Openings, Receptions, and Events
HUES OF LIFE ART SHOW Is a collaborative effort featuring several artists, who have struggled all of their lives with disabilities. An afternoon of art, music and refreshments takes place on Sept. 26 from 1-4pm. 2060 Parker St. in SLO. Info: 782-8898.
RUBI GLASS SHOW AT THE HAUB GALLERY AT MOROVINO WINERY on Sept. 26 (noon-6pm) and Sept. 27 (noon-5pm). Carlos and Sophia Covarrubias of Rubi Glass in Arroyo Grande take inspiration from the vast natural beauty of the Central Coast with their hand-blown glass pieces that feature organic pods, leaves and seashells. Admission and wine tasting are complimentary. 550 1st St. in Avila Beach. Info: 627-1443 or morovino.com.
‘PLEIN AIR’ PAINTING FESTIVAL takes place Sept. 28-Oct. 4 11am-5pm, all over SLO County. There are film and poetry events, collectors’ party and much more. Info: sloartcenter.org or 543-8562.
ART AFTER DARK is the open house of galleries all over downtown SLO on the first Friday of the month from 6-9pm (times and events vary). Info: sloartscouncil.org or 544-9251 or call your favorite gallery directly.
MORRO BAY ART WALK takes place the second Friday of every month at the Embarcadero from 5-8pm. Sample food and wine and talk with local artists. Free. Info: 772-1068.
ART DEMOS IN MORRO BAY Second Mon. of every month at 7:15pm. Info: 772-2504.
WINNING IMAGES FOR NEW TIMES PHOTO CONTEST Deadline for entering is Oct. 19. Entry forms are available starting on Oct. 1. Info: newtimesslo.com or 546-8208.
STEYNBERG GALLERY PRESENTS Eric Johnson through October with an exhibition of newly constructed photographs titled “Shrines & Alters”. Reception on Oct. 2 from 6-9pm. 1531 Monterey St. SLO. Info: 547-0278 or steynberggallery.com.
ART IN THE PARK AT DINOSAUR CAVES is Oct. 4 and Nov. 1 in Shell Beach. Check out this fun festival in the most beautiful of locations—on the bluffs of the Pacific—on the first Sunday of month. 10am-4pm. Info: 773-1564, 704-8128, or artinthepark_2006@hotmail.com.
ARTS SPACE OBISPO presents an Open Studios preview exhibition through Oct. 23 with a reception on Oct. 2 from 6-9pm. More than 100 artworks no larger than 6×6(x6) will be on display alongside the popular digital presentation of work by the more than 220 artists participating. Dia De Los Muertos with Mark Bryan and John E. Garcia y Robertson will display paintings based on Loteria cards. Oct. 29-Nov. 10, reception on Nov. 6 at 6pm. Light Space hangs Nov. 30-Dec. 16, no Art After Dark reception in December. Hearts Obispo 4 hangs Jan. 19-Feb. 12, (tentative), with a reception on Feb. 5 from 6-9pm during Art After Dark. Pi Art hangs Feb. 22-March 18, (tentative) with receptions on March 5 from 6-9pm during Art After Dark and March 13 on National Pi Day (tentative). In the Creamery, Suite 165 at 570 Higuera St. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.
ART ZERO AND THE EXECUTIVE GALLERY are at The San Luis Center, located at 4251 S. Higuera St., Suite 800, in SLO. Upcoming exhibitions: 2nd Annual International Performance Installation Art Expo hangs throughout October with a reception on Oct. 30 from 4-7pm. I Gave at the Office hangs during November and December with a reception TBA. Business As Usual hangs throughout January – an exhibit to support the arts in public spaces. Reception on Jan. 29 from 4-7pm. Romancing the Stone is an exhibit of stone inspired artwork throughout February with a reception on Feb. 26 from 4-7pm. Timeless art exhibit throughout March with a reception on March 26 from 4-7pm. Gallery hours: Monday through Fridays 10am-5pm, except holidays. Info: artzero@gmail.com, artzeroofficial@gmail.com or http://artzero.proboards.com.
OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR starts Oct. 10 and takes place over three weekends: Oct. 10-25 all over SLO County. A preview exhibition hangs at ARTS Space Obispo through Oct. 23 in the SLO Creamery. Info: sloartscouncil.org or 544-9251.
B-W GALLERY hosts fine art photography exhibitions. 9315 Santa Clara Road in Atascadero. Info: 674-0337 or b-wgallery.com.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents Photography and Digital Arts featuring Catherine Archuleta, Randy Ward, and Mike Vieira, Oct. 1-Nov. 25. An Artful Holiday gift show presenting handcrafted and original works of art, Nov. 27-Jan. 31. The Pottery of Bill Shinn: Feb. 1-March 31. 778 Higuera, Suite B. Info: 788-0886 or galleryatthenetwork.com.
GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE presents Alice Cahill and Chuck Pruitt Photography: Oct. 1-29, George Asdel, Pen and Ink: Nov. 1-29, Winter Solstice Group Show, Multi Media: Dec. 1-29, Gregory McIntosh, Gouache and Pastel: Jan. 1-29, Our Valentine To You (Group Show), Multi Media: Feb. 1-29, Anne Carpenter Fitzpatrick Photography: March 1-29. Receptions for new exhibitions are held the 2nd Friday of every month from 5-8pm. 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10. Info: 772-1068.
ANTIQUE STREET SALE IN CAYUCOS Oct. 18 from 7am-4pm on Ocean Ave. in the downtown area. Info: 995-1200 or cayucoschamber.com.
THE ART OF CHAIR-ITY presented by The Friends of the Atascadero Library Expansion Campaign members invite you to join them on Oct. 24 at 6:30pm at The Red Tree Gallery for their benefit gala featuring over 25 artists who have donated their creative talents resulting in one-of-a-kind art chairs that creatively illustrate or portray a story of the artists’ choosing. Through October. $45. 5850 Traffic Way in Atascadero. Info: atascaderofriendsofthelibrary.org, sloleigh@sbcglobal.net or 286-7480.
SLO ART CENTER presents the OPAG (the Oil Pastel Acrylic and Mixed Media Group) exhibit of 5”x5” artworks sharing the universal theme “icons. Nov. 4-29, with the artists’ reception on Nov 6. 1010 Broad St. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
ART & CRAFT FAIRS IN CAMBRIA in the Vets Hall parking lot. Nov. 7-8, from 9am-5pm. Info: 559-877-3474, thecraftfair.org or cambriachamber.org.
ANNUAL WESTERN ART AND TRAPPINGS PASO GATHERING takes place Nov. 7-8. Features saddle makers, rawhide braiders, bit and spur makers, boot makers, silversmiths, horsehair hitchers, artists, art show and sale. 10-5pm on Saturday and 10-4pm on Sunday. Pioneer Museum / South of Mid-State Fairgrounds located at 2010 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles. $4. Info: 239-4556 or pasoroblespioneermuseum.org.
DALE CHIHULY – GLASS ARTIST – EXHIBITS AT THE SPANOS THEATRE on Nov. 30. Artist talk and class. At the PAC in SLO. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org.
ATASCADERO ART AND WINE TOUR. The event is city-wide and free. Participating businesses will hold artists’ receptions on Dec. 4, Feb. 12 and May 21. from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Info: youngcurryphotography.com/news, 704-1126 or heather@youngcurryphotography.com.
FREE FALL ART BENEFIT takes place on Dec. 5 from 11-5pm at the Cayucos Vets Hall. Over 35 artists will showcase in all types of media. Free. Live music, wine, beer, and food. Surfrider benefit. Info: mfleming
@cuesta.edu or 546 3100 ext. 2743.
ART IN THE VINEYARD AT TOLOSA WINERY takes place on Dec. 5-6 from 11-5pm on both days, free admission. Featuring over 30 local artists and craftsman. Live music, wine tasting, and appetizers. 4910 Edna Road in SLO. Info: 704-8128, artintheparkshellbeach.com or artinthepark_2006@hotmail.com.
Galleries
San Luis Obispo
CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY located at Cuesta College, just north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1. Info: 546-3102.
FRAME WORKS GALLERY 339 Marsh St. Info: 542-9000 or sloart.com.
GENE FRANCIS GALLERY AND STUDIO 1120 Garden St. Info: 545-7902.
HANDS GALLERY 777 Higuera. Info: 543-1921 or handsgallery.com.
LIFE CELEBRATION GARDEN honors and remembers family and friends at the SLO Botanical Garden, off Highway 1 in El Chorro Regional Park, across from Cuesta College. Info: 546-3501.
LI LI CLEVER JEWELRY 1129 Garden St., between Higuera and Marsh. Info: 545-9689.
LINNAEA’S CAFE presents Mary J. Kocher through September. 1110 Garden St. Info: 541-5888 or
linnaeas.com.
THE MAYR STUDIO 169 Granada Drive. Info: 547-8717 or mayrstudio@aol.com.
THE PHOTO SHOP 1027-B Marsh St., SLO. Info: 543-4025 or photoshopslo.com.
SOHO STUDIO: 1021 Higuera. Info: 546-0303.
SPIRITS OF AFRICA GALLERY located at 570 Higuera St. in the Creamery. Check out Abbey’s fierce pastels. Info: 598-3212.
