If you have ever wanted to be a part of this wonderful festival, and you think you’re up to the task, we’d love to talk to you!  Please make sure that you are available on that weekend before you contact us!

 If you aren’t familiar with this event, please go to http://imadonnarifestivalslo.com

 ‘Centerpiece & Still Life’ at Art Central Gallery answers the question, ‘What is still life?’

By Monica Fiscalini — Special to The Tribune

A whole lot of lemon, apple and cup paintings have found their way into my Facebook feed the past few months. I’m always inspired and impressed when my friends take on a new creative endeavor, and I’m getting used to the stream of still life studies coming from Fresno.

Still lifes date to the Middle Ages, and never seem to fall out of fashion with beginning and professional artists. Art Central Gallery’s May exhibit, “Centerpiece & Still Life,” answers the question, “What is still life?” Local artists have captured inanimate objects, both natural and man-made, in old ways, such as two-dimensional oil paintings, and newer, such as photography and broken ceramics.

I hoped to see fruit and found pastel peaches by Jim Peacher.  I wanted to see something old world and was rewarded with Jason Mayr’s garlic and onions.  Mayr also offers a Buddha in a completely different style.    Twila Stofer shows how an artist’s eye for arrangement can also work for still-life photography.

The gallery, which shares the space with Art Central Art Supply, features an assortment of work by area artists in addition to rotating exhibits.

What: “Centerpiece & Still Life”

Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Show runs through June 4

Where: Art Central Gallery, 1329 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo

Contact: 747-4200

This article is reprinted from the Tribune

  … this is our theme for June – and we want your art to be a part of it… 

This exhibit is open to ALL artists!

Musical notes, instruments, composers, musicians, symphonies, overtures, guitarist, pianist …. If your art relates to music, we want to include it in our exhibit!   Abstracts, realism, 2D, 3D are all welcome!

Here is the entry form – Music To My Eyes June 2013…  please print it out and bring it with you when you drop off your work!

Please, please, please send us JPEGS to use for advertising if you have them, (send to artcentral1329@yahoo.com), and please let us know what you intend to put in the show.

We are also looking for some nice acoustic music for the evening – if you know of anyone, ask them to contact Etty by e-mail.

We’re looking forward to a great exhibit!

I will  be giving a 3 hour workshop on Travel Journaling Saturday, May 18 from 1 to 4 pm  at Art Central on Monterey in San Luis Obispo.

I will talk about the different  blank books available, the advantages and disadvantages of media and how… to start.

You will be able to try out watercolor pencils, pens, paper, collage and other  materials.

Come and see how much fun it is to create a permanent record of your  trips.  Contact me if you are interested in attending, space is limited, cost is only $15!

Contact Ardella at 805-995-3181, or e-mail her at ardellajo@wildblue.net.

We have gorgeous paintings  ….

photography  …

ceramics  …

mosaics… gourds … handmade cards  and more in our Gallery – come and browse!   

Have you tried “Zentangles”?    This is a relaxing and fascinating hobby and great fun for all skill levels. 

One of our favorites (just ask Margaret!) is Pinata ink –     easy for anyone to use, and provides hours of fun for anyone who loves rich, bright color.

We have stunning easels & drafting tables – has Mom been hinting lately? 

Or beautiful watercolor journals,

a handmade Pochade box ,

or a set of pastels or paints? 

AND – We recently bought a variety of close-out items from one of our distributors, and everything went straight to our SALE table – Great deals, some of them more than 50% off! 

Still can’t decide?  We have GIFT CERTIFICATES, too!

We hope to see you soon!

This fundraiser is part of  “Festival of the Arts”, which takes place on Memorial Day weekend.  Please click on this link for more information:

Studios on the Park invitation

Support the ARTS!

For more info about Studios on the Park, please visit their website:  http://www.studiosonthepark.org/

Come check out the local San Luis Obispo talent as it’s showcased in our month-long exhibit! The show will be full of beautiful objects and relics! The show runs from May 2nd to June 4th.

Join us for the opening reception during Art After Dark on Friday May 3rd, from 6 – 8pm! Bring your family and friends to enjoy the artwork, meet the artists, and indulge in some refreshments!

Here’s a sneak preview!

Jason Mayr

Jim Peacher

Lisa Roberts

Patti Sullivan

Please e-mail us size and medium of your entry (s), and PLEASE send us a jpeg if you have one to use in our advertising!!! 

Here is the application form – Centerpiece & Still Life May 13   – but we still need to hear from you to know that you’re participating!

TAKE-IN is Wednesday, May 1st, 10-4pm.   See you then!

This Saturday, April 13th, ALL drafting tables and stretched canvases 50% off between 10am & 2pm!  In-store stock ONLY… Come early for best selection!

While you’re here, check out some of our new products like our picture frames & Montana Gold Spray Paints & Markers…   & take a gander at some other hot products!

Get yourself in here THIS Saturday, mention this post, and save some $!

Art Central Gallery’s April show is having its opening this Friday, on April 5th!

Join us from 6-8pm for Art After Dark! Bring your friends and family to meet the artists, and enjoy food and wine!

Talented local artists are showcasing their work at our gallery! Prepare to be blown away!

See you all this Friday!

Here’s a sneak preview:

Derrick Usher

Jordan Quintero

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Marie Ramey

Hilda Vandergriff

Sherry Lewis