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. An opening reception is June 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Info: 568-3994
THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents the exhibit “A Sweet Pea Centennial: 100 Years of Growing Sweet Peas in Lompoc” in the Centeno Gallery June 13 through Sept. 6 at the museum, 200 H St., Lompoc. An opening reception is June 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net.
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. An opening reception is June 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. 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. An opening reception is June 13 from 4 to 6 p.m., and Corob will read from his new book from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Shepard Hall Gallery, Santa Maria Public Library, 421 McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 934-5835 or 739-1836.
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 C GALLERY presents an exhibit featuring works by the C Gallery art classes June 13 through 24 at the C Gallery, 466 Bell St., Los Alamos. An opening reception is June 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 344-3807 or connie@thecgallery.
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 through June 19 and July 13 through 31 at the institute’s Gallery 27, 27 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara.
THE CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY presents its annual book arts exhibition June 14 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.
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 Corpora in Extremis, featuring five figurative artists 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. A Central Coast Printmakers meeting is June 14 at 1 p.m. in the Nybak Wing. A Summer Art Camp for kids is June 22 through 26 from 9 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 4 p.m. for adults. The Oil, Pastel, and Acrylic Group meets June 16 at 7 p.m. in the Nyback Wing. 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 WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents an exhibit featuring California expressionist paintings from the Irvine Museum Collection through June 7 at the museum, 2928 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos. Info: 688-1082 or wildlingmuseum.org.
THE BRONFMAN FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER presents “Tibet: Magic and Mystery” through July 15 at the community center, 524 Chapala St., Santa Barbara. A closing reception features a film screening on June 17 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Jewish Center. 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 exhibit “Yinka Shonibare, MBE: A Flying Machine for Every Man, Woman, and Child and Other Astonishing Works” shows through June 21 at the museum. 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. Huguera St., suite 800, SLO. Info: artzeroofficial@gmail.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. Info: 688-1082 or wildlingmuseum.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.
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 11-18, 2009.