THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents “Basketmakers: Traditional to Modern,” an exhibit highlighting baskets of all shapes and sizes Oct. 3 through Jan. 3 at the museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc. An opening reception is Oct. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net.
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE’S Ann Foxworthy Gallery currently features a photography exhibit by Hancock instructor Dave Passage in the college’s academic resource center, Ann Foxworthy Gallery at 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3465.
THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY presents works by local artists each month at its location at 321 Town Center West, suite B-6, Santa Maria. Info: bangel4123@aol.com or 934-5152.
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE ART CLASSES include mixed media, painting, and drawing. Open to ages 18 and up, any time throughout the semester. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3209.
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THE STEYNBERG GALLERY presents the exhibit “Shrines and Altars” featuring photographs by Eric B. Johnson Oct. 1 through 31 at the Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., SLO. An opening reception is Oct. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 547-0278.
PAUL J. MCCLOSKEY presents “Painting with Light” photo paintings through October at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Info: web.mac.com/paul_mccloskey.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents the exhibit “Lens to Image: The Photo Journey” featuring the artwork of Randee Ward and Mike Vieira Oct. 1 through Nov. 29 at the gallery, 778 Higuera St., SLO. Info: 788-0886.
CAL POLY presents a photojournalism exhibit documenting the lives of California’s farmworkers Oct. 1 through Nov. 30 in the Robert E. Kennedy Library, Cal Poly, SLO. A reception and wine pouring is Oct. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: cla.calpoly.edu/socs or 756-1216.
CORKSHOP STUDIOS offers an “Encaustic Painting” beginners workshop Oct. 3 or 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Corkstop Studios, 1250 Judith Lane, Arroyo Grande. An “Encaustic Wax” open session for experienced artists is Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the studio. Info: 544-1681 or info@corkstopstudios.com.
THE UCSB MULTICULTURAL CENTER presents the exhibit “Race, Lies, and Stereotypes: Posters on Racism and Anti-Semitism” Oct. 8 through Dec. 11 at the MultiCultural Center, UCSB, Santa Barbara. An opening reception is Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. Info: 893-8411.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents a “Corot in California” showing through Oct. 11 at the museum. The museum is located at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 963-4364.
THE C GALLERY presents the exhibit “East/West” featuring the art of Luis Ramirez and Marti Fast through Oct. 22 at the C Gallery, 466 Bell St., Los Alamos. Info: 344-3807 or thecgallery.com.
THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents the winners of its Horse Photography Competition in exhibition Oct. 4 through Nov. 15. An opening reception is Oct. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. The museum’s fall exhibition celebrating the Sierra Nevada mountain range, curated by Scott McClaine, through Jan. 3 at the museum in Los Olivos. Info:
wildlingmuseum.org or 688-1082.
SANTA BARBARA ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW seeks new artists in Santa Barbara County to join its ranks, displaying art every Sunday along Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara. It’s the only continuous, non-juried arts festival that caters to every medium, as long as it’s original art. Info: 897-1982 or sbaacs.com.
CARRIED AWAY ART offers art classes throughout the week on various media, including ceramics, drawing, painting, and collage. The gallery is located at 1200 E. Grande Ave., Arroyo Grande. Info: 481-4364.
ART AFTER DARK is the art walk in San Luis Obispo featuring local and guest artists’ receptions in open galleries, demonstrations, and conversations over glasses of wine on the first Friday of every month. Find the monthly event guides at sloartscouncil.org.
Info: 544-9251.
This article appears in Oct 1-8, 2009.
