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OPENINGS AND RECEPTIONS

STEYNBERG GALLERY PRESENTS A NEW TIMES IMAGE RETROSPECTIVE with a reception on Sept. 5 from 6-9pm. There Will Be Bacon: The Art of New Times hangs through September. 1531 Monterey St. SLO Info: 547-0278 or steynberggallery.com.

ART ZERO AND THE EXECUTIVE GALLERY are at The San Luis Business Center, located at 4251 S. Higuera St., suite 800, in SLO. “Death of a Samuri” shows Sept. 5-26, with a closing reception 4-7pm on Sept. 26. All exhibit receptions include food, drink, and audio/visual presentations. Gallery hours are 10am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Info: artzeroofficial@gmail.com, art-0.tripod.com, or theplayingfield.proboards36.com.

ART AFTER DARK takes place the first Friday of each month among the art spaces in SLO. Sept. 5. Info: 544-9251 or programs@sloartscouncil.org.

ART IN THE PARK AT DINOSAUR CAVES is the first Sunday of the month through Nov. 2 in Shell Beach (Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2). 10am-4pm. Check out this fun festival in the most beautiful of locations—on the bluffs of the Pacific. Info: 773-1564, 704-8128, or artinthepark_2006@hotmail.com.

BARACK OBAMA ART EXHIBIT takes place on Sept. 5, 6pm at Spirits Of Africa Gallery, located at 570 Higuera St. in the Creamery. Check out Abbey’s fierce pastels, hear and see some drumming and dancing, and make a donation to Senator Obama. Info: 598-3212.

JEFF CLAASSEN GALLERY presents STENZSKULL’s first solo art exhibition entitled “Cut & Paste.” Through Oct. 4. Reception during Art After Dark. 1118 Morro St. Info: 391-0361 or jeffclaassen.com.

PAUL MCCLOSKEY shows “Paintings with Light” throughout the year at The Inn at Morro Bay, Castoro Cellars, and at Village Framing in Arroyo Grande. Through September: Shadow Canyon Cellars in SLO. Sept. 5 artist reception at 5pm. 956 Monterey St. September: Talley Vineyards, 3031 Lopez Drive in Arroyo Grande. Info: 235-3001 or paul_mccloskey@mac.com.

THE PEACE LIBRARY: ARTISTS’ BOOKS OF WAR & PEACE at ARTS Space Obispo is Sept. 5 with receptions on Sept. 5 and Sept. 21, noon-4pm. The library is a collection of handmade books reflecting on politics, philosophy, war, peace, and the state of our nation. SLO Creamery, Suite #165 at 570 Higuera St. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.

THE PHOTO SHOP presents “Colors of the Southwest” by Melissa Fitzpatrick - a series of hand-colored black-and-white silver gelatin photographs. Through Sept. 14, with an artist reception on Sept. 5 from 6-9pm. 1027 B Marsh St. Info: 543-4025 or photoshopslo.com.

THE RED TREE GALLERY RECEPTION 5850 Traffic Way in Atascadero. Every Wed. from 5-7pm is Atascadero’s Blue Balloon Wednesdays. Enjoy refreshments and the work of local and national artists. Also featuring Ronald Ray Rogers. Info: theredtreegallery.com or 466-5850.

SLO ART CENTER presents Robert Reynolds’ “Stillpoints” through Sept. 28. Through Sept. 24: Nouveau Victorian, Botanical Print Constructions by Margaret Morrison. Q&A with Morrison and Gordon Fuglie on Sept. 5, 7pm. 1010 Broad. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.

BOB AND BONNIE WILKINS EXHIBIT at The Porch Cafe, 22322 El Camino Real, in Santa Margarita through September. Oils, watercolors, and photography. Reception for the artists takes place on Sept. 6, from 3-5pm. Info: 438-3376.

WATERCOLORS, PEN AND INK DRAWINGS BY ELLEN DEMOE POOL hang from Sept. 7-December at the Morro Bay Public Library Community Room, 625 Harbor in Morro Bay, 11-4pm Tues.-Sat. A reception for the artist takes place on Sept. 7 from 2-4pm. Info: 528-1634.

