Art Openings and Receptions  

Art Openings and Receptions

ALICE PARK-SPURR presents a slide presentation about her year in the Yukon wilderness June 11, 7:30-9 p.m., at Johnson Gallery and Framing Studio, 547 Marsh St., SLO. Free. Info: 541-6600.

NEVENKA SCHUMAKER presents multimedia works June 17-July 26 at the Old Gallery at the Schoolhouse, 880 Main St., Cambria. Presented by the Allied Arts Association. Other members of the association will also be presenting their works. An reception is opening day, 6-7:30 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursday-Monday, noon-3:30 p.m. Info: 927-3235.

OPEN STUDIO AND GARDEN TOUR, hosted by the Los Padres Artist Guild, features ten artists opening their studios and gardens to the public June 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in the Santa Maria Valley. Tour booklets are $10 and will admit two people to all the studios. Proceeds benefit the guild's scholarship fund. Booklets may be purchased at First Impression, Gold Coast Framing, The Loading Dock, and Company's Coming. Info: 878-7416.

DIMENSIONS 2004 is the 27th annual juried exhibit hosted by the Central Coast Craftmakers June 19-25 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: www.sloartcenter.org or 543-8562.

FINE CRAFT is an open exhibit of ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber, wood, and stone and it is presented June 19-July 25 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: www.sloartcenter.org.

LOCAL PAPERS is a display of prints and collages by Nickolaus Kopp, Hope Kroll, and Neal Sistek June 19-July 25 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: www.sloartcenter.org.

 

CALLS FOR ENTRIES

SLO ART CENTER is accepting entries for "Dimensions 2004," the annual juried show. Each artist can submit up to three works. Entries must by hand delivered June 14, 5-8 p.m., or June 15, 10 a.m.-noon, at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562.

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

ART ON THE BEACH IN AVILA features more than 60 artists presenting their works every Sunday throughout the summer on the plaza in Avila Beach. Many artists paint on location while displaying and selling their works. Info: 773-2383.

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.

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.

ONE FOOT SHOW is an exhibit of artwork in all media that are small in size and it shows through June 28 at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: www.sloartcenter.org.

NEW PAINTINGS BY RICHARD SILVA are presented through June 30 at eAfrica Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., SLO. Info: www.eafricagallery.com or 547-0278.

NORTHERN WHISPERS features paintings by Alice Park-Spurr through June 30 at Johnson Gallery and Framing Studio, 547 Marsh St., SLO. Info: 541-6600.

QUIET REFLECTIONS is a new series of paintings by Joseph Bachelor and it is presented through June 30 at McConnell Gallery, 1243 Monterey St., SLO. Info: 544-4464.

DAVID MILLER is the featured artist through June 30 at the David Ryan Gallery, 205 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt. Info: www.davidryangallery.com or 937-1058.

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.

THE CHINA SERIES features works by Joe Bachelor through June 30 at the McConnell Gallery, 1243 Monterey St., SLO. Info: 544-4464.

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.

ARTISTS' BOOKS 2004 is presented at the Cuesta College Art Gallery through July 1 at the SLO campus. Info: 546-3202.

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.

WILLIAM JOHN CARIDI is the featured artist through July 2 at the Center Gallery, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. Info: 772-6278.

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.

REMEMBERANCES is the featured show at the Culture Corner Gallery through 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.

IT'S THE WATER is a series of photos by Marlin Harms and it is showing through July 30 at Your Photo Shop, 257 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. Info: [email protected].

RENEE JOHNSEN presents her ceramic works through July 31 at the Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., Suite B, SLO. Info: 788-0886.

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.

JAMES A. CRAWFORD exhibits his photography through Sept. 1 at Grappolo, 1040 Broad St., SLO. Info: 544-1601.