City and SLOMA Introduce “David”
The artist's children, accompanied by the artist and representatives of the City and SLOMA, cut the ribbon introducing "David" to the community. On April 15, the San Luis Obispo Museum…
San Miguel Library Receives Grant
During a grand re-opening “Touch-a-Truck” community event on April 5, the SLO County Garbagemens’ Association presented a $2,500 check to the San Miguel Library. Speaking over air horns and laughter…
An Atascadero Storyteller Gets Published
A conversation with Atascadero author Richard C. McPherson can quickly turn into a useful primer for anyone considering the arduous path to publication. McPherson knows the journey well, having been…
Mural Migrates to Botanical Garden
Installing "Nature Inspires" at SLO Botanical Garden A ceramic mural that for more than 35 years graced Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo has found a new home at…
Mike Toppe & His Clay Critters
The journey from Minnesota to the Central Coast for Mike Toppe is a story long in the making. Toppe and his partner Dan, with their miniature dachshund Earl, moved to…
CAC Individual Artists Fellowships Available
The deadline to apply was May 5, 2023. Artists and cultural practitioners living and working in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, or Ventura counties can now apply for California…
Local Picks: Who’s Reading What?
Good news! People are still reading books—all sorts of interesting titles and genres and authors’ voices competing for our attention. I was curious about the books that people I know…
Back & Forth: Linna Thomas & 50 Years of Coalesce
The dream of owning a bookstore brought Linna Thomas and Janet Brown from Oregon to Morro Bay, where they first opened Coalesce Bookstore in July 1973. Thomas became sole proprietor…
Grannis Finds Inspiration Everywhere
"Mermaids Have Friends Too" by Anne Grannis Humans combined with animals have become figurative fantasy pieces created by artist Anne Grannis. “Clay is like this amazing stuff,” Grannis says. “You…
Grants Available for Arts Partnerships
The Central Coast Creative Corps, a program funded by the California Arts Council in partnership with the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council and five other county arts councils, will…