SLOMA Shares Art Bridges Collection with Community
“Lake Valley” by Rachel Rose "Once Upon Now," the newly opened exhibit at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, is an example of a unique and creative way…
Don’t Rush Through “The Secret Place”
It’s always inspiring to know that while we live in a relatively small town, our community is fortunate to have a museum that continues to welcome a variety of artists…
“Colors of Conservation” Moves to Morro Bay
Dennis Curry, "Autumn Vineyard" Those of us who live on the Central Coast know intuitively the natural beauty that surrounds us. Whether walking along vast stretches of ocean and…
Studios on the Park Brings Fantasy to Life
There has always been a very distinct line between fine art and what can be considered fine craft. On rare occasions these lines blur and ultimately blend into an entirely…
Process, Not Product, Marks Beckwith’s Art
Shadow Dance (48"x60"), Potion (48"x36"), Limerick (48"x60") While downtown SLO has lost many of its art galleries over the last few years, we are fortunate to have EDNA Contemporary providing…
Barahona’s Art at SLOMA Is Deeply Personal
Deanna Barahona’s exhibit in the Nybak Gallery at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art details her upbringing and her father’s immigration from El Salvador to the United States. In…
We Need More of Cabeza de Baca
Living in California we sometimes take for granted how fortunate we are to live in such a visually stunning and diverse state. The Mexican culture in particular is deeply ingrained…
“Strange Magic” Renews Sense of Wonder
Walking into the Nybak Gallery at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art and viewing Julie Alpert’s Strange Magic is a lot like stepping into Pee-wee’s Playhouse or Alice in…
Viewing Nature Through Bedford’s “Window”
When we moved our family to San Luis Obispo 34 years ago, we vowed never to take for granted that we were now living in one of the most exquisitely…
SLOIFF Review: “Chosen Family”
Heather Graham shows herself to have an incredibly positive outlook and ambitious mindset as the writer, director, and star of the film Chosen Family, which was screened Saturday night at…