THE LOMPOC MUSEUM and La Purisima Mission docents present a benefit Ethnic Arts Marketplace featuring handcrafted dolls, jewelry, clothing, wall hangings, pottery, wood carvings, instruments, masks, and sculptures on Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stone Pine Hall, 210 South H St., Lompoc. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net.
COFFEE AND COMPANY presents the photography of Lynda Schiff, featured artist for the Lucman Gallery, through November at the coffee shop, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: 928-6492.
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the exhibition “Here, There, and Everywhere,” featuring recent works by Jill Targer, through November in the library’s Shepard Hall Gallery, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. The library holds a call for artists for the 2011-12 Gallery Exhibition in Shepard Hall, deadline for entry is Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@santa-maria.ca.us.
THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents its annual “Best of the Best” art exhibition and competition through November at the Grossman Gallery, Lompoc Public Library, 501 E North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 875-8775.
THE CYPRESS GALLERY presents its featured artist for November Nancy Hall and her show “Photography…A Moment in Time” through Nov. 28 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 East Cypress, Lompoc. Info: 929-0335.
THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents “All Aboard: America’s Romance with Railroading,” featuring historic photographs, railroad memorabilia, vintage model train cars and structures, and a working model railroad through Jan. 2 at the Lompoc Museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net.
THE MUSSELL SENIOR CENTER ART CLUB meets Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. for any media painting and camaraderie at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 E Park Ave., Santa Maria. No dues or fees. Info: pv82vp779@verizon.net.
TOWN CENTER GALLERY presents the works of the artists that also volunteer at the gallery, 321 Town Center West, suite B-6, Santa Maria. Info: 349-7303 or thetowncentergallery.com.
GOLD COAST ART AND FRAMES features the works of local artists in various media rotating every three months at 613 E. Main St., Santa Maria. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 346-6099 or goldcoastartnframes.com.
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 SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART presents “Narrative Animal Imagery” featuring works inspired by fables and mythology through Nov. 12 at the SLO Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., SLO. The show “Geometric Progression,” featuring abstract sculpture by Bart Kerwin, shows through Nov. 28 in the McMeen Gallery. The exhibit “David Stroup: Moons of Other Days” shows through Nov. 30 in the First Gallery. Info: 543-8562 or sloma.org.
WESTMONT COLLEGE presents its new Art Center with opening exhibit “John Carlander: Highlights from a Thirty-Year Career” through Nov. 13 at the college, Santa Barbara. Info: 565-6051.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents “Studio Sundays on the Front Step” featuring hands-on arts workshops Nov. 14, and Dec. 12 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the museum. The museum features artisan trunk shows Nov. 13 and 20, and Dec. 4, 11, and 18 from noon to 5 p.m. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is located at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 884-6430.
THE CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY presents the exhibit “Composite Memories,” featuring the works of Jean-Francois Podevin opening Nov. 18 and showing through Dec. 16 at the Cuesta College Art Gallery, Highway 1, SLO. An artist talk is Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. and an opening reception is 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 546-3202, Ext. 2753.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents an exhibit featuring a retrospective of fused glass artwork by Bob Pierce through Nov. 24 at the Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., suite B, SLO. Info: 788-0886.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART presents “David Stroup: Moons of Other Days” showing in the First Gallery through Nov. 29. “Geometric Progression” shows in the McMeen Gallery through Nov. 28. Info: 543-8562 or sloma.org.
GALLERY LOS OLIVOS presents “My Eclectic Storybook of Paintings Continues … ,” an exhibit by Margie Bowker through Nov. 30 at the Gallery Los Olivos. An opening reception is Nov. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. Info: 688-7517.
ISABELLA HOPE GRAHM presents a solo exhibition through Nov. 30 at the Karpeles Museum, 21 West Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Info: 962-5322.
DAVE’S ART FARM presents “Oil Painting and Neuroscience Class” with Anita Hampton and David Saari Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 4 at Dave’s Art Farm, 1451 Branch Mill Road, Arroyo Grande. Info: 528-3564 or anita-hampton@att.net.
THE C GALLERY presents its fall juried show “Circles and Sticks,” featuring several media through Dec. 8 at the gallery in Los Alamos. Info: 344-3807 or thecgallery.com.
ARTS OBISPO presents a photography exhibition by Sky Bergman titled “Burma (Myanmar)” through Dec. 15 at Arts Space Obispo, SLO Creamery, 570 Higuera St., suite 165, SLO. Info: 544-9251 or programs@artsobispo.org.
MARK ROBERT HALPER, fine art and portrait photographer, presents the exhibit “Sunlight and Water: Celebrating the Winemakers of Santa Barbara County” showing through Feb. 15 at the Los Olivos Meandering Gallery. Info: 1-888-273-2838.
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents the Jardin de las Granadas Sculpture Exhibition featuring works by Francis Michael Dawson through April 22 at the gallery, 21 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Info: 568-3994 or sbartscommission.org.
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.
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 Nov 11-18, 2010.