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OPENINGS AND RECEPTIONS
ART AFTER DARK is the open house of galleries all over downtown SLO on July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4 from 6-9pm (times and events vary). Info: sloartscouncil.org or 544-9251 or call your favorite gallery directly.
ART DEMOS IN MORRO BAY Second Mon. of every month at 7:15pm. Info: 772-2504.
ART IN THE PARK AT DINOSAUR CAVES is July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, and Nov.1in Shell Beach. Check out this fun festival in the most beautiful of locations—on the bluffs of the Pacific—on the first Sunday of month. 10am-4pm. Info: 773-1564, 704-8128, or artinthepark_2006@hotmail.com.
MORRO BAY ART IN THE PARK July 3-5 from 10-5pm at the Morro Bay City Park Harbor and Morro Bay Blvd. Over 100 artists of art, jewelry, sculptures, carvings, photos, and more. Info: 772-2504.
MORRO BAY ART WALK takes place the second Friday of every month at the Embarcadero from 5-8pm. Sample food and wine and talk with local artists. Free. Info: 772-1068.
ART AND CRAFT FAIRS IN CAMBRIA is in the Vets Hall parking lot July 4-5, Aug. 8-9, and Sept. 19-20 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 559-877-3474, thecraftfair.org, or cambriachamber.org.
ANNUAL PEDDLER'S FAIRE presents vendors of all types, food, and more July 3-5, and Sept. 4-6, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., at Cayucos Creek Lot between Hardie Park and Ocean Boulevard. Free. Info: 995-1200 or cayucoschamber.com.
CASTORO CELLARS presents Heidi Franscioni will be showing new works entitled “Building The Greenhouse” through July 30. Reception on July 5 at 1pm. 1315 N. Bethel Road, off Highway 46 in Templeton. Info: 888-DAM-FINE or castorocellars.com.
SLO ART CENTER presents through Aug. 2: Dave Lefner, New Color Reduction Woodcuts. Corpora in Extremis (bodies to the limits) featuring artists who have different strategies for the human figure. Reception on July 3. Halcyon Days, an exhibition of small works in the McMeen Gallery through July 31. July 3–12: GALA exhibit, meet the artists during Art After Dark, July 3, Nybak, July 3–31: CCWS exhibit opens, McMeen Gallery, meet the artists July 3,1010 Broad. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
STEYNBERG GALLERY July 3 at 6pm: Art Opening with Mary Meng Wade. 1531 Monterey St. Info: 547-0278 or steynberggallery.com.
MAIN STREET STUDIO AND GALLERY IN DOWNTOWN TEMPLETON is located at 100 S. Main Street, (at the corner of 1st and Main Streets). Features the photography and beaded jewelry of Anne Carpenter Fitzpatrick, wire-wrapped gemstone jewelry by Jean Sumrall, and stained glass by Pati Coehlo. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday from 11-6pm. The Grand Opening will immediately follow the Templeton Independence Day Parade on July 4. Info: 434-4013.
THE MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION Black and White Photo and Sculpture Show through July 5. July 9: Opening of Summer Show through Aug. 9 with a reception on July 12. "Hot Color, Hot Wax" features Carolyn Braun, Flo Bartell, Margaret Bertrand, and Bob Dodge. July 13: Program. 835 Main St. Info: 772- 2504.
GALLERY AT THE MARINA SQUARE presents Deborah Hintergardt--Acrylic Paintings: through July 29, opening reception July 10 from 5-8pm. 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10. Info: 772-1068.
ART ZERO AND THE EXECUTIVE GALLERY presents fine art group exhibit from the SLO Art Center Business Rotation Program. Business as Usual: Coasting with Shawn D. Bostrom, Doris Goodill, Dr. C. Hite, Ron Huxley, Twila Stofer, and Kenneth A. Thompson. Through August. Reception on Aug. 28 from 4-7pm. The SLO Art Center gets 40 percent of the profits from sales. 4251 S. Higuera St., Suite 800, in SLO. Info: artzeroofficial@gmail.com, art-0.tripod.com.
GALLERIES
SLO
ANAM- CRE' POTTERY STUDIO 570 Higuera St., Suite St. 140 in the Creamery. Info: 544-1850.