ART ON THE PROMENADE IN AVILA takes place through Nov. 23 on Sundays from 10am-4pm. Info: 489-6597.

ART DEMOS IN MORRO BAY Second Mon. of every month at 7:15pm. Info: 772-2504.

CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY presents Proud Flesh, collaborative artworks produced under the direction of artist and professor emeritus Joanne Beaule Ruggles, with a reception on Sept. 10 starting at 6pm. The gallery is located at Cuesta College, just north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1. Info: 546-3102.

FIREFLY GALLERY 1301 Park St. (corner of Park and 13th). Zone North: A Selection of North County Artists from the 2008 Open Studios Art Tour takes place at Firefly Gallery, in conjunction with the 2008 Open Studios art tour, will be hosting a curated exhibition of North County artists with all types of media. Sept. 5-Oct. 26. Reception on Sept. 12 starting at 6:30pm. Info: 237-9265 or thefireflygallery.com.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE presents New Beginnings - watercolors by Joyceanna Archie through Sept. 29 with a reception on Sept. 12 from 5-8pm. 601 Embarcadero, Suite10. Info: 772-1068.

 

GALLERIES - SLO

CAROL TIMSON BALL will be the featured artist at Big Sky Cafe with her “Nature’s Palette” exhibit of soft pastels. Hangs through Sept. 10. 1121 Broad St. Info: 545-5401.

FARMERS’ ALLIANCE EXHIBIT is at the SLO County Historical Museum at 696 Monterey St. The Farmers’ Alliance was a national agrarian political and economic movement from the 1890s. The exhibit will be up through December. Info: 543-0638.

FOTOSTRATIONS STUDIO is located in The Creamery, 570 Higuera St. Suite 120. Robert Frear photography. Info: 451-6876.

FRAMEWORKS GALLERY presents “Impressions of France” an exhibition by Tricia Reichert. 339 Marsh St. Info: 542-9000 or sloart.com.

THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents through September: Unique jewelry by 12 artists and artist couples. 778 Higuera, Suite B. Info: 788-0886 or galleryatthenetwork.com.

GENE FRANCIS GALLERY AND STUDIO 1120 Garden St. Info: 545-7902.

HANDS GALLERY presents John Ramos. Ramos has been voted New Times best artist. 777 Higuera. Info: 543-1921 or handsgallery.com.

JOY BECKER EXHIBITS AT LINNAEA’S CAFE Flora of Kauai. Info: 541-5660 or jumpwithjoy@hotmail.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.

LINDA BROWNSON PHOTOGRAPHS AND JOHNNY LOUIS ACRYLIC PROTRAITS on canvas. Through October at Gulliver’s Travel, corner of Santa Rosa and Walnut. Also showing: a selection of 100-year-old “Octagon Barn” shingles painted by members of the El Camino Art Association. Info: 489-1487.

THE MAYR STUDIO 169 Granada Drive. Info: 547-8717 or mayrstudio@aol.com.

MICHAEL ACKERMAN is the resident artist at 153 Cross St. (behind Trader Joe’s in the SLO Design Center). A place for artists and the community to play takes place the third Sat. and Sun. of month at 2880 Broad St. Info: ackermanarts.com.

NEW FRONTIERS MARKETPLACE EXHIBITS JILL GISLER of Forever Stoked through September. Rotating artists will exhibit each month. 896 Foothill Road in SLO. Info: 785-0194.

SOHO STUDIO: 1021 Higuera. Pamela Seeley, Wilda Ferguson, Kathy Rowe. Info: 546-0303.

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 presents “Wire We’re Here,” wire sculpture by Ross Rayborn. 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. Through Oct. 10. 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.

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 Dr. 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 features Adam Licsko. 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.

LORI S. NUNES, local photographer exhibits through Sept. 15 at Top Dog Coffee Bar located at 844 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 704-8988.

MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY presents ‘Rhythms” through October with Leonore Messenger, (applique paintings and collages) and Kathy Miller (fresh watercolor paintings). 835 Main St. Info: 772-2504 or 438-3084.

SEAWIND GALLERY 245 Morro Bay Blvd. Info: 772-5808.

SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY presents Catherine Archuleta’s Pacific Blues which include photos of SLO County all the way to the South Pacific. 601 Embarcadero. Info: 772-9955.

 

PASO ROBLES

DALE EVERS DESIGN STUDIO is at 3055 Limestone Way. Info: 434-9237 or 434-9242.

PASO ROBLES ART CENTER AND ASSOCIATION is located at 2208 Golden Hill Road. 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 EXHIBITS TOMAS in its hospitality center through October. Open daily from 10am-6pm. 3700 Mill Road. Info: 369-0140.

THE VINE GALLERY features the oil paintings of Marni Mutrux at 1312 Park St., Thurs.-Sun., 11-5pm. Info: 221-5445 or mmutrux.com.

WINDWARD VINEYARD presents ‘Life Lines Unbroken’, fantastic, unique, continuous line drawings by 60 year-old Will Jelinek though September. 1380 Live Oak Road off Highway 46 West in Paso Robles. Info: 239-2565 or windwardvineyard.com.

 

SOUTH COUNTY

THE CLARK CENTER 487 Fair Oaks Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-9444.

CORK STOP STUDIOS presents Carol Paquet, Anne Stahl, and Xenia Madison. 1250 Judith Lane, (off Corbett Canyon) in Arroyo Grande. Info: 550-6399 or corkstopstudios.com.

ECHO ARTSPACE in Grover Beach. Info: 234-7355, myspace.com/echoartspace, or Lindarella@sbcglobal.net.

GATEWAY PICTURE FRAMING 1800 Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Great art, great framing. Info: 474-1749.

MONUMENT BOARD SHOP has skate and surf gear, clothing and accessories, but they also have cool art hanging on the walls –and it’s all for sale. Burly Vreeland, Forever Stoked, and some SoCal dude named Noah. In the Applebee’s shopping center, 1402 Grand Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-1144 or monumentboardshop.com.

NAMASTE STUDIOS Hair Salon and Art Gallery, 960-B W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach. Info: 481-4463.

PORTRAIT ARTIST FRED VENTURA is offering 8-by-10 pen-and-ink drawings on Sat. in the Village of Arroyo Grande. The art show at Farmers’ Market is from 11am-2:30pm and features live music. Info: fred@venturaes.com.

SALISBURY FINE ART GALLERY presents Anita Hampton’s Morning Glow exhibit. 6985 Ontario Rd. in the Avila Valley. Info: 471-3110.

SEASIDE GALLERY in Pismo Beach showcases Simon Bull, Godard, Victor Ostrovsky, and Linda Blevins. 580 Cypress, Suite N-4. Info: 773-8057 or theseasidegalleries.net.

SLO DOWN PUB ARTISAN GALLERY 1200 E. Grand Ave. (at Brisco Road), in Arroyo Grande. Showcasing art, ceramics, jewelry and furniture mostly created by artists of the Central Coast. Info: 473-0102 or slodownpub.com.

STEAMING BEAN COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY in Shell Beach, 1651 Shell Beach Rd. 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 features the oils of Laurel Sherrie through October. Gregory Simmons, Thomadro, Rubi Glass, and more exhibit. 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.

 

MORE ART EXHIBITS

AGELESS BEAUTY: FACES OF HEARST CASTLE showcases objects from the debut publication of Hearst Castle Press and focuses on engaging faces found in the art at San Simeon. Through December. Info: 1-800-444-4445 or hearstcastle.com.

THE ARTERY 5890 Traffic Way, in Atascadero. Info: 464-0533 or theartery.info.

ART IS FOR EVERYONE! is located at 1254 Second St. in Los Osos. “Hecho en Espa“a” (“Made IN Spain”) is an exhibit of original prints and paintings by Barbara and Rosey Rosenthal. Info: 528-2141.

B-W GALLERY at 9315 Santa Clara Road in Atascadero. Info: b-wgallery.com or 674-0337.

CAYUCOS COMMUNITY ART GALLERY presents Ruth Fischbach’s oils through Oct. 9. At the foot of the pier. The gallery is open Wed.-Sun., 1-4pm. Info: 995-2049.

EARTH TONES GALLERY Info: 466-4415.

