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OPENINGS AND RECEPTIONS

ANNUAL PREFIX 927 ART SHOW in Cambria July 19-20. Features non-traditional, but fantastic, art. Info: 927-5576 or cambriachamber.org.

B-W GALLERY presents ";12 Photographers in 12 Weeks"; atÜ9315 Santa Clara Road in Atascadero. July 20, 2-4pm: Doug Howard. Info: b-wgallery.com or 674-0337.

ART ZERO AND THE EXECUTIVE GALLERY are at The San Luis Business Center, 4251 S. Higuera St., Suite 800, in SLO. ";Timeless"; shows through July 25, with a closing reception from 4-7pm on July 25. All exhibit receptions include food, drink, and audio-visual presentations. Gallery hours are 10am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Info: artzeroofficial@gmail.com, art-0.tripod.com, or theplayingfield.proboards36.com.

MERIDIAN VINEYARDS SUMMER ARTIST SERIES in the garden oasis. Enjoy spectacular vineyards views and visit with local artists every Sunday. 7000 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles. Info: 226-7133.

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

ART DEMOS IN MORRO BAY are the second Monday of every month at 7:15pm. Info: 772-2504.

 

GALLERIES - SLO

ARTS SPACE OBISPO exhibits Breadcrumbs with paintings by Brian Christopher and Jimmy aproberts through July 24. Wardrobe Revamp classes happening in July. SLO Creamery, Suite 165 at 570 Higuera St. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.

BILL NEUFELD AND MARSHA LEE show of photographs by Bill and oil paintings by Marsha at Gulliver’s Travel, corner of Santa Rosa and Walnut, San Luis Obispo through July 31. Info: 489-1487.

CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY is located at Cuesta College, just north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1. Info: 546-3102.

MICHAEL ACKERMAN is the resident artist at 153 Cross St. in SLO (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. in SLO. The next event is July 19-20, next to Utopia Bakery. Info: ackermanarts.com.

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 2008. Info: 543-0638.

FOTOSTRATIONS STUDIO art gallery and artist service space (giclee; printing and web design) located in The Creamery, 570 Higuera St. Suite 120. Robert Frear photography. Info: 451-6876.

FRAMEWORKS GALLERY 339 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. Info: 542-9000 or sloart.com.

THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents through July: Bill Shin and his unique slab and extrusion pieces. 778 Higuera, Suite B, in SLO. Info: 788-0886 or galleryatthenetwork.com.

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

HANDS GALLERY presents Meg Johnson, a highly collected ceramic artist and will be showing her new work. 777 Higuera. Info: 543-1921 or handsgallery.com.

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

LIFE CELEBRATION GARDEN honors and remembers family and friends and is located 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.

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

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

SLO ART CENTER presents ";Art Encounters,"; 43 works by 38 members that ";speak well to each other,"; through Aug. 3. Timothy Anderson drawings hang through Aug. 17. 1010 Broad. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.

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

SPIRITS OF AFRICA GALLERY, 570 Higuera St. in the Creamery. Check out Abbey’s amazing pastels. Fri. night art parties, Sat. expression class, Family workshops on Sun. Painting classes offered. Info: 598-3212.

STEYNBERG GALLERY 1531 Monterey St. in SLO. Info: 547-0278 or steynberggallery.com.

";SUMMER SERENDIPITY"; AT THE STEYNBERG GALLERY is a juried watercolor show presented by the Central Coast Watercolor Society through July 29 at the

Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., in SLO. Info: 773-4924, 547-0278 or steynberggallery.com.

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

UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY at Cal Poly. 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. in SLO. Info: 543-4902.

 

CAMBRIA

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

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

ECR GALLERY WESTERN ART AND MERCANTILE presents Oregon watercolor artist Caly Garris. 2261 Center St. in Cambria, between Bridge Street and Burton Drive. Info: 927-1369.

HOWARD KLINE GALLERY ";Where the Pines Meet the Sea"; are charming and expressive watercolors by Howard Kline. Through Oct. 10. 750 Sheffield St. in Cambria. Info: 927-2917 or howardkline.com.

MELANEE SYLVESTER GALLERY is located in the west village of Cambria at 724 Main St. and exhibits paintings by the artist. Trace Sylvester-Harris shows. Info: melaneesylvester.com or 927-5450.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY NOLAN COOGAN shows at The Hamlet Restaurant at Moonstone Gardens through Aug. 4. Coogan has assembled this collection of wildflower and nature photographs celebrating the diversity of life forms on the Central Coast. Info: 927-2856.

SAIKU GALLERY Gregory Simmons exhibits. 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. in Cambria. Info: 927-8190.