APROBERTS ARTS 570 Higuera #152 (SLO Creamery) Jimmy apRoberts and Brian Christopher work in a collaborative nature. Ongoing collaborations include Exquisite Corpse, Bike Paintings series, and Breadcrumbs. Info: 234-5061 or aprobertsarts.com.
ARTS SPACE OBISPO in the Creamery, Suite 165 at 570 Higuera St. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.
BIG SKY CAFE presents new watercolors by local artist Shirley Pittman. 1121 Broad St. in SLO. Info: 545-5401 or bigskycafe.com.
BLISS BODY SPA AND SALON presents Oil paintings by California Pleinair and still-life painter Christine Cortese. 970 Chorro. Info: 787-0970 or blissbodyspa.com.
CAL POLY KENNEDY LIBRARY’S FIRST FLOOR GALLERY
Info: lib.calpoly.edu/ or 756-2305.
CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY North of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1. “Artists’ Books Exhibition” through July 16, Mon.-Thurs., noon-4pm. Since 1999, this annual book arts exhibition exposes local community to the community of artists making books. Info: 546-3102.
FRAMEWORKS GALLERY presents Abstraction - selection of paintings by local artists Isaac Greeenetz and Dan Holland. Relationships between line, form, color, and texture are examined in these works. 339 Marsh St. Info: 542-9000 or sloart.com.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents through July: Glass Exhibit featuring gallery artists working in glass and mosaics with Larry LeBrane. 778 Higuera, Suite B. Info: 788-0886 or galleryatthenetwork.com.
GENE FRANCIS GALLERY AND STUDIO 1120 Garden St. Info: 545-7902.
GROWING GROUNDS DOWNTOWN presents Charles Varni, a ceramic craftsman who has been making stoneware planters for more than 15 years. 956 Chorro. Info: 544-4697.
HANDS GALLERY presents artists Greg Quayle of Quayle Metal Sculpture's "Original Fleas" series and Barret DeBusk's 3-D metal welded and contemporary wire wall sculptures. 777 Higuera. Info: 543-1921 or handsgallery.com.
JEFF CLAASSEN GALLERY 1118 Morro St. Info: 391-0361 or jeffclaassen.com.
JOSEPHINE CRAWFORD STUDIO: 873 Church (Between Morro and Chorro) An artist’s studio in the historic Railroad District. Paintings finished and framed, works in progress. Info: 543-2237 or josephinecrawford.com.
THE LAND CONSERVANCY exhibit includes watercolors (some on foil). 547 Marsh St. San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment (SLOPE) present original art work depicting local places the Land Conservancy works to protect. Info: 544-9096 or LCSLO.org.
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. Enamel reverse paintings on antique window panes and glassware featuring mermaids, sacred hearts, and dragons. Info: 545-9689.
LINNAEA’S CAFE presents Art is Healing, an exhibit by the challenged students of Jacque Bracket of Cambria, through July and Allissa Miller, photos, through Aug. 2. 1110 Garden St. in SLO. Info: linnaeas.com or 541-5888.
THE MAYR STUDIO 169 Granada Drive. Info: 547-8717 or mayrstudio@aol.com.
MONTEREY ST. WINE COMPANY PRESENTS “ONE EYE ON AMERICA”: BRITISH
PHOTOJOURNALIST CHARLOTTE RUSHTON and her view of random subjects across the nation. 1255 Monterey. Info: 541-1255.
NAUTICAL BEAN 11560 Los Osos Valley Road Suite150 in SLO. Info: 543-3559 or purelypacha.com.
NEW FRONTIERS MARKETPLACE exhibits rotating artists each month. 896 Foothill Road in SLO. Info: 785-0194.
THE PHOTO SHOP 1027-B Marsh St. Info: 543-4025 or photoshopslo.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY 101 presents The Photobooth for fun as well as an art form. 952 Chorro. Info: 785-0101.
PICKING DAISIES In the SLO Creamery, 570 Higuera St. Suite 120. "Tablescapes" large, colorful, still life oil paintings by Patti Robbins through July. Info: 783-2434.
ROBERT E. KENNEDY LIBRARY, Learning Commons 2nd floor and room 409 at Cal Poly. Info: 756-2305 or lib.calpoly.edu.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Chocolate Soup: portraits by Richard Yaco—local characters from the 1970s. 696 Monterey. Info: 543-0638.
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.
