Dispatches

Writers and visual artists of all ages and backgrounds are invited to submit original work inspired by personal journeys towards mental wellness for inclusion in the annual Opening Minds Art…

The International Museum of Dinnerware Design has issued a call for entries for its Sixth Biennial National Juried Exhibition, Picnic. The exhibition—for artists and designers in all media—explores the theme…

Four San Luis Obispo County nonprofit organizations are receiving a total of $116,197 from the California Arts Council in its quest to advance arts, culture, and creativity in every county…

Four days of world-class chamber music come to San Luis Obispo February 19 to 22 thanks to Festival Mozaic’s Winter Music Festival, which features internationally renowned musicians led by music…

A special evening devoted to supporting student scholarships in the performing and fine arts is scheduled Saturday, February 22, at the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center and…

The awards ceremony Saturday night at the 2025 Cambria Film Festival was intense and inspiring, with filmmakers, staff, volunteers, judges, and sponsors in attendance. The Cambria Center for the Arts…

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is gearing up for its 2025 edition, scheduled April 24-29. Organizers say that popular traditions like Surf Nite, Skate Night, and the King…

Filmmakers Aaron Goffman, Sheri Davenport, and Richard Bruce Stirling [caption id="attachment_8073" align="alignleft" width="162"] "Big White Dog" screens at the Cambria Film Fest[/caption] The 2025 Cambria Film Festival’s Friday schedule was…

Larry Morgan talks with Sy Rosen at the Cambria Film Festival's opening night gala. The 2025 Cambria Film Festival is honoring Sy Rosen, a producer and writer living in Los Angeles who…

Central Coast Film Society representative Carlos Plummer introducing "Jack & Lou." The 2025 Cambria Film Festival’s first full day of events featured screenings of two full-length feature films in competition,…