ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the art show Terra Tectonica, featuring ceramic works by fine arts instructor Bob Nichols, through Oct. 25 at the gallery, Academic Resource Center, Allan Hancock College, 800 S College Ave., Santa Maria. A closing reception is Oct. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3465 or Ext. 3252.
THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents its annual Fall Show through Oct. 26 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress, Lompoc. Info: www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com or 737-1129.
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION presents its 14th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration, featuring an exhibit inspired by Mexican tradition, arts and crafts, and poetry readings, Oct. 29 through Nov. 2 at the Santa Maria Town Center, upper level, Gottschalk’s wing, Santa Maria. Info: 720-3139.
MARILYN DOVER BENSON exhibits her paintings through December at Community West Bank, South Miller, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8108 or donaldbenson2@mac.com.
THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents the exhibit Lompoc Abstractions featuring the art of Elizabeth Monks Hack through Jan. 8 at the museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc. Info: 736-3888.
DAVID RYAN GALLERY features a different selection of art every month. October is “sale month.” An art-and-wine party featuring the current artist and/or information on the 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.
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 CLARK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS currently features the art of Jayne Behman and Dana Kimberly Hixson through Oct. 25 at the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. The Clark Center accepts applications from artists willing to exhibit their work at the performing arts center in 2009 through Nov. 10. Info: Judith@agchamber.com or 489-1488.
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SANTA BARBARA presents The Holocaust Archive Revealed and Portraits of Survival running Oct. 25 through Dec. 28 at the Family Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St., Santa Barbara. Info: 957-1115 or jewishsantabarbara.org.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents the exhibit Of Life and Loss: The Polish Photographs of Roman Vishniac and Jeffrey Gusky Oct. 25 through Dec. 28. The museum celebrates Dia de los Muertos with art activities, music and dance performances, altar displays, and refreshments on Oct. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum. The exhibition Ten: Gifts of SBMA Photofutures shows through Dec. 21 at the museum. Made in Hollywood: Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation shows through Oct. 12. The museum is located at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 963-4364.
UC SANTA BARBARA’S University Art Museum presents the art of Shana Lutker, Anna Sew Hoy, and Brenna Youngblood Oct. 29 through March 1 in the University Art Gallery, UCSB, Santa Barbara. An opening reception is Oct. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. Info: 893-2951 or www.uam.ucsb.edu.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ARTS CENTER presents Antarctica: A Global Warning and Afghan Perspectives in the Gray Wing through Nov. 23. Kids’ Eye View, featuring art created by young artists during the arts center’s ARTrageous art camps, shows through Oct. 26 at the Arts Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or www.sloartcenter.org.
THE CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY presents Totally Exposed: The Art Faculty Exhibition shows through Oct. 29 at the gallery. Info: 546-3202.
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.
PAUL J. MCCLOSKEY presents “Painting With Light—New Visions of the Central Coast” through October at the Talley Vineyards Tasting Room, 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande. Info: 235-3001.
THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents Nocturnes, featuring works by Thomas Van Stein and Marcia Burtt through Nov. 16 at the museum, 2329 Jonata St., Los Olivos. Suggested donation is $2. Info: 688-1082 or www.wildlingmuseum.org.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents the glass art of Richard Mortensen through Nov. 27. The gallery is located at 778 Higuera St., suite B, SLO. Info: 788-0886 or www.thegalleryatthenetwork.com.
MOROVINO WINERY presents the art of Burch Ward through November in the winery’s tasting room, 550 1st St., Avila Beach. Info: 627-1443.
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 www.sloartscouncil.org. Info: 544-9251.
This article appears in Oct 23-30, 2008.