THE LOMPOC VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents vintage quilts on display in the Fabing-McKay-Spanne House through September. An opening reception is June 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the house, 207 North L St., Lompoc. Info: lompochistory.org or 735-4626.
THE GROSSMAN GALLERY presents an exhibition featuring the photography of Jeff Jones with an environmental education component by William Tweed through June at the gallery, Lompoc Public Library, 501 East North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 875-8778.
THE DAVID RYAN GALLERY features the art of plein air artist Niles Nordquist through June. An art-and-wine party featuring the current artist and/or information on the current 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 davidryangallery.com.
THE CYPRESS GALLERY currently features the photography of Collette Christel July 1 through 27 at the gallery, 119, Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 737-1129.
THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY features the works of local artists for two months at a time. Currently featured is the art of Lori Noel through July 16. 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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ART ZERO holds an opening reception for the show Abstract Minded featuring the work of six artists June 27 from 4-7 p.m. at the Executive Gallery, 4251 South Higuera St., Suite 800, SLO. Info: Artzeroofficial@gmail.com.
THE CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY presents the exhibition “The Essential Worker” featuring the work of Nell Campbell, Patricia Clarke, Kate Connell, Bob DeBris, Cathy Gregg, Ian McKaig, Larry Mills, Barbara Parmet, Matthew Straka, and Paul Wellman through June 27. The gallery is located at 105 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Info: 349-1018.
THE PACIFIC PRIDE CENTER presents a PRIDE art reception July 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Free.
THE SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM presents SmArt Talk: Jen Vanderpool on July 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the forum. The group art exhibit, The Bellwether Effect: At the Forefront of Design, shows through Aug. 10 at the Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. Info: 966-5373, Ext. 104.
BROOKS INSTITUTE presents a fundraiser exhibition featuring photography through July 10 at the Brooks Institute Cota Street Gallery, 27 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara. Info: 690-7612 or laochildren.org.
PAINTING WITH LIGHT features the photography of Paul J. McCloskey through July 15 at Kennedy Club Fitness, 88 Tank Farm Road, SLO. Info: web.mac.com/paul_mccloskey.
MOROVINO WINERY presents American abstract symbolist art by Herbert Evans Macdonald through July 31 at the winery and tasting room, 550 1st Street, Avila Beach. Info: 627-1443.
GULLIVER’S TRAVEL presents photography by Bill Neufeld and oil paintings by Marsha Lee through July 31 at the gallery, corner of Santa Rosa and Walnut, SLO. Info: 489-1487.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ART CENTER presents Art Encounters, featuring the works of 38 different artists through Aug. 3 at the arts center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents It’s All About Me: California Artists’ Self-Portraits an exhibition showing through Aug. 17 at the museum. The museum is located at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 963-4364.
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 sloartscouncil.org. Info: 544-9251.
This article appears in Jun 26 – Jul 3, 2008.