Art Openings and Receptions  

ENERGY features digital images created by Allan Hancock College art instructor Ed Harvey through May 28 in the Learning Resources Center Art Gallery, Santa Maria campus. A reception for the artist is April 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 1-866-DIAL-AHC, Ext. 3252.

MARSHA REBSTOCK presents watercolors paintings April 30-June 23 at the Cayucos Community Art Gallery, at the foot of the pier, Cayucos. An opening reception is May 2, 1-3 p.m. Presented by the Cayucos Art Association. Info: 995-2049.

QUILT SHOW, presented by the Bear Valley Quilters of Los Osos, features a vendors mall, drawings, quilt appraisers, and more May 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and May 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way. Info: 528-0572 or 528-8706.

JOHN OLT displays his sculptures May 1-31 at the Sculpture Gardens, 4 miles off Hwy 46 East, Paso Robles. The gardens are open weekends, noon-6 p.m. Info: 467-3901.

GENE ELSDON is the featured artist May 6-June 14 at The Gallery at the Old Schoolhouse in Cambria. Presented by the Allied Arts Association. Other members of the association will also exhibit paintings, photos, and sculpture. An opening reception is May 6, 6-7:30 p.m. at the gallery, 880 Main St., Cambria. Info: 927-8190.

UP CLOSE IN THE PARKS II features sketches and paintings by local artists May 6-June 30 at the Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay. An opening reception is May 6, 5:30-7 p.m., and includes food, champagne, and more.

ART AFTER DARK is a night of exhibits, demonstrations, receptions, and other special events by downtown SLO galleries and exhibit spaces May 7, 6-9 p.m. Info: 544-9251.

POTTERY SALE is presented by the fine arts department at Allan Hancock College May 7, noon-5 p.m., and May 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in Building F of the Santa Maria campus. Info: 1-866-DIAL-AHC, Ext. 3252.

WILLIAM SHINN displays ceramic works through May 31 at The Gallery at the Network, SLO. A reception for the artist is May 7, 6-9 p.m., in conjunction with Art After Dark. Info: 788-0886.

HANDMADE PRINTS features works by the Central Coast Printmakers May 7-31 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. A reception for the artists is opening day, 6-8 p.m. Info: www.sloartcenter.org.

AFRICAN WILDLIFE PAINTINGS by Dennis Curry and wood carvings by the Makonde Tribe from Southern Tanzania are featured at the eAfrica Gallery May 7-31 at 1531 Monterey St., SLO. An opening reception is May 7, 6-9 p.m., in conjunction with Art After Dark. Info: www.eafricagallery.com or 547-0278.

NAKED LADIES, FRUIT, AND FLOWERS features works by Josephine Crawford May 7-31 at the 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: 544-4464.

NEW TALES TO TELL features local artists telling stories with their art May 8-June 13 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. A reception for the artists is opening day, 6-8 p.m. Info: www.sloartcenter.org.

 

CALLS FOR ENTRIES

CENTRAL COAST FINE ART JURIED COMPETITION is presented by the Morro Bay Art Association. The deadline to submit slide is April 30. Info: www.coastcountry.com/competition/ or 772-2504.

ART IN THE PARK is celebrated the first Sunday of every month at the Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach. The event includes live music, food, a farmers' market, fresh flowers, massage, and vendors of fine art. Artists are needed to participate in the event and all mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and furniture, are welcome. Info: 704-8128.

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.

 

Ongoing

ARTISTS' IN GATHERING invites artists to bring oil, water, mixed media, photography, jewelry, fiber, sculptures, and unique woodwork to Creekside Casa Java. 338 W. Tefft St., Nipomo. every Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., to work and collaborate with other artists. Info: 929-2112.

MAINO WEDDING EXHIBIT features a vintage 1911 wedding dress, tuxedo, and other accessories of May and Charles Maino, the son of the SLO building contractor who built the Carnegie Library that now houses the SLO County Museum and History Center. The exhibit runs through April 30 at the museum, 696 Monterey St., SLO. Info: 543-0638.

DEB FESTA is the featured artist through April 30 at the Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. Info: 772-1068.

TIERRA-VINEYARD MEETS THE SEA showcases new works by painters Ebrahim Amin, Richard Lopez, and Anita Hampton through April 30 at Salisbury Gallery, 1250 San Luis Bay Dr., Avila Valley. Info: 595-2105 or 471-3110.

JACQUE BRACKETT exhibits watercolors, oils, and sketches through April 30 at the Cambria Branch Library. Info: 927-4336.

BEAUTY SURROUNDS US is an art exhibit featuring the works of oil painters Cyndi Johnson and Bill Strasen through April 30 at Castoro Cellars Winery, Templeton. Info: 927-1949.

JEANNETTE REINA displays her art through April 30 at the Center Gallery in Morro Bay. Info: 772-6278.

