THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents its annual Fall Show through Oct. 26 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress, Lompoc. Info: www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com or 737-1129.
MARILYN DOVER BENSON exhibits her paintings through December at Community West Bank, South Miller, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8108 or donaldbenson2@mac.com.
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the art show Terra Tectonica, featuring ceramic works by fine arts instructor Bob Nichols, through Oct. 25 at the gallery, Academic Resource Center, Allan Hancock College, 800 S College Ave., Santa Maria. A closing reception is Oct. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3465 or Ext. 3252.
THE DAVID RYAN GALLERY features a different selection of art every month. 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.
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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THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents the exhibition Ten: Gifts of SBMA Photofutures through Dec. 21 at the museum. An opening reception is Oct. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. Made in Hollywood: Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation shows through Oct. 12. The museum is located at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 963-4364.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents the show Fused Glass by Richard Mortensen. An opening reception is Oct. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., suite B, SLO. Info: 788-0886 or www.thegalleryatthenetwork.com.
THE COASTAL QUILTERS GUILD presents its annual Harvest of Colors show featuring multiple exhibits, workshops, and displays Oct. 4-5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara. Cost is $7, $3 for parking. Info: www.coastalquilters.org or 969-2817.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ART CENTER presents the Plein Air Painting Festival, featuring multiple events through Oct. 5. Info: www.sloartcenter.org. The Art Center is located at, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
THE CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY presents Totally Exposed: The Art Faculty Exhibition shows Oct. 2 through 29 at the gallery. An opening reception is Oct. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 546-3202.
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 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. An artists’ reception is Oct. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. 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. 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 a “Common Ground” painting demonstration featuring multiple artists in the museum’s garden Oct. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 2329 Jonata St., Los Olivos. Nocturnes, featuring works by Thomas Van Stein and Marcia Burtt shows 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 Oct 2-9, 2008.