10th and Ramona in Grover Beach. Info: 627-0256 or 773-4860.

THE MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION meets at& 7:15pm. Date TBD. Holiday Craft Sale and Miniature Art show through Dec. 14. 835 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 772- 2504.

PASO ROBLES ART CENTER AND ASSOCIATION is located at 2208 Golden Hill Road. Watercolor with John Barnard every Tues., 9am-noon. $125 per month. Info: 238-5473 or pasoroblesartassociation.org.

 

MUSEUMS

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN PASO ROBLES at the Paso Robles Volunteer Firehouse is dedicated to the heritage of the Paso firefighters. Exhibits include an old fire truck, tractor exhibit, a live stage and puppet theater, an arts and crafts area, and Newton’s Playhouse. 3rd Sun.: 10-noon, open to families and kids with special needs. Nov. 24: Cookie decorating with Two Little Birds Bakery, 11:30am. $5. Info: pasokids.org or 238-7432.

IOOF HISTORIC HALL 128 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande. Robert Werling exhibits his Oceano Dune photography through Dec. 14. The Arroyo Grande Camera Club took photos of the Oceano Dunes as one of its projects in the late 1950s and will exhibit as well. Info: southcountyhistory.org, 489-8282 or 458-3321.

CENTRAL COAST NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION offers presentations and more. Info: 772-2694 or morrobaymuseum.org.

CENTRAL COAST VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM in SLO preserves maps, films, and more. 801 Grand Ave., 10am-3pm Wed-Sat. Free. Info: vetmuseum.org, 543-1763 or 543-5240.

THE DALLIDET ADOBE AND GARDENS is a hidden treasure located at 1185 Pacific St. in SLO. Info and hours: 543-0638.

DANA ADOBE NIPOMO The Historic Dana Adobe is located at 671 S. Oakglen Ave. in Nipomo. Info: 929-5679.

ESTRELLA WARBIRD MUSEUM, located at 4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles includes exhibits of military aircraft, memorabilia, and artifacts. Info: 227-0440 or ewarbirds.org.

HEARST CASTLE Evening and garden tours take place through December. Info: hearstcastle.com, 800-444-4445 or 927-2074.

JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS is located at 536 Marsh St. in SLO. A historic living museum of a Victorian home circa 1880. Original furnishings and ongoing events. Info: 781-7308 or slocity.org/parksandrecreation/jackhouse.asp.

MISSION SAN MIGUEL ARC°NGEL is located at 775 Mission St. Info: 467-3256 or missionsanmiguel.com.

MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER OF SLO COUNTY, at 696 Monterey St. Wed.-Sun., 10am-4pm. Info: 543-0638 or slochs.org.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM in Santa Maria is located in the oldest living residence at 412 S. McClelland. Displays and activities for all ages. Sat.: “Live” at the museum at noon. Free. Info: 614-0806 or naturalhistorysantamaria.com.

PASO ROBLES PIONEER MUSEUM is located at 2010 Riverside Ave. A collection of visual and written history, a preservation of the cultural heritage of California’s Paso Robles area through displays, historical literature, and education. Info: 239-4556 or pasoroblespioneermuseum.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM is located at 1010 Nipomo St. in SLO. The museum inspires learning through play within a rich environment of interactive exhibits and programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Story times, science and math days, gardening, and more. Open Tues.-Fri.: 10am-4pm, Sat. 10-5pm, and Sun. 11-5pm. $8 admission. Info: 545-5874 or slocm.org.