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OPENINGS, CLOSINGS, AND RECEPTIONS

SALISBURY FINE ART GALLERY presents Anita Hampton’s Morning Glow exhibit. Aug. 15: reception starting at 5pm. 6985 Ontario Rd. in the Avila Valley. Info: 471-3110.

CAYUCOS COMMUNITY ART GALLERY presents “2,” featuring artistsÜEric Schofield and Ken Kaberline. Undersea observations with watercolorÜintensity and bird sculptures made from gourds, decorated with seaweed. Through Aug. 14. ArtistÜRuth Fischbach’s oils through Oct. 9 with a reception taking place on Aug. 17, 1-3pm. At the foot of the pier. The gallery is open Wed.-Sun., 1-4pm. Info: 995-2049.

THE PHOTO SHOP is at 1027 B Marsh St. John Busselle’s through Aug. 14. “Colors of the Southwest” by Melissa Fitzpatrick will exhibit a series of hand-colored black-and-white silver gelatin photographs from Aug. 15 through Sept. 14, with an artist reception on Sept. 5 from 6-9pm. Info: 543-4025 or photoshopslo.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.

AMERICAN ABSTRACT SYMBOLIST ARTIST HERBERT EVANS MADCONALD exhibits through August at Morovino Winery in Avila Beach. A reception takes place on Aug. 16, from 2-4pm with complimentary winetasting and a wine and cheese pairing buffet. Featured at the reception will be Macdonald’s curator: Neil Macdonald of Solvang. 550 1st St. in Avila Beach. Info: 627-1443.

SLO ART CENTER presents Timothy Anderson’s drawings through Aug. 17. Through Sept. 28: Robert Reynolds’ Stillpoints. Reception and book signing on Aug. 16 from 6-9pm. 1010 Broad. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.

ARTS SPACE OBISPO presents The Tomato Show with new paintings by Katie Winkler. Aug. 19: gallery luncheon at 11:30am. SLO Creamery, Suite 165 at 570 Higuera St. Through August. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.

B-W GALLERY presents “12 Photographers in 12 Weeks” atÜ9315 Santa Clara Road in Atascadero. Aug. 17, 2-4pm: Charlotte Whitaker. Info: b-wgallery.com or 674-0337.

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 Mon. of every month at 7:15pm. Info: 772-2504.

DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES ALIVE WITH MUSIC ART AND WINE in 15 tasting rooms within walking distance of each other every Saturday evening in August from 5-7pm. Enjoy local artists and music while savoring the fruits of 15 different wine makers in the North County. Brochures with maps will be available – just follow the flags with the PAWS printed on them or follow the paw prints on the sidewalks. Info: 238-4013.

ART ZERO AND THE EXECUTIVE GALLERY are located at The San Luis Business Center: 4251 S. Higuera St., Suite 800, in SLO. “Best of Show” hangs through Aug. 29, with a closing reception 4-7pm on Aug. 29. Gallery hours are 10am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Info: artzeroofficial@gmail.com, art-0.tripod.com, or theplayingfield.proboards36.com.

STEYNBERG GALLERY presents an exhibition of paintings by Tracy Taylor showing through Aug. 30. On Sept. 5, see the New Times image retrospective with a reception from 6-9pm. New Times show hangs through September. 1531 Monterey St. SLO Info: 547-0278 or steynberggallery.com.

THE RED TREE GALLERY RECEPTION 5850 Traffic Way in Atascadero. Every Wed. from 5-7pm is Atascadero’s Blue Balloon Wednesdays. Enjoy refreshments and the work of local and national artists.ÜAlso featuring Ronald Ray Rogers. Info: theredtreegallery.com or 466-5850.

 

GALLERIES - SLO

CAROL TIMSON BALL will be the featured artist at ‘Big Sky Caf»’ with her “Nature’s Palette” exhibit of soft pastels. Hangs through Sept. 10. 1121 Broad St. Info: 545-5401.

CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY is 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.

FRAMEWORKS GALLERY presents “Impressions of France” an exhibition by local artist Tricia Reichert. 339 Marsh St. Info: 542-9000 or sloart.com.

THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents through September: Unique jewelry by 12 artists and artist couples. 778 Higuera, Suite B. 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. 777 Higuera. Info: 543-1921 or handsgallery.com.

JEFF CLAASSEN GALLERY 1118 Morro St. “Tongue and Teeth,” a solo exhibition by Nic Rodriguez through Aug. 29. Info: 391-0361 or jeffclaassen.com.

JOY BECKER EXHIBITS AT LINNAEA’S CAFE Flora of Kauai. Info: 541-5660 or jumpwithjoy@hotmail.com.

LEE LAWSON PRESENTS: EARTH SEA SKY at Linnaea’s Caf» through Aug. 30. Info: LeeLawson.com, Lee@LeeLawson.com or 466-7772.

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.

LINDA BROWNSON PHOTOGRAPHS AND JOHNNY LOUIS ACRYLIC PROTRAITS on canvas. Through October at Gulliver’s Travel, corner of Santa Rosa and Walnut. Also showing: a selection of 100-year-old “Octagon Barn” shingles painted by members of the El Camino Art Association. Info: 489-1487.

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

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 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 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 exhibits impressionist art by Gerane through August. 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.

ECR GALLERY WESTERN ART AND MERCANTILE 2261 Center St. between Bridge St. and Burton Dr. 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. 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 Gregory Simmons exhibits. 604 Main St. Info: 927-0880, saikugallery@earthlink.net, or 927-0636.

SCHOOLHOUSE GALLERY features artist Judy Lyon through August. Allied Arts Association’s Schoolhouse Gallery is located at 880 Main St. Info: 927-8190.

SEEKERS GLASS GALLERY at 4090 Burton Dr. Flame worked, hand-blown glass by Suellen Fowler. Through August. 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, 10-6pm daily. Rowan Chase exhibits. Info: 772-0541.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE presents Midnight Daydreams - oils by Patricia Newton through Aug 29. 601 Embarcadero, Suite10. 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.

LORI S. NUNES, local photographer exhibits through Sept. 15 at Top Dog Coffee Bar located at 844 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 704-8988.

MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY presents ‘Rhythms” through October with artists Leonore Messenger, (appliqu» paintings and collages) and Kathy Miller (fresh watercolor paintings). 835 Main St. Info: 772-2504 or 438-3084.

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

SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY presents “For The Birds” by copper sculptor

Trudi Gilliam. 601 Embarcadero. Info: 772-9955.

 

PASO ROBLES

CALY GARRIS exhibits at RaboBank located at 845 Spring St. Through August. Info: 238-7200.

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

DEBORAH KUNIC hangs at the Western and Wine Art Gallery in Cafe Vio located at 1111 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles through August.ÜInfo: 237-2722.

FIREFLY GALLERY 1301 Park St. (corner of Park and 13th). Chris Burkhard hangs his worldly photographs through Aug. 30. Info: 237-9265 or thefireflygallery.com.

GEORGE STEWART hangs his classic western art at RaboBank located at 705 Golden Hills Rd. Through August. Info: 237-1616.

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

PATTI DOOLITTLE EXHIBITS in the Paso Robles branch of First Bank Of San Luis Obispo will feature the work through August. 840 Spring St. Info: 226-3622.

PASO ROBLES ART CENTER AND ASSOCIATION is located at 2208 Golden Hill Rd. Info: 238-5473 or pasoroblesartassociation.org.

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

VINA ROBLES EXHIBITS TOMAS in its hospitality center through October. 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., 11-5pm. Info: 221-5445 or mmutrux.com.

WINDWARD VINEYARD presents ‘Life Lines Unbroken’, fantastic, unique, continuous line drawings by 60 year-old Will Jelinek though September. 1380 Live Oak Road off Highway 46 West in Paso Robles. Info: 239-2565 or windwardvineyard.com.

 

SOUTH COUNTY

THE CLARK CENTER features presents “Trifocus”, a show of pastels, watercolors, and mixed media paintings by Carolyn Braun, Sharon Sobraske, and Joan Scott. Through August 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. Info: 234-7355, myspace.com/echoartspace, or Lindarella@sbcglobal.net.

