Art Openings and Receptions

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS features an all-member show, “New Works, New Directions,” Jan. 1-31 at 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Info: 688-7517.

ART AFTER DARK is a night of artists’ receptions, demonstrations, artists’ talks, and more in galleries throughout downtown SLO Jan. 2, 6-9 p.m. Info: www.sloartscouncil.com or 544-9251.

INTRODUCTIONS 2004 is an exhibit featuring works by new members of the SLO Art Center Jan. 2-Feb. 2. The exhibit is in the First Gallery of the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. A reception for the artists is opening day, 6-8 p.m., in conjunction with Art After Dark. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 543-8562.

THE UNIVERSE OF THE LEAF features twelve images by Steve Miller Jan. 2-Feb. 4 at Brewed Behavior, 739 12th St., Paso Robles. A reception for the artist is Jan. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

VIBRANT HILLS…STRICTLY FROM THE IMAGINATION features paintings by Peter Antonio Jan. 2-Feb. 6 at McConnell Gallery, 1243 Monterey St., SLO. A reception for the artist is opening day, 6-9 p.m., in conjunction with Art After Dark. Info: www.mcgallery.com or 544-4464.

OH HAPPY DAYS features expressionist paintings by Aleah Koury and sculptures by Dan Rider Jan. 2-Feb. 29 at Salisbury Gallery, 1250 San Luis Bay Dr., Avila Valley. Gallery hours are Thursdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m., or by appointment. Info: 878-4243.

VISIONS 2004 is the annual photography competition and show presented by the Central Coast Photo Society Jan. 10-Feb. 9 at the SLO Art Gallery, 1010 Broad St., SLO. A reception and awards ceremony is Jan. 10, 6-8 p.m. The Art Center is open Wednesday-Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 543-8562.

CALIFORNIA DREAMING is an exhibit of Golden State landscapes by Deb Festa and Peter Fox through Jan. 31 at Fairways Restaurant at Dairy Creek, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., SLO. A reception for the artists is Jan. 11, 3-6 p.m. Info: 528-5241.

HERE WE GO AGAIN features watercolors by Marlene McQueen and photography by Debby Boutros Jan. 11-Feb. 15 at the Morro Bay Art Association Art Gallery, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. A reception for the artists is Jan. 11, 1-3 p.m. Info: 772-2504.

ROSEMARY GREENVILLE, Chinese brush painter, is the featured artist at the Cayucos Art Association exhibit Jan. 11-March 4 at the Cayucos Veterans Hall, at the foot of the pier in Cayucos. A reception for the artist is opening day, 1-3 p.m. Info: 528-4448.

BUILDING A COLLECTION is the winter exhibit showing at the Wilding Art Museum Jan. 11-March 7 at the gallery, 2329 Jonata St., Los Olivos. The display showcases American wilderness art. An opening reception is Jan. 11, 3-5 p.m. Info: www.wildingmuseum.org or 688-1082.

CALLS FOR ENTRIES

CENTRAL COAST PHOTO SOCIETY hosts its annual open competition and exhibit, “Visions 2004.” Bring in work Jan. 3, 1-5 p.m., at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Artists must be either residents of SLO County or members of the Art Center and Photo Society. Artists may enter up to three works for a fee of $10 per artist for members, $15 per artist for non-members. Maximum size is 44” in any direction, including frame, and must be wired for hanging. Info: 543-8562.

MORRO BAY RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT is seeking local artists to display their work in the Morro Bay Community Center Art Gallery. Selected artists show for one month at a time. Info: 772-6278.

ARTISTS’ GALLERY SPACE AVAILABLE in San Luis Artists’ Gallery. To rent a space, pick up guidelines at 570 Higuera St., SLO. Info: 547-9396 or 544-8346.

Ongoing

CHARLIE CLINGMAN presents new oil paintings, including plein air, surfantasies, dreamscapes, and explorations in an at Charlie’s Ranch Showroom, near Morro Bay. Info: 772-9096.

WE LIVE HERE! features works by Dottie Hawthorne, Etty Klinger, and John Barnard through Jan. 2 at McConnell Gallery, 1243 Monterey St., SLO. Free. Info: 544-4464.

CULTURE CORNER GALLERY, 313 W. Tunnell, shows “Tis the Season” through Jan. 7. “Dreamtime” moves from the gallery to the space at the Santa Maria Airport for the same dates. Info: 922-1529 or 928-6739.

ORGINAL SILK ART AND SCARVES by artist Liv Hansen are showing through Jan. 12 at Villicana Winery, 2725 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles. Info: 239-9456.

FINDING THE FANTASTIC IN THE FAMILIAR is a photography exhibit by Marlin Harms showing through Jan. 15 at Your Photo Shop, 257 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. Proceeds will be shared with the Morro Estuary Greenbelt Alliance.

LORI SLATER exhibits still life abstract paintings through Jan. 17 at the Cambria Library. Includes watercolors, oils and acrylics. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 927-4336.

CYPRESS GALLERY, 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc, presents “Outer Limits,” a show for the new year, through Jan. 26. The gallery’s winter hours are noon-4 p.m., closed Mondays. Info: 737-1129.

ABRUPTLY OPINIONATED is an exhibition by the Cuesta College Fine Arts Faculty showing through Jan. 30 at the Cuesta College Art Gallery, SLO Campus. Info: 546-3202.

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 through Jan. 31 at 778 Higuera St., Suite B, SLO. Info: 788-0886.

EMILY JAGGER is the featured artist at the Atascadero Library through Jan. 31. Hosted by the Atascadero Art Association. Info: 462-0632.

CLARENCE WEISS exhibits plein air paintings of the Central Coast and forms and canyons of Cambria through Jan. 31 at Casa de Oro Jewelry, 4090 Burton Dr., Cambria. Info: 927-5444.

COREY HARTUNG exhibits photographs through Jan. 31 at Central Coast Surfboards, 736 Higuera St., SLO.

L’ARTISTE GALLERY features works by Clifford Kaiser, Priscilla Beadle, Dora Barretto, Maggie Pickering, and Kurt Bewley through Jan. 31 at 570 Higuera St., SLO. Info: 543-1278.

EXPRESSIONS features works from Susan Connors, Brian Weitkum, Char Maciel, Marla Lowman, Russ Rosene, Pat Typer, Georgia Sanford, Lee Bunpus, Jerry Sabol, Rick Richard, Maraya Bumpus, and Yuri Lyr through Feb. 14 at the University Center Gallery, 3171 Temple St., Halcyon. Info: 489-2822.

LITTLE BITS AND PIECES OR EVERYTHING features multimedia works by Anne Kellogg through Feb. 29 at the Garden Café, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos. Hours are Mondays, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturdays, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and Sundays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 528-8574.

DAVID JONES is the featured artist at SeaVenture Resort through April 1 at 100 Ocean View Ave., Pismo Beach. Info: 773-4994.