BERNADETTE TELLEFSON is the featured artist through April 30 at Moonstones Gallery, 4070 Burton Dr., Cambria. Info: 927-3447.

SPRING SHOW AND SALE is presented by the Allan Hancock College Association of Visual Arts through April 30 at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall. Info: 1-866-DIAL-AHC, Ext. 3252.

PASTEL is presented by the Paso Robles Art Association through April 30 at the Robert Hall Winery, 3443 Mill Rd., Paso Robles. Info: 239-7337.

A DAY IN PARIS features black and white photographs by Christina Dillow through April 30 in the front room at Linnaea's, 1110 Garden St., SLO. Info: 610-9262.

STUDENT ART SHOW, presented by the students in Janet Johnson's class at Coast Union High School, features mixed media works through May 1 at the Old Schoolhouse Gallery, 880 Main St., Cambria. Sponsored by the Allied Arts Association. Info: 927-8190.

AS CHILDREN SEE THEMSELVES is an exhibit of original oil paintings by Bob Young showing through May 2 at Linnaea's Café, 1110 Garden St., SLO. Info: 771-9489.

AQUARIUS 27 is the annual art show featuring the best in watercolor through May 2 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Presented by the Central Coast Watercolor Society and juried by Jan Kunz. Info: www.sloartcenter.org.

NOT SO STILL LIFE features lively paintings by Robert Burridge through May 4 at the McConnell Gallery, 1243 Monterey St., SLO. Info: 544-4464.

EMERITUS PASTEL CLASS at Cuesta College exhibits their paintings through May 7 at the Paso Robles Public Library, 1000 Spring St. Library hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 226-0132.

SPRING CELEBRATION features photography by Janice Peters and watercolors by Ardella "Jo" Swanberg through May 9 at the Morro Bay Art Gallery, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. Presented by the Morro Bay Art Association. Info: 772-2504.

ATMOSPHERES features works by Barbara Alloway through May 9 at the McKeon-Phillips Art Gallery and Winery, 2115 S. Blosser Rd., Santa Maria. Info: 928-3025.

SYMPHONY OF COLOR is the featured exhibit through May 12 at the Culture Corner Gallery's airport showcase, Santa Maria.

STUDENT ART EXHIBITION 2004 is presented by Cuesta College through May 12 at the Cuesta College Art Gallery, SLO campus. Info: 546-3202.

CLOSE TO HOME is the featured show at the Culture Corner Gallery through May 12 at 313 W. Tunnell, Santa Maria. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Info: 922-1529 or 928-6739.

JIM ARZOUMAN displays his color flower photographs through May 14 at the Photo Shop, 1027 Marsh St., SLO. Info: 534-0734.

PCPA SCENIC DESIGN: THE FIRST FORTY YEARS is a special exhibit celebrating set design and designers through May 14 at the Betteravia Gallery, 511 E. Lakeside Pkwy, Santa Maria. The exhibit includes video, photography, three-dimensional art, and more.

PUEBLO STYLE POTTERY of the Mata Ortiz region is exhibited through May 15 at Hands Gallery, 777 Higuera St., SLO. Features the work of Juan Quesada and other artists. Info: 543-1921.

SUBURBAN LANDSCAPES are the theme of oil paintings by Jed Joyce showing through May 22 at Compact Art Gallery, 570 Higuera St., SLO. Info: 235-3645. Info: 544-9251.

PAINTERS OF THE CARLTON features Cuban-inspired work by Nino Macuca and spiritual renditions by William Kenyon through May 25 at The ARTery, 6025 Palma Ave., Atascadero. Info: 464-0533.

ABUNDANT BOUQUETS is an art show presented by the Lompoc Valley Art Association through May 30 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 737-1129.

PURELY PICTURESQUE PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATIONS features photography, graphic design, and fine art by Tim and Merle Wheeler through May 31 at Os-Care Gallery at Your Photo Shop, 257 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. Info: 772-3279.

LAUREL SHERRIE exhibits landscapes and still life oil paintings through May 31 at Branch Deli, 203 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-4640.

JAMES A. CRAWFORD shows his new photographic works through May 31 at The Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10, Morro Bay. Info: 772-1068.

TRIANGULATION features works by Douglas Bond, Marti Fast, and Alfredo Arciniaga through June 5 at the University Center Gallery, 3171 Temple St., Halcyon. Info: 489-2822.

THE MUD SHOW features the pottery works of Steve Stoffel, Jim Marx, and Mary and Herby Knaebel through June 18 at Circle of Friends Gallery, Atascadero. Info: www.circleoffriendsgallery.com or 466-4653.

SPRINGTIME features watercolors by Karen Denton and Norma Beaton through June 30 at Gulliver's Travel, 605 Santa Rosa St., SLO. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 929-3131.

LETS EAT! features watercolors by Jill Targer and acrylics by Donalee Nelson through July 1 at Vigneto Ristorante, 991 Rancho Parkway, Arroyo Grande, Info: 474-6371.