May 02 Thursday
The Clay Studio in Los Osos is offering a private workshop on local wild/native clay. This is an approx. three hour exploration on identifying, harvesting, and sculpting with our extremely abundant natural resource: Clay. Learn applications such as adobe, cobb, rammed earth, and natural earth renders.*Book a class any day of the week that works for you to come out. We work by donation. Suggested donation: $75 limit three people. Call to book: 805.602.2767
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is pleased to present Outlandish, an NEA Our Town grant-funded exhibition by multidisciplinary artist April Banks. Including film, mixed media, ritual, and sculpture, Outlandish imagines a respite of mystery for those who most need it. This exhibition returns to and proceeds from ancient knowledge and harmony with nature, world-building an alternate narrative toward a freer existence. Runs April 5 to July 29.
With a retro nod to the 50s fascination with outer space, we asked artists to tap into their personal “outer limits” for this unusual exhibit. We prompted artists to draw on their childhood memories of such TV shows as “The Outer Limits” and the “Twilight Zone.” Most importantly, we ask artists to question their own personal “outer limits” as creators in this new world where, for example, artificial intelligence is currently challenging our perception of creativity. Regardless of the inspiration, the purpose of this exhibit is to play with the edge and to push the limits and test the outer boundaries.Reception: Sunday, April 7th from 2-4 pm
Guest speakers will include: Cal Fire Chief; FSA and NRCS: and other Range Improvement Association members. Topics will include prescribed burning, assistance programs offered by the USDA FSA, and other updates. If you have any questions please contact Dale Evenson, 805-467-3772, or at daleevenson50@gmail.com
May 03 Friday
Cambria Center for the Arts is proud to present “Bird’s Eye View: The Architectural Landscapes of the Central Coast. The featured artist is resident Tigg Morales. Tigg’s paintings capture various views across San Luis Obispo County, merging natural and architectural elements that cannot be seen from street level. She shares her unique perspective of our coastal community by painting recognizable locations with a twist. While this is a non-juried show, all participating artists including Tigg, are eligible for consideration by select community members to receive award ribbons. The exhibit opens on March 1 and will run through April 28 with Artist’s reception on March 2nd from 4:30 to 6 pm.
Embark on a journey where the worlds of poetry and visual arts intertwine at our latest exhibition, "Poetic Prints." In collaboration with the Central Coast Printmakers and local poets, this exhibition explores creativity across mediums. The exhibition can be seen on Sundays to Thursdays from 12 to 4 pm and Fridays to Saturdays from 12 to 9 pm.
On May 3rd & 4th, the homegrown indie-electronic music festival Shabang will take over the picturesque Dairy Creek Golf Course, Featuring four stages of performances from over sixty artists, the event will highlight both local and internationally renowned DJs and live bands with its biggest edition to date. This year will feature all-new camping packages for attendees, yoga, workshops, art installations, and pop-ups from renowned wineries, breweries, and local food vendors - making it a perfect weekend escape to the beautiful Central California coast. Tickets on sale January 30 at 11AM PST at shabangslo.com