GREGORY SIMMONS exhibits new work at The Red Tree Gallery in Atascadero.

5850 Traffic Way. Info: 466-5850.

MARK BRYAN will show his latest pieces at Circle of Friends Gallery at 5529 Tunitas in Atascadero. Though Sept. 27. Info: 466-4653, artofMarkBryan.com, or circleoffriendsgallery.com.

PHOTOGRAPHER JOSE OROZCO exhibits his series of black-and-white and color photographs. 934 St. Mary Ave. in Cayucos. Info: 995-3308 or orozcophotography.com.

 

CALLS FOR ENTRIES AND ARTISTS

ENTRIES FOR THE YOUTH ART CONTEST deadline is Sept. 4. The contest is open to youth ages 2 to college-aged. Winners and their parents and guardians will be invited to a media event on Sept. 20 from 10am–noon at the Tiger Garden at the Charles Paddock Zoo. Winning artists will be given scholarship money and an honorary family membership. Info: 470-3182 or charlespaddockzoo.org.

GROVER BEACH INVITING LOCAL ARTISTS TO DISPLAY ARTWORK COMMEMORATING 9/11, or celebrating the themes of Patriotism and the American Spirit. Artists must be willing to display their creations on September 11, 2008 and throughout the 7th Annual Memorial Event sponsored by the City of Grover Beach.

Info: 473-4580.

FRAME WORKS 3RD ANNUAL ART ECO is an exhibition featuring green designs through appropriation. All art must be made out of recycled, reused, or reclaimed materials. Info: 542-9000 or sara@sloart.com.

PASO ROBLES MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION has vendor spaces available for antique and crafts shows happening in downtown Paso Robles through October. Info: 238-4103 or pasoroblesdowntown.org.

C GALLERY IN LOS ALAMOS wants your “Pop” art. Artists from SF to LA are invited to submit works Oct.10-15. Info: 344-3807 or thecgallery.com.

 

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

PILLOWS AND TABLERUNNERS take place on Sept. 9 in Morro Bay. Info: 772-6278.

ANAM-CRE STUDIO weekly pottery classes for the whole family, Thurs. at 6:30pm. A new teen class to be held Thurs. nights as well. Located at the Creamery in SLO Home School pottery class Tues. at 2pm. Info: anamcre.com, 544-1850 or 896-6197.

ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND KIDS run through the Linda Blevins Studio. Classes combine drawing, painting, and sculpture for students 1st-12th grade, and multiple media for adult studio classes. Tues-Thurs. Info: lindablevins.com or 929-0683.

ART IS FOR EVERYONE! 1254 Second St., Baywood Park, in Los Osos. Info: 528-2141.

BEADS N’ STITCH 1010 W. Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Info: 489-6544.

BISHOP’S PEAK EMBROIDERER’S GUILD meets the third Sat. of month from 9am-2pm in Grover Beach. Info: 473-9268.

CAMERA CLUB OF SLO meets the second Thurs. at the Veterans Hall, 801 Grand Ave. 7:30pm. Info: 542-0530 or slocameraclub.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL DARKROOM: A BASIC APPROACH with Paul McCloskey. Info: 235-3001 or paul_mccloskey@mac.com.

GLAMOUR MAKEUP CLASSES for professionals in or wanting to be in the makeup industry for film, weddings, or retail are happening at the Wedding Gallery Of San Luis Obispo, every Sunday. Taught by the Emmy award-winning June Westmore. Info: 542-9426 or info@weddinggalleryslo.com.

GLASSBLOWING LESSONS in Harmony. Info: 927-4248 or 909-1295.

LI LI CLEVER JEWELRY at 1129 Garden St. offers jewelry design workshops. Info: 545-9689.

JACQUE BRACKETT offers art classes for physically challenged adults for relaxation, expression, and healing. Info: 927-5965.

PASO ROBLES offers several art classes for all ages. Info: 546-3121 or 237-3988.

 

MEETINGS AND ASSOCATIONS

ATASCADERO ART ASSOCIATION meets on Fridays at 7pm at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road. The Fall 2008 All-Member art exhibit now on view in the Martin Polin Community Room. Info: 712-9015.

