Happy Independence Day!

I will probably be at the store on July 4th for a while (during the heat of the day) catching up on paperwork as usual.  Please call first, but chances are I'll be here between 10 and 2pm.  Happy Independence Day - please celebrate safely!        *   *   *   *   *    Introducing several…

Get crafty and get bargains!

So much to share - New art, new supplies, and our "virtual garage sale!"  Please read all the way through! WE HAVE A NEW GALLERY ARTIST! Introducing Nancy Joy into our gallery -  Come by and check out her vibrant and dazzling watercolors! Nancy Joy paints loose, juicy, semi abstract watercolors and collages using vivid…

Virtual Garage Sale – got something to sell?

hi all - in case you missed it in our last blog, we are offering a venue to sell your supplies or equipment that are just collecting dust! Virtual Art Supplies Garage Sale! Do you have any art supplies, equipment or furniture you would like to sell or trade?  Please email us details!  Include: Best…

We’re In This Together

Hi all! Thank you so much for shopping with us and being patient in these trying times. We are doing our best to make everyone feel safe and at home here at Art Central and we respectfully insist that you wear your mask and gloves when you come in. If you don't have your own,…

news & views

Hi, all - as we move forward through this unknown territory, we are trying to stay upbeat, focusing on good things, continuing to create and to share your creations. Please continue to send us links to share for any on-line classes,  or other information that you feel would be helpful to your fellow artists.   Most…

“While We Sheltered”

Thank you to everyone who has sent in images for our virtual gallery for the last 2+ months!  We will no longer send out a weekly blog specifically for our "virtual" gallery - but we still want to share your creations and we will continue to include them in our blog posts!  Please remember that…

Virtual Gallery

  Before we share this week's VIRTUAL GALLERY, below, please see WHAT'S NEXT? It's amazing - more than 60 days have passed since the shutdown order was announced.  Crazy times, right? We are ready to re-open Art Central, and we are committed to doing it slowly and carefully.  My primary concern is to keep my staff…

flash sale #8 – Sink your teeth into these bargains!

Hi - There is lots of info here. Please read all the way through... (BIG news) We will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day - have a great holiday weekend, and please call us Tuesday thru Friday! Also - we are now able to renew expired memberships.   This week's colorful gems at Art…

Find Strength in Color

please note - we'll be closed for Memorial Day - have a safe and creative holiday weekend! BIG news... We're excited to announce a Gallery Exhibit (in our real gallery!) to commemorate the art you have been creating during shelter-in-place. For this exhibit we will NOT be hosting an Artist reception, and there with be…

flash sale #7 – For your creative appetite…Take-out only!

Hi - please read all the way through... thank you! This week's tasty treats at Art Central! First come, first serve, and of course, this is limited to stock-on-hand!  Obviously, we don't expect to see anyone lining up at the door, so: To place an order please e-mail us at ArtCentralSLO@yahoo.com . Include your name…