ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE shows metalwork by Hancock staff and students in “Metal Bedazzled” through Sept. 23 in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Allan Hancock College, 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966.
THE CYPRESS GALLERY presents the exhibit “Bits and Pieces” featuring the paintings of Shirley Wallace through Sept. 26 at the gallery, 119 East Cypress, Lompoc. Info: 736-3716.
THE LOMPOC SCULPTORS GUILD presents its group show, “Art in the Making,” through Sept. 29 at the Grossman Gallery, Lompoc Public Library, 501 East North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 733-3371.
THE SHEPARD HALL GALLERY presents the Lompoc Photography Guild’s new show, “Slice of Life,” through Sept. 30 at the library’s Shepard Hall, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us.
COFFEE AND COMPANY features the art of Lynn Duron through Sept. at the coffee shop’s Lucman Gallery, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: 928-6492.
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents “6×6,” a photographic exploration curated by Steven Lewis through Oct. 22 at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E. Lakeside, Santa Maria. Info: sbartscommission.org.
THE MUSSELL SENIOR CENTER ART CLUB meets Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. for any media painting and camaraderie at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 E Park Ave., Santa Maria. No dues or fees. Info: pv82vp779@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.
TOWN CENTER GALLERY presents the works of the artists that also volunteer at the gallery, 321 Town Center West, suite B-6, Santa Maria. Info: 349-7303 or thetowncentergallery.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.
WORTH THE DRIVE
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART presents the exhibit “Photomorphosis,” showcasing the art of Central Coast Photographic Society members shows through Sept. 25 at the museum. “Ken Frye: Artisan in Wood” shows through Sept. 28 in the First Gallery. “Acrylic Painting for Beginners“ with Robert Baeza is Thursdays through Sept. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art. Cost is $225, $200 for members. Drop-In Watercolor Classes” are Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. throughout the summer with artist Chris Berdoll at the museum. Cost is $15, $12 for museum members. The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is located at 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloma.org.
THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM presents “Quilting Through the Ages” featuring quilts of every variety Sept. 26 through Nov. 1 at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. An opening reception is Sept. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 688-7889 or santaynezmuseum.org.
THE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL is Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., SLO. A concert is Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Cost is $12 and $15. Children’s Paint Out for kids ages 5 to 15 is Sept. 28 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Cost is $15. A landscape painting demonstration with Douglas Stinn Stenhouse Sept. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. Plein Air Movie night is Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Plein Air Poetry is Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. A Plein Air Collector’s party is Oct. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost is $100. A Plein Air Quick Draw Paint-Out is Oct. 2 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. followed by a live auction from noon to 2:30 p.m. A lecture by artist Jean Stern is Oct. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. Info: sloma.org or 543-8562.
GALLERY LOS OLIVOS presents the exhibit “Creating Happiness—Paintings by Mandy Weathers and Sculptures by Tesi Sanchez-Halpert” showing through Sept. 30 at the Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Info: gallerylosolivos.com or 688-7517.
THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents a “Jewelry Jubilee” featuring earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and brooches through Sept. 30 at the Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. Info: 788-0886 or thegalleryatthenetwork.com.
THE C GALLERY presents the Santa Ynez Valley Woodworkers Guild’s group showing through Oct. 27 at the C Gallery, Los Alamos. Info: 344-3807 or thecgallery.com.
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SANTA BARBARA presents “Pioneer Jews and Contemporary Western and Historic Art” showing through Oct. 29 at the JCC, 524 Chala St., Santa Barbara. Info: 957-1115 or nfriedland@sbjf.org.
IMAGINE WINE AND ART GALLERY presents Tera Thornton’s “Color and Whimsy” through Oct. 31 at the gallery, 3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. Info: 688-1769 or imaginewine.com.
WESTMONT COLLEGE presents its new Art Center with opening exhibit “John Carlander: Highlights from a Thirty-Year Career” through Nov. 13 at the college, Santa Barbara. Info: 565-6051.
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 sbaacs.com.
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 23-30, 2010.
