Van Steenwyk Leaves Legacy to PR Library Foundation
The Paso Robles Library Foundation has received a $100,000 donation from the estate of Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, who was an advocate of reading and education. An award-winning author, she wrote…
Baker Family Directs Memorial Gifts to FPAC
Warren J. Baker, Cal Poly’s president emeritus, died October 7. He was 84. Under his guidance, Cal Poly became a truly comprehensive polytechnic university, renowned for its scientific, engineering, technical,…
$4.75M in CCC Funding On Its Way
Six county-designated arts agencies collectively have been awarded a $4.75 million grant to oversee the California Arts Council’s economic and workforce recovery pilot program, the California Creative Corps, on the…
An Unconventional Cellist
SLO student Corban Lewis, 12, performs J. S. Bach’s “Gigue from Suite No. 1 for solo cello, BWV 1007" with Festival Mozaic Artist-in-Residence Jonah Kim as part of a recent cello master…
CA Imagination Library Coming June 2023
Children across California will soon be able to receive a free book in the mail every month, thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and bipartisan bill SB 1183. Governor Gavin…
A Glass Act
Larry Le Brane’s art is whimsical and captivating, with fused glass, found objects, and offbeat materials, all created with intricate craftsmanship. He designs eclectic contemporary sculpture, drawings, paintings, and fine…
PCPA Leadership Team Adds Two
PCPA recently announced new roles for two members of its theatre family. Emily Trask is now Associate Artistic Director of the company, having been a resident artist and literary director with PCPA…
SLO City Grants $119,000 to 24 Arts and Cultural Programs
Two dozen nonprofit organizations were granted $119,000 in funding in July from the City of San Luis Obispo’s Promotional Coordinating Committee to bring arts and cultural programs to the community.…
Performing Arts Center’s Chris Miller Retires
Chris Miller, managing director of the Performing Arts Center, is set to retire October 14 after six and a half years on the job. Throughout that time, Miller managed the…
Clark Center hires new ED
Dave Pier is the new executive director at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts. He replaces Connie O’Henley, who led the venue for 15 years. She completed her tenure…