THE CYPRESS GALLERY currently features the exhibition Abstract Thoughtby Elizabeth Monks Hack through August at the gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is Aug. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 737-1129.
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 features the art of a new artist every month. 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 www.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.
WORTH THE DRIVE
MOROVINO WINERY presents American abstract symbolist art by Herbert Evans Macdonald through July 31 at the winery and tasting room, 550 1st Street, Avila Beach. Info: 627-1443.
GULLIVER’S TRAVEL presents photography by Bill Neufeld and oil paintings by Marsha Lee through July 31 at the gallery, corner of Santa Rosa and Walnut, SLO. Info: 489-1487.
GALLERY LOS OLIVOS presents the works of Maggie Pickering and Judeenne Warren through August at the gallery, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. An opening reception is Aug. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 688-7517.
THE STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS presents its Fine Arts Summer Workshops Aug. 4 through 8 at 116 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. Classes are offered for beginning through advanced for students ages 8 to 19. Workshops include dance, drama and vocal arts. Info: call 473-0377 or visit www.thestudioofperformingarts.com.
THE SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM presents the group art exhibit, The Bellwether Effect: At the Forefront of Design,through Aug. 10 at the Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. A Forum Lounge event titled Claymation Nation: New Work from Nathalie Djurberg is Aug. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the forum. Info: 966-5373, Ext. 104.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ART CENTER presents the art of Timothy Anderson in the exhibition ex nihilo – drawings showing through Aug. 17. Art Encounters features the works of 38 different artists through Aug. 3 at the arts center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or www.sloartcenter.org.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents It’s All About Me: California Artists’ Self-Portraits and A Tibet Expedition 1938: Selected Gifts from Two Explorers, withboth exhibitions showing through Aug. 17 at the museum. Identities shows 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.
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: www.galleryatthenetwork.com.
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 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 www.sloartscouncil.org. Info: 544-9251.
This article appears in Jul 31 – Aug 7, 2008.