ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the art show Terra Tectonica, featuring ceramic works by fine arts instructor Bob Nichols, Sept. 18 through Oct. 25 at the gallery, Academic Resource Center, Allan Hancock College, 800 S College Ave., Santa Maria. An opening reception is Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A closing reception is Oct. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3465 or Ext. 3252.
THE CYPRESS GALLERY currently features the art of Jon Robert Lyra and Judith Grames-Lyra in the exhibit By The Sea through Sept. 28 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 737-1129.
THE GROSSMAN GALLERY presents an exhibit by Carol A. Kemp titled, The Face of It, through Sept. 30 at the gallery, 501 E North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 588-0876 or lifsart@verizon.net.
SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY hosts its inaugural art exhibition—showing contemporary art by artists with close ties to Santa Maria—through Sept. 30 in Shepard Hall off of the lobby. For more information on exhibiting, call 922-6966, Ext. 3705.
THE LOMPOC VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents vintage quilts on display in the Fabing-McKay-Spanne House through September. Info: www.lompochistory.org or 735-4626.
THE DAVID RYAN GALLERY features the art of Santa Barbara artist Channing Peake throughout September. An art-and-wine party featuring the current artist and/or information on the art is every first Friday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The gallery is located at 205 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt. Info: 937-1058 or www.davidryangallery.com.
MARILYN DOVER BENSON exhibits her paintings September through December at Community West Bank, South Miller, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8108 or donaldbenson2@mac.com.
THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY features the works of local artists for two months at a time. New artists are welcome. Summer art classes offered include silk painting, pottery, cartooning, and mask making. Cost is $8 an hour. The gallery is located at 142 Town Center East in Santa Maria. Info: 349-7788.
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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GALLERY LOS OLIVOS presents the art of Sheila Underwood in the gallery through Sept. 20 at the gallery, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Info: 688-7517 or www.gallerylosolivos.com.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ART CENTER presents “Nouveau Victorian,” an exhibit featuring botanical print constructions by Margaret Morrison through Sept. 24 at the Art Center. Robert Reynolds’ exhibit Stillpoints shows through Sept. 28 at the Arts Center. The Art Center is located at, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or www.sloartcenter.org.
THE CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY presents the exhibit “Proud Flesh,” directed by Joanne Beaule Ruggles, through Sept. 29 at Cuesta College, Highway 1, SLO. Info: 546-3202.
NEW TIMES presents There Will Be Bacon: The Art of New Times through September at the Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., SLO. Info: www.newtimesslo.com.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents “A Jewelry Jubilee” through September at the gallery, 778 Higuera St., suite B, SLO. Info: www.galleryatthenetwork.com.
THE C GALLERY in Los Alamos accepts entries for its “POP” exhibit Oct. 10 through 15. Artwork must include the idea of “pop” somehow. Registration fee is $30. Info: 344-3807 or connie@thecgallery.com.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents the exhibition Made in Hollywood: Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation through Oct. 12. The museum is located at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 963-4364.
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SANTA BARBARA presents the exhibit The Art of Seco: Music on Canvas through Oct. 15 at the Federation, 524 Chapala St., Santa Barbara. Info: 957-1115, info@sbjf.org, or jewishsantabarbara.org.
BROOKS INSTITUTE presents the exhibition “EnLIGHTenment,” featuring photography from the school’s Master of Fine Arts program, shows through Oct. 16 at the Brooks Institute’s Gallery 27, Santa Barbara. Info: 966-3888 or 690-4913.
THE CLARK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS currently features the art of Jayne Behman and Dana Kimberly Hixson through Oct. 25 at the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. An artists’ reception is Sept. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Info: 234-3634 or 550-6206. The Clark Center accepts applications from artists willing to exhibit their work at the performing arts center in 2009 through Nov. 10. Info: Judith@agchamber.com or 489-1488.
THE WEST COAST GALLERY, 991 Price St., in Pismo, is featuring oil paintings by Laurel Sherrie entitled “Central Coast Colors” through mid October. Info: 473-4640.
PAUL J. MCCLOSKEY presents “Painting With Light—New Visions of the Central Coast” through October at the Talley Vineyards Tasting Room, 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande. Info: 235-3001.
THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents its fall exhibition, Nocturnes, featuring works by Thomas Van Stein and Marcia Burtt through Nov. 16 at the museum, 2329 Jonata St., Los Olivos. Suggested donation is $2. Info: 688-1082 or www.wildlingmuseum.org.
THE SALISBURY FINE ART GALLERY presents a new series of paintings by Marsha Connell called “Pond in Bloom” at the gallery, 6985 Ontario Road, Avila Beach. Info: 471-3110.
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 www.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 www.sloartscouncil.org. Info: 544-9251.
This article appears in Sep 18-25, 2008.