THE CYPRESS GALLERY currently features the exhibition Abstract Thought by Elizabeth Monks Hack through August at the gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. The art of Jon Robert Lyra and Judith Grames-Lyra shows in the exhibit By The Sea through Sept. 28 at the Cypress Gallery. Info: 737-1129.
THE GROSSMAN GALLERY presents an exhibit by Carol A. Kemp, titled The Face of It, Sept. 2 through 30 at the gallery, 501 E North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 588-0876 or lifsart@verizon.net.
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 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 currently features pottery from Mata Ortiz, Mexico. 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.
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 CUESTA COLLEGE ART GALLERY presents the exhibit “Proud Flesh,” directed by Joanne Beaule Ruggles, Aug. 29 through Sept. 29 at Cuesta College, Highway 1, SLO. Info: 546-3202.
THE SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM holds a “Meet the Curator and Artist” event featuring Jean-Pierre Hebert on Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. at the forum. Jean-Pierre Hebert: Drawing with the Mind opens Aug. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the forum. A “Forum Lounge” event features 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.
THE SANTA BARBARA STUDIO ARTISTS presents an annual open studio tour in benefit of the Arts Fund of Santa Barbara Aug. 30 and 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Santa Barbara. An opening Gala Exhibition is Aug. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Arts Fund of Santa Barbara Gallery, 205 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara. Info: 899-8854 or santabarbarastudioartists.com.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents Identities through Aug. 31. The exhibition 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.
MOROVINO WINERY presents paintings by Herbert Evans Macdonald through Aug. 31 at the winery, 550 First St., Avila Beach. Info: 627-1443.
GALLERY LOS OLIVOS presents the works of Maggie Pickering and Judeenne Warren through August at the gallery, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. The art of Sheila Underwood hangs in the gallery Sept. 1 through 20. Info: 688-7517 or gallerylosolivos.com.
PAINTING WITH LIGHT—NEW VISIONS OF THE CENTRAL COAST features the photography of Paul McClosky at the Branch Street Deli, 203 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, for the month of August. Info: 253-3001.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents “A Jewelry Jubilee” August through September at the gallery, 778 Higuera St., suite B, SLO. Info: galleryatthenetwork.com.
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.
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. 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 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 Aug 28 – Sep 4, 2008.