TRACY TAYLOR STUDIO 1653 Old Price Canyon Rd., above Old Edna's. Info: 704-5690 or 748-7477.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY 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 900 Main St. Open Tues.-Fri. 11-5pm and Sat. from noon-4pm. Info: 927-4336.
CAMBRIA MUSEUM GIFT SHOP features works for sale by local artists. 2251 Center St., Cambria and is open Fri.-Mon., noon-3pm. Info: 927-2891.
ECR GALLERY WESTERN ART AND MERCANTILE 2261 Center St. between Bridge St. and Burton Drive. Info: 927-1369.
FRIENDS GALLERY AND STUDIO 784 Arlington St. presents Faces with works by JoCarroll. Info: 927-9977.
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.
MOONSTONES GALLERY 4070 Burton Drive. Info: 800-424-3827 or moonstones.com.
THE PAINTED LILY - ARTIST CO-OP, GALLERY AND ARTS VENUE 2026 Main St. in the East village. Features the art of the founding co-op of four artists, plus guest artists. Gallery programming includes events, small workshops, talks, and book-signings. Info: 927-5747 or luciacapa@aol.com.
SAIKU GALLERY 604 Main St. Info: 927-0636 or saikugallery@earthlink.net.
SCHOOLHOUSE GALLERY Allied Arts Association’s Schoolhouse Gallery. Hours: Wed.-Sun., noon-3:30pm. 880 Main St. Info: 927-8190.
SEEKERS GLASS GALLERY features Christopher Morrison, whose original sculptural vessels contain moveable, floral-like stems with shapes inspired by organic forms and colors found in nature. July: Richard Satava reintroduces his “Harvest Moon” series of vessels. 4090 Burton Drive. Info: 927-4352 or seekersglass.com.
SUNFIRE GALLERY 2289 Main St. Info: 927-1800.
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.
J. BEHMAN GALLERY 575 Embarcadero. Info: 234-3634 or jaynebehman.com.
JOHN LANDON GALLERY 845 Embarcadero, Suite E. Info: 772-7799 or 748-2386.
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 Dangerous Comparisons by Jayne Behman. Through July 12. 601 Embarcadero. Info: 772-9955.
TOP DOG COFFEE BAR 857 Main St. Info: 772-9225 or
TopDogCoffeeBar.Com.
PASO ROBLES
CAFÉ VIO 1111 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles. Café Vio is open Mon.-Sat. from 7am-6pm and Sun. from 7am-4pm. Info: 237-2722.
CALCAREOUS VINEYARD presents Adam Licsko, with one of a kind painting. Prints are for sale. Drink wine amid the breathtaking vines and vistas. 3430 Peachy Canyon Road. Info: calcareous.com.
EARTH TONES GALLERY I319 Park St. Info: 238-4413.
FIREFLY GALLERY presents hidden images of exotic animals, digitally manifested worlds with artists Adrienne Allebe and Michael Burns in the exhibition Chromageddon, on display through July 30. 1301 Park St. (corner of Park and 13th). Info: 237-9265 or thefireflygallery.com.
FIRST SATURDAY—WINE AND THE ARTS AT ORTMAN FAMILY VINEYARDS from 5-7pm. 1317 Park St. Info: 237-9009 or OrtmanVineyards.com.
PASO ROBLES ART CENTER AND ASSOCIATION 2208 Golden Hill Road. Info: 238-5473 or pasoroblesartassociation.org.
PASO ROBLES CITY LIBRARY presents Angie Timone in July. 1000 Spring St. Info: 237-3870 or prcity.com/library.
SCULPTERRA WINERY exhibits sculptures by John Jagger. Open 10am-5pm on weekends and by appointment. 5125 Linne Rd. Info: 226-8881 or sculpterra.com.
THE SHOWROOM GALLERY 1130 Pine St. "Tidal Wave" through July 26: Honoring the oceans, above and below the water. Info: 238-5473.
VINA ROBLES Open daily from 10-6pm. 3700 Mill Rd. Info: 369-0140.
VISUAL EXPRESSIONS - A SHOWING OF THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF DONNA JOHNSON at EOS Estate Winery, 5625 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles. Hangs through July 26. Info: 466-6136.
SOUTH COUNTY
THE ARTIST ALCOVE IN SHELL BEACH offers a collection of garden art, fountains, metal sculptures, giant chess sets, and paintings featuring local artists. Prizes. 1801 Shell Beach Road. Info: 773-3563.