SEEKERS GLASS GALLERY at 4090 Burton Drive in Cambria’s East Village. Flame worked, hand-blown glass by Suellen Fowler, who creates a series of extraordinary, original works with exceptional color and detail. Through August. Info: 927-8626 or seekersglass.com.

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

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

 

MORRO BAY

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

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE presents Karen Peterson’sÜexhibitionÜ";land, sea, sky";Üthrough July. 601 Embarcadero, Suite10 in Morro Bay. Info: 772-1068.

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

MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY presents David Jonas and his ";Painterly Perceptions"; through Aug. 3. 835 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 438-3084.

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

SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY present ";For The Birds"; by copper sculptor

Trudi Gilliam. 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. Info: 772-9955.Ü

 

PASO ROBLES

DALE EVERS DESIGN STUDIO is at 3055 Limestone Way in Paso Robles. Info: 434-9237 or 434-9242.

FIREFLY GALLERY 1301 Park St. in Paso Robles (corner of Park and 13th). Info: 237-9265 or thefireflygallery.com.

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

PASO ROBLES ART CENTER AND ASSOCIATION is located at 2208 Golden Hill Road. Paso Robles Art Association. Info: 238-5473 or pasoroblesartassociation.org.

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

VINA ROBLES EXHIBITS TOMAS in its hospitality center through October. Open daily from 10am-6pm. 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles. Info: 369-0140.

THE VINE GALLERY is located in downtown Paso Robles, featuring 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 Road off Highway 46 West. Info: 239-2565, windwardvineyard.com.

 

SOUTH COUNTY

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

CORK STOP STUDIOS, home to artists 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 Cultural Collective. Info: 234-7355, myspace.com/echoartspace, or Lindarella@sbcglobal.net.

THE FORGOSTEINS is the latest exhibit at the University Center Gallery, located at 3171 Temple St. in Halcyon. See watercolors of the Oceano dunes and other Central Coast scenes by Harold Forgostein, produced during his career of more than 60 years. Through July. Info: 489-2822 or barbara@templeofthepeople.org.

GATEWAY PICTURE FRAMING 1800 Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Info: 474-1749.

MADEINSLO.COM is at 1200 E. Grand Ave. (at Brisco Road) in Arroyo Grande. Art, crafts, and furniture made by local artists. Info: 481-4015 or madeinsanluis.com.

MOROVINO IN AVILA BEACH presents American Abstract Symbolist art by Herbert Evans Macdonald through July 31. 550 1st St. in Avila Beach. 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-2:30 and features live music. Info: fred@venturaes.com.

SALISBURY FINE ART GALLERY presents Richard Lopez, John Ng, Anita Hampton, John Maxon, and other gallery artists in the old Santa Fe Schoolhouse, 6985 Ontario Road in 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.

STEAMING BEAN COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY in Shell Beach, 1651 Shell Beach Road, offers great art to check out while you are caffeinating. Info: 773-2222.

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

WILDWOOD GALLERY is in Arroyo Grande 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 5890 Traffic Way, in Atascadero. Info: 464-0533 or theartery.info.

ART IS FOR EVERYONE! is located at 1254 Second Street, Los Osos. ";Hecho en Espa";a (Made in Spain)"; is an exhibit of original prints and paintings made by Barbara and Rosey Rosenthal. Info: 528-2141.

CAYUCOS COMMUNITY ART GALLERY presents ";2,"; featuring artistsÜEric Schofield and Ken Kaberline. Schofield displays undersea observations with watercolorÜintensity. Kaberline displays bird sculptures made from gourds, decorated with bull seaweed,Üpaper, wood, and other organic materials. Through Aug. 14. At the foot of the pier. The gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday, 1-4pm. Info: 995-2049.

PAUL MCCLOSKEY shows ";Paintings with Light"; throughout the year at The Inn at Morro Bay, Castoro Cellars, and at Village Framing in Arroyo Grande. 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.

 

CALLS FOR ENTRIES AND ARTISTS

SALON GLO, A BUSY SALON WITH LARGE WALL SPACE LOOKING FOR LOCAL ARTISTS to display and sell their work at the salon. Info: 541-1803 or amygamble13@yahoo.com.

SUMMER FAIR taking place Aug. 3 is seeking merchants. Fair booths are open to vendors with hand-crafted items, gifts, home and garden accessories, plus entertainers, and food booths. Info: morro-bay.net/mbma or (877) 478-9477.

CALLING LOCAL PERFORMERS FOR SUMMER SUNSET SERIES, Sylvester winery will be hosting a complimentary Open Mic night on Aug. 16 from 5:30-8:30pm at the Sylvester Wine Park located at 5115 Buena Vista Ave. in Paso Robles. Info: 227-4000 or rcarter@sylvesterwinery.com.