CAYUCOS ART ASSOCATION meets at the foot of the Cayucos Pier at the Cayucos Veterans Hall at 7pm. Info: 995-2049.

CENTRAL COAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY meets at 7pm the last Tues. of the month at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad. Free. Info: 543-8562 or 773-4860.

EL CAMINO ART ASSOCIATION meets the fourth Mon. of the month, 10am, at the Ramona Garden Center, 10th and Ramona in Grover Beach. Info: 627-0256 or 773-4860.

MIDLIFE WOMEN WHO CREATE meets on Sun. from 3-5pm at Arroyo Grande residence. Info: Yahoo Groups “Cre8_to_Stimul8” or sooz_weissberg@hughes.net.

THE MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION presents Leigh Rubin and his cartoons on Sept. 8 starting at 7:15pm. “A Twisted Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste.” Rubin will be giving a talk and slide show of how he creates his hilarious characters. 835 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 772- 2504.

PASO ROBLES ART CENTER AND ASSOCIATION is located at 2208 Golden Hill Rd. Watercolor with John Barnard every Tues., 9am-noon. $125 per month. Info: 238-5473 or pasoroblesartassociation.org.

 

MUSEUMS

DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGOS PRESENT TALKS taking place every other Saturday through Sept. 26 at the Historic Dana Adobe located at 671 S. Oakglen Ave. in Nipomo. Info: 929-5679.

CENTRAL COAST NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION offers presentations and more. A Geology exhibit takes place through September. Maps, rocks, and more illustrate the frequency of earthquakes in the county. Info: 772-2694 or morrobaymuseum.org.

CENTRAL COAST VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM in SLO preserves maps, films, and more. 801 Grand Ave., 10am-3pm Wed-Sat. Free. Info: vetmuseum.org, 543-1763 or 543-5240.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM at the Paso Robles Volunteer Firehouse is dedicated to the heritage of the Paso firefighters. Exhibits include an old fire truck, a live stage and puppet theater, an arts and crafts area, and Newton’s Playhouse. Info: 238-7432.

THE DALLIDET ADOBE AND GARDENS is a hidden treasure located at 1185 Pacific St. in SLO and is open to the public free of charge on Fri. from 10am-1pm and on Sun. from 1-4pm. Dallidet docents available for guided tours. Info: 543-0638.

ESTRELLA WARBIRD MUSEUM, located at 4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles includes exhibits of military aircraft, memorabilia, and artifacts. Info: 227-0440 or ewarbirds.org.

IOOF HISTORIC HALL PRESENTS “Pismo Oceano Vegetable Exchange” through September at 128 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande. The focus of the exhibit is the cooperative’s history and the food it produces on the Central Coast. Historic photographs and crate labels will be featured. Info: southcountyhistory.org, 489-8282, 458-3321.

JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS is located at 536 Marsh St. in SLO. A historic living museum of a Victorian home circa 1880. Original furnishings and ongoing events. Info: 781-7308 or slocity.org/parksandrecreation/jackhouse.asp.

MISSION SAN MIGUEL ARCANGEL is located at 775 Mission St. Info: 467-3256 or missionsanmiguel.com.

MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER OF SLO COUNTY, at 696 Monterey St. Wed.-Sun., 10am-4pm. Info: 543-0638 or slochs.org.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM in Santa Maria is located in the oldest living residence at 412 S. McClelland. Displays and activities for all ages. Sat.: “Live” at the museum at noon. Free. Info: 614-0806 or naturalhistorysantamaria.com.

PASO ROBLES PIONEER MUSEUM is located at 2010 Riverside Ave. A collection of visual and written history, a preservation of the cultural heritage of California’s Paso Robles area through displays, historical literature, and education. Info: 239-4556 or pasoroblespioneermuseum.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM is located at 1010 Nipomo St. in SLO. The museum inspires learning through play within a rich environment of interactive exhibits and programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Open Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5pm and Sun. 10:30-5pm. Info: 545-5874 or slocm.org.

STROLL HEARST CASTLE GARDENS through October includes the hidden terrace, Neptune Pool dressing rooms, and more. Info: 1-800-444-4445 or hearstcastle.com.