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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art and culture through the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art's (SLOMA) official blog. Our blog is a space where creativity and insight converge. Dive into thought-provoking articles, behind-the-scenes features, and artist spotlights that illuminate the diverse facets of the Central Coast's arts community. Stay informed about upcoming exhibitions, events, and educational initiatives. Join us on this journey as we share stories, perspectives, and the latest happenings that shape the ever-evolving canvas of SLOMA.

A photograph showing a shiny metal heart sculpture nestled in a vineyard, the sunset glowing beyond

Museum Circle Trip: SLOMA in Sonoma

by Erica Ellis October 10, 2024 in Past Museum Circle Event Comments are Disabled

Museum Circle trip to NorCal with wine tasting, artist studios, and gallery tours

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A steel sculpture reminiscent of a jellyfish with a teal resin "house" in the middle. SLOMA in the background with a colorful mural

A Note From The Director

by Erica Ellis October 8, 2024 in Art News Comments are Disabled

SLOMA Art News

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Photograph of three men on a beach wearing bright t-shirts, sunglasses, and carrying surfboards

Panel Discussion: Indigenous Surfers Reflecting on Art and Sovereignty

by Erica Ellis October 7, 2024 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Presented by Cal Poly’s Ethnic Studies Department

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Veduta (Constable Clouds). Painting depicting a stormy desert landscape in classical fashion in the background, with brightly painted cacti in orange in the foreground

Artist’s Talk with Whitney Bedford

by Erica Ellis October 6, 2024 in Events, Past Artist Program Comments are Disabled

Artist Whitney Bedford in conversation with SLOMA’s Chief Curator

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Painting of a lagoon with a colonial ship, a modern surfer in the foreground and the bust of a native woman emerging from the water in the background

Haagua: An Indigenous Surf Film

by Erica Ellis October 4, 2024 in Past Artist Program Comments are Disabled

Film screening and panel discussion exploring native perspectives on surfing and surf culture

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A mural depicting angled bands of primary colors broken up by a series of waving white lines

First Fridays at SLOMA Survey

by Erica Ellis September 6, 2024 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

SLOMA visitor demographic survey

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Four young people gather around a table covered in cosmic designs, holding tarot cards

Games Are Magic! Stelle Scopa Open Sweep

by Erica Ellis July 30, 2024 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Sunday, Aug 4, 12–2 PM
Learn Italy’s most popular card game with a side of Tarot with artist Maria Molteni

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A building facade decorated with a colorful geometric mural

Paint A Mural With MOMO

by Erica Ellis July 29, 2024 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Tuesday, Aug 6, 2–4 PM
SLOMA invites young artists grades 3–6 to learn mural painting with our 2024 mural project artist, Dave Momo

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8 surfboards arranged in a flower pattern, on a lawn

Surfboard Swap

by Erica Ellis July 28, 2024 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Sunday, Aug 11, 10 AM–1 PM
Buy, sell, or trade your surfboard at SLOMA in celebration of the exhibition Whose Waters?

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Photo by Gabriella Angotti-Jones. A young Black woman holds her surfboard, standing on the beach at sunset

Artists’ Panel: Whose Waters?

by Erica Ellis July 1, 2024 in Past Artist Program Comments are Disabled

With artists Gabriella Angotti-Jones, Stephen Milner, Kunyalala Ndlovu, Shea Somma, and Joni Sternbach

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