DUNITE AND HALCYON EXHIBIT featuring the Dunites of Oceano. Carvings, paintings, and other art from the 1920s and 1930s hang through December at South County Historical Society’s IOOF Hall, 128 Bridge St. in Arroyo Grande. Suggested donation $2. Info: southcountyhistory.org or 489-8282.
THE CLARK CENTER presents through Aug. 25: Janice Pluma. July and August: Pat Cairns. 487 Fair Oaks Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-9444.
CORK STOP STUDIOS presents Anne Stahl, Carol Paquet, Roger Lee, and Pacha. 1250 Judith Lane in Arroyo Grande. Info: 550-6399 or corkstopstudios.com.
ECHO ARTSPACE in Grover Beach. Info: 234-7355, myspace.com/echoartspace, or Lindarella@sbcglobal.net.
GALLERY ON BRIDGE STREET 136 Bridge St. in Arroyo Grande. National artist Craig Easter (pottery), Thomas Owen (watercolors), Barbara McAdams (watercolors) and Richard Hensley (pottery). Info: galleryonbridgestreet.com or 489-8865.
HAUB GALLERY AT MOROVINO WINERY 550 1st St. in Avila Beach. Drink wine, view, and buy art daily from noon-5pm. Info: 627-1443.
LA PERLA DEL MAR CHAPEL 205 Windward Ave in Shell Beach. Info: LaPerlaDelMarChapel.com or 748-5547.
MIKE FRANCIS SOUTH COUNTY ART EXHIBIT—UNDERWATER LUAU at Gateway Picture Framing, 1800 Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Great art, great framing. Info: 474-4800.
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 6985 Ontario Rd. in the Avila Valley. Info: 471-3110.
SEASIDE GALLERY in Pismo Beach presents Robert Maja, Fayrene Parrish and others. 580 Cypress, Suite N-4. Info: 773-8057 or theseasidegallery.com.
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. Info: 773-2222.
TALLEY VINEYARDS 3031 Lopez Drive in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-0446.
VILLAGE FRAMING 121 W. Branch St. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-3587.
WILDWOOD GALLERY in Arroyo Grande at 136 Bridge St. Info: 489-WOOD or Wildwoodwine.com.
MORE ART EXHIBITS …
THE ARTERY presents Mystica Apocalyptica, collaborative paintings by
Kris Blaze and Matt Foote through Aug. 7. 5890 Traffic Way, in Atascadero. Info: 464-0533 or theartery.info.
ART IS FOR EVERYONE! 1254 Second St. in Los Osos. Info: 528-2141.
B-W GALLERY 9315 Santa Clara Road in Atascadero. Info: 674-0337 or b-wgallery.com.
CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONS OIL PAINTINGS BY LAUREL SHERRIE exhibit at Pretty Café at Pretty Smith Vineyard through August. 13350 River Road in San Miguel. Info: 467-3104 or laurelsherrie.com.
CAYUCOS COMMUNITY ART GALLERY PRESENTS CAROL ZUPP’S watercolors exhibit through July 16. At the foot of the pier. Info: 995-2049.
DOSTER GALLERY 5970-A Entrada Ave. in Atascadero. Info: 460-9038 or dostergallery@gmail.com.
PAUL MCCLOSKEY EXHIBITS at Earth Tones Gallery, 5970 Entrada Ave. in Atascadero and at Cafe Vio, 1111 Riverside Ave in Paso Robles through Aug. 17. 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.
THE PORCH CAFÉ 22322 El Camino Real in Santa Margarita. Info: 438-3376.
THE RED TREE GALLERY in Atascadero. 5850 Traffic Way. Info: 466-5850 or theredtreegallery.com.
WILKINS PRINTING 6405 El Camino Real in Atascadero. Info: 466-1440.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
TRILOGY CENTRAL COAST SUMMER ART FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAN LUIS OBISPO ART CENTER Art festival happens July 18 –19. The inaugural event will feature the very best Central Coast artists in ceramics, painting, fiber, glass, printmaking, jewelry, photography and sculpture. Local artists are invited to apply for a booth space to be housed at the Monarch Club, 1645 Trilogy Parkway,
Nipomo. Info: TrilogyLife.com or 343-7502.
AMATEUR COASTAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Deadline is July 15. Info: coastforyou.org or 800-262-7848.
