The Lompoc Ten’s latest exhibit, Impressions of La Purísima, is showing until Sept. 28 at the Cypress Gallery in Lompoc. The artists will attend a reception on Sept. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. to talk to visitors.
Local painters formed the Lompoc Ten group more than a decade ago to discuss painting, build community, and share critiques, according to press materials. In this show, their paintings will honor the mission’s beauty and strength through scenes of its grounds, livestock, and interior.
Around 40 paintings will be in the show, representing different styles and media including oil, acrylic, pastel, and watercolor.
La Purísima Mission was founded in 1787. An earthquake destroyed it in 1812, but it was rebuilt in its current location in Lompoc a year later. The National Park Service reconstructed many of the mission’s original adobes in the 1930s, which was one of the largest historical restoration projects in the country, according to California State Parks.
The Cypress Gallery was founded by the Lompoc Valley Art Association in 1994 and showcases dozens of local artists. The gallery is located at 119 E. Cypress Ave. in Lompoc. It is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For more information, call (805) 737-1129.
This article appears in Sep 4 – Sep 14, 2025.