SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY hosts its inaugural art exhibition—showing contemporary art by artists with close ties to Santa Maria—through Sept. 30 in Shepard Hall off of the lobby. For more information on exhibiting, call 922-6966, Ext. 3705.
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents an exhibit, Framing of Light, featuring the photography of Cathy L. Gregg, through Sept. 5 in the Allan Hancock Student Center Art Gallery, building G, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3764.
THE LOMPOC SCULPTORS SOCIETY presents the exhibition A Medley of Sculpture through Sept. 5 at the Centeno Gallery, Lompoc Museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc. Info: 736-3888.
THE LOMPOC VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents vintage quilts on display in the Fabing-McKay-Spanne House through September. Info: lompochistory.org or 735-4626.
THE CYPRESS GALLERY currently features the art of Jon Robert Lyra and Judith Grames-Lyra in the exhibit By The Sea through Sept. 28 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 737-1129.
THE GROSSMAN GALLERY presents an exhibit by Carol A. Kemp titled, The Face of It, through Sept. 30 at the gallery, 501 E North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 588-0876 or lifsart@verizon.net.
THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY features the works of local artists for two months at a time. 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.
THE DAVID RYAN GALLERY features the fine art of jewelry throughout September, featuring jewelry from the JCK Jewelry Show in Las Vegas. 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. On Sept. 5, celebrate with wine from Core Winery and 15 percent off all jewelry. The gallery is located at 205 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt. Info: 937-1058 or davidryangallery.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.
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THE SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM holds a “Forum Lounge” event featuring a screening of the best of the Ottawa Film Festival on Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at the forum. The forum is located at 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. Info: 966-5373.
PAUL J. MCCLOSKEY presents “Painting With Light—New Visions of the Central Coast” September through October at the Talley Vineyards Tasting Room, 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande. Info: 235-3001.
BROOKS INSTITUTE presents a photography exhibit titled Year of Rebellion, The 1970 Isla Vista Riots by Joe Melchione through Sept. 12 at the Brooks Institute Cota Street Gallery, 27 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara.. Info: 966-3888.
THE WELDON ART RANCH presents the exhibition Landscapes of the West featuring paintings by Larry Iwerks and other California Artists through Sept. 14 on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Weldon Art Ranch, Studio Gallery, 958 Weldon Road, Santa Barbara. Info: 965-5486.
GALLERY LOS OLIVOS presents the art of Sheila Underwood in the gallery through Sept. 20 at the gallery, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. An opening reception is Sept. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Info: 688-7517 or gallerylosolivos.com.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ART CENTER presents “Nouveau Victorian,” an exhibit featuring botanical print constructions by Margaret Morrison through Sept. 24 at the Art Center. An opening reception is Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Robert Reynolds’ exhibit Stillpoints shows through Sept. 28 at the Arts Center. The Art Center is located at, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
THE CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY presents the exhibit “Proud Flesh,” directed by Joanne Beaule Ruggles, through Sept. 29 at Cuesta College, Highway 1, SLO. An opening reception is Sept, 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 546-3202.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents “A Jewelry Jubilee” through September at the gallery, 778 Higuera St., suite B, SLO. An opening reception is Sept. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Info: galleryatthenetwork.com.
THE C GALLERY in Los Alamos accepts entries for its “POP” exhibit Oct. 10 through 15. Artwork must include the idea of “pop” somehow. Registration fee is $30. Info: 344-3807 or connie@thecgallery.com.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents the exhibition Made in Hollywood: Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation through Oct. 12. The museum is located at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 963-4364.
THE WEST COAST GALLERY, 991 Price St., in Pismo, is featuring oil paintings by Laurel Sherrie entitled “Central Coast Colors” through mid October. Info: 473-4640.
THE SALISBURY FINE ART GALLERY presents a new series of paintings by Marsha Connell called “Pond in Bloom” at the gallery, 6985 Ontario Road, Avila Beach. Info: 471-3110.
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 Sep 4-11, 2008.