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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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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

A Black woman in a wetsuit on a surfboard

Exhibition Preview: Whose Waters

by Erica Ellis June 20, 2024 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

Friday, Jul 12 from 6–8 PM You are invited to the preview for SLOMA's next Gray Wing exhibition: Whose Waters?. Tour the exhibition before the general public, meet the artists, and enjoy music and wine in the galleries. Remarks in the Gray Wing at 6:30 PM. Please check in at [...]