THE CYPRESS GALLERY presents an art show featuring the works of Vicki and Gil Andersen in the Centeno gallery through June at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress, Lompoc. Info: 737-1129.
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “Stripe and Sparkie’s Nature Adventures,” a story-telling exhibit of paintings and photographs by Michael Corob and Jeanne Sparks during the month of June in the Shepard Hall Gallery, Santa Maria Public Library, 421 McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 934-5835 or 739-1836.
THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents the exhibit “A Sweet Pea Centennial: 100 Years of Growing Sweet Peas in Lompoc” in the Centeno Gallery through Sept. 6 at the museum, 200 H St., Lompoc. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net.
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents “Iron and Plastic: Alternative Photography” featuring the works of several artists, curated by John Hood through Sept. 18 at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. Info: 568-3994.
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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MOROVINO WINERY’S Haub Gallery is host to a “Meet the Artists” event featuring Robert Peterson, Joanne Lickso, Penelope Lentz, Justin Abraham Johnson, and Mary Ratner on June 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery and winery, 550 1st St., Avila Beach. Info: 627-1443.
THE SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM presents “SmART Talks” with Stephanie Dotson on June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo. Info: 966-5373 or sbcaf.org.
THE C GALLERY presents the works of Suzi Trubitz in exhibition June 27 through Aug. 6 at the gallery, Los Alamos. An opening reception is June 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. Info: 344-3807 or thecgallery.com.
THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents the exhibit “Wildlings from the Deep” through Sept. 13, featuring photography of ocean wildlife at the museum, 2928 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos. A reception including wine tasting and other activities is June 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $20, $15 for members. Info: 688-1082 or wildlingmuseum.org.
GALLERY 113 hosts the exhibit “Interactions: Recent Genre Paintings by Peter Worsley” June 30 through July 31 at Gallery 113 in downtown Santa Barbara.
THE CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY presents its annual book arts exhibition through July 16, Monday through Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Cuesta College Art Gallery, Cuesta College, Highway 1, SLO. Info: dprochas@cuesta.edu.
THE BROOKS INSTITUTE GALLERY presents “Chasing Time: Pursuing the Shadows of Light and Strangers along U.S. Highway 395,” featuring the photography of two faculty members July 13 through 31 at the institute’s Gallery 27, 27 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara.
TRILOGY CENTRAL COAST SUMMER ART FESTIVAL partners with the San Luis Obispo Art Center to accept applications from artists to present art booths through July 18. There’s no cost for signing up. Info: sloartcenter.org or 342-7502.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ART CENTER presents the Central Coast Watercolor Society’s painting demonstration, featuring Gene Inglis-Ward, on June 30 at 7 p.m. in the Nyback Wing, SLO. A “Life Drawing” class is July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Central Coast Watercolor Society’s show “Halcyon Days” shows July 1 through 31 in the McMeen Gallery. Corpora in Extremis, featuring five figurative artists, shows through Aug. 2 with an opening reception on July 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
THE CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY and the Central Coast Printmakers present an exhibit of the works of Cuesta printmaking students through June 29 at the Cuesta Art Gallery, Highway 1, SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents the show “Glass Act” featuring the glass creations of Sheri Lkein, Richard and Kersti Lasiewski, Larry LeBrane, Richard Mortensen, Fred and Donnell Passion, and Janine Stillman June through July at the gallery, 778 Higuera St., Suite B, SLO. A reception during Art After Dark is July 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 788-0886.
GALLERY ON BRIDGE STREET presents “Fine Art for Strawberry Lovers,” featuring the works of Laure Freudenberger-Carlisle, Sheryl Knight, Guyla Amyx, and Eric Dandurand through July 6 at the gallery, 136 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande. Info: galleryonbridgestreet.com or 489-8865.
THE BRONFMAN FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER presents “Tibet: Magic and Mystery” through July 15 at the community center, 524 Chapala St., Santa Barbara. Info: 957-1115, info@sbjf.org, or jewishsantabarbara.org.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents “Brett Weston: Out of the Shadow” showing through Aug. 16. The museum is located at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 963-4364.
ART ZERO presents a fine art exhibit featuring the art of Shawn D. Bostrom, Doris Goodill, Dr. C Hite, Ron Huxley, Twila Stofer, and Kenneth A. Thompson through August at the gallery, 4251 S. Higuera St., suite 800, SLO. Info: artzeroofficial@gmail.com.
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 Jun 25 – Jul 2, 2009.