Art Openings and Receptions

ALLIED ARTS GIFT GALA features a display and sale of hand made and original items Dec. 4-22 at the Schoolhouse Gallery, Cambria. Hosted by the Allied Arts Association. Gallery hours are Thursday-Monday, noon-3:30 p.m.

JOHN D. OLT displays figurative sculpture in bronze and marble Dec. 4-Jan. 31 at Salisbury Gallery, 1250 San Luis Bay Dr., Avila Valley. Also showing are new paintings by Anita Hampton, Ebrahim Amin, Carole Cooke, and more. The gallery is open Thursday-Sunday, and by appointment, Info: 878-4243.

ART AFTER DARK provides the opportunity to meet local artists and enjoy special hospitality while strolling the historic streets San Luis Obispo. The event takes place downtown SLO Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m. Info: 544-9251.

ART AND WINE PARTY features works by ceramist Don Frith and glassmaker Sabine Snykers Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at David Ryan Gallery, 205 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt. The event includes wines from Foxen Vineyard. Artists’ talks and a wine presentation begin at 7:30 p.m. Info: www.davidryangallery.com or 937-1058.

AHLY MUELLER is the featured artist through Dec. 28 at the San Luis Artists’ Gallery, 570 Higuera St., SLO. A reception for the artist is Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m., in conjunction with Art After Dark. Info: 473-3214 or 925-2403, Ext. 816.

9TH ANNUAL HANDMADE HOLIDAY SHOW features ornaments, gifts, and art created by local artists Dec. 5-23 at Johnson Gallery and Framing Studio, 547 Marsh St., SLO. An artists’ reception is Dec. 5, 7 p.m.-midnight, in conjunction with Art After Dark. Includes free gift wrapping and refreshments daily. Info: 541-6600.

MARCIA HARVEY is the featured artist at the Dec. 5-31 at Compact, 570 Higuera St., SLO. A reception for the artist is opening day, 6-9 p.m., in conjunction with Art After Dark. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 235-3645.

G. R. TOLBERT displays photographs through Dec. 31 at Photoworks Frame Gallery, 1157 E. Clark Ave, Suite I, Santa Maria. A reception for the artist is Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m., and includes live jazz, food, and more. Info: 937-8114.

WE LIVE HERE! features works by Dottie Hawthorne, Etty Klinger, and John Barnard Dec. 5-Jan. 2 at McConnell Gallery, 1243 Monterey St., SLO. A reception for the artists is opening day, 6-10 p.m., in conjunction with Art After Dark. Free. Info: 544-4464.

L’ARTISTE GALLERY features works by Clifford Kaiser, Priscilla Beadle, Dora Barretto, Maggie Pickering, and Kurt Bewley Dec. 5-Jan. 31 at 570 Higuera St., SLO. A reception for the artists is opening day, 6-9 p.m., in conjunction with Art After Dark. Info: 543-1278.

GALLERY AT THE NETWORK features tribal jewelry art by Linda Hendler, ceramics by Alice Sennett and Richard Stowe, pottery by Charles Varni, and Lampworks glass jewelry by Sue Heaton Dec. 5-Jan. 31 at 778 Higuera St., Suite B, SLO. A reception for the artists is Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m., in conjunction with Art After Dark. Info: 788-0886.

HOLIDAY ART SALE features works by local artists and children Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Deborah Denker and Perry Jamieson’s Studio, 710 Fiero Ln., #15, SLO. Includes jewelry, textiles, lamps, cards, paintings, and more. Info: 549-9026.

CHARLIE CLINGMAN presents new oil paintings, including plein air, surfantasies, dreamscapes, and explorations in an exhibit opening Dec. 6. A reception for the artist is 1-4 p.m., at Charlie’s Ranch Showroom, near Morro Bay. Info: 772-9096.

CREATIVE PERCEPTIONS is the holiday show featuring works by Dorthea Dunlap and Joan Mitchell through Dec. 31 at Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. A reception to meet the artists is Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m. Info: 688-7517.