Art created by two Allan Hancock College alumni is featured at the Ann Foxworthy Gallery on campus until Oct. 2. The exhibit, called Made in Santa Maria, highlights the professional accomplishments of Ruben Espinoza and Aaron Cribbs, who both started their careers at Hancock’s art program.
Espinoza and Cribbs will be talking about the exhibit on Sept. 12 at the Boyd Concert Hall (Building F) from 6 to 7 p.m. on the college’s Santa Maria campus, according to press materials.
Espinoza has worked in the animation industry for more than 15 years for companies including Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, and Warner Bros. He also paints neighborhood murals inspired by his Mexican heritage.
Cribbs is known for painting signs and murals. With almost 20 years of experience, his work is scattered across the Central Coast, from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles. He also painted the Santa Maria Civic Center sign.
The exhibit is free to the public. It’s located in Santa Maria at 800 S. College Drive inside Hancock’s Academic Resource Center. Foxworthy Gallery is open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information call Elizabeth Russell, the gallery’s co-coordinator, at (805) 922-6966.
This article appears in Sep 11 – Sep 18, 2025.