COFFEE AND COMPANY features the art of Andrew Garcia through July at the coffee shop’s Lucman Gallery, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: 928-6492.
UNITY CHURCH AND PATHWAYS TO SPIRIT CHURCH present a “Creative Street Faire” featuring artisans showcasing their creations on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unity Church, 1165 Stubblefield Road, Santa Maria. Info: unitysantamaria.net.
THE LOMPOC PHOTOGRAPHER’S GUILD presents the exhibition “Caffeinated Captured” Aug. 1 through 31 at the Southside Coffee Company, 105 South H St., Lompoc. An opening reception is Aug. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the coffee shop. Info: 735-4342 or sherriechavezphotography.comcast.net.
THE CYPRESS GALLERY presents “Color and More Color—Eclectic Gourds and Canvas,” featuring the works of Lisa Toth through Aug. 29 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is Aug. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 735-7329 or gourddiva@verizon.net.
THE BRUSH AND PALETTE ART GROUP presents an art exhibit and sale featuring works by members of the group, including the work of president Marilyn Dover Benson, through August at the Town Center Gallery, 321 Town Center West, suite B-6, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8108 or 349-7303.
THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents “Scenic Treasures of the Central Coast” features works from the Lompoc Photographer’s Guild through Sept. 5 at the Lompoc Museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net.
CHEF RICK’S presents the art of Barbara Alloway in the exhibit “SILK” currently hanging in the restaurant, 4869 S. Bradley, Orcutt. Info: 937-9512.
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.
WORTH THE DRIVE
GLOW features the light sculptures of Jamie McConnell July 30, 31, Aug. 6, and 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. at 85 W. Highway 246, Buellton. Info: jamiemcconnell.net.
ARTS OBISPO presents a “Mosaic, Art Naturally!” workshop July 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a “Living Sculpture” workshop Aug. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m., and a “Throw! Build! Fire!” workshop Aug. 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., all at Arts Obispo, 570 Higuera St., suite 175, SLO. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.
GALLERY LOS OLIVOS presents the exhibit “Points of View” featuring the works of Gail McBride Kenny and Kris Buck through July 31 at Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. The latest works of silk artist Sheila Underwood show Aug. 1 through 31 at the gallery. An opening reception is Aug. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Info: gallerylosolivos.com or 688-7517.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK features the contemporary cloisonné art of Maggie Pickering through July at the Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., suite B, SLO. Info: 788-0886 or galleryatthenetwork@gmail.com.
PAUL J. MCCLOSKEY presents “Summer Light – Arroyo Grande Valley” featuring his photo paintings July through August at the Halcyon Store, 936 South Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-2432 or halcyonstore.com.
THE SAN LUIS OBISO MUSEUM OF ART presents “Like Father, Like Daughter: Recent Work by Marti and Nat Fast” and “ABSTRACTA works by sculptors Jack Biesek and Simi Dabah” show through Aug. 1 at the museum. “Drop-In Watercolor Classes” are Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. throughout the summer with artist Chris Berdoll at the museum. Cost is $15, $12 for museum members. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is located at, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloma.org.
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SANTA BARBARA presents “Pioneer Jews and Contemporary Western and Historic Art” showing Aug. 1 through Oct. 29 at the JCC, 524 Chala St., Santa Barbara. An opening reception is Aug. 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. Info: 957-1115 or nfriedland@sbjf.org.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents a “Jewelry Jubilee” featuring earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and brooches Aug. 1 through Sept. 30 at the Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. An opening reception during Art After Dark is Aug. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 788-0886 or thegalleryatthenetwork.com.
THE SANTA BARBARA STUDIO ARTISTS kicks off with a “Viva la Fiesta!” first exhibition party Aug. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. and a month-long preview exhibit Aug. 5 through 29 at the Santa Barbara Frame Shop and Gallery, 1324 State St., Arlington Plaza, Santa Barbara. Info: 964-9505 or ashley@sopris.net.
“A CERTAIN SLANT OF LIGHT: New Works by Cyndee Howard and Lisa Schulte, Curated by Miki Garcia” is presented by the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization through Aug. 14 at The Church, 125 West Ortega St., Santa Barbara. Info: 451-8845 or tehacolleen@me.com.
THE C GALLERY presents the art of Mackenzie Duncan on view through Sept. 8 at the C Gallery, 466 Bell St., Los Alamos. Info: 344-3807 or connie@thecgallery.com.
THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents an exhibition featuring works of art from the permanent collection from the UCSB University Art Museum through Sept. 19 at the Wildling Art Museum, 2928 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos. “The Desert Speaks: The Art of Fernand Lungren” shows through Sept. 19 at the museum. Info: 688-1082 or info@wildlingmuseum.org.
HOSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA hosts its first solo art exhibit featuring the art of Angel Valente in the Leigh Block Room, Hospice of Santa Barbara. Info: 563-8820 or hospiceofsantabarbara.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 Jul 29 – Aug 5, 2010.
