Art Openings and Receptions  

Art Openings and Receptions

WINE AND FOOD RECEPTION for artist Eve Porinchak is celebrated May 21, 5-7 p.m., at Summit Investment Group, 3220 S. Higuera St., SLO. Info: 549-9001.

EXPOSED is a non-profit photography exhibit featuring the works of Terri Hawkins, Allen Johnson, Crystal Myers, and Anastasia Kontaxaki May 21, 6-10 p.m., and May 22, noon-6 p.m., at 1351 Monterey St., SLO. An opening reception is May 21. Info: 478-6833.

REMEMBERANCES is the featured show at the Culture Corner Gallery May 21-July 14 at 313 W. Tunnell, Santa Maria. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. The exhibit moves to the gallery’s airport showcase July 15-Sept. 8. Info: 922-1529 or 928-6739.

8TH ANNUAL OPENING MINDS EXHIBIT features artistic expressions of people with mental illness. The display is May 26-June 4 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. A reception is opening day, 3-6 p.m. Info: 541-5144, Ext. 165.

ART IN THE PARK, presented by the Morro Bay Art Association, fills Morro Bay City Park May 29-31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and features local artists and vendors from all over the state displaying their wide variety of arts and craft items. Info: 772-2504.

EVOLUTION DESTINATION showcases the thesis work of 5th year architecture design students at Cal Poly. The exhibit features cutting edge designs by more than 130 students May 29-31, noon-5 p.m., at the Chumash Auditorium. An opening reception is May 28, 3-6 p.m. Info: 756-7432.

CALLS FOR ENTRIES

IMAGE STUDIOS OF CAMBRIA is accepting writing samples from area writers interested in participating in “10x4,” a collaborative theatrical and filmed production. Writers chosen will each write 5-6 minute monologues inspired by a piece of art from one of ten selected artists. Info: 927-1112.

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.

PAPER QUILT is a show of art projects by students in the Cuesta College Emeritus Program and it shows through May 22 at Borders Books, Madonna Plaza, SLO. Info: 528-6557.

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.

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. Info: 1-866-DIAL-AHC, Ext. 3252.

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.

BARYY LUNDGREN exhibits his wood sculptures through May 31 at Johnson Gallery and Framing Studio, 547 Marsh St., SLO. Info: 541-6600.

HANDMADE PRINTS features works by the Central Coast Printmakers through May 31 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. 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 through May 31 at 1531 Monterey St., SLO. Info: www.eafricagallery.com or 547-0278.

WILLIAM SHINN displays ceramic works through May 31 at The Gallery at the Network, SLO. Info: 788-0886.

JOHN OLT displays his sculptures through May 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.

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.

MARY PIERINI-ALLEN displays her paintings through May 31 at Robert Hall Winery. Info: www.maryallens.net.

MY FAVORITE THINGS features works by Eve Porinchak through May 31 at the Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. Info: 772-1068.

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.

FEMME, FRUIT, AND FLOWERS features big and colorful paintings by Josephine Crawford through June 1 at the McConnell Gallery, 1243 Monterey St., SLO. Info: www.mcgallery.com or 544-4464.

RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBIT features paintings by Dan Piel through June 4 at the University Art Gallery, Cal Poly. Info: 756-1571.

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.

NEW TALES TO TELL features local artists telling stories with their art through June 13 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: www.sloartcenter.org.

STONE OF HOPE features figurative paintings by Joanne Beaule Ruggles through June 13 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: www.sloartcenter.org or 543-8562.

GENE ELSDON is the featured artist through 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. The gallery is located at 880 Main St., Cambria. Info: 927-8190.

ITALIAN CITIES features photographs by Kevin Barden through June 15 at The Photo Shop, 1027 Marsh St., SLO. Info: www.kevinbarden.com or 550-1652.

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.

MARSHA REBSTOCK presents watercolors paintings through June 23 at the Cayucos Community Art Gallery, at the foot of the pier, Cayucos. Presented by the Cayucos Art Association. Info: 995-2049.

ARDEN VINCENT displays oil paintings through June 23 at Castoro Cellars Winery, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton. Info: 238-0725.

ANNUAL GALAXY ART SHOW, a juried show featuring pastel, oil, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media works and is presented by the Paso Robles Public Library through June 24 at the library, 1000 Spring St. Info: 237-3870.

UP CLOSE IN THE PARKS II features sketches and paintings by local artists through June 30 at the Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay.
COLLECTED WORKS: WILDLIFE, PORTRAITS, AND MURALS is an exhibit of works by Cynthia Yancey through June 30 at Outspoken, 1422 Monterey St., SLO. Info: www.coffeediva.com.

TANGIBLE MEDITATIONS features the works of David Ruddell, Herve Desache, Horace Bristol, and Ginger Maxwell through June 30 at the Salisbury Fine Art Gallery, 1250 San Luis Bay Dr., Avila Valley. Info: 595-2105.

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.

CLOSE TO HOME is the featured show at the Culture Corner Gallery at he gallery’s airport showcase through July 14. Info: 922-1529 or 928-6739.

SANTA MARIA CAMERA CLUB is exhibiting their photographic techniques and interests in two displays through Aug. 31. The first display is at the Arbor View Medical Plaza, 210 Palisade Dr., Suite 102. The second exhibit is at the Arbor View Retirement Home, 12290 N. Suey Rd.