THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the exhibit “People, Places, and Things” featuring the art of Franceska Bobi Angel through Jan. 29 at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shepard Hall, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. The Shephard Hall presents a historical photo essay of African Americans of the Central Coast Feb. 1 through 24 at the library. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us.
COFFEE AND COMPANY’S Lucmann Gallery features the works of local artist Irna Nalkmus through January at the coffee shop, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: 928-6492 or coffeencompany@yahoo.com.
THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION features watercolors by local artist Julie Rodgers Feb. 2 through 28 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 736-7386.
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents the exhibit Rec’-la-ma’-tion with Cheryl Weiss as curator through Feb. 19 at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E. Lakeside, Santa Maria. Info: 568-3994 or 568-3990.
THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents Victor’s Reflections: An Exhibit in Honor of Black History Month through Feb. 28 at the museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc. An opening reception is Jan. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net.
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.
THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY currently features the works of Bill Shinn, ceramic and pottery artist, at 321 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: bangel4123@aol.com or 934-5152.
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.
This article appears in Jan 28 – Feb 4, 2010.