PASO ROBLES MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION has vendor spaces available for antique and crafts shows happening in downtown Paso Robles through October. Info: 238-4103 or pasoroblesdowntown.org.

";ART IN THE GARDEN"; CALL TO ARTISTS ";Art in the Garden,"; at the Historic Jack House, is on Aug. 17. Artists working in the following media are encouraged to apply: painting, photography, printmaking, graphics, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fiber, leather, metal, or wood. Info: 781-7300.

THE PEACE LIBRARY CALL TO ARTISTS: ARTISTS’ BOOKS OF WAR AND PEACE at ARTS Space Obispo. Call for Entries: July 26–31. ARTS Obispo in the SLO Creamery, Suite 175. The Peace Library is a timely collection of handmade books reflecting on politics, philosophy, war, peace, and the state of our nation. This fifth edition of the library features new work created between 2006-2008. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.

 

CLASSES, MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS

THE MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION 835 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 772- 2504.

WARDROBE REVAMP takes place July 23 and 30, 6–9pm. For creative teens and adults interested in rethinking, recycling, and recreating clothing, accessories, and jewelry. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.

ADULT PAINTING WORKSHOPS take place through Aug. 16 in Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-5474.

FREE ART CLASSES FOR SENIORS through August in Grover Beach and Morro Bay. Info: 546-3121.

ART CLASSES Info: 528-8791.

DRAWING CLASSES All ages. Info: 541-6982.

ADULT ART CLASSES with Stanley Stern meet at Temple Beth David, 10180 LOVR. Info: 546-3100 or 528-6557

ANAM-CRE STUDIO weekly pottery classes for the whole family, Thurs. at 6:30pm. A new teen class to be held Thurs. nights, as well. Located at the Creamery in SLO Home School pottery class Tues. at 2pm. Info: anamcre.com, 544-1850 or 896-6197.

ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND KIDS run through the Linda Blevins Studio. Classes combine drawing, painting, and sculpture for students 1st-12th grade, and multiple media for adult studio classes. Tues-Thurs. Info: lindablevins.com or 929-0683.

ART IS FOR EVERYONE! is located at 1254 Second St., Baywood Park, in Los Osos. Info: 528-2141.

ATASCADERO ART ASSOCIATION meets on Fri. at 7pm at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road. Info: 712-9015.

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

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

CALIFORNIA POPPY DECORATIVE ARTISTS meet on the first Sat. of month at 10am at 1681 Front St. (Highway 1) in Oceano. Info: bmahoney@co.slo.ca.us, 772-1916, or 781-5041.

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

CENTRAL COAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY meets at 7pm the last Tuesday of the month at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad. Free and open to public. Info: 773-4860.

CRAFTERS CORNER presented by Grover Beach Recreation. Bring own craft or art, share ideas, and help one another. Info: 473-4580.

EL CAMINO ART ASSOCIATION meets the fourth Monday of the month, 1-3pm, at the Ramona Garden Center, 10th and Ramona in Grover Beach. Meetings and demonstrations are free and open to the public. Info: 773-4860.

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.

MIDLIFE WOMEN WHO CREATE meets on Sun. from 3-5pm at Arroyo Grande residence. Info: Yahoo Groups ";Cre8_to_Stimul8"; or sooz_weissberg@hughes.net.

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

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.

PASSIFLORA MOSAICS offers monthly beginning and intermediate mosaic workshops. Info: 489-8860 or passifloramosaics.com.

PISMO BEACH RECREATION offers several ongoing art classes, including watercolors, landscape oil painting, acrylics, and beginning drawing. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.org.

 

MUSEUMS

STROLL HEARST CASTLE GARDENS through October. This tour also includes the hidden terrace, Neptune Pool dressing rooms, and more. Info: 1-800-444-4445 or hearstcastle.com.

CENTRAL COAST NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION offers many hikes, walks, 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.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM at the Paso Robles Volunteer Firehouse is dedicated to the heritage of the Paso firefighters. Exhibits include an old fire truck, a live stage and puppet theater, an arts and crafts area, and Newton’s Playhouse. Info: 238-7432.

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.

IOOF HISTORIC HALL PRESENTS ";Pismo Oceano Vegetable Exchange"; through September at 128 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande. The focus of the exhibit is the cooperative’s history and the food it produces on the Central Coast. Historic photographs and crate labels will be featured. Info: southcountyhistory.org, 489-8282, 458-3321.

JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS, located at 536 Marsh St. in SLO is 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 ARCANGEL 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. See displays and activities for all ages. Saturday is ";live"; at the museum, noon. Free. Info: 614-0806 or naturalhistorysantamaria.com.

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