GATEWAY PICTURE FRAMING 1800 Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Great art, great framing. Info: 474-1749.

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.

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 Rd. Shell Beach artist John Landon exhibits. Check it out while you are caffeinating. Info: 773-2222.

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

WEST COAST GALLERY is a new gallery in Pismo Beach and features the oils of Laurel Sherrie through October. Gregory Simmons hangs as well. 991 Price St. Suite A. Info: 295-6120 or 305-8103.

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 by Barbara and Rosey Rosenthal. Info: 528-2141.

GREGORY SIMMONS exhibits new work at The Red Tree Gallery in Atascadero.

5850 Traffic Way. Info: 466-5850.

JANIS DENTON will be showing her new paintings at The Porch Cafe, 22322 El Camino Real in Santa Margarita through August. Info: 438-3376.

JOHN PETERSON exhibits through August in RaboBank located at 6950 El Camino Real in Atascadero. Info: 466-2325.

PAUL MCCLOSKEY shows “Paintings with Light” throughout the year at The Inn at Morro Bay, Castoro Cellars, and at Village Framing in Arroyo Grande. August: Branch Street Deli, 203 Branch St. in Arroyo Grande village. 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

CAMBRIA ART & WINE FESTIVALÜART COMPETITION Enter an original art piece for the 2009 Cambria Art & Wine Festival that will be used for all Festival advertising, posters, and in newspaper ads. Deadline to enter: Aug. 15. Info: 927-3624Üor 927-0491, or nancy@mckarney.com.

CA COASTAL COMMISSION AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST Entries due Aug. 22. Info: coast4u@coastal.ca.gov or 800-262-7848.

GROVER BEACH INVITING LOCAL ARTISTS TO DISPLAY ARTWORK COMMEMORATING 9-11, or celebrating the themes of Patriotism and the American Spirit. Artists must be willing to display their creations on September 11, 2008 and throughout the 7th Annual Memorial Event sponsored by the City of Grover Beach.

Info: 473-4580.

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.

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.

 

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

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

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 Sunday starting Aug. 17. Classes are taught by the Emmy-award-winning master, June Westmore. Info: 542-9426 or info@weddinggalleryslo.com.

BEADS N’ STITCH Aug. 16: Wild Rose. Aug. 17: Basic brick stitch. 1010 W. Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Info: 489-6544.

J. BEHMAN PRESENTS PAINTING CLASSES in Morro Bay. All levels invited. Instruction includes discussion and handouts on design, composition, and color theory. Video demonstrations by Biennia winners as well as instructor live demos. Each meeting is three hours and ends with constructive critique. Aug. 18: Abstraction, 6pm. Aug. 19. Independent Study, 6pm. $150. Info: 234-3634 or jaynebehman.com.

WARDROBE REVAMP takes place in August. For creative teens and adults interested in rethinking, recycling, and recreating clothing, accessories, and jewelry. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.

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.

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

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

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.

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

 

MEETINGS AND ASSOCATIONS

ATASCADERO ART ASSOCIATION meets on Fridays at 7pm at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Rd. Fall 2008 All Member Art Exhibit, with opening reception on Aug. 16 from 1-3pm. In Martin Polin Community Room. Info: 712-9015.

CAYUCOS ART ASSOCATION meets at the foot of the Cayucos Pier at the Cayucos Veterans Hall at 7pm.Ü Info: 995-2049.

CENTRAL COAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY meets at 7pm the last Tues. of the month at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad. Free and open to public. Info: 543-8562 or 773-4860.

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

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.

THE MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION 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

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.

THE DALLIDET ADOBE AND GARDENS is a hidden treasure located at 1185 Pacific St. in SLO and is open to the public free of charge on Fri. from 10am-1pm and on Sun. from 1-4pm. Dallidet docents available for guided tours. Info: 543-0638.

DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGOS PRESENT SUMMER TALKS taking place every other Saturday through Sept. 26 at the Historic Dana Adobe 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.

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. 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 www.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. Open Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5pm and Sun. 10:30-5pm. Info: 545-5874 or slocm.org.

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