EXPRESS YOURSELF TEEN ART CHALLENGE - Design a Postcard: Destination Los Osos Library for ages 13 –18. Deadline is July 25. Teen Art will be displayed at the Los Osos Library during the month of August. Info and registration: 528-1862.
ART IN THE PARK AT DINOSAUR CAVES SEEKING ARTISTS/VENDORS—The event features over 100 vendors, live music, art demos, and food. First Sunday through November. Info: 704-8128 or artintheparkshellbeach.com.
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
SLO ART CENTER CLASSES July 1: Life Drawing, 9–noon and 6:30–9:30 pm
1010 Broad. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
ANAM-CRE STUDIO 570 Higuera St. in SLO. Info: anamcre.com, 544-1850 or 896-6197.
ART IS FOR EVERYONE! 1254 Second St., Baywood Park, in Los Osos. 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 900 Main St. in Cambria and is open Tues. through Fri. 11am-5pm and Sat. from noon-4pm. Art classes 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.
FULL MOON POTTERY offers classes on Tues. and Wed. evenings. All levels welcome. Also, demos on hand-building, wheel, sculpture and Raku. 345 Harbor St. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-2890 or FullMoonMB.com.
GLASSBLOWING LESSONS in Harmony. Info: 927-4248 or 909-1295.
GREEN ACRES LAVENDER FARM OFFERS ART CLASSES 8865 San Gabriel Road in Atascadero. Info: 466-0837 or greenacreslavenderfarm.com.
LI LI CLEVER JEWELRY at 1129 Garden St. Learn how to hand-knot pearls on silk or wire-wrapping techniques to design your own professional quality jewelry. 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.
PRECIOUS METAL CLAY WORKSHOPS IN CAMBRIA at the Gwynnie B. Studio. Learn how work in silver clay in two days. Info: 924-1363 or gwynnebeatty.com.
NATURALLY JENNIFER’S BEADS AND GALLERY 570 Higuera, suite 125 in SLO. Info: 547-1578 or naturallyjennifer.com.
THE ART FARM STUDIO has creative days and clay classes for adults and kids. In Arroyo Grande. Info: theartfarmstudio.com or 481-7992.
MEETINGS AND ASSOCIATIONS
CAYUCOS ART ASSOCIATION meets at the foot of the Cayucos Pier at the Cayucos Veterans Hall at 7pm once a month. Demonstration Artist Page Graeber on July 7 at 7pm in the Cayucos Vets Hall. Info: 995-2049.
THE MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION Black and White Photo and Sculpture Show through July 5. 835 Main St. Info: 772- 2504.
ATASCADERO ART ASSOCIATION meets at 7pm in the Martin Polin Community Room of the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road. Info: Info: 466-1328 or 712-9015.
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: 489-6597.
SLO COUNTY ATC TRADERS for anyone who lives in San Luis Obispo County who makes and trades ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). All ages and experience levels are welcome. Live swaps/trades are held on the first Sun. of the month. Info: groups.yahoo.com/group/SLOCoATCTraders or 466-7814.
MUSEUMS
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. Info: 544-5437 or slocm.org
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN PASO ROBLES at the Paso Robles Volunteer Firehouse, 623 13th St. 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. Info: pasokids.org or 238-7432.
THE DALLIDET ADOBE AND GARDENS is a hidden treasure. 1185 Pacific St. in SLO. Info and hours: 543-0638.
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.
COASTAL DISCOVERY CENTER at San Simeon Bay. Admission is free. At W.R. Hearst State Beach. Info: 927-6575.
ESTRELLA WARBIRD MUSEUM 4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles includes exhibits of military aircraft, memorabilia, and artifacts. Info: 227-0440 or ewarbirds.org.
HEARST CASTLE Info: 800-444-4445, hearstcastle.com or 927-2074.
IOOF HISTORIC HALL 128 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande. Info: southcountyhistory.org, 489-8282 or 458-3321.
JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS 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 ARCÁNGEL 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.
THE SHAKESPEARE PRESS MUSEUM doubles as a working printing shop and is located in the Graphic Communication Department (Building 26, Room 116) at Cal Poly, more than ten presses, 500 cases of type, and various printing ephemera are maintained. Open Tuesdays 11am-1, Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm, and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, 10-1pm. Info: 756-1108 or 909-292-7335.
