THE CYPRESS GALLERY currently features the exhibition Abstract Thought by Elizabeth Monks Hack through August at the gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. 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 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 SAN LUIS OBISPO ART CENTER presents “Nouveau Victorian,” an exhibit featuring botanical print constructions by Margaret Morrison Aug. 22 through Sept. 24 at the Art Center. A watercolor demonstration featuring Susan McKee is Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Nybak Wing, SLO. Robert Reynolds’ exhibit Stillpoints shows through Sept. 28 at the Arts Center. Award-winning sculptor DJ Garrity teaches a sculpting workshop Aug. 21 through 28 at the art center. The Art Center is located at, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
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. An opening reception is Aug. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. 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. Info: 688-7517.
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.
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 sloartscouncil.org. Info: 544-9251.
This article appears in Aug 21-28, 2008.