TRACY TAYLOR STUDIO 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, above Old Edna’s. Info: 704-5690 or 748-7477.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY at Cal Poly. Info: 756-1571 or artdesign.libart.calpoly.edu/uag.php.
WEDDING GALLERY 1335 Broad St., Suite A. Info: 546-9426 or info@weddinggalleryslo.com.
WEST END ESPRESSO AND TEA 670-A Higuera St. Info: 543-4902.
Cambria
ARTIFACTS GALLERY 775 Main St. Info: 927-4465 or artifactsgallery.com.
BRIDGE STREET GALLERY 4210 Bridge St. Info: 927-9902.
ECR GALLERY WESTERN ART AND MERCANTILE 2261 Center St. between Bridge St. and Burton Drive. Info: 927-1369.
FRIENDS GALLERY AND STUDIO at 784 Arlington St. in Cambria presents Faces with JoCarroll. Info: 927-8616.
HOWARD KLINE GALLERY Where the Pines Meet the Sea are charming and expressive watercolors by Howard Kline. 750 Sheffield St. Info: 927-2917 or howardkline.com.
MELANEE SYLVESTER GALLERY 724 Main St. and exhibits paintings by the artist. Trace Sylvester-Harris shows. Info: melaneesylvester.com or 927-5450.
THE PAINTED LILY Artist co-op, gallery, and arts venue, in the East village. Features the art of the founding co-op of four artists, plus guest artists. Gallery programming includes events, small workshops, talks, and book-signings. 2026 Main St. in Cambria. Info: luciacapa@aol.com or 927-5747.
SAIKU GALLERY Gregory Simmons exhibits. 604 Main St. Info: 927-0880, saikugallery@earthlink.net, or 927-0636.
SCHOOLHOUSE GALLERY Allied Arts Association’s Schoolhouse Gallery is located at 880 Main St. Info: 927-8190.
SEEKERS GLASS GALLERY 4090 Burton Drive Info: 927-8626 or seekersglass.com.
TERRY DELAPP GALLERY exhibits works of Bassman, Ronis, Tice, Erwit, and more. 4210 Bridge St., Suite 7. Info: 927-9416.
VAULT GALLERY Come check out this newly expanded art space. 2289 Main St. Info: 927-0300 or vaultgallery.com.
Morro Bay
FIONA BLEU GALLERY 900 Embarcadero, 10-6pm daily. Rowan Chase exhibits. Info: 772-0541.
J. BEHMAN GALLERY 575 Embarcadero. Info: 234-3634 or jaynebehman.com.
JOHN LANDON GALLERY 845 Embarcadero, Suite E. Info: 772-7799 or 748-2386.
THE MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION 835 Main St. Info: 772-2504 or morrobayartassociation.org.
SEAWIND GALLERY 245 Morro Bay Blvd. Info: 772-5808.
SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY 601 Embarcadero. Info: 772-9955.
Paso Robles
FIREFLY / LOFT GALLERY 1301 Park St. (corner of Park and 13th). Info: 237-9265 or thefireflygallery.com.
PASO ROBLES ART ASSOCIATION at the Paso Robles City Library located at 1000 Spring St. Info: 238-5473 or pasoroblesartassociation.org.
SCULPTERRA WINERY exhibits sculptures by John Jagger. Open 10-5pm on weekends and by appointment. 5125 Linne Road. Info: 226-8881 or sculpterra.com.
VINA ROBLES Open daily from 10am-6pm. 3700 Mill Road. Info: 369-0140.
WINDWARD VINEYARD 1380 Live Oak Road off Highway 46 West in Paso Robles. Info: 239-2565.
South County
ARTIST ALCOVE IN SHELL BEACH 1801 Shell Beach Road. Info: 773-3563.
THE CLARK CENTER exhibits Paul McCloskey. 487 Fair Oaks Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-9444.
CORK STOP STUDIOS 1250 Judith Lane, (off Corbett Canyon) in Arroyo Grande. Info: 550-6399 or corkstopstudios.com.
SALISBURY FINE ART GALLERY 6985 Ontario Road in the Avila Valley. Info: 471-3110.
SEASIDE GALLERY 580 Cypress, Suite N-4 in Pismo Beach. Info: 773-8057 or theseasidegalleries.net.
STEAMING BEAN COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY in Shell Beach, 1651 Shell Beach Road Shell Beach artist John Landon exhibits. Check it out while you are caffeinating. Info: 773-2222.
VILLAGE FRAMING 121 W. Branch St. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-3587.
WEST COAST GALLERY 991 Price St., Suite A, Pismo Beach. Info: 295-6120 or 305-8103.
WILDWOOD GALLERY in Arroyo Grande located at 136 Bridge St. Info: 489-WOOD or Wildwoodwine.com.
This article appears in Autumn Arts Annual 2009.